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THIS WEEK

DRIVEN NEW VW ID. POLO • Volkswagen itself will admit that its first EVs were a little wide of the mark, but an early drive of its new electric supermini will show if the firm has learned from its mistakes

ICE Polo will live on with new tech and hybrid power

4WD pair lead Mitsubishi comeback • SUV and pick-up in showrooms by summer 2026 as brand returns to UK

Speed camera error caused wrong fines for thousands

Expanded Nismoline-up looks set to include Micra

New Sport trim offers Fiat 600 buyers Abarth styling

Smart readies #2 to pick up iconic For Two’s city carbaton • Mule spotted being tested ahead of the £20k baby EV’s global reveal in late 2026

Dacia EV grant cuts Spring price to £12k

Renault slashes £1,000 from the cost of a new Clio

Europe could relax tariffs on Tavascan • VW argues that the European-designed, Chinese-built car should have its import duty cut – setting a precedent others may exploit

OUR TEAM MOTORING NEW YEAR WISH LIST 2026 • Forget new year resolutions, here are 10 things our experts want to see happen in the car world over the next 12 months

Ferrari Amalfi • FIRST DRIVE Roma replacement is every bit a Ferrari and so much more than just an entry-level sports car

Toyota Urban Cruiser • FIRST UK DRIVE Japanese brand’s electric-crossover joint venture with Suzuki is competent, but fails to stand out in a crowded class

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid • FIRST DRIVE Impressive new family SUV offers buyers a wide range of powertrains, but could the hybrid be the pick of the bunch?

Skoda Fabia 130 • FIRST DRIVE Czech brand celerates its 130th birthday with the launch of a new range-topping version of its smallest car

OUR TOP 10 MOST UNDERRATED CARS • In the latest of our series, the Auto Express team pick out hidden gems that they think deserve a better rep

THE CARS WE WISH THEY WOULD BUILD • Auto Express staff name the models they’d love to become reality if brands weren’t restricted by financial and commercial constraints

HATCH OF THE DAY • Sleek hatchbacks make more sense than bulky SUVs when it comes to EV efficiency. Kia’s EV4 is the new boy, and we’ve pitted it against Renault’s sharp-looking Megane

KIA EV4 vs RENAULT MEGANE • Korean and French EVs are ready for hatchback renaissance

KIA EV4 • Korean brand’s newcomer makes a convincing case for itself

RENAULT MEGANE • RENAULT MEGANE French family EV has a plenty of strengths if you can live with its drawbacks

VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ LWB • Huge EV has cruised off into the sunset leaving a big, practical hole that will be hard to fill

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Andersen Quartz Vision home charger

TESTED Snow socks • GRIPPING STUFF: Winter is here, and a pair of snow socks in your boot could be just what you need to prevent you from getting stuck

ONLINE TYRE RETAILERS • We round up and rate the very best places on the Internet to look for a new set of tyres

AS MANUAL SPORTS CARS DIE OUT, DRIVING FUN IS DYING WITH THEM

Audi Q5 Mk2

USED BUYER’S GUIDE Volkswagen Taigo • FROM £13,000 Based on the T-Roc but with a sportier stance, the Taigo is a stylish small SUV that’s ideal for young families

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