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This week: Aston Martin Valhalla revealed, Audi RS3 returns and we test the final Lotus Exige

The new Aston Martin Valhalla has officially been revealed, and we dive into all you need to know about the 937bhp Ferrari rival. The mid-engined PHEV uses an AMG 4.0-litre V8 teamed with two electric motors and also makes use of F1-inspired tech. 

-Also in this issue-

The radically-designed Audi RS3 returns with 395bhp and a raft of chassis, design and technology updates, while the Porsche Macan will also gain sleek design updates and an overhauled interior. 

Daniel Puddicombe speaks to transport decarbonisation minister Rachel Maclean about how the government plans to steer the UK to net zero.

-Reviews-

The final iteration of the Lotus Exige fronts our road test section this week, as the sports car bows out after three generations. 

Meanwhile, the Land Rover Defender P400E is tested in its plug-in hybrid guise, while the suave, 316bhp Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake is put through its paces.

Matt Saunders also gets behind the wheel of the Hyundai Bayon crossover. 

-Features-

James Disdale puts three sporty estates to the test, as the Peugeot 508 SW PSE, Volvo X60 Recharge T8 and BMW 330e xDrive Touring M Sport Pro Edition go head to head in this week’s triple test.

Elsewhere, Steve Cropley speaks to the BBC’s medical expert Dr Mark Porter, discussing driving fitness. 

-Opinions-

Matt Prior asks how supercars can stay special in an EV world. 

-Deals-

We count up the family hatchbacks on lease deals, while Jack Warrick explains how a used Renault Sport Twingo could be your ticket to big thrills in a small package. 

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