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Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked
Opinion - PHEVs

Stricter plug-in hybrid emissions tests are the answer to a question no-one asked

Editor Paul Barker takes a closer look at plug-in hybrids and wonders if the new stricter tests will actually work
Opinion
11 Jan 2025
Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model
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Dacia Duster 4x4 to get electric rear axle in new flagship model

Dacia’s value-driven SUV will use hybrid technology to offer electrified off-road ability
News
10 Jan 2025
New 2025 Renault Clio in line for clean-sheet design and hybrid power
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New 2025 Renault Clio in line for clean-sheet design and hybrid power

Renault’s design boss confirms that the hybrid-powered supermini will not trade on retro appeal like its Renault 5 sibling
News
10 Jan 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Kodiaq PHEV is an award-winning family SUV for just £240 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Kodiaq PHEV is an award-winning family SUV for just £240 a month

We rate the Skoda Kodiaq so highly that we named it Best Large SUV of 2024. It’s our Deal of the Day for 9 January
News
9 Jan 2025
Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?
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Volkswagen Tiguan vs BYD Seal U: can this new arrival beat a firm favourite?

BYD is known for its EVs, but how does its first plug-in hybrid to be launched in the UK, the Seal U, stack up against VW’s Tiguan?
Car group tests
8 Jan 2025
New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot
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New XPeng Aero HT is a six-wheeled Cybertruck clone with a helicopter in the boot

Combined car and aircraft has already been licenced to fly in China, with prices from £220,000
News
8 Jan 2025
Toyota Yaris Cross review
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Toyota Yaris Cross review

The Toyota Yaris Cross is a sensible, efficient, and appealing small SUV
In-depth reviews
7 Jan 2025
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Opinion - PHEVs

Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that

Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Opinion
7 Jan 2025
Best small hybrid SUVs 2025
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Best small hybrid SUVs 2025

If you’re looking for low running costs from your small SUV, hybrid power could be the answer. Here’s the pick of the current crop…
Best cars & vans
6 Jan 2025
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025
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Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2025

The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially. Here are our electrified favourites
Best cars & vans
6 Jan 2025
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025
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Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2025

Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
Best cars & vans
6 Jan 2025
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Car Deal of the Day: Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV for £239 per month is a steal
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Car Deal of the Day: Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV for £239 per month is a steal

This stylish Italian SUV with efficient plug-in hybrid power and an attention-grabbing price is our Deal of the Day for 5 January
News
5 Jan 2025
Kia Sportage review
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Kia Sportage review

Featuring plenty of space, great on-board technology and a comfortable ride, the Kia Sportage is a first-rate family SUV
In-depth reviews
3 Jan 2025
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
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Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
News
2 Jan 2025
Cupra Formentor review
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Cupra Formentor review

The Cupra Formentor is a sporty, coupe-SUV that’s talented enough to mix it with more established, premium rivals
In-depth reviews
2 Jan 2025
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond
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Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2025, 2026 and beyond

These are the biggest and most important new cars headed our way, from brands including Audi, BMW, Dacia, Ferrari, Ford, Skoda and more
Best cars & vans
1 Jan 2025
Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 set to add all-wheel drive to hybrid version
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Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Q4 set to add all-wheel drive to hybrid version

New crossover will have two electric motors and offer “excellent traction” for winter
News
20 Dec 2024
2026 Mercedes GLB spied out on test
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2026 Mercedes GLB spied out on test

Family-orientated SUV will return with petrol and electric power and new MMA architecture
News
19 Dec 2024
New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy
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New BMW 330e 2024 review: one of the best plug-in company cars you can buy

The facelifted BMW 330e PHEV is a top business choice
Road tests
18 Dec 2024
GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag
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GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid aims to corner SUV market with sub-£24,000 price tag

There’s a new Chinese budget SUV and it comes from the same people that brought you the Funky Cat
News
17 Dec 2024
MG ZS review
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MG ZS review

The latest MG ZS gets a tried-and-tested powertrain, plus plenty of kit
In-depth reviews
17 Dec 2024
New Honda Prelude: iconic coupe to return in 2026 with driver-focused gearbox tech
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New Honda Prelude: iconic coupe to return in 2026 with driver-focused gearbox tech

The sixth-generation Prelude will be the first car to get Honda’s new S Shift technology
News
17 Dec 2024
Best hybrid cars on sale 2025
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Best hybrid cars on sale 2025

With more hybrid cars on the market than ever before, these are the best ones to buy
Best cars & vans
17 Dec 2024
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What is a hybrid car?
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What is a hybrid car?

Hybrids are everywhere but with mild hybrids, full hybrids and plug-in hybrids all available, understanding the technology can be hard.
Tips & advice
16 Dec 2024
Dacia Duster review
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Dacia Duster review

The latest Dacia Duster SUV ditches diesel power in favour of (mostly) hybrid options
In-depth reviews
16 Dec 2024
New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026
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New Mercedes CLA: EV next year, ahead of hybrid in 2026

Mercedes has developed a brand new, “extremely efficient” electric powertrain for its Tesla Model 3 fighter
News
13 Dec 2024
New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV
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New BMW XM Kith Concept is an M1-inspired super-SUV

Limited-edition BMW XM revealed at Art Basel Miami in the US, with purple paint and a link to the iconic M1
News
6 Dec 2024
Car Deal of the Day: posh Peugeot 5008 seven-seat SUV for just £225 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: posh Peugeot 5008 seven-seat SUV for just £225 a month

A spacious SUV with a daring design and plush cabin. What’s not to like? It’s our Deal of the Day for 6 December
News
6 Dec 2024
Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600
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Citroen C4 and e-C4 get 2025 facelifts and a major price cut of £5,600

The C4, e-C4 and C4 X have been given a comprehensive makeover in line with Citroen’s new design language
News
6 Dec 2024
Land Rover Defender review
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Land Rover Defender review

The Defender remains one of the most desirable SUVs around, offering a combination of genuine off-road ability, style and practicality
In-depth reviews
5 Dec 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Renault’s hybrid Rafale coupe-SUV is a steal at just £233 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Renault’s hybrid Rafale coupe-SUV is a steal at just £233 a month

Stylish and spacious, the Rafale is Renault’s attempt to be more premium. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 December
News
5 Dec 2024
Nissan Qashqai review
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Nissan Qashqai review

The Nissan Qashqai moves forward in a few key areas, but ultimately can’t compete with the best in its class
In-depth reviews
5 Dec 2024
Vauxhall Frontera review
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Vauxhall Frontera review

The equal price between electric and hybrid versions is the Vauxhall Frontera’s stand-out attribute, although it offers practicality and reasonable ru…
In-depth reviews
5 Dec 2024
Lexus LBX review
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Lexus LBX review

The small Lexus LBX SUV breaks new ground for the luxury car maker
In-depth reviews
4 Dec 2024
MG3 Hybrid+ long-term test: budget supermini impresses in many areas
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MG3 Hybrid+ long-term test: budget supermini impresses in many areas

First report: We welcome new full-hybrid supermini to the fleet, and it’s loads better than expected
Long-term tests
4 Dec 2024