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Plug-in hybrid cars

The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range
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The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range

But it won’t be available in Europe in the short term, which is annoying
News
28 Aug 2025
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks
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BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks

Final report: PHEV estate was an unobtrusively great family machine
Long-term tests
22 Aug 2025
Kia Sportage review
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Kia Sportage review

Offering plenty of space, great on-board technology and a comfortable ride, the Kia Sportage is a first-rate family SUV
In-depth reviews
21 Aug 2025
Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills
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Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: PHEV brings balance after SV thrills

Third report: a few weeks in the V8-powered SV proves that our PHEV model is the sweet spot in the range
Long-term tests
20 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Formentor offers style, power and low running costs for £253 a month
Cupra Formentor e-Hybrid - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Formentor offers style, power and low running costs for £253 a month

With a 74-mile electric range, the Formentor plug-in hybrid looks sporty but offers excellent running costs. It’s our Deal of the Day for August 19
News
19 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month

The new BMW X3 is fresh out of the blocks, but you can already lease a well-specced one for an eye-opening £378 a month. It’s our Car Deal of the Day …
News
17 Aug 2025
Audi A3 review
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Audi A3 review

The Audi A3 is a tempting premium hatchback choice with a great range of engines and an improved interior
In-depth reviews
14 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month
 BMW 530e M Sport Pro - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month

Our Deal of the Day for 9 August is the plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s supremely capable executive saloon
News
9 Aug 2025
Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2025
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Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2025

Plenty of SUVs now come with hybrid power, and we’ve picked out the very best buys on today’s market
Best cars & vans
7 Aug 2025
New Chery Tiggo 8 has the Skoda Kodiaq pipped on price, with seven seats for just £28k
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New Chery Tiggo 8 has the Skoda Kodiaq pipped on price, with seven seats for just £28k

The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid boasts a pure-electric range of up to 56 miles and a £33k starting price
News
6 Aug 2025
BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown
BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e twin test - front angled

BMW 330e vs Mercedes C 300 e: hybrids fight for the ultimate estate crown

Premium BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class plug-in hybrid estates lock horns. Is one loads better than the other?
Car group tests
2 Aug 2025
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New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free
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New Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions add £5k of options for free

Estate-only Passat eHybrid now comes with more kit as standard
News
30 Jul 2025
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025
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Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025

The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Best cars & vans
22 Jul 2025
Land Rover Defender review
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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
In-depth reviews
21 Jul 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
16 Jul 2025
Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?
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Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?

Regenerative braking turns your electric or hybrid car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how…
Tips & advice
15 Jul 2025
Omoda 9 review
Omoda 9 - front

Omoda 9 review

Chinese brand’s flagship aims to offer premium-SUV kit and comfort, for the price of mainstream rivals. Can it deliver?
In-depth reviews
10 Jul 2025
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
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New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV

BMW’s executive flagship is particularly well-suited to plug-in hybrid power
Road tests
3 Jul 2025
Hyundai Tucson review
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Hyundai Tucson review

The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s proving hard to beat
In-depth reviews
1 Jul 2025
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
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New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t

Colossal power through cutting-edge technology, but what’s it actually like to drive?
Road tests
1 Jul 2025
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide
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Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide

Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?
Car group tests
28 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale is a stylish, plug-in coupe-SUV for under £250 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale is a stylish, plug-in coupe-SUV for under £250 a month

Renault’s range-topper really stands out from rivals, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 26 June.
News
26 Jun 2025
MG HS review
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MG HS review

The MG HS might be an inexpensive mid-size SUV, but it’s not missing any kit or quality
In-depth reviews
26 Jun 2025
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Kia Niro review
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Kia Niro review

Efficient, practical and boasting excellent on-board technology, the Kia Niro is a family SUV that offers great value for money
In-depth reviews
25 Jun 2025
McLaren Artura review
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McLaren Artura review

The McLaren Artura is a Brit-built supercar that combines hybrid technology with turbo power for a thrilling drive
In-depth reviews
24 Jun 2025
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
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New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible

The new Bentley Continental GTC Azure gets a plug-in hybrid V8 that compliments the drop-top’s comfortable nature
Road tests
23 Jun 2025
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
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Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs

The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
News
19 Jun 2025
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
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New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard

Ford’s pick-up is losing traditional diesel power in favour of a PHEV setup, but it’s no less capable
Road tests
19 Jun 2025
Jaecoo 7 review
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Jaecoo 7 review

The Jaecoo 7 aims to deliver plenty of space and an upmarket appearance at a competitive price
In-depth reviews
17 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month

Smart, stylish and spacious, the Superb Estate is a great choice and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June.
News
16 Jun 2025
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
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New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?

Audi’s e-hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain fills a crucial gap in the A5 range, offering fuel and tax efficiency that will appeal to many.
Road tests
16 Jun 2025
Audi A5 review
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Audi A5 review

The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
In-depth reviews
13 Jun 2025
Toyota C-HR review
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Toyota C-HR review

The bold Toyota C-HR combines strong equipment levels, high efficiency, and lots of safety features, but it’ll cost you
In-depth reviews
13 Jun 2025
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review

Stylish looks, impressive technology, and various engine options make the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer a fine estate car choice
In-depth reviews
12 Jun 2025
Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise
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Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise

A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Across which has been on sale in the UK since 2020
Used car tests
11 Jun 2025