Plug-in hybrid cars
Cupra Formentor review
Cupra Formentor review
The Cupra Formentor is a sporty, coupe-SUV that’s talented enough to mix it with more established, premium rivals
New Smart #6 revealed as a sleek rival to the BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3
New Smart #6 revealed as a sleek rival to the BMW 3 Series and Tesla Model 3
Smart’s first saloon has been unveiled featuring plug-in hybrid power, but an electric version should follow
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme
BMW 3 Series review
BMW 3 Series review
The BMW 3 Series offers fine performance, driving dynamics, technology and refinement, but electric rivals are catching up
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
More eccentric than some rivals, Cupra’s updated Leon is a solid package with some impressive powertrains
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
Long-term test: BMW X3 30e xDrive M Sport
First fleetwatch: BMW has integrated Google Maps into the X3's head-up display, but there’s room for improvement
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
The E-Class Estate is big on comfort and tech, but it’s no longer a leader in the space race
New BYD Seal 6 Saloon 2026 review: great value PHEV with a few compromises
New BYD Seal 6 Saloon 2026 review: great value PHEV with a few compromises
The BYD Seal 6 Saloon boasts strong pricing and efficiency, but the unsettled ride and basic Boost trim limit the appeal
Lotus Eletre to gain 939bhp plug-in hybrid version in 2026
Lotus Eletre to gain 939bhp plug-in hybrid version in 2026
Almost 1,000bhp and over 200 miles of pure-electric range are in store for the Eletre PHEV
Skoda Superb Estate review
Skoda Superb Estate review
Skoda’s big Superb Estate really is a superb estate. It doesn’t rewrite the rulebook, but it didn’t need to
Skoda Superb review
Skoda Superb review
Skoda’s flagship still focuses on space and comfort, but now does it all with a touch more class
Audi A3 review
Audi A3 review
The Audi A3 is a tempting premium hatchback choice with a great range of engines and an improved interior
Ford Ranger pick-up drops diesel as tax-friendly plug-in hybrid takes hold
Ford Ranger pick-up drops diesel as tax-friendly plug-in hybrid takes hold
Ford’s iconic flat-bed is cutting what was previously its most popular engine as tax changes push working buyers to PHEVs
New MG ZS PHEV on the way as brand doubles down on hybrid
New MG ZS PHEV on the way as brand doubles down on hybrid
Hot on the heels of the MGS9 PHEV, MG’s product planning boss hints smaller hybrid is on the way
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: hybrid SUV is better than its EV sibling
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i 2026 review: hybrid SUV is better than its EV sibling
The new BYD Atto 2 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV that covers all the basics, but rivals are better to drive
Oops! New MGS9 PHEV seven-seat SUV coming to Europe, but you weren’t supposed to know that
Oops! New MGS9 PHEV seven-seat SUV coming to Europe, but you weren’t supposed to know that
Crash-safety organisation Euro NCAP has inadvertently announced MG’s first seven-seat SUV is coming to Europe
Chery Tiggo 7 review
Chery Tiggo 7 review
There's plenty to like about the new Chery Tiggo 7, especially its attractive price tag
Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 to get trim and tech updates for 2026
Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 to get trim and tech updates for 2026
Mazda SUVs are doubling down on their high-end aspirations for the 2026 model year with a suite of upgrades
New BYD Sealion 5 DM-i arrives to take on the Kia Sportage
New BYD Sealion 5 DM-i arrives to take on the Kia Sportage
Chinese giant has another new model on the way, with sales of the plug-in hybrid SUV set to start in January
Honda CR-V review
Honda CR-V review
Roomy, well-equipped and stuffed with safety technology, the Honda CR-V is a fine choice for families, albeit a pricey one
New Omoda 7 SUV opens for UK business at £32k, and smells fantastic
New Omoda 7 SUV opens for UK business at £32k, and smells fantastic
The new mid-size SUV from China will be going up against the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
Range Rover Sport review
Range Rover Sport review
The Range Rover Sport is hard to beat, because it offers strong performance, superb comfort and an engaging drive
Range Rover review 
Range Rover review
You’ll need deeper pockets than ever to buy one, but the latest Range Rover is an outstanding luxury SUV
Vauxhall Astra review
Vauxhall Astra review
Stylish looks, impressive technology and a wide variety of engines make the Vauxhall Astra a convincingly good family hatchback
New Denza B5 2025 review: China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender
New Denza B5 2025 review: China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender
We get an early taste of B5 electric SUV from BYD-owned Denza that is bound for Britain to take on premium players
Citroen C5 Aircross review
Citroen C5 Aircross review
The C5 Aircross majors in traditional Citroen values. We like its comfort and practicality plus there’s good electric range and a great price
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
The Seal 6’s PHEV set-up offers up to 87 miles of pure-electric range
Mercedes E-Class review
Mercedes E-Class review
The Mercedes E-Class brings more tech than ever before, and it’s still a great long-distance cruiser
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
The upgraded Vauxhall Astra plug-in hybrid has been cut in price, despite gaining a bigger battery for up to 52 miles of pure-electric range
New Toyota RAV4 GR Sport 2026 review: playful SUV has plenty to like
New Toyota RAV4 GR Sport 2026 review: playful SUV has plenty to like
The all-new Toyota RAV4 SUV is an improvement over the model it replaces, but still falls short in some areas
New Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range
New Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range
The #5 PHEV is unlikely to come to the UK as Smart remains committed to being an electric-only brand in Europe
Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency
Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency
There’s a tidal wave of Chinese SUVs hitting our shores, but are they any good? We test five new hybrid models to find out
Ford Kuga review
Ford Kuga review
Practical and efficient yet still great to drive, the Ford Kuga is an appealing family SUV
Car Deal of the Day: The Audi Q5 is SUV royalty for a princely sum
Car Deal of the Day: The Audi Q5 is SUV royalty for a princely sum
Audi’s super-popular SUV is box fresh in its third-generation form and great value at £460 per month. It’s our Deal of the Day for 26 October
Kia Sorento review
Kia Sorento review
The Kia Sorento is a top-class family SUV with plenty of kit and space, although it's expensive to buy