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2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches
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2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches

The evergreen Skoda Octavia’s subtle facelift will be revealed in full on Feb 14th
6 Feb 2024
Best used hybrid cars 2024
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Best used hybrid cars 2024

Want to embrace electrified driving but need the reassurance of an internal combustion engine? Try one of our favourite used hybrid cars
10 Jan 2024
Most economical cars on sale 2024
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Most economical cars on sale 2024

Do you value fuel economy above everything else? Here’s a definitive list of some of the most economical cars currently on sale in the UK
3 Jan 2024
Best new cars 2023: our road test review of the year
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Best new cars 2023: our road test review of the year

The best and most significant cars that we tested in 2023…
29 Dec 2023
Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid shows its sporty side with GR Sport makeover
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Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid shows its sporty side with GR Sport makeover

The 302bhp RAV4 GR Sport is on sale now with a slew of bespoke tweaks
5 Oct 2023
Updated 2024 Mazda 2 hybrid gets a new face, but keeps Toyota body and soul
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Updated 2024 Mazda 2 hybrid gets a new face, but keeps Toyota body and soul

The Toyota-Mazda hybrid supermini collaboration picks up a more cohesive design
3 Oct 2023
BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes S-Class: 2023 twin test review
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BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes S-Class: 2023 twin test review

We stretch out in the new BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class to find a luxury champ
30 Sep 2023

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New Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid tempts you with 511bhp and a 50-mile electric range
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New Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid tempts you with 511bhp and a 50-mile electric range

Will plug the gap between the base 463bhp E-Hybrid and top-spec 728bhp Turbo E-Hybrid
27 Sep 2023
UK buyers can now get BMW's 530e and 550e xDrive plug-in hybrids
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UK buyers can now get BMW's 530e and 550e xDrive plug-in hybrids

BMW’s pair of plug-in 5 Series models add more options to growing range
27 Sep 2023
New 2023 Fiat 600e priced from £32,995
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New 2023 Fiat 600e priced from £32,995

The all-electric Fiat 600e small SUV aims to combine retro design with the latest technology
18 Sep 2023
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Best EV charging apps 2023
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Best EV charging apps 2023

We reveal the best electric vehicle apps for helping find public charging spots
13 Sep 2023
Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?
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Regenerative braking: what is it and how does it work?

Regenerative braking turns your car’s kinetic energy into electricity to charge its battery and boost efficiency. Here’s how...
21 Aug 2023
Zenvo Aurora hypercar: 1,850bhp and 280mph from hybrid V12
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Zenvo Aurora hypercar: 1,850bhp and 280mph from hybrid V12

The Danish hypercar manufacturer has revealed its lightest and most powerful model yet
21 Aug 2023
New Peugeot 3008 and 5008 mild-hybrid models revealed
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New Peugeot 3008 and 5008 mild-hybrid models revealed

Peugeot has introduced a new 48V mild-hybrid powertrain for its 3008 and 5008 SUVs
14 Aug 2023
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports review
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports review

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is probably the best estate car of its size on the market, with recent improvements helping to boost its appeal
3 Jul 2023
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
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New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review

A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
16 Jun 2023
Volvo V60 review
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Volvo V60 review

If you want a luxurious and spacious estate, the Volvo V60 offers a relaxed alternative to German rivals
24 May 2023
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test review
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Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test review

Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car
15 May 2023
Honda HR-V review
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Honda HR-V review

There’s plenty to like about the Honda HR-V, but it’s expensive to buy and is eclipsed by the very best in class
10 May 2023
Lexus UX review
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Lexus UX review

The Lexus UX hybrid is good to drive, economical and should be easy to live with, too
19 Apr 2023
Top 10 cheapest hybrid cars to buy
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Top 10 cheapest hybrid cars to buy

A hybrid car can save you money thanks to their low running costs – here are the 10 cheapest models on sale in the UK today
27 Mar 2023
Top 10 best hybrid SUVs to buy
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Top 10 best hybrid SUVs to buy

From mild to plug-in hybrid, we reveal the best hybrid SUVs you can buy
13 Mar 2023
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Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test review
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Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test review

Final report: Our hybrid had more than its fair share of problems, but there was much to like, too
6 Mar 2023
New Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge 2023 review
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New Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge 2023 review

Time is ticking for the XC90, but it's still a top choice thanks to Volvo's latest updates
24 Feb 2023
Lexus NX 450h+: long term test review
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Lexus NX 450h+: long term test review

Final report: Have six months with Lexus converted Kim to a PHEV fan?
24 Feb 2023
New Lexus RX 450h+ 2023 review
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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
22 Feb 2023
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test
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Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test

Final report: Reborn British 4x4 icon has proved to be just what the doctor ordered
21 Feb 2023
New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid 2023 review
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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…
14 Feb 2023
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gains S 580 e model: brand’s first plug-in hybrid
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Mercedes-Maybach S-Class gains S 580 e model: brand’s first plug-in hybrid

The Mercedes-Maybach S 580 e is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid with 503bhp and a 62-mile electric range
10 Feb 2023
Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show
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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...
8 Feb 2023
New Toyota Yaris GR Sport 2023 review
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New Toyota Yaris GR Sport 2023 review

The new GR Sport adds some performance elements to the hybrid-powered Yaris, but can it be called a hot hatch?
7 Feb 2023
Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Volvo XC40: 2023 twin test review
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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?
28 Jan 2023
New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer GSe 2023 review
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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
25 Jan 2023
New Vauxhall Grandland GSe 2023 review
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New 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…
25 Jan 2023