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Living with a… Mazda3 e-Skyactiv X (Month 2)
Mazda thinks its Skyactiv X tech can make a conventional petrol engine as frugal as a diesel and as efficient as a hybrid – we’re putting its claims to the test
New Citroën C5 X: first look
Comfort is top of the agenda for the new Citroën C5 X, as Rory Reid has been finding out with an early preview of this exciting family car.
How the BMW iX puts a sustainable twist on luxury
Why BMW thinks enjoying the finer things in life need not cost the earth – and why buyers seem to agree
Porsche Macan SUV (2021 - ) review
Updated Porsche Macan increases power and performance while also refreshing the interior with improved style and tech
Vauxhall Astra 2021 video review
Find out more about Vauxhall latest plug-in hybrid, the Astra, in our video review.
Video: Is your car’s computer causing crashes?
Are Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, like active lane keeping assist and automatic braking, making journeys more dangerous? Rory explores the unintended downsides of ADAS.