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Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: cheapest Toyota Yaris is, in fact, a Mazda at £198 a month

Value for money is the Mazda 2 Hybrid’s forte, and it’s our Deal of the Day for December 16.
News
16 Dec 2025
Toyota Yaris review
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Toyota Yaris review

An efficient hybrid powertrain and plenty of standard kit make the Toyota Yaris a key contender in the supermini segment
In-depth reviews
16 Dec 2025
New Renault Clio 2027 review: latest hybrid supermini is worth waiting for
Renault Clio Hybrid E-Tech - front

New Renault Clio 2027 review: latest hybrid supermini is worth waiting for

The Renault Clio isn't due to arrive in the UK until 2027, but we've already been for a drive
Road tests
16 Dec 2025
A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car
Dacia Sandero facelift - front

A Christmas miracle! New Dacia Sandero facelift will be cheaper than the current car

The Dacia Sandero and its Stepway offshoot get a fresh look and extra kit as part of mid-life revisions
News
16 Dec 2025
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to spearhead brand's new UK model range
European 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to spearhead brand's new UK model range

The original plug-in hybrid is coming back to Britain, with some big changes inside and out
News
12 Dec 2025
Mitsubishi back in the UK: big relaunch models confirmed with showrooms to open in 2026
2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi back in the UK: big relaunch models confirmed with showrooms to open in 2026

SUV and pick-up in showrooms by summer 2026 as Japanese brand returns to UK
News
12 Dec 2025
Jeep Compass review
Jeep Compass - front tracking

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
11 Dec 2025
MG ZS review
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MG ZS review

As one of the cheapest brand-new SUVs you can buy, the ZS is a pretty convincing bargain
In-depth reviews
11 Dec 2025
Renault Captur review
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Renault Captur review

Revamped looks keep this small SUV looking fresh, but its age is starting to show in places
In-depth reviews
11 Dec 2025
Toyota Aygo X review
Toyota Aygo X Hybrid - front tracking

Toyota Aygo X review

Compact, charismatic and curiously potent, we think there’s lots to love about the Aygo X
In-depth reviews
11 Dec 2025
New Renaultsport Clio set to reignite hot hatch class with hybrid power
Clio Renaultsport 200 EDC Lux badge

New Renaultsport Clio set to reignite hot hatch class with hybrid power

RS badge could reappear on sixth-generation Clio, thanks to “high-power, low-CO2” hybrid powertrains
News
11 Dec 2025
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Here’s the Lotus Eletre PHEV before you’re supposed to see it
Lotus Eletre plug-in hybrid leaked - front 3/4

Here’s the Lotus Eletre PHEV before you’re supposed to see it

A massive battery should give the Eletre PHEV massive range
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10 Dec 2025
Lexus LBX review
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Lexus LBX review

The small Lexus LBX SUV breaks new ground for the luxury car maker
In-depth reviews
10 Dec 2025
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
Smart #6 - front 3/4

New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK

Smart’s first saloon has been unveiled in China featuring plug-in hybrid power
News
10 Dec 2025
Jaecoo 7 review
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Jaecoo 7 review

The Jaecoo 7 aims to deliver plenty of space and an upmarket appearance at a competitive price
In-depth reviews
10 Dec 2025
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
Volkswagen Polo - front cornering

New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV

Volkswagen prepares significant overhaul for the Polo in petrol and hybrid flavours
News
10 Dec 2025
New Kia Seltos joins brand’s growing SUV line-up, and there’s not an EV in sight
Kia Seltos - front

New Kia Seltos joins brand’s growing SUV line-up, and there’s not an EV in sight

While a hybrid will eventually join the range, the Kia Seltos has been revealed with old-school petrol engines
News
10 Dec 2025
New Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 145 review: an SUV that puts passengers first
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New Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 145 review: an SUV that puts passengers first

The mild-hybrid Citroen C5 Aircross joins the PHEV and EV, and it might just be the pick of the range
Road tests
10 Dec 2025
New Mercedes CLA Hybrid 2025 review: an impressive EV alternative
Mercedes CLA 220 Hybrid - front

New Mercedes CLA Hybrid 2025 review: an impressive EV alternative

We hit the road in the hybrid version of the new Mercedes CLA to see how it stacks up against its EV brother
Road tests
9 Dec 2025
Nissan Qashqai review
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Nissan Qashqai review

The Nissan Qashqai is a big seller, and the revised e-Power variant only improves things further
In-depth reviews
9 Dec 2025
Kia Sportage review
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Kia Sportage review

Kia isn’t resting on its laurels with its most popular model
In-depth reviews
9 Dec 2025
Dacia Duster review
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Dacia Duster review

The latest Dacia Duster has ditched diesel power and become even more desirable
In-depth reviews
9 Dec 2025
Cupra Formentor review
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Cupra Formentor review

The Cupra Formentor is a sporty, coupe-SUV that’s talented enough to mix it with more established, premium rivals
In-depth reviews
8 Dec 2025
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The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Opinion - Kia EV4

The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive

Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme
Opinion
7 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: £224 a month Volkswagen Passat PHEV looks a tremendous bargain
Volkswagen Passat Estate UK - front action

Car Deal of the Day: £224 a month Volkswagen Passat PHEV looks a tremendous bargain

Sleek estate is a family-friendly offering especially in plug-in hybrid form, making it our Deal of the Day for December 6
News
6 Dec 2025
BMW 3 Series review
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BMW 3 Series review

The BMW 3 Series offers fine performance, driving dynamics, technology and refinement, but electric rivals are catching up
In-depth reviews
5 Dec 2025
Vauxhall Frontera review
Vauxhall Frontera Hybrid - dynamic front 3/4

Vauxhall Frontera review

The Frontera misses the mark slightly for design and quality, but this budget-friendly Vauxhall scores well in other areas
In-depth reviews
4 Dec 2025
Peugeot 5008 Hybrid GT long-term test: spacious and stylish but far from flawless
Peugeot 5008 Hybrid GT - photos out the back

Peugeot 5008 Hybrid GT long-term test: spacious and stylish but far from flawless

Final report: our photographer has unique needs that the 5008 caters for superbly
Long-term tests
3 Dec 2025
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon - front action

Cupra Leon review

More eccentric than some rivals, Cupra’s updated Leon is a solid package with some impressive powertrains
In-depth reviews
2 Dec 2025
DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness
DS 3 and No.4 Performance line

DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness

This is what happens when you combine luxury French electric cars with motorsport
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2 Dec 2025
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
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Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport

First fleetwatch: BMW has integrated Google Maps into the X3's head-up display, but there’s room for improvement
Long-term tests
1 Dec 2025
Toyota Yaris Cross review
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Toyota Yaris Cross review

The Toyota Yaris Cross is a sensible, efficient, and appealing small SUV
In-depth reviews
28 Nov 2025
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
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Mercedes E-Class Estate review

The E-Class Estate is big on comfort and tech, but it’s no longer a leader in the space race
In-depth reviews
28 Nov 2025
New Toyota Aygo X Hybrid is faster, more efficient and more expensive for 2026
Toyota Aygo X - front action

New Toyota Aygo X Hybrid is faster, more efficient and more expensive for 2026

The first customer deliveries of Toyota’s new hybrid city car will begin in January
News
27 Nov 2025
New BYD Seal 6 Saloon 2026 review: great value PHEV with a few compromises
BYD Seal 6 Saloon Boost - front 3/4

New BYD Seal 6 Saloon 2026 review: great value PHEV with a few compromises

The BYD Seal 6 Saloon boasts strong pricing and efficiency, but the unsettled ride and basic Boost trim limit the appeal
Road tests
27 Nov 2025