Plug-in hybrid cars
Land Rover Defender review
Land Rover Defender review
The Defender remains one of the most desirable SUVs around, offering a combination of genuine off-road ability, style and practicality
Cupra Terramar review
Cupra Terramar review
The Cupra Terramar compact SUV delivers sporty looks, decent space and a well-rounded drive
Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?
Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?
Regenerative braking turns your electric or hybrid car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how…
Omoda 9 review
Omoda 9 review
Chinese brand’s flagship aims to offer premium-SUV kit and comfort, for the price of mainstream rivals. Can it deliver?
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
BMW’s executive flagship is particularly well-suited to plug-in hybrid power
Hyundai Tucson review
Hyundai Tucson review
The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s proving hard to beat
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
Colossal power through cutting-edge technology, but what’s it actually like to drive?
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide 
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide
Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?
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
McLaren Artura review
McLaren Artura review
The McLaren Artura is a Brit-built supercar that combines hybrid technology with turbo power for a thrilling drive
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
The new Bentley Continental GTC Azure gets a plug-in hybrid V8 that compliments the drop-top’s comfortable nature
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
Ford’s pick-up is losing traditional diesel power in favour of a PHEV setup, but it’s no less capable
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
Smart, stylish and spacious, the Superb Estate is a great choice and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June.
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
Audi’s e-hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain fills a crucial gap in the A5 range, offering fuel and tax efficiency that will appeal to many.
Toyota C-HR review
Toyota C-HR review
The bold Toyota C-HR combines strong equipment levels, high efficiency, and lots of safety features, but it’ll cost you
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
Stylish looks, impressive technology, and various engine options make the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer a fine estate car choice
Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise
Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise
A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Across which has been on sale in the UK since 2020
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
Long-awaited Audi Q5 PHEV arrives with high-spec 295bhp powertrain; priced from £56,740
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
The next iteration of the popular compact SUV is set to be one of Audi’s last petrol-powered cars
Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid
Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid
The brand’s latest creation, the Smart #5, is rumoured to be getting a plug-in hybrid variant, but it seems that it’ll only be offered in China
New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron
New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron
Plug-in hybrid power is now on offer with Audi’s new executive saloon and estate
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
The new Audi A3 TFSIe plug-in hybrid offers a fantastic balance of handling, refinement and all-electric range
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
New boss suggests it makes sense to kill higher-CO2 petrol engines in favour of hybrids and EVs
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
Plug-in hybrid tech looks like playing an increasingly important role in BYD’s future, but expect more EV range, faster charging and better fuel econo…
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK
New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK
Volvo’s traditional S90 saloon has been through a round of updates in line with its SUV siblings, and goes on sale in foreign markets later this year
Renault Rafale review
Renault Rafale review
Renault’s stylish hybrid flagship features a tech-laden and spacious interior, but doesn’t drive as well as its upmarket SUV rivals
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
The new Denza Z9GT hybrid estate is on the way to the UK. Should BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche be worried?
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain 
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain
Bentley's new High Performance Hybrid powertrain develops 671bhp and sits below the existing 771bhp Ultra High Performance Hybrid system
Ford Tourneo Connect review
Ford Tourneo Connect review
The VW-derived Ford Tourneo Connect people carrier is highly practical and now comes as a plug-in hybrid
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k
New battery allows for bump in electric range for the Multivan plug-in hybrid
New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid
New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid
Omoda’s new 4x4 flagship delivers an “expected” range of more than 700 miles, plus 0-62mph in less than five seconds
Toyota RAV4 review
Toyota RAV4 review
Global best seller offers practicality and efficiency in equal measure
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
Lexus NX review
Lexus NX review
A hybrid pioneer, the Lexus NX remains a strong choice due to its great all-round appeal