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Plug-in hybrid cars

Chery Tiggo 9 review
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Chery Tiggo 9 review

The Chery Tiggo 9 offers space, comfort and a strong plug-in hybrid system at a keen price
In-depth reviews
3 Feb 2026
Volkswagen Passat review
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Volkswagen Passat review

Family car is now offered exclusively as an estate, but it remains an upmarket choice in the class
In-depth reviews
2 Feb 2026
Bentley Continental GT S returns with sights set on the Aston DB12 S
New Bentley Continental GT S - front tracking

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
News
29 Jan 2026
Skoda Octavia, Fabia and Kamiq all in line for new hybrid tech
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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
News
29 Jan 2026
New Porsche Panamera facelift spotted in high-performance hybrid form
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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
News
23 Jan 2026
New Lamborghini Temerario review: epic performance with a plug
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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
Road tests
23 Jan 2026
Huge plug-in hybrid car grant launched in Germany, but will the UK follow suit?
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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
News
20 Jan 2026
New BYD Sealion 5 DM-i is a bargain alternative to the Kia Sportage
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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
News
14 Jan 2026
Jeep Wrangler set for dramatic return with rough 'n' ready electrified power
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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
News
8 Jan 2026
New Geely Starray hits the Kia Sportage where it hurts at under £30k
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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
News
7 Jan 2026
Car Deal of the Day: £72k of Jeep Grand Cherokee for a shockingly low £347 a month
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe - front action

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.
News
18 Dec 2025
New Smart #6 is coming to rival BMW's 3 Series, just not in the UK
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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
News
10 Dec 2025
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New Mercedes CLA Hybrid 2025 review: an impressive EV alternative
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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
Road tests
9 Dec 2025
The Government just made EVs and plug-in hybrids far less attractive
Opinion - Kia EV4

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
Opinion
7 Dec 2025
BMW 3 Series review
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BMW 3 Series review

The BMW 3 Series offers fine performance, driving dynamics, technology and refinement, but electric rivals are catching up
In-depth reviews
5 Dec 2025
New BYD Seal 6 Saloon 2026 review: great value PHEV with a few compromises
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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
Road tests
27 Nov 2025
Skoda Superb review
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Skoda Superb review

Skoda’s flagship still focuses on space and comfort, but now does it all with a touch more class
In-depth reviews
26 Nov 2025
Ford Ranger pick-up drops diesel as tax-friendly plug-in hybrid takes hold
Ford Ranger PHEV - front cornering

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
News
21 Nov 2025
New MG ZS PHEV on the way as brand doubles down on hybrid
MG ZS - front cornering

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
News
20 Nov 2025
Chery Tiggo 7 review
Chery Tiggo 7 - front

Chery Tiggo 7 review

The Chery Tiggo 7 offers plenty to like, not least its appealingly low price
In-depth reviews
17 Nov 2025
Mazda CX-60 and CX-80 to get trim and tech updates for 2026
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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
News
14 Nov 2025
Range Rover review
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Range Rover review

You’ll need deeper pockets than ever to buy one, but the latest Range Rover is an outstanding luxury SUV
In-depth reviews
11 Nov 2025
New Denza B5 2025 review: China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender
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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
Road tests
7 Nov 2025
New BYD Seal 6 PHEV is £13k less than a BMW 3 Series
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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
News
7 Nov 2025
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Vauxhall Astra PHEV gets huge £3k price cut and a bigger battery for improved EV range
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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
News
5 Nov 2025
New Toyota RAV4 GR Sport 2026 review: playful SUV has plenty to like
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV - front

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
Road tests
31 Oct 2025
New Smart #5 EHD offers enormous 1,000-mile PHEV range
New Smart #5 EHD - front angled

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
News
31 Oct 2025
Chinese hybrid mega test: the truth about PHEV range and efficiency
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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
Features
29 Oct 2025
New Chery Tiggo 9 hybrid SUV seems to have it all, including a massive EV range
Chery Tiggo 9 - front

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
News
23 Oct 2025
DS No4 review
New DS No4 - front tracking

DS No4 review

Delivering supreme comfort, premium feel and a wide choice of engines, the DS No4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
In-depth reviews
20 Oct 2025
Range Rover Evoque review
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Range Rover Evoque review

The Range Rover Evoque offers great levels of luxury, technology and – perhaps most importantly – style
In-depth reviews
13 Oct 2025
Long-term test: Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography
Range Rover Sport long-term - bikes on the back

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
Long-term tests
24 Sep 2025
BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried
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BYD Seal 6 Touring 2026 review: talented estate should have BMW worried

BYD’s latest estate isn’t an EV, but efficiency is still key
Road tests
3 Sep 2025
The all-new Volvo XC70 plug-in hybrid gets giant 124-mile range
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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
News
28 Aug 2025
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: PHEV estate passes family life exam with top marks
 BMW 530e Touring long-term - header with child's school 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
Long-term tests
22 Aug 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Bag a desirable plug-in hybrid BMW X3 M Sport for less than £380 a month
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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 …
News
17 Aug 2025
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