Plug-in hybrid cars
Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Hybrid Ultimate review: updates fail to help it stand out
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
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
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
New MGS9 7-seat PHEV SUV arrives to take on the Skoda Kodiaq
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
Hands off! Ford Kuga BlueCruise Edition arrives with self-driving technology
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
Lotus Eletre X PHEV UK specs revealed: 939bhp and a 260-mile electric range
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
Hyundai Santa Fe review
Hyundai Santa Fe review
The bold-looking seven-seat Hyundai Santa Fe delivers lots of space in a striking package
Peugeot 308 SW review
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
Powerful new Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid arrives with some handy extra shove
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
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale at £203 a month is SUV for supermini money
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.
Three-car garage: used Kia Sportage, Mercedes CLA and Tesla Model S for £45,000
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
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…
No EVs, more V12s: Lamborghini officially cancels its electric car plans
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
It “makes sense” for Geely to build cars in the UK
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
Heavily-updated BMW M5 Touring on the way with Neue Klasse styling
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
BMW X1 review
BMW X1 review
The BMW X1 is a small premium SUV that offers plenty of interior space, excellent on-board technology, and efficient engines
Mazda CX-60 review
Mazda CX-60 review
The Mazda CX-60 is a left-field but worthy contender in the premium mid-size SUV class
Alfa Romeo Tonale review
Alfa Romeo Tonale review
The Alfa Romeo Tonale is a stylish compact premium SUV with slick tech and good practicality
New Suzuki Across is a mirror image of the Toyota RAV4, once again
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
Volkswagen Passat vs BYD Seal 6: estate cars are back with a bang!
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
BYD Sealion 5 review
BYD Sealion 5 review
The BYD Sealion 5 is an impressively frugal plug-in hybrid SUV that costs less than many of its pure-petrol rivals
Chery Tiggo 9 review
Chery Tiggo 9 review
The Chery Tiggo 9 offers space, comfort and a strong plug-in hybrid system at a keen price
Volkswagen Passat review
Volkswagen Passat review
Family car is now offered exclusively as an estate, but it remains an upmarket choice in the class
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
A sharper chassis derived from the Speed’s can now be paired with the standard PHEV powertrain
Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech
Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech
Skoda is working to keep its combustion cars feeling fresh for customers that don’t feel the need to go EV just yet
New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form
New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form
Porsche is planning further upgrades for its Panamera, spotted here in high-performance hybrid guise
New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug
New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug
The Temerario combines a high-revving V8 engine with a plug, and it's a very exciting combination
Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?
Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?
Buyers of plug-in hybrids could save up to 4,500 Euros, while Germans choosing an EV could save up to 6,000 Euros
New BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is a bargain alternative to the Kia Sportage
New BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is a bargain alternative to the Kia Sportage
Chinese giant is pitching its new plug-in SUV at the mainstream elite, but undercuts them on price
Jeep Wrangler set for dramatic return with rough 'n' ready electrified power
Jeep Wrangler set for dramatic return with rough 'n' ready electrified power
UK MD says he’s had conversations with top-level management that could see the legendary 4x4 reinvented for EV age
New Geely Starray hits the Kia Sportage where it hurts at under £30k
New Geely Starray hits the Kia Sportage where it hurts at under £30k
The Chinese brand’s EM-i Super Hybrid system promises a massive pure-electric range of up to 84 miles
Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month
Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month
Being Jeep’s range-topping model means the Grand Cherokee 4xe is normally an expensive car to buy. But not with our Deal of the Day for December 18.
Audi A5 review
Audi A5 review
The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
Smart’s first saloon has been unveiled in China featuring plug-in hybrid power
New Mercedes CLA Hybrid 2025 review: an impressive EV alternative
New Mercedes CLA Hybrid 2025 review: an impressive EV alternative
We hit the road in the hybrid version of the new Mercedes CLA to see how it stacks up against its EV brother
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Mike Rutherford wonders why anybody would now buy a pure-EV or PHEV after the Government announced plans for a pay-per-mile scheme