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Merger of PSA and FCA kicks off 2021 with a bang

Sharp new 308 expands its horizons • EXCLUSIVE Next-generation Peugeot hatch is on its way with all-electric drive set to join the line-up

VW ID.4 offers electric alternative to Tiguan

Lambo builds unique carbon-fibre speedster

Citigo in line to make a comeback

MoT revamp will focus on emissions and safety

news in brief

Dodgy reg plates slipping through the net • INVESTIGATION Police can rescind illegal plates using DVLA’s ‘two-strikes’ rule, but rarely use it

Scammers target motorists with fake DVLA contacts

How and why do people display incorrect plates?

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PIXEL PERFECT • We meet the designers behind the first Jaguar concept car in seven years: a physical version of the brand’s racer from the Gran Turismo series

GAME-INSPIRED SUPERCARS • Jaguar isn’t the first to take a car from screen to street

BMW X3 xDrive30e • FIRST UK DRIVE Plug-in petrol SUV offers plenty of financial benefits

Toyota Hilux • FIRST DRIVE Pick-up gets more power to tempt lifestyle buyers

Mercedes GLE 400 d • FIRST DRIVE Accomplished coupé-SUV finally gives rivals something to worry about

Peuge ot 5008 • FIRST DRIVE New look for French brand’s seven-seater

WRITINGTHE BOOK OF LIFE • We look back at the visionary behind the most famous car-repair manuals ever produced – the late John Haynes

KEYHAYNESMANUALS OVERTHEYEARS

Back to the Future • Once more, the VWTiguan and Renault Kadjar face off, this time with petrol power

Volkswagen Tiguan • This facelift of Volkswagen’s mid-size SUV is pretty subtle, but then did it need to be any more than that?

Renault Kadjar • French SUV is more stylish, capable and well equipped than ever, but is that enough to see off sober Tiguan?

Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?

Head to head

10 BEST FAMILY SUVs • The sheer variety of SUVs for sale means buyers are spoiled for choice. Here are our 10 favourites

Buying advice

The long list • Fine buys just outside our top 10

Worth waiting for? • Two more great family-friendly SUVs coming soon

MAGNIFICENT USED SUVs • Here’s our round-up of the very best second-hand family-friendly crossovers that just keep on giving

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SEAT Mii electric • FIRST REPORT Battery-powered city car reveals it’s the talk of the town

Fleetwatch

Ourfleet INDEX

COMPACT PIONEER CAM GOES BIG ON FEATURES

Kim Adams

NEW PORT I-SIZE JOINS RAC CHILD CAR SEAT LINE-UP

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books, games & apps

SOFT-TOP CLEANERS • These treatments will keep your fabric roof spick and span. Which is best?

Lexus CT • YOU TELL US Hybrid hatchback shows you shouldn’t overlook a car that’s getting on

Tristan Shale-Hester

BUYER’SGUIDE: Renault Twingo • FROM £4,500 Quirky city car is well priced and surprisingly versatile. Here’s what to look for

Car Hunter • £20,000 to make the switch to a fully electric car, but which one?

NEWCAR PRICES

DUNE RAID • We talk to the legendary Sébastien Loeb ahead of his return to the...