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BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried
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BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried

BYD’s latest estate isn’t an EV, but efficiency is still key
Road tests
3 Sep 2025
Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power
Lotus Emira - driving

Lotus Emira no longer marked for death: British-built sports car will live on with hybrid power

The mid-engined sports car will be available with a V6 engine and a plug-in hybrid powertrain from 2027
News
1 Sep 2025
The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range
Volvo XC70 - dynamic front 3/4

The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range

But it won’t be available in Europe in the short term, which is annoying
News
28 Aug 2025
New Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid prices released: more power for under £35k
Nissan Qashqai e-Power 2025 - front

New Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid prices released: more power for under £35k

Prices have remained steady despite picking up more power, some mid-range trims are £50 less
News
28 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note
Used Honda Jazz Mk4 - front action

Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note

Spacious, practical and frugal, the Honda Jazz is a top supermini. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 26
News
26 Aug 2025
All-new Jeep Cherokee arrives with clever hybrid all-wheel-drive tech
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All-new Jeep Cherokee arrives with clever hybrid all-wheel-drive tech

The iconic Cherokee has been completely reimagined, but UK buyers are set to miss out
News
22 Aug 2025
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks
 BMW 530e Touring long-term - header with child's school marks

BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks

Final report: PHEV estate was an unobtrusively great family machine
Long-term tests
22 Aug 2025
New Suzuki Swift Allgrip 2025 review: why bother with an SUV?
New Suzuki Swift Allgrip - front tracking

New Suzuki Swift Allgrip 2025 review: why bother with an SUV?

The Swift Allgrip’s all-wheel-drive system makes this a niche option in the supermini class, but one that some customers will definitely appreciate
Road tests
19 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month

The new BMW X3 is fresh out of the blocks, but you can already lease a well-specced one for an eye-opening £378 a month. It’s our Car Deal of the Day …
News
17 Aug 2025
Used Toyota Yaris Cross (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: small SUV is a smash hit
Used Toyota Yaris Cross - front

Used Toyota Yaris Cross (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: small SUV is a smash hit

A full used buyer’s guide on the Toyota Yaris Cross that’s been on sale in the UK since 2021
Used car tests
11 Aug 2025
Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995
DS No4 PHEV - front

Chic and all-electric DS Automobiles No4 to cost from £36,995

The stylish new French hatchback will arrive in EV and hybrid forms, the latter costing only £32,200 to undercut the EV
News
11 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month
 BMW 530e M Sport Pro - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month

Our Deal of the Day for 9 August is the plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s supremely capable executive saloon
News
9 Aug 2025
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BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown
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BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown

Premium BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid estates lock horns. Is one loads better than the other?
Car group tests
2 Aug 2025
Fiat 600 Hybrid Icon joins range, offering more kit for your money
Fiat 600 Hybrid - front end

Fiat 600 Hybrid Icon joins range, offering more kit for your money

New Icon model will sit between the base car and top-spec La Prima in the 600 Hybrid line-up
News
1 Aug 2025
The Honda Civic has got an angry new look
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The Honda Civic has got an angry new look

Honda Civic facelift introduces new look for 11th-generation model
News
1 Aug 2025
New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free
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New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free

Estate-only Passat eHybrid now comes with more kit as standard
News
30 Jul 2025
New Jaecoo 5 joins the ranks of bargain SUVs from China
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New Jaecoo 5 joins the ranks of bargain SUVs from China

The 5 sticks with petrol power only for now, but an electric alternative to the Ford Puma Gen-E is due very soon
News
23 Jul 2025
Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona: small hybrid SUVs in a big battle
Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona - front end

Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona: small hybrid SUVs in a big battle

Hybrid newcomers slug it out for family buyers’ hearts and minds
Car group tests
12 Jul 2025
New Nissan Qashqai e-Power 2025 review: impressive efficiency in an unusual way
Nissan Qashqai e-Power Tekna+ - front tracking

New Nissan Qashqai e-Power 2025 review: impressive efficiency in an unusual way

The Nissan Qashqai e-Power's innovative powertrain works well, offering a smooth EV-like driving experience
Road tests
10 Jul 2025
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is coming to the UK: 646bhp hybrid on sale this year
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed - front cornering

Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is coming to the UK: 646bhp hybrid on sale this year

The electrified all-wheel drive Corvette E-Ray will be produced in right-hand drive guise
News
10 Jul 2025
Used Car Hunter: small automatic cars for £11,000
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Used Car Hunter: small automatic cars for £11,000

Our Car Hunter has £11,000 to spend on a supermini with an automatic gearbox. Here’s what we’ve found
Features
9 Jul 2025
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
 BMW 530e M Sport Pro - front tracking

New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV

BMW’s executive flagship is particularly well-suited to plug-in hybrid power
Road tests
3 Jul 2025
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2025: MG3
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2025: MG3

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2025: MG3

The MG3 is the 2025 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Dacia Duster and Toyota Yaris commended
Awards
2 Jul 2025
Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2025: BMW 530e
Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2025: BMW 530e

Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2025: BMW 530e

The BMW 530e is the 2025 Auto Express Premium Hybrid Car of the Year with the Audi A3 TFSIe and Mercedes C 300 e commended
Awards
2 Jul 2025
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t

Colossal power through cutting-edge technology, but what’s it actually like to drive?
Road tests
1 Jul 2025
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius - side-by-side front

Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide

Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?
Car group tests
28 Jun 2025
Genesis plans hybrid onslaught in ongoing quest to beat BMW and Mercedes
Genesis GV70 Electrified - Genesis badge

Genesis plans hybrid onslaught in ongoing quest to beat BMW and Mercedes

Korean manufacturer says hybrid models are incoming, but won’t be retro-fitted to EV platforms
News
27 Jun 2025
Renault Symbioz review
Renault Symbioz - front tracking

Renault Symbioz review

The Renault Symbioz is an attractive offering for family buyers, and should be a very easy car to live with
In-depth reviews
26 Jun 2025
McLaren Artura review
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McLaren Artura review

The McLaren Artura is a Brit-built supercar that combines hybrid technology with turbo power for a thrilling drive
In-depth reviews
24 Jun 2025
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
Bentley Continental GTC Azure - front

New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible

The new Bentley Continental GTC Azure gets a plug-in hybrid V8 that compliments the drop-top’s comfortable nature
Road tests
23 Jun 2025
New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is faster than a Ferrari F80
1,250bhp Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X - front static

New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is faster than a Ferrari F80

Ultimate version of US icon is a hypercar-baiting monster that costs the equivalent of a Porsche 911 GTS
News
20 Jun 2025
New Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, prices and specs
Jeep Compass - front 3/4

New Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, prices and specs

The next Jeep Compass promises to be a big improvement on-road, but is it just too restrained?
News
19 Jun 2025
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort - front cornering

Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs

The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
News
19 Jun 2025
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
Ford Ranger PHEV - front cornering

New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard

Ford’s pick-up is losing traditional diesel power in favour of a PHEV setup, but it’s no less capable
Road tests
19 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month

Smart, stylish and spacious, the Superb Estate is a great choice and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June.
News
16 Jun 2025
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro front

New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?

Audi’s e-hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain fills a crucial gap in the A5 range, offering fuel and tax efficiency that will appeal to many.
Road tests
16 Jun 2025
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