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Wacky name adorns a surprisingly serious electric hatchback

Great Wall Motor’s electric-only Ora brand is making its first steps into the European car market and, despite its Funky Cat moniker and copycat styling, the debut model from the Chinese manufacturer demands to be taken seriously

The sky’s the limit for Maserati’s drop-top MC20 Cielo supercar

Maserati builds on the brilliance of its MC20 supercar with this stunning convertible version

Renault is back in the big league with new Austral hybrid

French car maker has returned to the family SUV market with the new Austral, and it’s a competent alternative to established models

Another hit for Genesis as the Electrified GV70 joins the line-up

The GV70 was already a highly likeable potential alternative to established premium brands, but this electric version furthers the case for the South Korean SUV, and it may be in Ireland soon

New BMW X1 extends lead on rivals with brilliant powertrain range

BMW’s X1 was already at the top of its class, but this new model is streets ahead of the competition

Bentley ensures you are sitting comfortably in bigger Bentayga

The Bentayga already accounts for over half of the luxury carmaker’s sales and the extended limousine/4x4/sports car model is likely to lead to even more sales success

Sharp tech and smooth handling define BMW’s midlife 3 Series upgrade

Precise steering and impressive balance make this the best car in its class where handling is concerned

Ferrari owners skip the queue as Italy unleashes the Purosangue

Finally there is a Ferrari for every occasion, and while the brand would never be so vulgar as to chase market share, it now has a five-door SUV to compete with Aston Martin and Lamborghini

The electric brilliance of the MG4 puts it to the competition

Bar some questionable styling, the latest MG can hold its own against VW’s ID.3 in pretty much every area

Porsche specialist unveils spectacular ‘restomod’ 993R

Paul Stephens Autoart has given a new lease of life to the 911, though the price tag for the 993R won’t suit everyone’s budget

A Focus on tech: Refreshed Ford classic still one of the best in the business

Ford continues its winning formula in the new model of its popular C-segment hatchback which features updated technology and an impeccable build quality

Ford creates an agile and efficient Fiesta in a revamp of its classic hatchback

The US manufacturer has given its little stalwart a cautious makeover, but it still drives well and remains good value for money

A breath of fresh Aircross: Citroen revamps its compact crossover to keep pace with rivals

A gentle update of Citroen’s popular compact SUV brings subtle improvements to the C3 Aircross without compromising on character

Pininfarina’s new hypercar delivers an electric shock to the system

Designed to be a plaything for the super rich, the Italian brand’s €2 million foray into electric car making will literally take your breath away

Kia fiddles with Niro to unleash a stylish, spacious powertrain

In its latest iteration, the Niro EV remains one of the best electric family cars on the market

Nissan won’t Juke its opponents despite powerful overhaul

The latest Juke is still behind the class leaders, but the new hybrid system certainly has its place in the range

Toyota in electric dreams: Japanese maker’s first beyond zero car proves to be an easy rider

The oddly named bZ4X is exactly what you expect it to be, and should have plenty of appeal for families

Home on the Range Rover: Next generation picks up where its predecessor left off

Opinion may be divided over the sheer size of the latest SUV but it is quiet, capable and comfortable – and meets all the demands of a luxury 4x4

Toyota GR86 seeks to address the imperfections of its popular, but flawed predecessor

Toyota has fitted the GR86 with a 2.4-litre petrol engine adding punch and increasing the potency of this GT86 replacement

New go-faster BMW iX M60 is even quicker off the mark, but rather pointless

The one thing the all-electric iX didn’t need was more power, but it seems BMW’s engineers just couldn’t resist