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Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025
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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
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21 May 2025
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
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New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid

The new Audi A3 TFSIe plug-in hybrid offers a fantastic balance of handling, refinement and all-electric range
Road tests
21 May 2025
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
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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
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21 May 2025
Lexus LBX Takumi long-term test: premium crossover continues to impress
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Lexus LBX Takumi long-term test: premium crossover continues to impress

Third report: Onboard tech elevates the LBX, although some features falter
Long-term tests
21 May 2025
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
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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…
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21 May 2025
New Fiat 600 Hybrid 2025 review: frugal, spacious and packed with retro appeal
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New Fiat 600 Hybrid 2025 review: frugal, spacious and packed with retro appeal

The new Fiat 600 Hybrid's powertrain works well, but the small SUV feels very similar to its cheaper Stellantis cousins
Road tests
20 May 2025
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

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
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19 May 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Posh Passat plug-in hybrid estate for just £235 a month is a steal
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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
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19 May 2025
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
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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
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19 May 2025
Car Deal Alert! New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid Pop is one of UK’s cheapest cars
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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
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16 May 2025
Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace
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Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace

Renault is exploring ways to put the Embleme concept into production
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14 May 2025
New DS No4 hatch takes aim at the VW Golf with hybrid and EV power
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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
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14 May 2025
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New Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake almost loses its camouflage
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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
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14 May 2025
BYD beats Dacia, Honda and Citroen: Chinese EV giant already outsells ‘big’ UK brands
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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
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9 May 2025
Best hybrid cars to buy in 2025
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Best hybrid cars to buy in 2025

With more hybrid cars on the market than ever before, these are the best ones to buy
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8 May 2025
New Mercedes CLA 2025 preview: pricing and specs for electric exec with nearly 500-mile range
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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
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8 May 2025
Jeep Compass preview: walkaround, specs and full details
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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?
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6 May 2025
New Citroen C5 Aircross: deep dive on the crucial French SUV
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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 
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2 May 2025
Best small hybrids on sale 2025
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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
Best cars & vans
29 Apr 2025
Suzuki Vitara review
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Suzuki Vitara review

An SUV in the traditional mould, the Suzuki Vitara is showing its age in some key areas
In-depth reviews
28 Apr 2025
Toyota Yaris review
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Toyota Yaris review

An efficient hybrid powertrain and plenty of standard kit make the Toyota Yaris a key contender in the supermini segment
In-depth reviews
25 Apr 2025
New Omoda 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV targets Toyota RAV4 with 745-mile range
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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
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23 Apr 2025
New Jaecoo 5 BEV revealed as Ford Puma Gen-E and Jeep Avenger rival
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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
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23 Apr 2025
Jaecoo 7 review
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Jaecoo 7 review

Latest Chinese arrival aims to deliver upmarket space at a competitive price
In-depth reviews
17 Apr 2025
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New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK
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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
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17 Apr 2025
New Lexus ES set for flagship status as Shanghai reveal nears
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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
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16 Apr 2025
Honda HR-V review
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Honda HR-V review

There’s plenty to like about the Honda HR-V, but it’s expensive to buy and is eclipsed by the very best in class
In-depth reviews
15 Apr 2025
Renault Rafale review
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Renault Rafale review

Renault’s stylish hybrid flagship features a tech-laden and spacious interior, but doesn’t drive as well as its upmarket SUV rivals
In-depth reviews
14 Apr 2025
Toyota RAV4 vs Cupra Terramar: sporty meets sensible in big-time SUV clash
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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…
Car group tests
12 Apr 2025
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
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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?
Road tests
11 Apr 2025
Cupra Terramar review
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Cupra Terramar review

The Cupra Terramar compact SUV delivers sporty looks, decent space and a well-rounded drive
In-depth reviews
10 Apr 2025
What is the ZEV Mandate? The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and how it affects you
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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
Tips & advice
8 Apr 2025
New 2025 Volvo XC60 undercuts big-selling BMW X3 and Audi Q5
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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
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8 Apr 2025
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain
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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
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8 Apr 2025
Government softens 2030 petrol and diesel ban with hybrids now allowed
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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
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6 Apr 2025
Ford Tourneo Connect review
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Ford Tourneo Connect review

The VW-derived Ford Tourneo Connect people carrier is highly practical and now comes as a plug-in hybrid
In-depth reviews
4 Apr 2025
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