Published: 17 May 2019 +31 More info on Jaguar XE

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It’s been another busy week for the car industry, with new announcements and new metal keeping us busy over the last seven days. We’ve driven some of the most highly anticipated cars ever – from the Supra to 911 Speedster, and we’ve tested some of the most important EVs now on sale, too. We also tested a huge camper van with an ensuite, too, because it’s incredible.

At the same time, we’ve got fresh intel on the cars you’re still waiting for such as the new Land Rover Defender, and we’ve even snapped pictures of the new 1-series and Golf, too.

For that and a little bit more, keep reading – and be sure to sound off in the comments at the foot of the article!

1. Toyota Supra finally reviewed

So long has the new Toyota Supra been in gestation, you’d be forgiven if you no longer cared much about it. Its styling harks all the way back to the FT-1 concept car revealed in January 2014 and only now, in May 2019, has the drip-feed of teasers and prototypes reached an end. The production Supra is finally here – but the good news is, it’s been worth the wait. This is an engaging, desirable sports car. Here’s why.

2. New Defender intel from the boss

JLR CEO Ralph Speth is bullishly talking up his financially challenged company’s prospects, which will soon be boosted by the arrival of the ‘sensational’ new Land Rover Defender.

Dr Speth, speaking at the FT Future of the Car Summit in London, said: ‘It was one of my toughest days to stop the old Defender, the icon. I’ve driven the new Defender. Maybe I shouldn’t talk about this, but it’s so sensational on the road and off. It’s pure fun and so capabl