In this week’s edition, we take a look at Mercedes-Benz’s plans for an electric S-Class sedan, drive the wild, off-road-capable Ariel Nomad 2, and pit the Mk8.5 Golf against the Peugeot 308 and Toyota Corolla.
News
The next generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the electric EQS will be united under one name as part of the German brand’s plans to align its electric and combustion engine lineups. We reveal all the details of the future electric flagship sedan.
Smart has unveiled the all-terrain #5, its biggest and most powerful car to date. We reveal all the important details about the £35,000 SUV.
We also report on news of the electric Ariel E-Nomad concept and the new MG ZS hybrid. Plus, Jaguar CEO Rawdon Glover talks about the British company’s plans to become a pure premium electric vehicle brand.
Reviews
The successor to the wildcard special with mixed disciplines from 2015 is supposed to be better in every respect – and significantly more powerful. But is the Ariel Nomad still exciting?
Richard Lane gives us a first taste of Gaydon’s new Vantage Grand Tourer ahead of its full test drive at Autocar.
The striking, discounted Land Rover Discovery has arrived in the UK. Jack Warrick takes the new Hyundai Santa Fe for a spin in Wales.
We also drive the updated Hyundai Tucson, the plug-in hybrid Skoda Kodiaq – and the Range Rover Sport SV is test drive no. 5689.
Features
A family hatchback should be the ideal all-rounder, but the Golf Mk8 came with flaws. Has the facelift changed that? Illya Verpraet takes a look at its main rivals to see if that’s now all you’ll ever need
Also in the feature section: Sam Phillips presents some used alternatives to the Volkswagen Golf and James Attwood joins the thrill seekers on the Monster Jam world tour.
Opinion
Matt Prior wonders why the Vauxhall Frontera has not achieved classic status.
Steve Cropley reveals which electric vehicle won his unofficial award for Britain’s best electric vehicle buy.
Needed
Now you can snap up a reliable Dacia Duster for no more than £1,500. Sam Phillips explains why the likeable Romanian Renault is a great used buy.
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