Plug-in hybrid cars
New BYD Shark pick-up aims to take a bite out of Ford Ranger sales

New BYD Shark pick-up aims to take a bite out of Ford Ranger sales
The hi-tech hybrid pick-up truck will make its UK debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Lepas L8 kicks off from £34,900 with Jaecoo’s plug-in hybrid power

Lepas L8 kicks off from £34,900 with Jaecoo’s plug-in hybrid power
After Jaecoo, Omoda and Chery, is the new Lepas L8 too late to make an impact on the UK market?
Car Deal of the Day: Toyota Prius is a fuel-sipping champ for just £239 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Toyota Prius is a fuel-sipping champ for just £239 a month
The Toyota Prius was a trendsetter in the 2000s, and the latest version is our Deal of the Day for 17 June.
New BMW X5 prototype review: how can Audi or Mercedes compete with this?

New BMW X5 prototype review: how can Audi or Mercedes compete with this?
We get an early taste of the new BMW X5 ahead of its official arrival
New BYD Dolphin G to blow the Renault Clio out of the water with 65-mile EV range

New BYD Dolphin G to blow the Renault Clio out of the water with 65-mile EV range
The Dolphin G will wash up on our shores this summer, and will target other best-sellers such as the Renault Clio and Toyota Yaris
Car Deal of the Day: Posh Audi A5 Avant with tons of kit for just £360 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Posh Audi A5 Avant with tons of kit for just £360 per month
The Audi A5 Avant is an excellent upmarket estate car. It’s our Deal of the Day for 9 June.
New Changan Deepal S05 PHEV takes fight to Kia with 62-mile EV range and 254bhp

New Changan Deepal S05 PHEV takes fight to Kia with 62-mile EV range and 254bhp
Chinese brand Changan is now looking to make an impact in the plug-in hybrid SUV class
Volkswagen Caddy van gets more car-like than ever with Golf’s huge screen

Volkswagen Caddy van gets more car-like than ever with Golf’s huge screen
VW has finally given us a glimpse at the facelifted Caddy’s new interior, including bigger displays and new trim
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
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
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…
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
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

















