THIS WEEK

COVER STORY

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series: matt black bewinged behemoth gets the full road test treatment

COVER STORY

COVER STORY

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Peugeot reveals 197bhp, 1160kg 208 GTI

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Moscow report: new cars on the show floor

‘The claimed kerb weight of the most basic new Golf is just 1050kg’

Greg Kable, p10

28 First drive: Honda CR-V

NEWS New VW Golf Official pictures of Mk7 hatch 10 Peugeot 208 GTI Hot supermini to get 197bhp 14 Fiesta facelift Three-pot 1.0 and new diesel 16 Moscow show report Mazda 6 stars in Russia 18 Saab tech to be revived Spyker reveals plans 21 Vauxhall Cascada New cabrio’s name revealed 24

TESTED Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC Agile and useful SUV 28 Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi New face, new engine 33 Ford Focus Electric Advancing the EV cause 35 Toyota Prius+ T Spirit 1.8 Seven-seat hybrid 37 Suzuki Swift Attitude Special-edition ’mini 37 Mercedes-Benz C63 Black Series ROAD TEST 56

FEATURES Ford Focus ST vs rivals Old and new shootout 38 Alan Mulally interview Ford’s president talks 46 Toyota 2000GT Solar EV Electric goes retro 50 Kia Academy Goodwin attends spanner school 52

OUR CARS Seat Mii Slick new city car joins the fleet 66 Renault Grand Scenic F1 tech meets MPV 69 Chevrolet Volt Parts delay tests our patience 71

EVERY WEEK Steve Cropley Meeting Ford’s top man

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Steve Sutcliffe McLaren’s image problem 25 Alan Henry The enthusiasm of John Surtees 27 Mail Hoping for a return to form at Alfa Romeo 64 Colin Goodwin Dear Norbert Reithofer… 65 Richard Bremner Honda Puyo concept 106

DEALS

Used buying guide Merc 190E Cosworth 72 Used car bargains Lexus luxury for less 76 New car deals Pre-reg Rangie savings 79 New cars A-Z All the latest models rated 80 Road test results Autocar’s data archive 95 Classifieds Cars, number plates, services 100

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46 Interview: Ford boss Alan Mulally

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Focus ST vs Mégane Cup, Integra Type R and 306 Rallye

Mercedes 190E Cosworth buying guide

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