Polestar 3

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MILEAGE 2980 WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT Because it might just be the most fun car you can drive at any speed It doesn’t matter where you go, even Goodwood or Hethel: whatever else you see, the Super 3 makes

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All-new electric executive car has a luxurious interior, a long official range and ultra-fast charging On sale January 2026 Price from £69,760 ‘SUPERHERO FATIGUE’ is often talked about in film and TV;

ESSENTIALS Mercedes CLA 250+ AMG Line Premium Price: £51,770 Powertrain: 85.5kWh battery, 1x e-motor, 268bhp 0-62mph: 6.7 seconds Test efficiency: 4.1 miles/kWh Official range: 462 miles Annual VED: £