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August 2026 Page 21 AD SALES 01204 478812 MOTORING TO ADVERTISE CALL 01204 478812 QUICK CROSSWORD ANSWERS: ACROSS: 6 Alpha, 8 Litter, 9 Finn, 10 Soulless, 11 Unfair, 13 Atoms, 15 Bah, 17 Glory, 18 Exodus, 20 Lengthen, 22 Rite, 23 Uranus, 24 Alibi. DOWN: 1 Rational, 2 Upon, 3 Aloud, 4 Stiletto, 5 Eels, 7 Absorb, 12 Arrogant, 14 Mountain, 16 Hernia, 19 Those, 21 Ears, 22 Rein. THE Hyundai IONIQ 3 blends the car maker’s ‘Art of Steel’ design with a warm cabin inspired by contemporary furni- ture design. Hyundai describes the model as “a new expression of electric mobility”, combining confident exterior design, a warm interior, and next-gen- eration connected technology. Designed for people’s real everyday needs, the fully-elec- tric compact hatchback brings the progressive character of the IONIQ brand to a broader range of customers. At the centre of IONIQ 3 is Hyundai’s ‘Art of Steel’ philosophy, a minimalistic, pure form language expressed through its distinctive ‘Aero Hatch’ silhouette. This combines aerodynamic efficiency with boldness and elegance, while at the same time liberating generous inte- rior space for a serene and comfortable environment for everyday driving. The exterior character is complemented by a wide choice of wheel designs from 16 to 18 inches, allowing customers to shape the car’s personality in subtle but dis- tinctive ways. From efficiency-focused designs to more expressive visual treatments, each option supports the broader idea of a compact EV that feels considered from every angle. IONIQ 3 continues this design clarity through a convenient and clearly structured interior. Its main volumes are softly sculpted, following the natural behav- iour of the materials to enhance comfort and per- ceived quality. This creates clean surfaces that frame the cabin while allowing key functional ele- ments, such as the air vents and central display, to stand out with clarity and precision. IONIQ 3 is also the first European Hyundai model to feature PLEOS Connect, the car maker’s next-generation infotainment system, offering a modern smartphone-like user interface and extend- able features through inte- grated apps. Another key feature is Gleo AI, Hyundai’s personalised AI voice assistant. Designed to support more natural, trans- actional voice conversations, Gleo AI enables a new level of vehicle-human interac- tion by allowing drivers to access functions and ser- vices through more intuitive dialogue. Hyundai has designs on the future Vauxhall powers on VAUXHALL has secured three places in the top 10 of the 2026 Auto Express Driver Power survey. The Grandland, new Frontera, and Mokka have all been recognised in the highly regarded annual study of owner satisfaction, based on feedback from 100,000 UK drivers. The Grandland retained its podium position in third place, an impressive achieve- ment in a 50-car list. The Grandland was also the top mid-size SUV, scor- ing particularly well for practicality-based catego- ries including interior, boot space, economy, and run- ning costs. The new Frontera ranked fifth in its first year on the market. Winning the small SUV category, the Frontera ranked highly for front-seat comfort, rear seat space, and boot space, as well as its cabin, efficiency and running costs. Mokka also placed within the top 10 in eighth place. Eurig Druce, Vauxhall managing director and Stel- lantis UK Group MD, said: “Being recognised once again in the Auto Express Driver Power survey is testament to the strength and consistency of Vauxhall’s product line-up. “To have three models in the top 10, with Grand- land retaining a podium position and both Frontera and Mokka performing so strongly, reflects our focus on delivering vehicles that meet the real-world needs of our customers. “It’s particularly rewarding to see our cars praised for the attributes that matter most day-to-day, from practicality and comfort to efficiency and running costs.” Paul Barker, Auto Express editor, said: “It’s clear that Vauxhall owners are impressed with how easy their cars are to live with day-to-day. “Our research, which analyses in-depth what own- ers really think of their cars, shows how well these models perform in the real-world, and the people spending their own money are clearly impressed.” The Auto Express Driver Power survey is the UK’s larg- est independent automotive insights platform, powered by drivers. With an established 25-year history and leading data on 500-plus models across more than 50 brands from more than 100,000 drivers, Driver Power provides unrivalled first-party data and insights into driver satisfaction.