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GT XX PREVIEWS MOST POWERFUL AMG YET • Sleek electric concept to make production as three-motor GT 4-Door Coupé successor with 0-62mph in under 2.5sec and 850kW charging

Q&A: MARKUS SCHAFER, CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER, MERCEDES‑BENZ

NEW V8 TO FLY THE ICE FLAG FOR MERCEDES-AMG MODELS

KIA LINES UP NEW EVs AS CEO COMMITS TO CITY CAR • Boss says non-EV powertrains are also needed to meet global demand

NEW OCTAVIA TO ‘TAKE A STEP’ FOR SKODA DESIGN • Munich show concept will preview next-generation electric estate

EPIQ BREAKS COVER AS CHUNKY, ENTRY-LEVEL EV

NEW AMALFI REVEALED AS 631BHP ‘ACCESSIBLE’ FERRARI • Entry-level Ferrari gets new name, fresh styling and updated V8

FERRARI’S CHANGE OF HEART ON HAPTIC TECH

BELT AND BRACES: VOLVO’S NEW TAKE ON IN-CAR SAFETY

COMBUSTION-POWERED HOT HYUNDAIS ON THE HORIZON • N sub-brand commits to diverse powertrains in step with parent firm

INVESTMENT KEY TO UK CAR-MAKING REVIVAL

LAND CRUISER GOES MHEV

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LEXUS MODELS BEING TARGETED BY THIEVES • Brand has five of the top eight cars most likely to be stolen

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MERCEDES-AMG PURESPEED • Limited-run take on the SL 63 is a breath of fresh air

KIA TASMAN • Diversifying Korean firm offers Aussie pick-up drivers ‘new dog, old tricks’

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SUZUKI SWIFT ALLGRIP • Charming supermini ups its abilities with all-wheel-drive option

GENESIS ELECTRIFIED G80 • Updated electric flagship gets a longer wheelbase and greater range

VOLVO XC90 • Facelifted seven-seat old-stager gains an indefinite stay of execution

FORD TOURNEO CONNECT • Ford turns to PHEV power for its mid-sized, VW-built monocab MPV

Testing, testing

HORSE SENSE • The Caterham Seven’s ICE future is now assured thanks to a new engine. MATT PRIOR tries it out

Esprit de cor! • Lotus marked the 50th anniversary of the Esprit with a VIP event and a special display at a fitting venue. SIMON HUCKNALL was on the guest list

Pride of the Valkyries • Aston Martin returned to Le Mans’ top tier after 14 years away and finished the race with plenty to feel positive about. JAMES ATTWOOD gets the inside story

WHAT ABOUT ASTON IN F1?

All fare in love and war • Is the London black cab being squeezed out of existence by Uber, TfL and costs? JOHN EVANS reports

RENAULT SCENIC • In the EV world, you’re never on top for long. Was this car the exception?

RENAULT 5 • We simply had to get our hands on our EV as soon as our ship came in

BENTLEY BENTAYGA • Sinuous back roads and Sport mode show this SUV’s true colours

SUZUKI SWIFT • Is our little live wire like a fine wine, or something closer to a Swift half?

MG CYBERSTER • Week’s lay-up reveals hidden perils of airport parking

A LANDMARK FERRARI BUILT TO MATCH YOUR MOOD • Track hero or easy...