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New-look MG electric estate adds style to practicality

The MG5 EV has already proved its worth with customers, but the updated version adds a much-needed modern feel to the electric estate

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

Nissan’s X-Trail aims higher with a new hybrid charge

The rejuvenated X-Trail comes with improved exterior design and a novel hybrid powertrain that hints at an electric future

The BMW i7 is a tech-filled slice of electric heaven

With a huge battery, long range and the kind of luxury befitting a boutique hotel, the electric version of BMW’s renowned 7 series has a lot to offer

Along comes a Ferrari Spider

The Ferrari 296 GTS is the Italian hybrid any self-respecting supercar buyer will want to be seen in

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

Second-generation Niro sports a full overhaul, inside and out

The Kia Niro comes of age to offer buyers three different electrified options

Behold the bright and shining Polestar 3

The high-end, high-performance SUV is as technically impressive as you’d expect from a brand that is something of a leading light in electric power

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

Peugeot’s new plug-in hybrid a family hatchback for the digital age

The latest 308 impresses with stylish design, considerable performance and the ability to drive for up to 60km on electric power alone

Updated DS 7 stands out from the crowd with its distinctive design

The new-look DS 7, which is available in diesel as well as various plug-in hybrid versions, might be something of an acquired taste but its interior quality is easily a match for its rivals

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

Dacia gets a Spring in its step with a Manifesto for the future

The striking Manifesto hints at what’s to come in the next generation of affordable cars from the Renault sub-brand, while its compact electric car, the Spring, is available elsewhere in Europe and there are plans to bring the updated right-hand drive model to Ireland in 2024

Skoda ticks another box with new four-wheel drive Enyaq

Skoda’s electric SUV is one of the best of its size on the market and the new and more powerful 80x model makes it even more appealing

Ineos Grenadier steals the show at the Ploughing

The no-nonsense 4x4 has been developed as a spiritual successor to the original Land Rover Defender, and it certainly caught the eye at the event in Co Laois

New start-up leads the EV charge with heat and air solution

Sales of electric cars have increased by 80 per cent this year, and a new company has a clever plan involving air conditioning units to solve charging network shortfalls

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

Audi’s turbocharged Q3 manoeuvres out of the Q5’s shadow at last

For those who want a premium badge and reduced running costs, the German carmaker’s hybrid five-seater SUV should fit the bill

RXcellent quality: New Lexus hybrid leaves no room for compromise

Quite apart from its striking looks, the Lexus RX 450h+ Premium is a car that radiates quality and refinement