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Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model 
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model
Dacia’s value-driven SUV will use hybrid technology to offer electrified off-road ability
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
BYD is known for its EVs, but how does its first plug-in hybrid to be launched in the UK, the Seal U, stack up against VW’s Tiguan?
New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot
New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot
Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Best small hybrid SUVs 2025
Best small hybrid SUVs 2025
If you’re looking for low running costs from your small SUV, hybrid power could be the answer. Here’s the pick of the current crop…
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025
Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 set to add all-wheel drive to hybrid version 
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 set to add all-wheel drive to hybrid version
New crossover will have two electric motors and offer “excellent traction” for winter
New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy
New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy
The facelifted BMW 330e PHEV is a top business choice
GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag
GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag
There’s a new Chinese budget SUV and it comes from the same people that brought you the Funky Cat
What is a hybrid car? 
What is a hybrid car?
Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.
Dacia Duster review
Dacia Duster review
The latest Dacia Duster SUV ditches diesel power in favour of (mostly) hybrid options
New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026
New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026
Mercedes has developed a brand new, “extremely efficient” electric powertrain for its Tesla Model 3 fighter
New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV
New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV
Limited-edition BMW XM revealed at Art Basel Miami in the US, with purple paint and a link to the iconic M1
Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600
Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600
The C4, e-C4 and C4 X have been given a comprehensive makeover in line with Citroen’s new design language
Land Rover Defender review
Land Rover Defender review
The Defender remains one of the most desirable SUVs around, offering a combination of genuine off-road ability, style and practicality
Vauxhall Frontera review
Vauxhall Frontera review
The equal price between electric and hybrid versions is the Vauxhall Frontera’s stand-out attribute, although it offers practicality and reasonable ru…
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
Toyota Yaris receives a fresh round of updates for 2025
Cosmetic upgrades in store for Toyota’s big-selling supermini
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 2024 review: new-look SUV is now more efficient than ever
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid 2024 review: new-look SUV is now more efficient than ever
The popular Formentor has received a series of effective upgrades, but it can be a bit pricey to buy
Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
Lotus backtracks on electric-only plan in favour of new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
New plug-in hybrid powertrain on the way, with “EV-centric” driving experience and over 100 miles of zero-emissions range
New Vauxhall Grandland Hybrid 2024 review: SUV has its strengths but is far from perfect
New Vauxhall Grandland Hybrid 2024 review: SUV has its strengths but is far from perfect
The new Vauxhall Grandland is a big step forward, but still lags behind many of its hybrid SUV rivals
New Volvo XC90 T8 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever
New Volvo XC90 T8 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever
The Volvo XC90 SUV has been updated to keep if fresh against newer competition
Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep Grand Cherokee review
The Jeep Grand Cherokee struggles to compete with a host of talented SUV rivals at this price point
MG HS - MPG, emissions & running costs
MG HS - MPG, emissions & running costs
The plug-in hybrid MG HS boasts a massive 75-mile EV range and super low tax rates for company car drivers
Dacia Duster vs MG ZS: which is the best budget hybrid SUV?
Dacia Duster vs MG ZS: which is the best budget hybrid SUV?
The new Dacia Duster and MG ZS are the UK’s cheapest small SUVs. Which makes more sense in hybrid form?
Citroen C5 Aircross Max long-term test: family SUV meets the Sinclair C5
Citroen C5 Aircross Max long-term test: family SUV meets the Sinclair C5
Final report: hybrid technology isn’t new, but it has been improved over the years, thankfully
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
The latest E-Class Estate is big on comfort and tech, but it’s no longer a leader in the space race
Mazda MX-30 review
Mazda MX-30 review
Stylish Mazda handles well and has a classy cabin but is compromised elsewhere, whether in electric or range-extending guise
New 2025 Suzuki Vitara facelift gets extra kit but costs more than a Ford Puma
New 2025 Suzuki Vitara facelift gets extra kit but costs more than a Ford Puma
Prices now start from £26,949 for the SUV, which has received a series of updates inside and out
Next-generation Mazda CX-5 SUV and all-new Mazda EV both arriving by 2027
Next-generation Mazda CX-5 SUV and all-new Mazda EV both arriving by 2027
The new CX-5 will feature a hybrid powertrain developed in-house by Mazda
Return of the Mazda RX-7 draws close as Iconic SP is marked for production 
Return of the Mazda RX-7 draws close as Iconic SP is marked for production
Mazda’s designer has said we can expect a production model “in the not-so-distant future”
Renault Symbioz review
Renault Symbioz review
The Renault Symbioz should be a very easy car to live with, and an attractive offering for family buyers
New Renault Rafale E-Tech PHEV 2024 review: plug-in power adds to SUV's appeal
New Renault Rafale E-Tech PHEV 2024 review: plug-in power adds to SUV's appeal
The Renault Rafale's new plug-in hybrid powertrain adds desirability, but it's still a flawed SUV that doesn't match up to its premium rivals
DS 9 review
DS 9 review
DS 9 is a stylish and offbeat executive saloon, but can’t beat upmarket rivals for driving dynamics, tech or image
New Mazda EZ-6 goes on sale in China from £15,000
New Mazda EZ-6 goes on sale in China from £15,000
The EZ-6 is offered with pure-electric and range-extender powertrains