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Plug-in hybrid cars

Audi Q3 review
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Audi Q3 review

The latest Audi Q3 is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, but it’s an upmarket compact SUV that’s good to drive
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous
BMW XM Label - front

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
Road tests
12 May 2026
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
Electric car charging

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
News
11 May 2026
New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range
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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
News
7 May 2026
Geely Starray review
Geely Starray UK - front

Geely Starray review

The Starray is a plug-in hybrid that offers a decent EV range and lots of kit for a bargain price
In-depth reviews
5 May 2026
Jaecoo 8 review
Auto Express senior content editor Shane Wilkinson standing next to the Jaecoo 8

Jaecoo 8 review

Jaecoo’s biggest car boasts a competitive price, surprising performance and seven seats, but its appeal for large families is limited
In-depth reviews
29 Apr 2026
Range Rover Sport review
Range Rover Sport - front tracking

Range Rover Sport review

The Range Rover Sport is hard to beat, because it offers strong performance, superb comfort and an engaging drive
In-depth reviews
27 Apr 2026
New Nissan Frontier Pro pick-up could be coming to the UK with PHEV power
Nissan Frontier Pro hybrid - front end

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
News
20 Apr 2026
Car Deal of the Day: £100k BMW 7 Series for an eye-catching £650 per month
BMW 7 Series front cornering

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
News
19 Apr 2026
Cupra Terramar review
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Cupra Terramar review

The Cupra Terramar compact SUV delivers sporty looks, decent space and a well-rounded drive
In-depth reviews
9 Apr 2026
BYD Seal U review
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BYD Seal U review

BYD SEAL U is a plug-in hybrid SUV that marks new territory for the Chinese maker in the UK
In-depth reviews
9 Apr 2026
Lamborghini Urus review
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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
In-depth reviews
8 Apr 2026
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New MG 07 on the way to partner IM5 and provide a low cost rival for Porsche's Taycan
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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
News
7 Apr 2026
Car tax bands: 2026/2027 VED bands explained
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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
Tips & advice
7 Apr 2026
Toyota RAV4 review
Auto Express senior news reporter Alastair Crooks standing next to the Toyota RAV4

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
In-depth reviews
7 Apr 2026
Vauxhall's Grandland plug-in hybrid is here and it's only a tempting £915 more than the normal hybrid
Vauxhall Grandland PHEV - front 3/4

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
News
1 Apr 2026
Used Kia Niro (Mk1, 2016-2022) review and buyer's guide
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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
Used car tests
30 Mar 2026
New Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and Grand Sport X revealed with a huge 6.7-litre V8
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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
News
27 Mar 2026
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Hybrid Ultimate review: updates fail to help it stand out
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Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Hybrid Ultimate 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
Road tests
25 Mar 2026
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV gets seven seats and a hefty £47k pricetag
European 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid

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
News
24 Mar 2026
New MGS9 2026 review: the largest MG ever is great value for money
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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
Road tests
19 Mar 2026
New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq
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New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq

MG’s first seven-seat SUV offers a pure-electric range of up to 62 miles, and is available to order now
News
11 Mar 2026
Hands off! Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition arrives with self-driving technology
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Hands off! Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition arrives with self-driving technology

The Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition starts from a snip under £42,000 and is available to order now
News
5 Mar 2026
Lotus Eletre X PHEV UK specs revealed: 939bhp and a 260-mile electric range
Lotus Eletre X - front angled

Lotus Eletre X PHEV UK specs revealed: 939bhp and a 260-mile electric range

The Lotus Electre X hybrid will be launched later this year with a 200-mile e-range
News
5 Mar 2026
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Peugeot 308 SW review
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Peugeot 308 SW review

With eye-catching looks, impressive interior quality and a selection of electrified powertrains, the Peugeot 308 SW is an attractive family estate car
In-depth reviews
3 Mar 2026
Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
Skoda Superb iV - front angled

Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove

One of Skoda’s best all-rounders is now available with a 262bhp plug-in hybrid set-up
News
2 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money
Renault Rafale - front corner

Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money

The Renault Rafale mixes a head-turning design with a comfortable and refined driving experience. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 February.
News
27 Feb 2026
Three-car garage: used Kia Sportage, Mercedes CLA and Tesla Model S for £45,000
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Three-car garage: used Kia Sportage, Mercedes CLA and Tesla Model S for £45,000

A premium EV, PHEV and family SUV to cover every motoring need for £45k
Features
26 Feb 2026
Regenerative braking: how does EV and hybrid car brake energy regeneration work?
Tesla Model 3 Long Range - wheel

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…
Tips & advice
26 Feb 2026
No EVs, more V12s: Lamborghini officially cancels its electric car plans
Lamborghini Lanzador at Monterey Car Week

No EVs, more V12s: Lamborghini officially cancels its electric car plans

Maker confirms it will launch two new hybrids before 2030, blaming “market readiness” for scaled-back EV transition
News
23 Feb 2026
It “makes sense” for Geely to build cars in the UK
Geely Starray UK - front action

It “makes sense” for Geely to build cars in the UK

The third-largest Chinese manufacturer could have a new car building home in Britain
News
18 Feb 2026
Heavily-updated BMW M5 Touring on the way with Neue Klasse styling
New BMW M5 Touring spy shot - front

Heavily-updated BMW M5 Touring on the way with Neue Klasse styling

BMW’s comprehensive revamp of its current range will include the M5 and M5 Touring as spotted here
News
16 Feb 2026
Mazda CX-60 review
Mazda CX-60 - front tracking

Mazda CX-60 review

The Mazda CX-60 is a left-field but worthy contender in the premium mid-size SUV class
In-depth reviews
12 Feb 2026
Alfa Romeo Tonale review
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Alfa Romeo Tonale review

The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a stylish compact premium SUV with slick tech and good practicality
In-depth reviews
11 Feb 2026
New Suzuki Across is a mirror image of the Toyota RAV4, once again
New Suzuki Across - dynamic front angled

New Suzuki Across is a mirror image of the Toyota RAV4, once again

The new Suzuki Across gets the latest plug-in hybrid system from its Toyota relative, but it's not coming to the UK
News
11 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!
BYD Seal 6 Touring and Volkswagen Passat Estate - front static

Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!

BYD’s first UK wagon, the Seal 6 Touring, squares up to VW’s Passat Estate, our current Towcar of the Year
Car group tests
7 Feb 2026
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