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New Citroen C5 X PHEV 2022 review

The new Citroen C5 X has hit the UK, but does it make the most sense in plug-in hybrid form? We find out…

Road tests

26 Jul 2022

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New 2023 Honda CR-V arrives with hybrid power and rugged looks

New Honda CR-V SUV makes American debut but gives us our first look at the revamped Mazda CX-5 rival ahead of European launch next year

News

13 Jul 2022

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BMW 330e Touring: long-term test review

Final report: Plug-in estate and electric SUV line up for family test

Long-term tests

12 Jul 2022

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New Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV 2022 review

The updated Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV is a good all-rounder, but fails to excel in any one area

Road tests

11 Jul 2022

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New Kia Niro PHEV 2022 review

The new Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid promises 180bhp and 279mpg, but how does it fare in the real world?

Road tests

10 Jul 2022

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New Kia Niro Hybrid 2022 review

The new Kia Niro Hybrid is cheaper to buy than the PHEV and pure-EV versions, but does it come with some limitations as a result? We find out…

Road tests

10 Jul 2022

Audi A8 vs Mercedes S Class - both cars front tracking

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Audi A8 vs Mercedes S-Class: 2022 twin test review

Plug-in hybrid limos from Audi and Mercedes can help captains of industry to reduce their emissions

Car group tests

9 Jul 2022

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New BMW 530e Touring 2022 review

The revised BMW 530e Touring plug-in estate is a great family-friendly all-rounder

Road tests

8 Jul 2022

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New Honda Jazz EX Style 2022 review

The Honda Jazz is a spacious and efficient supermini, but does it make the most sense in top-spec EX Style trim? We find out...

Road tests

6 Jul 2022

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Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year 2022: Lexus NX

The Lexus NX is the Auto Express 2022 Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year with the BMW X3 and Jaguar F-Pace commended

Awards

6 Jul 2022

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Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2022: Mercedes C 300 e

The Mercedes C 300 e is the 2022 Auto Express Premium Hybrid Car of the Year with the BMW 530e and Lexus NX commended

Awards

6 Jul 2022

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Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2022: Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is the 2022 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Kia Niro and Skoda Octavia iV commended

Awards

6 Jul 2022

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New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 2022 review

The new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is a good all-round package, but fails to stand out against some talented estate rivals

Road tests

1 Jul 2022

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New Toyota Corolla prototype review

We try out the updated Toyota Corolla hybrid ahead of its official arrival

Road tests

30 Jun 2022

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New 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid revealed for Europe

The new Honda Civic will be built in Japan and exported to the UK following the shutdown of the brand’s Swindon factory

News

28 Jun 2022

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New Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 2022 review

The plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Multivan MPV offers comfort, refinement and acres of space

Road tests

17 Jun 2022

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New Nissan Juke Hybrid 2022 review

Nissan electrifies the Juke with hybrid power, making it the most appealing model in the line-up

Road tests

15 Jun 2022

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New Audi A6 Avant 50 TFSI e 2022 review

Audi now offers efficient plug-in hybrid tech in its biggest estate

Road tests

10 Jun 2022

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New DS 4 E-Tense 2022 review

Is the new DS 4 the best car yet from the French brand? We hit the road in the new plug-in hybrid E-Tense model to find out…

Road tests

7 Jun 2022

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Nissan Qashqai updated for 2022 with design tweaks and extra equipment

A raft of small revisions bring Nissan’s crossover into line with brand’s latest design themes

News

6 Jun 2022

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Stunning new Lynk & Co The Next Day concept previews brand’s cars of tomorrow

The bold new Lynk & Co The Next Day concept car debuts an advanced new plug-in hybrid powertrain and some crazy doors

News

6 Jun 2022

Renault Capture E-Tech: Christ Rosamond with Captur (bonnet open)

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Renault Captur E-Tech: long-term test review

Final report: We look back on six months with our easy-going and practical hybrid crossover

Long-term tests

6 Jun 2022

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New 2022 Lexus RX SUV arrives with bold look to take on the BMW X5

The large Lexus RX SUV comes with plug-in and conventional hybrid power, plus a totally revamped interior

News

1 Jun 2022

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New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 180 2022 review

Is the more modest 178bhp Peugeot 308 PHEV the pick of the new hatchback's range? We find out...

Road tests

26 May 2022

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Mercedes C 300 e 2022 review

The Mercedes C300 e plug-in hybrid offers superb low running costs and a real feeling of quality throughout

Road tests

25 May 2022

Nissan Juke Hybrid Rally Tribute - front

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Driving the Nissan Juke Hybrid Rally Tribute in the desert

The hybrid Nissan Juke Rally Tribute crossover pays homage to the rally-winning Datsun 240Z sports car

Features

18 May 2022

Peugeot 508 SW Sport Engineered vs BMW 330e xDrive Touring - both cars side by side

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Peugeot 508 SW PSE vs BMW 330e Touring: 2022 twin test review

Peugeot’s premium push is putting it in direct competition with big players in that market. We pitch its new 508 PSE performance estate against BMW’s …

Car group tests

16 May 2022

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New BMW XM prototype review

We try out a prototype version of the 644bhp BMW XM plug-in hybrid SUV ahead of its official arrival

Road tests

15 May 2022

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New Fiat Tipo Hybrid 2022 review

The Fiat Tipo gets hybrid power for the first time, but does electrification take it to the next level?

Road tests

13 May 2022

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New Fiat 500X Hybrid 2022 review

A stylish SUV coupled with an electrified powertrain should make the new Fiat 500X hybrid an automatic success, but there are plenty of well-rounded a…

Road tests

13 May 2022