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New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review

Can mild-hybrid power broaden the Volkswagen Golf's appeal?

Road tests

11 May 2021

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New 2021 Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 325bhp

The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the Italian brand’s second hybrid model and “focuses on performance and fuel saving”

News

19 Apr 2021

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New Skoda Octavia iV 2021 review

Is the Skoda Octavia best with plug-in hybrid power? We try the new iV model to find out...

Road tests

16 Apr 2021

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New Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 review

Updates have made the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV better than ever

Road tests

13 Apr 2021

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Skoda Superb iV SE L (2015-2024): long-term test

Second report: the spacious Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid hatch boldly goes where no family car has gone before

Long-term tests

9 Apr 2021

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New Kia Sorento PHEV 2021 review

Can plug-in hybrid power increase the Kia Sorento's appeal?

Road tests

24 Mar 2021

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New Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV 2021 review

Has plug-in hybrid power improved the Range Rover Velar? We find out…

Road tests

22 Mar 2021

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BMW X5 xDrive45e: long-term test

Final report: BMW is on a Rolls with its large plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive 45e SUV

Long-term tests

18 Mar 2021

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New Volkswagen Touareg R on sale now priced from £71,995

The Volkswagen Touareg R flagship performance SUV is available to order in the UK now with a 456bhp 3.0-litre V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain

News

11 Mar 2021

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New Jaguar E-Pace P300e PHEV 2021 review

The Jaguar E-Pace is now available as a plug-in hybrid, with the new P300e boasting 305bhp and 34 miles of all-electric range

Road tests

10 Mar 2021

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New Jaguar F-Pace P400e PHEV 2021 review

Is the new plug-in hybrid Jaguar F-Pace 400e the pick of the range? We find out...

Road tests

10 Mar 2021

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Hyundai Tucson vs Lexus NX

Can the new Hyundai Tucson compete against the Lexus NX in the premium SUV sector?

Car group tests

6 Mar 2021

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New Mercedes E 300 e 2021 review

The updated Mercedes E 300 e plug-in hybrid executive saloon has landed in the UK

Road tests

3 Mar 2021

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New Hyundai Kona 2021 review

The Hyundai Kona has been revised for 2021 and we find out just how much it's improved

Road tests

5 Feb 2021

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New Mercedes C 300 de 2021 review

The diesel-electric Mercedes C 300 de compact exec boasts strong performance and economy

Road tests

5 Jan 2021

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Used Hyundai Ioniq review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai Ioniq, covering the Ioniq Mk1 (2016-date)

Used car tests

5 Jan 2021

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New Polestar 1 2020 review

Can the £139k Polestar 1 coupe offer an alternative to the Bentley Continental GT and BMW M8?

Road tests

18 Dec 2020

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New Renault Megane Sport Tourer E-Tech PHEV 2020 review

Has a new hybrid powertrain propelled the Renault Megane Sports Tourer to the top of its class?

Road tests

18 Dec 2020

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New Renault Captur Plug-in hybrid 2020 review

We try the new hybrid Renault Captur E-Tech out on UK roads to see if it's the pick of the Captur lineup

Road tests

11 Dec 2020

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New Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e plug-in hybrid revealed

New plug-in hybrid Audi A3 Sportback 45 TFSI e arrives with UK launch coming in 2021

News

8 Dec 2020

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New Volkswagen Golf GTE 2020 review

Is the new 242bhp plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE the pick of the range? We find out...

Road tests

19 Nov 2020

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Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine: long-term test review

Final report: lockdown life proved benefits of plug-in hybrid Volvo S60

Long-term tests

12 Nov 2020

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New Audi A6 50 TFSI e 2020 review

The new Audi A6 50 TFSI e brings plug-in hybrid power to the A6 range for the first time

Road tests

10 Nov 2020

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New SEAT Leon e-Hybrid 2020 review

The new SEAT Leon e-Hybrid brings plug-in power to the hatchback's range for the first time

Road tests

6 Nov 2020

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Ford Kuga recall: Ford finds fix for faulty PHEV battery pack

Ford has released an action plan for its recent Kuga PHEV recall, which involves completely replacing the defective battery packs with fresh units

News

30 Oct 2020

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New Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV 2020 review

The Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e plug-in hybrid promises 135mpg and an all-electric range of 38 miles, but does it deliver?

Road tests

21 Oct 2020

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New BMW 545e xDrive 2020 review

The new plug-in hybrid BMW 545e xDrive combines a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with an 11.6kWh battery and electric motor

Road tests

16 Oct 2020

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BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models

BMW’s engineers have identified a problem with PHEV battery packs, which could result in a short circuit and potentially cause a fire

News

15 Oct 2020

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Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Honda Jazz and Skoda Superb iV commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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New Lexus UX 250h 2020 review

We find out if the new four-wheel drive Lexus UX 250h Takumi E-Four is the pick of Lexus' small SUV lineup

Road tests

7 Oct 2020

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New Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV 2020 review

The new Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV gets the Niro’s plug-in hybrid running gear, but does it improve the compact estate’s appeal?

Road tests

9 Sep 2020

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New Mercedes A 250 e 2020 review

Does the plug-in Mercedes A 250 e have more going for it than claimed economy of over 250mpg and low emissions?

Road tests

21 Aug 2020

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New 2020 BMW 545e PHEV: specs, details and prototype drive

The facelifted BMW 5 Series gets a new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid 545e option, and we’ve been for a short spin to get a feel for the new drivetrain

News

11 Aug 2020

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Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric cars: which electrified vehicle is right for you

Should you buy a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car? We examine the pros and cons of today’s electrified powertrains.

Tips & advice

1 Aug 2020

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Peugeot 508 Hybrid vs Skoda Superb iV

The new Peugeot 508 Hybrid and Skoda Superb iV do battle in the hybrid family car segment

Car group tests

25 Jul 2020

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Skoda Octavia Estate vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Skoda’s new Octavia Estate has moved upmarket. We find out if it’s a better wagon than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Car group tests

4 Jul 2020