Plug-in hybrid cars
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
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.
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
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
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
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 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
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 Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range

New Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range
The #5 PHEV is unlikely to come to the UK as Smart remains committed to being an electric-only brand in Europe
Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency

Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency
There’s a tidal wave of Chinese SUVs hitting our shores, but are they any good? We test five new hybrid models to find out
New Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid SUV seems to have it all, including a massive EV range

New Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid SUV seems to have it all, including a massive EV range
Flagship seven-seat SUV gets 422bhp all-wheel drive plug-in powertrain, with 91-mile EV range and rapid charging
Long-term test: Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography

Long-term test: Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography
Final report: It’s a grand finale for our PHEV as we take it to the south of France
The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range

The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range
But it won’t be available in Europe in the short term, which is annoying
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks

BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks
Final report: PHEV estate was an unobtrusively great family machine
Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month
The new BMW X3 is fresh out of the blocks, but you can already lease a well-specced one for an eye-opening £378 a month. It’s our Car Deal of the Day …












