Plug-in hybrid cars
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
Omoda 9 review
Omoda 9 review
The Omoda 9 promises premium SUV features and comfort at mainstream prices - but can it deliver?
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
BMW 3 Series review
BMW 3 Series review
The BMW 3 Series offers fine performance, driving dynamics, technology and refinement, but electric rivals are catching up
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
Mercedes E-Class Estate review
The E-Class Estate is big on comfort and tech, but it’s no longer a leader in the space race
New BYD Seal 6 Saloon 2026 review: great value PHEV with a few compromises
New BYD Seal 6 Saloon 2026 review: great value PHEV with a few compromises
The BYD Seal 6 Saloon boasts strong pricing and efficiency, but the unsettled ride and basic Boost trim limit the appeal
Skoda Superb review
Skoda Superb review
Skoda’s flagship still focuses on space and comfort, but now does it all with a touch more class
Ford Ranger pick-up drops diesel as tax-friendly plug-in hybrid takes hold
Ford Ranger pick-up drops diesel as tax-friendly plug-in hybrid takes hold
Ford’s iconic flat-bed is cutting what was previously its most popular engine as tax changes push working buyers to PHEVs
New MG ZS PHEV on the way as brand doubles down on hybrid
New MG ZS PHEV on the way as brand doubles down on hybrid
Hot on the heels of the MGS9 PHEV, MG’s product planning boss hints smaller hybrid is on the way
Chery Tiggo 7 review
Chery Tiggo 7 review
The Chery Tiggo 7 offers plenty to like, not least its appealingly low price
Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 to get trim and tech updates for 2026
Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 to get trim and tech updates for 2026
Mazda SUVs are doubling down on their high-end aspirations for the 2026 model year with a suite of upgrades
New Omoda 7 SUV opens for UK business at £32k, and smells fantastic
New Omoda 7 SUV opens for UK business at £32k, and smells fantastic
The new mid-size SUV from China will be going up against the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
Range Rover review 
Range Rover review
You’ll need deeper pockets than ever to buy one, but the latest Range Rover is an outstanding luxury SUV
New Denza B5 2025 review: China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender
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
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
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
Mercedes E-Class review
Mercedes E-Class review
The Mercedes E-Class brings more tech than ever before, and it’s still a great long-distance cruiser
Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
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
New Toyota RAV4 GR Sport 2026 review: playful SUV has plenty to like
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