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I’M PLEASED I WAS SO WRONG ABOUT THIS

Radical Urbanaut concept is blueprint for Mini’s future • New electric MPV shows focus for next generation of Minis; could reach production

Q&A

Flagship iX is BMW’s tech hero • New stand-alone electric SUV model, on sale in 2021, will pioneer new tech for BMW

WHY THE iX IS LIKE THE i8 AND M1

THE GRILLE THAT CAN MEND ITS OWN SCRATCHES

New Qashqai to raise its game • Nissan’s crossover will use a new platform, be petrol hybrid only and pack clever tech

Q&A

AUDI IMSA RACER HOMAGE MARKS QUATTRO MILESTONE

Improvements made to Audi SQ5

SF90 is most potent drop-top • Ferrari’s new 986bhp V8 PHEV convertible can do 0-62mph in 2.5sec and 211mph

Electric Transit promises 1616kg payload, 217-mile range

Dealers’ role to change as BMW reforms sales model

Major overhaul for Mk8 Astra • Vauxhall’s family car to match PSA hardware with Mokka-like design

Next 6 to use new petrol/diesel straight six

CONFIDENTIAL

Winners and losers in CO2 race • While some car makers will easily hit their EU emissions targets, others are in trouble

FUN FLAX: AN ECO-FRIENDLY ALTERNATIVE TO CARBONFIBRE

Covid to hit used car market • Backlog of car repossessions is set to combine with falling demand to reduce values

THE UK’S BEST-SELLING USED CARS

INSIDE INFORMATION

MY WEEK IN CARS

FORD PUMA ST • Is there any good reason other than slightly better practicality for picking this new hot crossover over its fast Fiesta relation?

FERRARI 812 GTS • Sensational 789bhp V12-powered grand tourer now offers a retractable hard-top

AN ENGINE FROM 2002… KIND OF

FORD FOCUS ST AUTOMATIC • The ST has already beaten the Golf GTI; is it even better with a self-shifting gearbox?

MERCEDES-BENZ S580E • Plug-in hybrid saloon’s EV range is so long that you may rarely need its petrol engine

Audi S3 Sportback • Audi evolves its take on the all-season hot hatch, but is it more style than substance?

Range at a glance

Weights and measures

Multimedia system

Track notes

Data log

Audi delivers an effective if somewhat unlovable hot hatch

ROAD TEST RIVALS • Verdicts on every new car, p80

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CALLING ALL THE HEROES • Assembling and appraising Britain’s Best Driver’s Cars and Affordable Driver’s Cars was no easy task this year – but finding one clear winner proved an even tougher challenge

CHEAP THRILLS • Our epic 2020 driver’s car fest starts with this, the contest to be named Britain’s Best Affordable Driver’s Car. James Disdale relays the action

THE JUDGES

FOUR FUN USED ALTERNATIVES

THE MAIN EVENT • The winner of our ‘cheaper seats’ battle joins seven talented big hitters to vie for the title of Britain’s Best Driver’s Car. Andrew Frankel referees

SWINGING IN THE RAIN AT COMBE • WHICH CARS OVERCAME THE WORST CONDITIONS – AND WHERE?

THE TOP THREE • The GR Yaris, Atom 4 and 765LT make the 2020 podium. Matt Saunders reveals why – and sets up the closest call for top honours in BBDC history

ARIEL ATOM 4 • The 2019 champ...