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Long-term test: Nissan Qashqai e-Power Tekna+
Long-term test: Nissan Qashqai e-Power Tekna+
Second fleetwatch report: road debris has struck the Qashqai again, forcing me into a frantic search for a replacement tyre before the damaged one wen…
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 oozes style and panache for under £400 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 oozes style and panache for under £400 a month
Audi’s A6 is a German institution, and offers style, quality and class. It’s our Deal of the Day for 18 May.
BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head
BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head
The five top plug-in hybrid systems go head-to-head on UK roads, in the test no PHEV buyer can do without
Car Deal of the Day: Jeep Compass is rugged SUV for a cool £210 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Jeep Compass is rugged SUV for a cool £210 a month
The Jeep Compass is a more rough-and-ready alternative to the Vauxhall Grandland. It’s our Deal of the Day for 16 May
Long-term test: Volkswagen Tiguan
Long-term test: Volkswagen Tiguan
First report: We’re joining the crowd and testing this mild-hybrid SUV for the next six months
MG HS review
MG HS review
The MG HS may be an inexpensive mid-size SUV, but it’s well-equipped and built to a high standard
New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
Head-turning fastback is priced from £31,995, and the electric e-408 is only £700 more.
PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested
PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested
It’s PHEV boom time. So we tried the systems offered in 59 cars, testing their EV range and efficiency, to reveal the ones you should buy
New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn
New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn
Honda’s ambition towards EVs has been redirected to hybrids with a pragmatic plan moving forward
Mercedes GLA review
Mercedes GLA review
The Mercedes GLA is a premium compact SUV offering high levels of comfort and refinement, and good on-board tech
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range
Powertrains usually reserved for larger and more expensive models are now available on a B-segment BYD
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026
Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
A new top-spec variant of the Omoda 7 has a few functions we’ve not seen before
Hyundai Tucson review
Hyundai Tucson review
The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s hard to beat
Mercedes CLA review
Mercedes CLA review
The electric Mercedes CLA represents a huge step forward for the brand’s EVs, and the hybrid version is very competitive too
Toyota Yaris review
Toyota Yaris review
The Honda Jazz is a practical, efficient and generously equipped hybrid supermini, though it’s pricier than rivals
Nissan Qashqai review
Nissan Qashqai review
The Nissan Qashqai is a big seller, and the revised e-Power variant only improves things further
Audi Q3 review
Audi Q3 review
The latest Audi Q3 is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, but it’s an upmarket compact SUV that’s good to drive
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
Jeep’s highest selling model in Europe gains plenty of kit, plus a new petrol engine
New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous
New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous
The plug-in hybrid BMW XM is compromised, fast and slightly ridiculous; for the show-boaters only
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
The call for more flexibility and a wider eco focus than the single path to electric is growing
Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Petrol hybrids could become uniform and widely shared between brands as carmakers focus on tech to make the difference
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
One in 10 used cars sold are now electrified, including EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
While average battery state of health is roughly the same for EVs and PHEVs, varied use cases create more variance for hybrids
New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range
New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range
Transition to electric cars is taking longer than anticipated, so Volvo says it will bridge the gap with new hybrids
Jeep Compass review
Jeep Compass review
The Jeep Compass has a square-jawed look that’ll win fans, but there’s more to this family SUV than its ruggedly handsome face
New Volkswagen California eHybrid review: a taste of electric campervan life
New Volkswagen California eHybrid review: a taste of electric campervan life
Plug-in power is a welcome addition to the California line-up, but it does come with some drawbacks
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
More eccentric than some rivals, Cupra’s updated Leon is a solid package with some impressive powertrains
Geely Starray review
Geely Starray review
The Starray is a plug-in hybrid that offers a decent EV range and lots of kit for a bargain price
New Lepas L8 2026 review: hybrid SUV targets VW Tiguan
New Lepas L8 2026 review: hybrid SUV targets VW Tiguan
This mid-size SUV newcomer has its fair share of appeal, but it might not be enough to see off such a a formidable set of foes
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
ID.Era 9X is a joint-venture model in China that could reveal a few secrets about VW’s ambitious future flagships elsewhere
Car Deal of the Day: Omoda 7 offers space and super-low running costs for just £229 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Omoda 7 offers space and super-low running costs for just £229 a month
The Omoda 7 is the latest Chinese SUV to arrive in Britain. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 April.
Fiat Grande Panda review
Fiat Grande Panda review
Fiat’s alternative to the Renault 5 has the substance to match its style
Volkswagen Tayron review
Volkswagen Tayron review
The Volkswagen Tayron takes the Tiguan’s best bits and mixes them with added practicality. We think it’s a solid, if unoriginal, family car
Car Deal of the Day: Fiat 600 Hybrid offers retro kicks for £198 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Fiat 600 Hybrid offers retro kicks for £198 a month
The Fiat 600 gives retro style in an SUV shape. It’s Deal of the Day for 29 April.
Fiat 500 review
Fiat 500 review
It’s still full of retro charm, but the latest Fiat 500 is far more sophisticated than ever before