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New Denza B5 2025 review: China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender
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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
Road tests
7 Nov 2025
Citroen C5 Aircross review
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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
In-depth reviews
7 Nov 2025
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
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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
News
7 Nov 2025
Mercedes E-Class review
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Mercedes E-Class review

The Mercedes E-Class brings more tech than ever before, and it’s still a great long-distance cruiser
In-depth reviews
7 Nov 2025
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
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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
News
5 Nov 2025
New Toyota RAV4 GR Sport 2026 review: playful SUV has plenty to like
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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
Road tests
31 Oct 2025
New Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range
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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
News
31 Oct 2025
Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency
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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
Features
29 Oct 2025
Ford Kuga review
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Ford Kuga review

Practical and efficient yet still great to drive, the Ford Kuga is an appealing family SUV
In-depth reviews
29 Oct 2025
Kia Sorento review
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Kia Sorento review

The Kia Sorento is a top-class family SUV with plenty of kit and space, although it's expensive to buy
In-depth reviews
23 Oct 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
23 Oct 2025
Volkswagen Tiguan review
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Volkswagen Tiguan review

Big-selling VW is a practical option that’s good to drive, but is pricey for those looking for a new family SUV
In-depth reviews
23 Oct 2025
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New Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid SUV seems to have it all, including a massive EV range
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New Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid SUV seems to have it all, including a massive EV range

Flagship seven-seat SUV gets 422bhp all-wheel drive plug-in powertrain, with 91-mile EV range and rapid charging
News
23 Oct 2025
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i: the car with no rivals!
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New BYD Atto 2 DM-i: the car with no rivals!

Plug-in hybrid version of BYD’s baby SUV is due early next year, and will have small-PHEV segment all to itself
News
22 Oct 2025
DS No4 review
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DS No4 review

Delivering supreme comfort, premium feel and a wide choice of engines, the DS No4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
In-depth reviews
20 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Superb Estate iV PHEV can do it all for only £235 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Superb Estate iV PHEV can do it all for only £235 a month

Our Deal of the Day for Sunday 19 October is an award-winning family wagon at a price that’s very difficult to ignore
News
19 Oct 2025
Toyota Prius review
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Toyota Prius review

The latest Toyota Prius boasts sharper looks and a more enjoyable driving experience than ever before
In-depth reviews
16 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Formentor mixes efficiency with excitement for just £237 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Formentor mixes efficiency with excitement for just £237 a month

It’s a sporty SUV with the potential to seriously slash running costs – the Cupra Formentor PHEV is our Deal of the Day for October 15
News
15 Oct 2025
Range Rover Evoque review
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Range Rover Evoque review

The Range Rover Evoque offers great levels of luxury, technology and – perhaps most importantly – style
In-depth reviews
13 Oct 2025
Lamborghini to turn away from electric cars and focus on PHEV
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Lamborghini to turn away from electric cars and focus on PHEV

CEO tells Auto Express that EV is “the wrong offer” for the short to medium term, pinning hopes on PHEVs instead
News
9 Oct 2025
Long-term test: Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography
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Long-term test: Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography

Final report: It’s a grand finale for our PHEV as we take it to the south of France
Long-term tests
24 Sep 2025
Volkswagen Passat review
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Volkswagen Passat review

Our testing reveals the Volkswagen Passat is comfortable, refined, and practical, but the Skoda Superb Estate is better overall
In-depth reviews
23 Sep 2025
New BYD Shark 6 to bare its teeth at the UK pick-up market
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New BYD Shark 6 to bare its teeth at the UK pick-up market

The hi-tech hybrid pick-up truck was launched first in Mexico last year, but is now destined for our shores
News
22 Sep 2025
Volkswagen Golf review
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Volkswagen Golf review

The latest VW Golf has cleaner engines, an updated interior and improved on-board tech, but it still misses top honours
In-depth reviews
18 Sep 2025
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Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal U is 50-mile plug-in hybrid SUV for £224 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal U is 50-mile plug-in hybrid SUV for £224 a month

The BYD Seal U DM-i offers a long EV range in a great value package. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 17
News
17 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale SUV is just the ticket at £229 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale SUV is just the ticket at £229 per month

Looking for a stylish and efficient SUV that stands out from the crowd? The Renault Rafale is our Deal of the Day for September 14
News
14 Sep 2025
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
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Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026

The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Best cars & vans
5 Sep 2025
BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried
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BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried

BYD’s latest estate isn’t an EV, but efficiency is still key
Road tests
3 Sep 2025
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
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
Car Deal of the Day: this BMW 530e is easy on fuel and your bank account at just over £400 per month
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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 2026
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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
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
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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
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
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