Plug-in hybrid cars
New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises

New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises
It marks the first time we’ve seen the ‘e-hybrid’ identifier, replacing Audi’s TFSI e naming protocol
New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge

New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge
Bentley has set its electrification stall out with bold plans for a new plug-in car every year for the next decade
Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year

Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year
Audi is betting big on plug-in hybrid tech as EV uptake falters. Expect an influx of 10 models by the end of 2025 with long EV ranges
Best used hybrid cars to buy now 

Best used hybrid cars to buy now
Want to embrace electrified driving but need the reassurance of an internal combustion engine? Try one of our favourite used hybrid cars
Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars

Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars
A new recall has been issued on the Kuga PHEV, warning owners of the potential for a ‘vehicle fire’
Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range

Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range
The new plug-in hybrid powertrain will be available in 308, 308SW and 408
Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version

Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version
The Mercedes mid-size SUV and BMW X5 rival received a facelift in 2023, but more tweaks are now on the way
New 2025 Toyota RAV4 spied gearing up for another wildly popular generation

New 2025 Toyota RAV4 spied gearing up for another wildly popular generation
One of the world’s biggest-selling cars is about to get a reboot with a distinctly American focus
New Audi RS 5 on the way in 2025 with super-aggressive looks

New Audi RS 5 on the way in 2025 with super-aggressive looks
Audi’s penchant for fast estates will continue with the new RS 5
New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate

New Skoda Superb SportLine on sale now, and yes, you can get it as an estate
Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid versions of the Superb are now available in SportLine trim, with prices starting from £42,290
You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days

You snooze, you lose… New 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells out in only 17 days
This year’s allocation has been snapped up already, but plug-in hybrid version of the global SUV best-seller is still available
BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?

BMW M5 vs Porsche Panamera: which is the superior super-saloon?
By combining petrol and electric power, these two super- saloons are more potent than ever, but which is best?
New Dacia Bigster to get 4x4 hybrid tech with PHEV to follow in time

New Dacia Bigster to get 4x4 hybrid tech with PHEV to follow in time
Dacia’s hybrid roadmap is becoming clearer, with all Renault Group parts at brand’s disposal – including plug-in tech
Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?

Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
BYD is known for its EVs, but how does its first plug-in hybrid to be launched in the UK, the Seal U, stack up against VW’s Tiguan?
New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot

New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot
Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that

Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV

New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV
Limited-edition BMW XM revealed at Art Basel Miami in the US, with purple paint and a link to the iconic M1