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New Lexus NX 450h+ 2021 review
Lexus NX 450h+ - front

New Lexus NX 450h+ 2021 review

Does plug-in hybrid tech improve the new Lexus NX? We find out...
Road tests
18 Nov 2021
New Mazda CX-50 revealed with rugged looks and electrification
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New Mazda CX-50 revealed with rugged looks and electrification

Mazda has unwrapped the CX-50, a US-only SUV that gives an idea of how forthcoming UK SUVs will look
News
16 Nov 2021
New 2022 Vauxhall Astra on sale now from £23,275
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New 2022 Vauxhall Astra on sale now from £23,275

The Mk8 Vauxhall Astra is available in a choice of three trim-levels and will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time
News
9 Nov 2021
Sustainable luxury: Bentley’s innovative approach to going green
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Sustainable luxury: Bentley’s innovative approach to going green

As Bentley launches a Flying Spur Hybrid, we visit the firm’s Crewe HQ to see how the luxury car maker is becoming more eco-friendly
Features
8 Nov 2021
New Honda HR-V 2021 review
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New Honda HR-V 2021 review

The new Honda HR-V compact SUV has arrived in the UK and it ticks plenty of boxes
Road tests
25 Oct 2021
Renault Arkana vs Toyota C-HR: 2021 group test review
Renault Arkana vs Toyota C-HR

Renault Arkana vs Toyota C-HR: 2021 group test review

Toyota's C-HR is an exceedingly competent small SUV, but does the new Renault Arkana have it beat?
Car group tests
23 Oct 2021
New Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid 2021 review
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New Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid 2021 review

We find out if new hybrid technology is a winner in our favourite small SUV
Road tests
15 Oct 2021
SEAT Leon e-Hybrid: long-term test review
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SEAT Leon e-Hybrid: long-term test review

Final report: Staycation displays our hybrid hatch’s strengths perfectly
Long-term tests
11 Oct 2021
Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: 2021 group test review
Audi Q5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC60

Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: 2021 group test review

The Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and Hyundai Santa Fe all offer plug-in hybrid capability, but which does it best?
Car group tests
9 Oct 2021
Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Niro: 2021 group test review
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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Niro: 2021 group test review

The new Toyota Yaris Cross small SUV faces a serious rival in the form of the freshly revised Kia Niro
Car group tests
2 Oct 2021
Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV: long-term test review
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Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV: long-term test review

Final report: It’s not perfect, but there’s much to like about the delightfully different Citroen C5 Aircross
Long-term tests
30 Sep 2021
Vauxhall Grandland Plug-in Hybrid Elite review
Vauxhall Grandland PHEV - front

Vauxhall Grandland Plug-in Hybrid Elite review

We find out if Vauxhall’s heavily tweaked Grandland PHEV SUV lives up to the hype
Road tests
22 Sep 2021
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Range-topping Citroen C5 Aircross Black Edition added to SUV line-up
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Range-topping Citroen C5 Aircross Black Edition added to SUV line-up

New top-spec Black Edition trim added to Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid range, mixing extra kit with PHEV efficiency
News
14 Sep 2021
Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sorento
Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sorento

Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sorento

The Toyota RAV4 has been one of the best family SUVs of the past 25 years - so can the new Kia Sportage mount a challenge?
Car group tests
4 Sep 2021
New Toyota Corolla Commercial hybrid van revealed
Toyota Corolla Commercial hybrid van

New Toyota Corolla Commercial hybrid van revealed

A UK-built van based on the Toyota Corolla hybrid estate has been revealed at the 2021 CV Show
News
31 Aug 2021
New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV 2021 review
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New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV 2021 review

The plug-in hybrid Renault Megane E-Tech hatch joins the estate as the model progresses towards full-EV capability
Road tests
18 Aug 2021
BMW Points reward programme offers free charging for UK plug-in hybrid drivers
BMW X3 PHEV

BMW Points reward programme offers free charging for UK plug-in hybrid drivers

BMW launches Points programme in the UK, rewarding plug-in hybrid drivers for pure-electric running
News
4 Aug 2021
New 2021 Honda HR-V: UK prices and specs revealed
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New 2021 Honda HR-V: UK prices and specs revealed

There are three versions of the new hybrid Honda HR-V SUV coming to the UK, with prices starting from £26,960
News
2 Aug 2021
New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2021 review
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New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2021 review

The updated Bentley Bentayga Hybrid luxury SUV has arrived in the UK
Road tests
28 Jul 2021
New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV on sale from £29,495
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New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV on sale from £29,495

The new Renault Megane PHEV claims fuel economy of up to 235.4mpg and a maximum electric range of 30 miles
News
27 Jul 2021
New Mercedes S 580 e L plug-in hybrid on sale from £104,490
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New Mercedes S 580 e L plug-in hybrid on sale from £104,490

The new Mercedes S-Class PHEV has a claimed fuel economy figure of 353.1mpg and a maximum electric range of 63 miles
News
26 Jul 2021
New Porsche 911 Turbo hybrid spied at the Nurburgring
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New Porsche 911 Turbo hybrid spied at the Nurburgring

Development of the first electrified 911 is well underway, with a prototype spied testing at the Nurburgring
News
26 Jul 2021
Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2021: Mercedes E-Class
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Premium Hybrid Car of the Year 2021: Mercedes E-Class

The Mercedes E-Class is the 2021 Auto Express Premium Hybrid Car of the Year with the Jaguar F-Pace P400e and Mercedes A 250 e commended
Awards
7 Jul 2021
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2021: Toyota Yaris
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Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2021: Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is the 2021 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Hyundai Tucson and Skoda Octavia iV commended
Awards
7 Jul 2021
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New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid arrives with 536bhp
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New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid arrives with 536bhp

The second plug-in Bentley gets a powerful electrified twin-turbo V6 and 24 miles of electric range
News
6 Jul 2021
New special edition Kia Niro Connect goes on sale from £25,995
Kia Niro Connect

New special edition Kia Niro Connect goes on sale from £25,995

Self-charging and plug-in hybrid versions of the new Kia Niro Connect are now available
News
2 Jul 2021
New 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB launched with 819bhp V6 hybrid powertrain
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New 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB launched with 819bhp V6 hybrid powertrain

The 205mph Ferrari 296 GTB supercar is powered by an all-new 2.9-litre plug-in hybrid engine
News
24 Jun 2021
New 2021 Lexus NX arrives with firm’s first plug-in hybrid drivetrain
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New 2021 Lexus NX arrives with firm’s first plug-in hybrid drivetrain

The new Lexus NX 350h features a standard hybrid set-up, while the NX 450h+ gets a plug-in hybrid powertrain capable of 40 miles of pure electric powe…
News
12 Jun 2021
Suzuki Swace vs Skoda Octavia Estate
Suzuki Swace vs Skoda Octavia

Suzuki Swace vs Skoda Octavia Estate

The new Suzuki Swace goes up against one of the best estates on sale - the Skoda Octavia Estate
Car group tests
29 May 2021
New Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid 2021 review
Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid - front

New Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid 2021 review

The Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid’s plug-in drivetrain adds efficiency to the elegant executive’s range of talents
Road tests
14 May 2021
New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review
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New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review

Can mild-hybrid power broaden the Volkswagen Golf's appeal?
Road tests
11 May 2021
Why owners love the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
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Why owners love the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Thinking of switching to a plug-in hybrid? Plenty of owners we surveyed can vouch for the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
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6 May 2021
New special edition Polestar 1 marks coupe’s production end
Polestar 1

New special edition Polestar 1 marks coupe’s production end

The special edition Polestar 1 features a unique matte gold paint finish and a reupholstered interior
News
19 Apr 2021
New 2021 Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 325bhp
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New 2021 Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 325bhp

The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the Italian brand’s second hybrid model and “focuses on performance and fuel saving”
News
19 Apr 2021
New Skoda Octavia iV 2021 review
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New Skoda Octavia iV 2021 review

Is the Skoda Octavia best with plug-in hybrid power? We try the new iV model to find out...
Road tests
16 Apr 2021
New Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 review
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid - front

New Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 review

Updates have made the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV better than ever
Road tests
13 Apr 2021
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