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New Volvo XC90 T8 2024 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever
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New Volvo XC90 T8 2024 review: popular plug-in hybrid is better than ever

The Volvo XC90 SUV has been updated to keep if fresh against newer competition
Road tests
25 Nov 2024
Top 10 cheapest hybrid cars to buy
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Top 10 cheapest hybrid cars to buy

Hybrid cars can save you money thanks to their lower running costs – here are the 10 cheapest hybrid models on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
16 May 2024
Bentley W12 engine is dead: long live the ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’ powertrain
New Bentley 'Ultra Performance Hybrid' engine

Bentley W12 engine is dead: long live the ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’ powertrain

The iconic 12-cylinder Bentley engine bids farewell after 21 years of service
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8 May 2024
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
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6 Feb 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
Best cars & vans
3 Jan 2024
Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid shows its sporty side with GR Sport makeover
Toyota RAV4 GR Sport

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
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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
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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
Car group tests
30 Sep 2023
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
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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
News
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
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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
Product group tests
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...
Tips & advice
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
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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
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14 Aug 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
Road tests
16 Jun 2023
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test
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Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car
Long-term tests
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
In-depth reviews
10 May 2023
Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test
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Kia Niro Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: Our hybrid had more than its fair share of problems, but there was much to like, too
Long-term tests
6 Mar 2023
Lexus NX 450h+: long term test
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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
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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
Road tests
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
Long-term tests
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…
Road tests
14 Feb 2023
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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...
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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?
Road tests
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?
Car group tests
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
Road tests
25 Jan 2023
Vauxhall Grandland GSe 2023 review
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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
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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
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20 Jan 2023
New Volvo V60 T6 Recharge 2023 review
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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
New McLaren Artura 2023 review
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New McLaren Artura 2023 review

On UK roads the Artura proves that it’s an accomplished supercar that will carry McLaren into a new era
Road tests
18 Jan 2023
New 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray storms in with 646bhp hybrid V8
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New 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray storms in with 646bhp hybrid V8

The E-Ray is the fastest accelerating Corvette in history, thanks to an electrically-assisted V8 and four-wheel drive
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17 Jan 2023
Sporty new Honda Jazz Advance Sport arrives with extra power
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Sporty new Honda Jazz Advance Sport arrives with extra power

Exterior tweaks and a revised hybrid powertrain for new Jazz Advance Sport
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12 Jan 2023
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
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Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review

With plenty of heritage behind it, can the new Honda Civic show these rivals how it’s done?
Car group tests
26 Nov 2022
All-new Toyota Prius unveiled for 2023 with sleek design
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All-new Toyota Prius unveiled for 2023 with sleek design

The fifth-generation Prius comes with plug-in hybrid and series hybrid power offerings
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16 Nov 2022