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Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025

Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025
The decision to make the Fiat 500 electric-only is being unpicked with costly engineering
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines

Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
New boss suggests it makes sense to kill higher-CO2 petrol engines in favour of hybrids and EVs
Lexus LBX Takumi long-term test: premium crossover continues to impress

Lexus LBX Takumi long-term test: premium crossover continues to impress
Third report: Onboard tech elevates the LBX, although some features falter
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons

BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
Plug-in hybrid tech looks like playing an increasingly important role in BYD’s future, but expect more EV range, faster charging and better fuel econo…
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution

Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
Car Deal of the Day: Posh Passat plug-in hybrid estate for just £235 a month is a steal

Car Deal of the Day: Posh Passat plug-in hybrid estate for just £235 a month is a steal
The now estate-only Volkswagen Passat offers space and an upmarket image. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 May
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch

BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
BYD looks set to introduce a new PHEV executive car to compete with BMW 3 Series and Skoda Superb
Car Deal Alert! New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid Pop is one of UK’s cheapest cars

Car Deal Alert! New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid Pop is one of UK’s cheapest cars
The new Grande Panda Hybrid Pop will be available this summer, priced from just £18,035
Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace

Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace
Renault is exploring ways to put the Embleme concept into production
New DS No4 hatch takes aim at the VW Golf with hybrid and EV power 

New DS No4 hatch takes aim at the VW Golf with hybrid and EV power
New styling and tech, plus a new EV powertrain are on the cards for DS’s high-end hatchback
New Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake almost loses its camouflage

New Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake almost loses its camouflage
Fans of a sleek small estate rejoice, for the new generation CLA Shooting Brake is nearly here
BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands

BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands
EV sales were up slightly last month year-on-year, but overall car sales were down as buyers tried to dodge increased road tax
Best hybrid cars to buy in 2025

Best hybrid cars to buy in 2025
With more hybrid cars on the market than ever before, these are the best ones to buy
New Mercedes CLA 2025 preview: pricing and specs for electric exec with nearly 500-mile range

New Mercedes CLA 2025 preview: pricing and specs for electric exec with nearly 500-mile range
The electric Mercedes CLA with EQ Technology is available to order now, starting from £45,615, but there are hybrids on the way, too
Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, specs and full details

Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, specs and full details
The next Jeep Compass promises to be a big improvement on-road, but is it just too restrained?
New Citroen C5 Aircross: deep dive on the crucial French SUV

New Citroen C5 Aircross: deep dive on the crucial French SUV
Spacious, comfortable and with a powertrain for every taste, the new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV is bang on the money
Best small hybrids on sale 2025

Best small hybrids on sale 2025
Do you need good fuel economy, but don’t want a large PHEV? Here’s our list of the best small hybrids on sale in the UK
New Omoda 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV targets Toyota RAV4 with 745-mile range

New Omoda 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV targets Toyota RAV4 with 745-mile range
The new mid-size SUV from China will also be going up against the best-selling Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
New Jaecoo 5 BEV revealed as Ford Puma Gen-E and Jeep Avenger rival

New Jaecoo 5 BEV revealed as Ford Puma Gen-E and Jeep Avenger rival
Petrol and pure-electric versions of the Jaecoo 5 arrive in the UK in August
New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK

New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK
Volvo’s traditional S90 saloon has been through a round of updates in line with its SUV siblings, and goes on sale in foreign markets later this year
New Lexus ES set for flagship status as Shanghai reveal nears

New Lexus ES set for flagship status as Shanghai reveal nears
ES will replace LS at the top of Lexus range with a new platform and hybrid power
Toyota RAV4 vs Cupra Terramar: sporty meets sensible in big-time SUV clash

Toyota RAV4 vs Cupra Terramar: sporty meets sensible in big-time SUV clash
Racy Spanish brand Cupra is hoping to make waves in the plug-in hybrid SUV class with its all-new Terramar. We put it up against the big-selling Toyot…
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights

New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
The new Denza Z9GT hybrid estate is on the way to the UK. Should BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche be worried?
What is the ZEV Mandate? The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and how it affects you

What is the ZEV Mandate? The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and how it affects you
The Government has recently revised its ZEV Mandate rules; we explain what that means and how it affects you
New 2025 Volvo XC60 undercuts big-selling BMW X3 and Audi Q5

New 2025 Volvo XC60 undercuts big-selling BMW X3 and Audi Q5
The facelifted version of Volvo’s best-selling mid-sized SUV gets a new look and more tech, and it’s on sale now
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain 

Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain
Bentley's new High Performance Hybrid powertrain develops 671bhp and sits below the existing 771bhp Ultra High Performance Hybrid system
Government softens 2030 petrol and diesel ban with hybrids now allowed

Government softens 2030 petrol and diesel ban with hybrids now allowed
The sale of new hybrids and plug-in hybrids will be permitted until 2035 under the government’s revised ruleset