Hybrid cars
Ford Kuga recall: Ford finds fix for faulty PHEV battery pack
Ford Kuga recall: Ford finds fix for faulty PHEV battery pack
Ford has released an action plan for its recent Kuga PHEV recall, which involves completely replacing the defective battery packs with fresh units
30 Oct 2020
New Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV 2020 review
New Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV 2020 review
The Land Rover Discovery Sport P300e plug-in hybrid promises 135mpg and an all-electric range of 38 miles, but does it deliver?
21 Oct 2020
New Range Rover Evoque PHEV 2020 review
New Range Rover Evoque PHEV 2020 review
Brand-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine makes its debut in the new Range Rover Evoque plug-in hybrid
20 Oct 2020
New Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed with 690bhp
New Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed with 690bhp
The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid becomes the most powerful variant available, priced from £140,130
19 Oct 2020
New BMW 545e xDrive 2020 review
New BMW 545e xDrive 2020 review
The new plug-in hybrid BMW 545e xDrive combines a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with an 11.6kWh battery and electric motor
16 Oct 2020
BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models
BMW recalls multiple plug-in hybrid models
BMW’s engineers have identified a problem with PHEV battery packs, which could result in a short circuit and potentially cause a fire
15 Oct 2020
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Toyota Yaris
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Toyota Yaris
The Toyota Yaris is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Honda Jazz and Skoda Superb iV commended
13 Oct 2020
Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Mercedes E-Class
Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2020: Mercedes E-Class
The Mercedes E-Class is the 2020 Premium Hybrid Car of the Year, with the BMW 300e and Mercedes A 250 e commended
13 Oct 2020
New plug-in hybrid Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro launched with 456bhp
New plug-in hybrid Audi Q8 TFSI e quattro launched with 456bhp
Audi Q8 hybrid unveiled with six-cylinder power mated to a pure-electric range of 29 miles
13 Oct 2020
New Lexus UX 250h 2020 review
New Lexus UX 250h 2020 review
We find out if the new four-wheel drive Lexus UX 250h Takumi E-Four is the pick of Lexus' small SUV lineup
7 Oct 2020
'Make plug-in hybrids work for their eco credentials'
'Make plug-in hybrids work for their eco credentials'
Deputy editor John McIlroy thinks a smarter taxation and incentive system would make plug-in hybrid owners drive more efficiently
24 Sep 2020
New Kia Sorento HEV 2020 review
New Kia Sorento HEV 2020 review
The new Kia Sorento HEV combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for 227bhp, but is it the pick of the range?
23 Sep 2020
New Range Rover Velar PHEV launched with 33-mile electric range
New Range Rover Velar PHEV launched with 33-mile electric range
Land Rover has given the Range Rover Velar an update, with a new plug-in hybrid powertrain and an improved infotainment system
23 Sep 2020
New MINI Countryman PHEV 2020 review
New MINI Countryman PHEV 2020 review
The MINI Countryman PHEV gets a mild facelift and an interior tech boost
23 Sep 2020
New Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2020 review
New Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid 2020 review
The revised Porsche Panamera range gains a new longer-range plug-in 4S E-Hybrid variant
22 Sep 2020
New Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV 2020 review
New Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV 2020 review
The new Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV gets the Niro’s plug-in hybrid running gear, but does it improve the compact estate’s appeal?
9 Sep 2020
New Land Rover Defender P400e plug-in hybrid joins range
New Land Rover Defender P400e plug-in hybrid joins range
The plug-in Land Rover Defender P400e model becomes the new range-topper, while four-cylinder diesels have been replaced by straight-six options
8 Sep 2020
New Jeep Renegade 4xe hybrid 2020 review
New Jeep Renegade 4xe hybrid 2020 review
The new Jeep Renegade 4xe looks to combine hybrid efficiency with off-road prowess
4 Sep 2020
New 2020 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid offroader arrives
New 2020 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid offroader arrives
Jeep has expanded its electrified car portfolio with a new, PHEV version of the Wrangler
3 Sep 2020
New 2020 Porsche Panamera facelift reshuffles range
New 2020 Porsche Panamera facelift reshuffles range
Porsche has tweaked its Panamera in a new facelift with design tweaks plus improvements to petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains
26 Aug 2020
2020 Range Rover Evoque gains mild hybrid diesels and infotainment upgrades
2020 Range Rover Evoque gains mild hybrid diesels and infotainment upgrades
The Range Rover Evoque Range has been expanded and improved with the latest infotainment tech and new electrified diesel options...
25 Aug 2020
New Mercedes A 250 e 2020 review
New Mercedes A 250 e 2020 review
Does the plug-in Mercedes A 250 e have more going for it than claimed economy of over 250mpg and low emissions?
21 Aug 2020
New Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 arrives
New Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 arrives
New Volvo XC40 T4 PHEV option sits below the existing T5 and achieves 134.5mpg, while new mild hybrid options join the range, too
20 Aug 2020
New Toyota Yaris 2020 review
New Toyota Yaris 2020 review
The new hybrid-only Toyota Yaris supermini is a serious rival for the Ford Fiesta
11 Aug 2020
New 2020 BMW 545e PHEV: specs, details and prototype drive
New 2020 BMW 545e PHEV: specs, details and prototype drive
The facelifted BMW 5 Series gets a new six-cylinder plug-in hybrid 545e option, and we’ve been for a short spin to get a feel for the new drivetrain
11 Aug 2020
Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric cars: which electrified vehicle is right for you
Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric cars: which electrified vehicle is right for you
Should you buy a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car? We examine the pros and cons of today’s electrified powertrains.
1 Aug 2020
New 2020 Toyota Yaris supermini to cost from £19,910 in the UK
New 2020 Toyota Yaris supermini to cost from £19,910 in the UK
UK prices and specs for the new Toyota Yaris supermini have been revealed, with first deliveries expected in September
31 Jul 2020
New DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 2020 review
New DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 2020 review
The upmarket DS 7 Crossback E-Tense is the French brand’s first plug-in hybrid
29 Jul 2020
New BMW X1 xDrive25e M Sport 2020 review
New BMW X1 xDrive25e M Sport 2020 review
The BMW X1 is already an accomplished SUV, does hybrid power add to its appeal?
27 Jul 2020
Peugeot 508 Hybrid vs Skoda Superb iV
Peugeot 508 Hybrid vs Skoda Superb iV
The new Peugeot 508 Hybrid and Skoda Superb iV do battle in the hybrid family car segment
25 Jul 2020
New 2020 Jeep Renegade 4xe plugs in with up to 134mpg
New 2020 Jeep Renegade 4xe plugs in with up to 134mpg
The new plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade keeps off-road prowess and adds battery power to enable 134mpg and 50g/km CO2
20 Jul 2020
Future electric cars: new EVs and plug-in hybrids due in 2020 and beyond
Future electric cars: new EVs and plug-in hybrids due in 2020 and beyond
There’s a vast array of new electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the pipeline. We look at the highlights due in the coming months...
18 Jul 2020
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2020 review
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2020 review
Has Ferrari mastered the hybrid supercar with the new SF90 Stradale?
17 Jul 2020
New Maserati Ghibli Hybrid gets four-cylinder 48-volt power
New Maserati Ghibli Hybrid gets four-cylinder 48-volt power
Electric supercharger technology means 325bhp and 420Nm torque for Maserati’s new hybrid saloon
16 Jul 2020
New Kia XCeed PHEV 2020 review
New Kia XCeed PHEV 2020 review
The Kia XCeed PHEV crossover provides efficient family transport, although it's compromised in a few key areas.
15 Jul 2020
New Lamborghini Sian Roadster sets faces to stunned with open top and 808bhp V12
New Lamborghini Sian Roadster sets faces to stunned with open top and 808bhp V12
Lamborghini’s hybrid Sian hypercar goes roofless with sub three-second dash to 62mph promised
8 Jul 2020