Plug-in hybrid cars
Car Deal of the Day: a touch of luxury with the Lexus RX for £477 a month
Car Deal of the Day: a touch of luxury with the Lexus RX for £477 a month
The RX is Lexus’s halo SUV, but you wouldn’t think so at this price. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 June.
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Fleetwatch report: with fuel prices still high, the Prius’ efficiency and quality make it feel like the answer to our problems
BMW X3 review
BMW X3 review
The latest BMW X3 is a firm Auto Express favourite in the premium compact SUV class
Toyota C-HR review
Toyota C-HR review
The Toyota C-HR combines bold looks, high efficiency, and lots of safety kit and equipment, but it is expensive
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: clever PHEV is super-cheap but feels it
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: clever PHEV is super-cheap but feels it
The new BYD Atto 2 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV that covers all the basics, but rivals are better to drive
Kia Sportage review
Kia Sportage review
The Kia Sportage continues to evolve, ensuring it remains competitive in a crowded market
Ford Kuga review
Ford Kuga review
The Ford Kuga is a practical and efficient family SUV that’s also great to drive
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Three-car garage: Audi S3, Jaguar I-Pace and Volvo S80 for less than £50k
Three-car garage: Audi S3, Jaguar I-Pace and Volvo S80 for less than £50k
These three cars all suit different needs but have one thing in common - amazing acceleration
Leapmotor to build cars in Spain to avoid Chinese tariffs
Leapmotor to build cars in Spain to avoid Chinese tariffs
Leapmotor is about to make a big commitment to Europe thanks to Stellantis ownership
New Mitsubishi Shogun? Pajero teaser suggests a new 4x4 is on the way
New Mitsubishi Shogun? Pajero teaser suggests a new 4x4 is on the way
Rugged Toyota Land Cruiser rival will have to wear a different badge for certain markets
New BYD Ti7 2026 review: a serious Land Rover Defender attacker
New BYD Ti7 2026 review: a serious Land Rover Defender attacker
BYD’s British onslaught continues, and this time it’s taking on a national treasure
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
Final report: Just before it left our test fleet, the plug-in hybrid X3 met up with the new Neue Klasse iX3 to see how BMW’s ICE model shapes up again…
BYD Dolphin G DM-i set to be the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid
BYD Dolphin G DM-i set to be the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid
PHEV performance for petrol prices; new Dolphin G will target Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris when it arrives this summer
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
The pay-per-mile eVED system is set to come into force in April 2028, charging EV and PHEV drivers on top of the standard road tax rate
Jaecoo 7 review
Jaecoo 7 review
The Jaecoo 7 delivers plenty of space and an upmarket appearance at a competitive price
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Final report: our plug-in hybrid SUV had a distinctly split personality
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 delivers an ocean of value at £218 a month
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 delivers an ocean of value at £218 a month
The BYD Seal 6 is considerably cheaper than its nearest competition and is our Deal of the Day for 19 May.
New BYD Ti7 is China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender, and it’s coming to the UK
New BYD Ti7 is China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender, and it’s coming to the UK
A new, high-end, high powered seven-seat SUV is coming from the Chinese brand, with punchy pricing
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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