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New Alfa Romeo SUV teased along with exclusive Bottega Fuoriserie project
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New Alfa Romeo SUV teased along with exclusive Bottega Fuoriserie project

A new SUV is in the works at Alfa Romeo and it’s set use Stellantis’ latest technology
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22 May 2026
Stellantis’s new €60bn FaSTLAne plan: What's happening with all those brands?
Stellantis future plan with Day Filosa CEO

Stellantis’s new €60bn FaSTLAne plan: What's happening with all those brands?

Europe gets electric city cars and new crossovers, America gets V8 Rams, and Stellantis gets closer to JLR and the Chinese
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22 May 2026
Best Chinese cars 2026
Best Chinese cars - header image, May 2026 update

Best Chinese cars 2026

The Chinese have arrived in force on the UK car market and these are the current best of the breed
Best cars & vans
22 May 2026
New Volkswagen T-Roc Hybrid ride review: brand's first full-hybrid could have giant impact
Volkswagen T-Roc Hybrid - front

New Volkswagen T-Roc Hybrid ride review: brand's first full-hybrid could have giant impact

We get a taste of VW’s first full-hybrid system, coming to the Golf and T-Roc later this year
Road tests
21 May 2026
Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer
Range Rover, BMW and Honda - tracking

Plan to track plug-in hybrid cars to make pay-per-mile tax fairer

The pay-per-mile eVED system is set to come into force in April 2028, charging EV and PHEV drivers on top of the standard road tax rate
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21 May 2026
Jaecoo 7 review
Jaecoo 7 - front

Jaecoo 7 review

The Jaecoo 7 delivers plenty of space and an upmarket appearance at a competitive price
In-depth reviews
20 May 2026
Honda ZR-V review
Honda ZR-V - front tracking

Honda ZR-V review

Honda’s answer to the Nissan Qashqai features a slick hybrid setup and generous cabin space, but it’s not without its flaws
In-depth reviews
20 May 2026
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus - header

Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus

Final report: our plug-in hybrid SUV had a distinctly split personality
Long-term tests
20 May 2026
New Kia Seltos 2026 review: ticks all the right SUV boxes
Ellis Hyde with the Kia Seltos

New Kia Seltos 2026 review: ticks all the right SUV boxes

The new Kia Seltos will be a welcome addition to the brand's UK line-up, offering plenty of space and distinctive looks
Road tests
19 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 delivers an ocean of value at £218 a month
New BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: BYD Seal 6 delivers an ocean of value at £218 a month

The BYD Seal 6 is considerably cheaper than its nearest competition and is our Deal of the Day for 19 May.
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19 May 2026
New BYD Ti7 is China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender, and it’s coming to the UK
BYD Ti7 - front

New BYD Ti7 is China’s answer to the Land Rover Defender, and it’s coming to the UK

A new, high-end, high powered seven-seat SUV is coming from the Chinese brand, with punchy pricing
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19 May 2026
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Long-term test: Nissan Qashqai e-Power Tekna+
Nissan Qashqai e-Power Tekna+ - Mk1 with new car

Long-term test: Nissan Qashqai e-Power Tekna+

Second fleetwatch report: road debris has struck the Qashqai again, forcing me into a frantic search for a replacement tyre before the damaged one wen…
Long-term tests
19 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 oozes style and panache for under £400 a month
Audi A6 e-Hybrid - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Audi A6 oozes style and panache for under £400 a month

Audi’s A6 is a German institution, and offers style, quality and class. It’s our Deal of the Day for 18 May.
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18 May 2026
BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head
Top five PHEVs head to head - header with team

BMW X3 vs Honda CR-V vs VW Tayron vs MG HS vs Range Rover Sport: five top PHEVs head to head

The five top plug-in hybrid systems go head-to-head on UK roads, in the test no PHEV buyer can do without
Car group tests
17 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Jeep Compass is rugged SUV for a cool £210 a month
Jeep Compass

Car Deal of the Day: Jeep Compass is rugged SUV for a cool £210 a month

The Jeep Compass is a more rough-and-ready alternative to the Vauxhall Grandland. It’s our Deal of the Day for 16 May
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16 May 2026
Long-term test: Volkswagen Tiguan
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Long-term test: Volkswagen Tiguan

First report: We’re joining the crowd and testing this mild-hybrid SUV for the next six months
Long-term tests
16 May 2026
MG HS review
New MG HS - front tracking

MG HS review

The MG HS may be an inexpensive mid-size SUV, but it’s well-equipped and built to a high standard
In-depth reviews
15 May 2026
New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed
Peugeot E-408 facelift - front

New Peugeot 408 facelift UK prices and specifications revealed

Head-turning fastback is priced from £31,995, and the electric e-408 is only £700 more.
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15 May 2026
PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested
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PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested

It’s PHEV boom time. So we tried the systems offered in 59 cars, testing their EV range and efficiency, to reveal the ones you should buy
Car group tests
14 May 2026
New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn
Honda Hybrid Saloon and SUV Prototypes

New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn

Honda’s ambition towards EVs has been redirected to hybrids with a pragmatic plan moving forward
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14 May 2026
Mercedes GLA review
Mercedes GLA - front tracking

Mercedes GLA review

The Mercedes GLA is a premium compact SUV offering high levels of comfort and refinement, and good on-board tech
In-depth reviews
14 May 2026
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Toyota Prius Excel - header

Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel

Second report: Our PHEV’s safety tech is nagging a little too often – it’s time to reach for the ‘off’ switch
Long-term tests
14 May 2026
New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range
BYD Atto 2 DM-i - front

New BYD Atto 2 DM-i is the UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid, but gets just 24 miles of EV range

Powertrains usually reserved for larger and more expensive models are now available on a B-segment BYD
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14 May 2026
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Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026
Best 7-seat hybrid cars - May 2026 update, header image

Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026

Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
Best cars & vans
13 May 2026
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
Omoda 7 - front static

New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car

A new top-spec variant of the Omoda 7 has a few functions we’ve not seen before
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13 May 2026
Hyundai Tucson review
New Hyundai Tucson hybrid - front tracking

Hyundai Tucson review

The Hyundai Tucson combines refinement, space, style and hybrid technology to create a mid-size SUV that’s hard to beat
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Mercedes CLA review
New Mercedes CLA being tested in the UK - front tracking

Mercedes CLA review

The electric Mercedes CLA represents a huge step forward for the brand’s EVs, and the hybrid version is very competitive too
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Toyota Yaris review
Toyota Yaris - main menu

Toyota Yaris review

The Honda Jazz is a practical, efficient and generously equipped hybrid supermini, though it’s pricier than rivals
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Nissan Qashqai review
Nissan Qashqai - front tracking

Nissan Qashqai review

The Nissan Qashqai is a big seller, and the revised e-Power variant only improves things further
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Audi Q3 review
Audi Q3 - front tracking

Audi Q3 review

The latest Audi Q3 is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, but it’s an upmarket compact SUV that’s good to drive
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
Jeep Avenger 85th Anniversary - front

New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier

Jeep’s highest selling model in Europe gains plenty of kit, plus a new petrol engine
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13 May 2026
New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous
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New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous

The plug-in hybrid BMW XM is compromised, fast and slightly ridiculous; for the show-boaters only
Road tests
12 May 2026
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
Toyota Prius - cornering left

Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer

The call for more flexibility and a wider eco focus than the single path to electric is growing
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12 May 2026
Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Vauxhall Frontera Hybrid - front cornering

Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines

Petrol hybrids could become uniform and widely shared between brands as carmakers focus on tech to make the difference
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12 May 2026
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
Nissan Leaf - front tracking

Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme

One in 10 used cars sold are now electrified, including EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
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11 May 2026