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Lexus NX 450h+: long term test
Lexus NX 450h+ - Kim Adams holding a charging cable

Lexus NX 450h+: long term test

Final report: Have six months with Lexus converted Kim to a PHEV fan?
Long-term tests
24 Feb 2023
New Lexus RX 450h+ 2023 review
Lexus RX450+ - front tracking

New Lexus RX 450h+ 2023 review

Lexus's large SUV offers plenty of luxury and tech, but it's not as family-friendly as its size would suggest
Road tests
22 Feb 2023
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test
Land Rover Defender long-termer - Steve Fowler in doctor's white overcoat

Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test

Final report: Reborn British 4x4 icon has proved to be just what the doctor ordered
Long-term tests
21 Feb 2023
New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid 2023 review
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid - front tracking

New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid 2023 review

The V6 plug-in hybrid brings attractive tax savings to Bentley's luxury saloon, but it doesn't quite match the smooth driving experience of its petrol…
Road tests
14 Feb 2023
Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show

Real-world tests of plug-in hybrids suggest that official laboratory tests could be dramatically understating emissions...
News
8 Feb 2023
New Peugeot 408 GT Hybrid 225 2023 review
Peugeot 408 UK - front

New Peugeot 408 GT Hybrid 225 2023 review

The boldly styled new Peugeot 408 family car arrives in Britain
Road tests
8 Feb 2023
Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Volvo XC40: 2023 twin test review
Alfa Romeo Tonale and Volvo XC40 - front tracking

Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Volvo XC40: 2023 twin test review

The new Alfa Romeo Tonale is seen as yet another relaunch for the Italian firm - does it have the measure of the Volvo XC40?
Car group tests
28 Jan 2023
Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 review
Range Rover Sport P510e - front

Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 review

The smooth and refined plug-in P510e powertrain is a perfect fit for the new Range Rover Sport SUV
Road tests
27 Jan 2023
New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GSe 2023 review
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GSe - front tracking

New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GSe 2023 review

The estate version of Vauxhall's new Astra GSe offers more boot space than the hatchback, but is stifled by a higher BiK tax rate
Road tests
25 Jan 2023
Vauxhall Grandland GSe 2023 review
Vauxhall Grandland GSe - front tracking

Vauxhall Grandland GSe 2023 review

The most powerful version of Vauxhall’s mid-size SUV offers a decent amount of performance, but it’s more likely to appeal to company car drivers rath…
Road tests
25 Jan 2023
New Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid priced from £44,595
Alfa Romeo PHEV - front tracking

New Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid priced from £44,595

PHEV joins ranks of Alfa Romeo’s small SUV with more power and 49 miles of electric range
News
20 Jan 2023
New Volvo V60 T6 Recharge 2023 review
Volvo V60 - front tracking

New Volvo V60 T6 Recharge 2023 review

The V60 has been around for a little while now, so can some hybrid powertrain and infotainment changes help it keep up with the pack?
Road tests
20 Jan 2023
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Mazda MX-30 R-EV revealed with novel rotary range-extender
Mazda MX-30 R-EV - Brussels show

Mazda MX-30 R-EV revealed with novel rotary range-extender

Mazda is bringing back the rotary engine in a range-extender version of the MX-30
News
13 Jan 2023
New Mercedes-AMG S 63: price and specs for the hottest S-Class
Mercedes-AMG S 63 E-Performance - front

New Mercedes-AMG S 63: price and specs for the hottest S-Class

The latest S 63 gets 791bhp courtesy of a plug-in hybrid powertrain
News
3 Jan 2023
New Mercedes GLC 300 e 2023 review
Mercedes GLC 300 e - front tracking

New Mercedes GLC 300 e 2023 review

The GLC PHEV offers class-leading efficiency and in-car tech, but it comes at a significant cost
Road tests
20 Dec 2022
Used Kia Niro (Mk1, 2016-2022) review
Used Kia Niro - front

Used Kia Niro (Mk1, 2016-2022) review

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
10 Nov 2022
New 2023 BMW XM: pricing, specs and performance
BMW XM - front action

New 2023 BMW XM: pricing, specs and performance

The new 644bhp BMW XM super-SUV is on sale now
News
7 Nov 2022
Mazda CX-60 vs Lexus NX vs Volvo XC60: 2022 group test review
Mazda CX-60 vs Lexus NX vs Volvo XC60

Mazda CX-60 vs Lexus NX vs Volvo XC60: 2022 group test review

The new Mazda CX-60 PHEV is designed to appeal to premium SUV buyers, so we test it against the Lexus NX and Volvo XC60 to see how it fares
Car group tests
22 Oct 2022
New Kia XCeed PHEV 2022 review
Kia XCeed PHEV - front

New Kia XCeed PHEV 2022 review

Is plug-in hybrid the best version of the updated Kia XCeed crossover?
Road tests
21 Oct 2022
Mazda CX-60 six-cylinder diesel available to order from £42,990
Mazda CX-60 - studio front

Mazda CX-60 six-cylinder diesel available to order from £42,990

Mazda has announced pricing for the diesel version of the CX-60 SUV, which uses a brand new six-cylinder unit
News
20 Oct 2022
New Ferrari 296 GTS 2022 review
Ferrari 296 GTS high angle

New Ferrari 296 GTS 2022 review

Will a convertible roof and a plug-in hybrid powertrain quell Ferrari's mid-engined supercar passion? We drive the 296 GTS to find out...
Road tests
19 Oct 2022
Plug-in car grant gets 18-month extension
Plug-in hybrid

Plug-in car grant gets 18-month extension

Supply issues prompt Department for Transport to extend financial support for electric car purchases but the grant is not available to new customers
News
4 Oct 2022
New 2022 DS 7 facelift: prices, powertrains and trim levels
DS 7 Crossback - front

New 2022 DS 7 facelift: prices, powertrains and trim levels

The DS 7 has been given a refresh with new styling, plug-in hybrid power and revised technology
News
4 Oct 2022
New 2022 Mercedes GLC: pricing, powertrains and specs
Mercedes GLC - front

New 2022 Mercedes GLC: pricing, powertrains and specs

The new Mercedes GLC SUV is on sale now from £51,885
News
30 Sep 2022
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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives: full details
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance - front

New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives: full details

Iconic Mercedes-AMG C 63 super saloon and estate returns with world’s most powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine and plug-in hybrid system
News
23 Sep 2022
New DS 7 225 Performance Line+ 2022 review
DS 7 225 - front tracking

New DS 7 225 Performance Line+ 2022 review

DS has done a good job of improving its mid-size SUV in multiple areas, but old complaints remain
Road tests
19 Sep 2022
New DS 7 2022 review
DS7 360 4x4

New DS 7 2022 review

The new DS 7 range-topper is an effective country-road tool, leaving us impressed but also a little confused
Road tests
16 Sep 2022
New Mercedes GLC 300 de 2022 review
Mercedes GLC 300 de - front tracking

New Mercedes GLC 300 de 2022 review

The GLC 300 de proves Mercedes knows best when it comes to diesel plug-in hybrids
Road tests
15 Sep 2022
New Peugeot 508 2022 review
Peugeot 508 - front

New Peugeot 508 2022 review

The stylish Peugeot 508 family car has been given a subtle update, but is it now better than ever?
Road tests
13 Sep 2022
New Range Rover PHEV 2022 review
Range Rover PHEV - front

New Range Rover PHEV 2022 review

Is the new plug-in hybrid Range Rover P510e the best version yet of the new luxury SUV? We find out…
Road tests
6 Sep 2022
DS 9 E-Tense 250 2022 review
DS 9 E-Tense 250 - front

DS 9 E-Tense 250 2022 review

Tech tweaks bring more efficiency to the upmarket DS 9 E-Tense PHEV
Road tests
2 Sep 2022
New Mazda CX-60 2022 review
Mazda CX-60 - front tracking

New Mazda CX-60 2022 review

Mazda’s attack on the mid-size market comes in the shape of the CX-60 plug-in hybrid but can it eclipse the competition?
Road tests
24 Aug 2022
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
DS 4 and Audi A3: Both cars front tracking

DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review

Audi’s A3 may be the benchmark in the premium hatchback class, but DS wants to challenge that status with its new 4
Car group tests
13 Aug 2022
New Kia XCeed facelift gets £22,995 price tag
Kia XCeed - front

New Kia XCeed facelift gets £22,995 price tag

Tech, design and interior updates make up a series of subtle but important enhancements for Kia’s big-selling family crossover
News
11 Aug 2022
Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review
Peugeot 508 PSE - Matt Robinson on bike

Peugeot 508 PSE: long-term test review

Final report: We saddle up for estate’s last practicality test on our fleet
Long-term tests
4 Aug 2022
Kia Sportage PHEV vs Hyundai Tucson PHEV: 2022 plug-in hybrid SUV twin test review
Kia Sportage vs Hyundai Tucson - side-by-side action

Kia Sportage PHEV vs Hyundai Tucson PHEV: 2022 plug-in hybrid SUV twin test review

Plug-in hybrid versions of the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson have a lot in common, but which one stands out?
Car group tests
31 Jul 2022
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