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Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026
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Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026

Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
Best cars & vans
13 May 2026
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
Omoda 7 - front static

New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car

A new top-spec variant of the Omoda 7 has a few functions we’ve not seen before
News
13 May 2026
Hyundai Tucson review
New Hyundai Tucson hybrid - front tracking

Hyundai Tucson review

The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s hard to beat
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Mercedes CLA review
New Mercedes CLA being tested in the UK - front tracking

Mercedes CLA review

The electric Mercedes CLA represents a huge step forward for the brand’s EVs, and the hybrid version is very competitive too
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Toyota Yaris review
Toyota Yaris - main menu

Toyota Yaris review

The Honda Jazz is a practical, efficient and generously equipped hybrid supermini, though it’s pricier than rivals
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Nissan Qashqai review
Nissan Qashqai - front tracking

Nissan Qashqai review

The Nissan Qashqai is a big seller, and the revised e-Power variant only improves things further
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Audi Q3 review
Audi Q3 - front tracking

Audi Q3 review

The latest Audi Q3 is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, but it’s an upmarket compact SUV that’s good to drive
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
Jeep Avenger 85th Anniversary - front

New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier

Jeep’s highest selling model in Europe gains plenty of kit, plus a new petrol engine
News
13 May 2026
New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous
BMW XM Label - front

New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous

The plug-in hybrid BMW XM is compromised, fast and slightly ridiculous; for the show-boaters only
Road tests
12 May 2026
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
Toyota Prius - cornering left

Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer

The call for more flexibility and a wider eco focus than the single path to electric is growing
News
12 May 2026
Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Vauxhall Frontera Hybrid - front cornering

Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines

Petrol hybrids could become uniform and widely shared between brands as carmakers focus on tech to make the difference
News
12 May 2026
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Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
Nissan Leaf - front tracking

Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme

One in 10 used cars sold are now electrified, including EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
News
11 May 2026
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
Electric car charging

Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns

While average battery state of health is roughly the same for EVs and PHEVs, varied use cases create more variance for hybrids
News
11 May 2026
New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range
Volvo XC90 - front tracking

New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range

Transition to electric cars is taking longer than anticipated, so Volvo says it will bridge the gap with new hybrids
News
7 May 2026
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus - front 3/4 in a carpark

Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus

Third fleetwatch: Regardless of its size, the CX-80 PHEV is proving to be an efficient family car
Long-term tests
7 May 2026
Jeep Compass review
Jeep Compass - main image

Jeep Compass review

The Jeep Compass has a square-jawed look that’ll win fans, but there’s more to this family SUV than its ruggedly handsome face
In-depth reviews
6 May 2026
New Volkswagen California eHybrid review: a taste of electric campervan life
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New Volkswagen California eHybrid review: a taste of electric campervan life

Plug-in power is a welcome addition to the California line-up, but it does come with some drawbacks
Road tests
6 May 2026
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon - front cornering

Cupra Leon review

More eccentric than some rivals, Cupra’s updated Leon is a solid package with some impressive powertrains
In-depth reviews
5 May 2026
Geely Starray review
Geely Starray UK - front

Geely Starray review

The Starray is a plug-in hybrid that offers a decent EV range and lots of kit for a bargain price
In-depth reviews
5 May 2026
New BYD Ti7 will be China's latest potshot at the Land Rover Defender
BYD Ti7 teaser

New BYD Ti7 will be China's latest potshot at the Land Rover Defender

A new BYD teaser image shows a boxy SUV with clear off-road intentions 
News
1 May 2026
New Lepas L8 2026 review: hybrid SUV targets VW Tiguan
Lepas L8 - front tracking

New Lepas L8 2026 review: hybrid SUV targets VW Tiguan

This mid-size SUV newcomer has its fair share of appeal, but it might not be enough to see off such a a formidable set of foes
Road tests
1 May 2026
Bentley Flying Spur in line for a major update and more luxury
Bentley Flying Spur facelift - front cornering

Bentley Flying Spur in line for a major update and more luxury

New headlights will give the Flying Spur a welcome new look – and we’ve spotted the updated model out on test
News
1 May 2026
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
Volkswagen ID.Era 9X - front static

Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg

ID.Era 9X is a joint-venture model in China that could reveal a few secrets about VW’s ambitious future flagships elsewhere
News
1 May 2026
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Car Deal of the Day: Omoda 7 offers space and super-low running costs for just £229 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Omoda 7 offers space and super-low running costs for just £229 a month

The Omoda 7 is the latest Chinese SUV to arrive in Britain. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 April.
News
30 Apr 2026
Fiat Grande Panda review
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Fiat Grande Panda review

Fiat’s alternative to the Renault 5 has the substance to match its style
In-depth reviews
29 Apr 2026
Volkswagen Tayron review
Volkswagen Tayron - front

Volkswagen Tayron review

The Volkswagen Tayron takes the Tiguan’s best bits and mixes them with added practicality. We think it’s a solid, if unoriginal, family car
In-depth reviews
29 Apr 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Fiat 600 Hybrid offers retro kicks for £198 a month
Fiat 600 Hybrid UK - front

Car Deal of the Day: Fiat 600 Hybrid offers retro kicks for £198 a month

The Fiat 600 gives retro style in an SUV shape. It’s Deal of the Day for 29 April.
News
29 Apr 2026
Fiat 500 review
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Fiat 500 review

It’s still full of retro charm, but the latest Fiat 500 is far more sophisticated than ever before
In-depth reviews
29 Apr 2026
Aion UT and mystery SUV to extend Chinese newcomer’s range to three
Aion UT and Aion V - front static

Aion UT and mystery SUV to extend Chinese newcomer’s range to three

Huge plug-in hybrid SUV will be fledgling brand’s flagship
News
29 Apr 2026
Jaecoo 8 review
Auto Express senior content editor Shane Wilkinson standing next to the Jaecoo 8

Jaecoo 8 review

Jaecoo’s biggest car boasts a competitive price, surprising performance and seven seats, but its appeal for large families is limited
In-depth reviews
29 Apr 2026
Volvo XC60 review
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Volvo XC60 review

The Volvo XC60 offers style, luxury and lots of advanced tech
In-depth reviews
28 Apr 2026
Range Rover Sport review
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Range Rover Sport review

The Range Rover Sport is hard to beat, because it offers strong performance, superb comfort and an engaging drive
In-depth reviews
27 Apr 2026
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
Auto Express Phil McNamara leaning against the BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport

Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport

Our BMW's harsh ride detracts from an otherwise great family package
Long-term tests
27 Apr 2026
Chery Tiggo 4 review
Tom Jervis with the Chery Tiggo 4

Chery Tiggo 4 review

Chery’s £20k Ford Puma rival has shortcomings but is unbeatable on value
In-depth reviews
27 Apr 2026
New Zeekr 8X review: 1,381bhp plug-in hybrid SUV is an absolute tech-fest
New Zeekr 8X plug-in hybrid - front tracking

New Zeekr 8X review: 1,381bhp plug-in hybrid SUV is an absolute tech-fest

While the Zeekr 8X comes with huge levels of power, space and tech, it can't quite match its European rivals when it comes to its driving experience.
Road tests
25 Apr 2026