CONTENTS

Britain’s biggest and best car buyer’s guide

What’s new? 17 First drives, new models, news and gadgets

Test centre 53 The UK’s most thorough car comparisons

Star Car this month

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The big test Small family cars

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BMW 3 Series and Peugeot 208

Compact executive and supermini

First drives

Audi A1 Supermini p35 Audi E-Tron Spyder Concept car p37 Audi Q3 SUV p43 Audi S8 Performance car p41 BMW 6 Series Coupé p36 BMW Z4 Roadster p42 Chevrolet Aveo Supermini p42 Chevrolet Volt Electric car p34 Chrysler 300C Executive car p33 Citroën DS5 Luxury hatch p30 Ferrari 458 Spider Convertible p39 Honda Civic Small family car p39 Hyundai i30 Small family car p35 Lamborghini Aventador Performance car p42 Land Rover Discovery SUV p40 Merc E63 AMG Performance car p34 Range Rover Sport SUV p40 Renault Fluence Electric car p41 Subaru Forester SUV p37 Suzuki Swif Sport Hot hatch p41 Vauxhall Astra GTC Coupé p32 Volkswagen Passat Estate Estate car p35 Volkswagen Up Supermini p36

News

New A4 ready to battle 3 Series p44 MoT test set for safety shake-up p46

Coming soon Brilliant cars just around the corner p48

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New Honda Civic vs 1 Series, Delta and Golf

Three new rivals take on the all-conquering Volkswagen

Green MPVs New Ford S-Max vs Peugeot 5008 vs Volkswagen Touran. Can these small diesels cope with the demands of family life? Low-tax executive cars New BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics vs Audi A6 2.0 TDI

Superminis New Chrysler Ypsilon vs Nissan Micra

SUVs New Audi Q3 vs Range Rover Evoque

Our cars Final reports on our time with the Skoda Yeti and Volvo S60, and first reports on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Volkswagen Passat Estate and Audi A1, plus 15 more long-term cars

Your cars You tell us all about the cars you live with every day

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This month’s big surprise...

‘The Civic’s refinement and front headroom are poor’

We expected it to be better than the old car at least, but it isn’t p54

Buying and 101 owning Advice and tips to save you £££s

New cars 129 A to Z Every new car tested and rated

Finance

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Save £££s This month’s best new car deals

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Get the new car finance deal that suits you

How to avoid being stung with the wrong finance deal

375 new cars reviewed and pictured

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Our must-read guide to every new car on sale

Slash your parts bill Cut your parts bill in half, and keep your car’s warranty intact

Used Star Car Honda Civic blends futuristic style with traditional reliability

Used twin test Alfa Romeo Mito vs Fiat 500

Hot used deals BMW 5 Series is now a bargain; get a cheap drop-top now

Personal shopper Time to ditch an old BMW 3 Series Coupé for something new

Suits you We help readers with budgets between £6000 and £10,000

Helpdesk Astra owner stung by rocketing insurance premium

Ask us anything Can you fit just two winter tyres to your car?

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Don’t miss our comprehensive new car listings section. Before you buy, make sure you explore our 38-page A-Z. Listed by category, every car is reviewed and rated. Find out what we think of your next car, and its rivals.

Buyer’s guide 171 All the facts and figures on every new car

Britain’s biggest and best new car database

Shopping@What Car?

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What Car? Warranty Protect your car with our expert cover

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Insurance, Finance, Brokers, Registrations and Services directory

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