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Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V: popular pick-up gets electrical assistance
2025 Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V - static front 3/4 in desert

Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V: popular pick-up gets electrical assistance

Rugged Hilux now offered with electrification and new off-road modes
News
26 Mar 2025
New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises
New Audi A5 Avant e-hybrid - front tracking

New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises

It marks the first time we’ve seen the ‘e-hybrid’ identifier, replacing Audi’s TFSI e naming protocol
News
26 Mar 2025
The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars
Opinion - Toyota Yaris Cross

The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars
Opinion
23 Mar 2025
New vs used hybrid SUVs: Dacia Duster or Toyota RAV4?
New Dacia Duster vs Used Toyota RAV4 - header

New vs used hybrid SUVs: Dacia Duster or Toyota RAV4?

Hybrid SUVs are growing in popularity, but what's the best option for a budget of under £25k?
Car group tests
22 Mar 2025
Lexus NX review
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Lexus NX review

The Lexus NX remains a strong all-round choice, building on its reputation as a hybrid pioneer
In-depth reviews
20 Mar 2025
New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge
Bentley Hybrid teaser

New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge

Bentley has set its electrification stall out with bold plans for a new plug-in car every year for the next decade
News
19 Mar 2025
Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year
Audi A3 facelift 2025 UK

Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year

Audi is betting big on plug-in hybrid tech as EV uptake falters. Expect an influx of 10 models by the end of 2025 with long EV ranges
News
18 Mar 2025
Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it
Opinion - gearboxes

Electric and hybrid cars are killing the manual gearbox - and we won't miss it

Auto Express’ senior test editor argues that no one should be worried by the rising popularity of automatic ’boxes
Opinion
14 Mar 2025
Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power
2025 Toyota Corolla - front

Toyota Corolla gets modest update for 2025 with more colours and less power

Toyota has quietly revamped its popular hybrid-powered hatchback
News
10 Mar 2025
Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars
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Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars

A new recall has been issued on the Kuga PHEV, warning owners of the potential for a ‘vehicle fire’
News
7 Mar 2025
You can now order a Dacia Bigster: mild and full hybrid powertrains available from £25k
Dacia Bigster - front

You can now order a Dacia Bigster: mild and full hybrid powertrains available from £25k

The Bigster sits above the Duster as the largest car Dacia makes
News
6 Mar 2025
Porsche Panamera review
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Porsche Panamera review

Effortless cruiser proves equally at home in town and on twisty country roads
In-depth reviews
28 Feb 2025
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Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range
Peugeot 308 SW - front tracking

Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range

The new plug-in hybrid powertrain will be available in 308, 308SW and 408
News
26 Feb 2025
BMW M5 review
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BMW M5 review

The seventh-generation BMW M5 (G90) is a seriously fast and deeply refined mega-saloon
In-depth reviews
25 Feb 2025
Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price
2025 Subaru Forester - dynamic front 3/4

Subaru Forester targets Nissan Qashqai with £38,995 starting price

Subaru’s family-friendly off-roader has returned for 2025 with a new model
News
12 Feb 2025
1,774bhp Bugatti Tourbillon features an epic-sounding naturally aspirated V16, and hopefully no soft-limiter!
Bugatti Tourbillon - front action

1,774bhp Bugatti Tourbillon features an epic-sounding naturally aspirated V16, and hopefully no soft-limiter!

Bugatti’s new awe-inspiringly powerful hypercar features a 987bhp V16, assisted by three electric motors
News
11 Feb 2025
BMW X3 vs Lexus NX: which premium mid-size SUV takes top honours?
BMW X3 and Lexus NX - front tracking

BMW X3 vs Lexus NX: which premium mid-size SUV takes top honours?

BMW’s much-lauded new X3 is one of the best luxury compact SUVs on the market – but is it good enough to topple the cheaper hybrid-powered Lexus NX 35…
Car group tests
8 Feb 2025
Omoda and Jaecoo have big UK plans: Chinese brands plot 5 SUVs and 130 dealers before 2026
New Omoda 5 and Jaecoo 7

Omoda and Jaecoo have big UK plans: Chinese brands plot 5 SUVs and 130 dealers before 2026

The Omoda 9 plug-in hybrid flagship SUV is the next model set to land in the UK, arriving in May
News
7 Feb 2025
Ferrari 296 Versione Speciale could add some F80-inspired tweaks
Ferrari 296 Versione Speciale - front 3/4

Ferrari 296 Versione Speciale could add some F80-inspired tweaks

The updated ‘baby’ Ferrari supercar has the Lamborghini Tememario in its sights
News
7 Feb 2025
GWM set to expand UK range with three new ‘model lines’
GWM Ora 03 GT - front tracking

GWM set to expand UK range with three new ‘model lines’

SUVs and a pick-up could be on the way here as Chinese giant considers adding more cars to UK line-up
News
31 Jan 2025
Lexus LM review
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Lexus LM review

With a name that means Luxury Mover, the Lexus LM lives up to its billing
In-depth reviews
29 Jan 2025
Genesis scraps pure petrol and diesel in the UK to focus exclusively on EVs and hybrids
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Genesis scraps pure petrol and diesel in the UK to focus exclusively on EVs and hybrids

Genesis will only sell electric cars in the UK for now, but hybrids will be making a return
News
28 Jan 2025
New Porsche 911 GTS 2025 review: hybrid power boosts iconic sports car's appeal
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS - front

New Porsche 911 GTS 2025 review: hybrid power boosts iconic sports car's appeal

The new Porsche 911 GTS hits the bullseye with its superb all-new T-Hybrid system
Road tests
24 Jan 2025
New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate
New Skoda Superb SportLine Estate - front tracking

New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions of the Superb are now available in SportLine trim, with prices starting from £42,290
News
23 Jan 2025
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Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer
Mike Rutherford - Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer - header

Motorists are rejecting electric cars, it's clear hybrids are the answer

Mike Rutherford believes motorists will snub electric cars in favour of hybrids for years to come
Opinion
19 Jan 2025
You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days
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You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days

This year’s allocation has been snapped up already, but plug-in hybrid version of the global SUV best-seller is still available
News
17 Jan 2025
BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?
BMW M5 and Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid - front tracking

BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?

By combining petrol and electric power, these two super- saloons are more potent than ever, but which is best?
Car group tests
17 Jan 2025
Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495
Vauxhall Frontera Hybrid Design Khaki Green - dynamic front 3/4

Vauxhall Frontera orders open with EV and hybrid versions both starting at £23,495

Vauxhall’s family-focused budget SUV comes with latest Stellantis architecture
News
16 Jan 2025
New Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance 2025 review: a truly unique saloon car
Mercedes AMG S63 e Performance - front tracking

New Mercedes-AMG S 63 E Performance 2025 review: a truly unique saloon car

Mercedes unleashes its most powerful plug-in hybrid S-Class yet, but the S 63 isn't the all-rounder you might have expected
Road tests
15 Jan 2025
Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan
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Stellantis bets big on hybrid cars with expanded line-up plan

Parent company of Peugeot, Citroen and Alfa Romeo won’t hedge its bets, with plans afoot to bolster HEV offer
News
14 Jan 2025
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Opinion - PHEVs

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Opinion
11 Jan 2025
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model
Dacia Duster

Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model

Dacia’s value-driven SUV will use hybrid technology to offer electrified off-road ability
News
10 Jan 2025
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
BYD Seal U and Volkswagen Tiguan - front tracking

Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?

BYD is known for its EVs, but how does its first plug-in hybrid to be launched in the UK, the Seal U, stack up against VW’s Tiguan?
Car group tests
8 Jan 2025
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Opinion - PHEVs

Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that

Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Opinion
7 Jan 2025
Best small hybrid SUVs 2026
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Best small hybrid SUVs 2026

If you’re looking for low running costs from your small SUV, hybrid power could be the answer. Here’s the pick of the current crop…
Best cars & vans
6 Jan 2025
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
Car exhaust emitting white smoke

Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
News
2 Jan 2025
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