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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 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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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 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

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

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

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New Lexus UX 250 Takumi 2022 review

The UX 250 has been updated for 2022, but can this push it to the top of the class?

Road tests

12 May 2022

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New Audi A8 60 TFSI e 2022 review

While recent updates have made the Audi A8 limo better than ever, it still falls slightly short of some of its rivals

Road tests

21 Apr 2022

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New 2022 Kia Niro pricing and specifications revealed

The second-generation Kia Niro launches in the UK, with prices starting from £27,745

News

20 Apr 2022

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Kia Sportage GT-Line S PHEV AWD 2022 review

The new plug-in hybrid version of the Kia Sportage SUV brings improved economy and tax savings to an already impressive model

Road tests

7 Apr 2022

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Suzuki Across PHEV SUV updated for 2022

Japanese brand updates its plug-in hybrid family SUV with tech changes to improve charging

News

5 Apr 2022

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Vauxhall Grandland PHEV 2022 review

The plug-in hybrid version of the refreshed Vauxhall Grandland aims to reduce running costs and BiK tax expenses

Road tests

25 Mar 2022

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Toyota RAV4 Design PHEV: long-term test

Final report: our Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid is put to good use as an ambulance

Long-term tests

11 Mar 2022

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New Jeep Compass e-Hybrid 2022 review

The new Jeep Compass e-Hybrid falls behind some talented rivals in the family SUV class, but it's not without its charms

Road tests

9 Mar 2022

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New BMW X2 xDrive25e 2022 review

The new plug-in hybrid BMW X2 xDrive25e struggles to compete with more modern rivals such as the Mercedes GLA 250 e

Road tests

8 Mar 2022

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New Ferrari 296 GTB 2022 review

The new plug-in hybrid V6 Ferrari 296 GTB sports car is fast and fun

Road tests

6 Mar 2022

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Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Full Hybrid 2022 review

Full Hybrid replaces mild hybrid in the popular Suzuki Vitara SUV's range

Road tests

4 Mar 2022

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DS 9 E-Tense 4x4 2022 review

With a potent 355bhp available, is the new E-Tense 4x4 360 the best version of the DS 9 hybrid?

Road tests

24 Feb 2022

Audi Q8 55 TFSI e vs Range Rover Sport P400e - front

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Audi Q8 55 TFSI e vs Range Rover Sport P400e: 2022 twin test review

Can plug-in hybrids fill the void left by diesel? We test PHEV versions of the Audi Q8 and Range Rover Sport to find out

Car group tests

19 Feb 2022

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New Lexus ES 300h 2022 review

The updates are a welcome addition, but the Lexus ES still lags behind the class leaders where it arguably matters the most - the powertrain

Road tests

18 Feb 2022

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New 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid available to order now from £20,300

Mazda’s rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris will be sold alongside the existing Mazda 2 supermini and offers up to 74.3mpg

News

16 Feb 2022