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THIS WEEK

SCOOP NEW MAZDA MX-5 • REVEALED US filings suggest next generation of legendary roadster is set to be offered as a pure EV, as well as with Mazda’s efficient new Skyactiv-Z petrol engine

MAZDA MX-5 THROUGH THE AGES • Mazda got the formula right, and stuck with it

Skoda fires up hot edition of Enyaq • REVEALED New flagship vRS model shares much with smaller Elroq sibling, including its powertrain

British motors in AMG EV set to top 1,000bhp

US and UK agree deal to cut tariffs on car exports to America

Volvo’s new range-extending SUV heralds return of XC70 • Chinese-market plug-in hybrid will offer up to 124 miles of range on electric power alone

SPIED Electric Micra gearing up for R5 battle

DRIVEN Can Firefly light up the small EV market?

MINI piles on the parts to go wild in the Country man

DVSA hits the brakes on L-test emergency stops

New CLA can’t use 1,000s of UK EV chargers • REVEALED New Mercedes will not be offered with a 400-volt DC converter, meaning it won’t work with most UK rapid chargers

…As Merc confirms car will be priced from £45k

BYD leaves Citroen, Dacia and Honda trailing in sales

Drivers take the biggest hit on ‘environmental’ taxes

HOW YOUR CAR COULD POWER YOUR HOUSE • BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING HAS BEEN BILLED AS ONE OF THE KEY SUSTAINABLE FUTURE ENERGY SOLUTIONS. WE EXPLAIN WHAT IT IS AND WHAT BENEFITS IT BRINGS

Aston Martin Vantage Roadster • FIRST DRIVE Far from being a boulevard cruiser, new roadster is a hardcore sports car with no roof

Volkswagen Tayron eTSI • FIRST DRIVE New SUV takes all that’s good about its Tiguan siste r car, and adds more space and seats. Is it worth the extra cash?

Audi SQ5 • FIRST DRIVE Hot SUV offers aggressive looks and twin-turbo V6 power, but the rest of the package doesn’t quite add up

Mercedes-AMG E 53 Estate • FIRST DRIVE Subtle 577bhp PH EV performance wagon could be the ultimate Q-car for those seeking pace and practicality

OUR BEST EVER ROAD TRIP CARS • Auto Express team members pick their top models for a long-distance journey

CARRY ON CAMPING •  Camper vans are the ideal home away from home. We pitch models from VW, Citroen and Mercedes against each other

VOLKSWAGEN vs CITROEN vs MERCEDES • How does VW’s camper van heritage stand up to newer rivals?

VW CALIFORNIA • Welcome to the hotel California, VW’s latest in a long line of camper vans

CITROEN HOLIDAYS • French manufacturer aims to offer van life for a significantly lower price tag

MERCEDES MARCO POLO • German camper van offers five-star accommodation if you fancy some glamping

BMW 530e TOURING • Our BMW’s espresso trim and slick tech are proving to be a punchy brew

VOLVO EC40 • Our Swedish coupé-SUV excelled on a holiday to Yorkshire

PRODUCT AWARDS 2025 • THE BEST OF THE TESTS Over the following 29 pages we celebrate the very best products we have tested over the past 12 months

Headlight bulb

Waterless wash

Wheel cleaner

Hand cleaner

Screenwash

Ceramic sealant

Clay bar

Ceramic shampoo

Wax sealant

Colour restorer

Upholstery cleaner

Pressure washer

Socket set

Ratchet...