Plug-in hybrid cars
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
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
Jaecoo 8 review
Jaecoo 8 review
Jaecoo’s biggest car boasts a competitive price, surprising performance and seven seats, but its appeal for large families is limited
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
Car Deal of the Day: VW's Passat is a slick SUV alternative for £240 a month
Car Deal of the Day: VW's Passat is a slick SUV alternative for £240 a month
The VW Passat has been a classy choice for decades – and it’s shockingly affordable right now. It’s our Deal of the Day for 23 April.
Kia Niro review
Kia Niro review
Efficient, practical and boasting excellent on-board technology, the Kia Niro is a family SUV that offers great value for money
New Nissan Frontier Pro pick-up could be coming to the UK with PHEV power
New Nissan Frontier Pro pick-up could be coming to the UK with PHEV power
Builders will rejoice if this cool Chinese-built truck packing petrol/electric power comes to Europe
Car Deal of the Day: £100k BMW 7 Series for an eye-catching £650 per month
Car Deal of the Day: £100k BMW 7 Series for an eye-catching £650 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 19 April is BMW’s luxury limo that’s packed with technology and the finest materials
Cupra Terramar review
Cupra Terramar review
The Cupra Terramar compact SUV delivers sporty looks, decent space and a well-rounded drive
BYD Seal U review
BYD Seal U review
The plug-in hybrid BYD Seal U is a competitively priced, well-specified, and spacious SUV
Lamborghini Urus review
Lamborghini Urus review
Traditional school-run SUVs will be cowering in fear when you rock up to the playground in your twin-turbo V8 Lamborghini Urus
New MG 07 on the way to partner IM5 and provide a low cost rival for Porsche's Taycan
New MG 07 on the way to partner IM5 and provide a low cost rival for Porsche's Taycan
MG 07 will likely be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show as a less-premium alternative to the MG IM5
Car tax bands: 2026/2027 VED bands explained
Car tax bands: 2026/2027 VED bands explained
Our guide to the VED road tax bands for cars first registered from 1 April 2017 onwards
Toyota RAV4 review
Toyota RAV4 review
The RAV4 continues where the old RAV4 PHEV left off – it’s refined, practical and the latest plug-in hybrid system is impressive
Vauxhall's Grandland plug-in hybrid is here and it's only a tempting £915 more than the normal hybrid
Vauxhall's Grandland plug-in hybrid is here and it's only a tempting £915 more than the normal hybrid
Plug-in hybrid Grandland expands Vauxhall’s range-topping SUV appeal
New Mercedes GLE: big, posh SUV gets major overhaul to try and stay on top
New Mercedes GLE: big, posh SUV gets major overhaul to try and stay on top
The original German premium SUV has undergone a major overhaul with extra tech and a luxurious new look
Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2026
Best hybrid SUVs to buy 2026
Plenty of SUVs now come with hybrid power, and we’ve picked out the very best buys on today’s market
Used Kia Niro (Mk1, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide
Used Kia Niro (Mk1, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide
A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Niro covering the Niro Mk1 that was on sale between 2016 and 2022
New Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X revealed with a huge 6.7-litre V8
New Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X revealed with a huge 6.7-litre V8
Corvette aims to prove there’s no replacement for displacement with even larger V8
New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
The Vauxhall Astra has been updated for 2026 and it looks good on paper, but the reality is slightly different
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets seven seats and a hefty £47k pricetag
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets seven seats and a hefty £47k pricetag
Latest version of ground-breaking plug-in hybrid is coming to Britain, with seven-seat options for the first time
Audi Q5 review
Audi Q5 review
The Audi Q5 builds on a proven formula with strong comfort, tech and all-round polish
Land Rover Defender review
Land Rover Defender review
Land Rover’s reborn Defender has been a sales hit since it arrived, and subtle revisions haven’t done this 4x4 any harm at all
New MGS9 2026 review: the largest MG ever is great value for money
New MGS9 2026 review: the largest MG ever is great value for money
The new seven-seat MGS9 will appeal to many family buyers thanks to its price and space, but it's far from perfect
BMW 5 Series review
BMW 5 Series review
The BMW 5 Series goes large on technology and electrification, but the keen dynamics of the previous model remain