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They’re hot hatches alright, but not as we know them

Vauxhall VXR brand returns on hot EVs • EXCLUSIVE Luton breathes new life into its performace arm, which will take on hot Ford rivals with a range of aggressive-looking electric vehicles

Sleek X8 will complete BMW SUV line-up

Former Brit List winners’ predictions for 2021 • EXCLUSIVE PREDICTIONS Few could have forecasted how this year would play out, so now our former Brit List winners gauge how we must react in 2021

Skoda readies sleek electric Enyaq coupé

NCAP calls van safety into question

news in brief

Claim data reveals the cost of warranty repairs • OFFICIAL Aftermarket warranty firm exclusively shares its claims details with Auto Express

Price is right for specced-up Kona SUV

Hand-held camera offers an even longer arm for the law

HOT TOPIC Honda Civic Type R • We want to hear your views. Send your questions or opinions to the E-mail address below

GREEN POWER • A new venture from the man who founded Formula E looks to transform motorsport’s relationship with the natural world

THE LOCATIONS

NEW CARS 2021 • We pick the most important new cars that will be revealed over the coming 12 months

Mercedes C 300 de • FIRST UK DRIVE Diesel-electric drivetrain boosts performance and economy

Renault Captur E-TECH • FIRST DRIVE Luxurious-feeling French plug-in makes sense as a company car

BMW X5 M Competition • FIRST UK DRIVE Range-topping SUV turns in an impressive performance – but at a price

Porsche Taycan 4S • FIRST DRIVE Latest version of electric performance coupé is pick of range

Family jewels • A good family hatch can be worth its weight in gold. So is the revised Hyundai i30 or newVW Golf worth your investment?

Hyundai i30 • Hyundai’s family hatch has always been capable but forgettable. Can a facelift make it more memorable?

Volkswagen Golf • New Golf is very much an enhancement of the previous car, but can it beat a rejuvenated i30?

Infotainment • Which multimedia system is best for music, sat-nav & connectivity?

Coming soon • Is it worth waiting for this model?

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Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 • FINAL REPORT Our plug-in has proved a useful step on the way to full electrification

Fleetwatch

Ourfleet INDEX

THIS WEEK’S HOT KIT

Kim Adams

General gets to grips with new winter tyres

news, deals & events

Cordless washers take pressure off cleaning

books, games & apps

MULTITOOLS • Tools that will get you out of a tight spot

Volvo XC40 • YOU TELL US Smallest SUV in firm’s range wins over owners with its style and space

Tristan Shale-Hester

BUYER’S GUIDE: Land Rover Discovery 5 • FROM £30,000 Our former Car of the Year is a great used buy

Striking the right balance • Which high-spec supermini is right for you?

BUYING CARS • Used supermini triple test

NEW CAR PRICES • Visit carbuyer.co.uk for all the latest data plus indepth car reviews and videos

Porsche and Peugeot in Le  Mans comeback • All the action from the world of motorsport

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BACKCHAT • Join the debate now at autoexpress.co.uk/opinion

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