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'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
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
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
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
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?
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The plug-in Land Rover Defender P400e model becomes the new range-topper, while four-cylinder diesels have been replaced by straight-six options
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
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
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...
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?
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
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
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
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.
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
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
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2020 review
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2020 review
Has Ferrari mastered the hybrid supercar with the new SF90 Stradale?
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
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
Skoda Octavia Estate vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Skoda Octavia Estate vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
Skoda’s new Octavia Estate has moved upmarket. We find out if it’s a better wagon than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports
New Ford Focus Ecoboost Hybrid engines arrive with Zetec Edition trim level
New Ford Focus Ecoboost Hybrid engines arrive with Zetec Edition trim level
Two new mild-hybrid engine options arrive on Ford’s Focus hatch priced from £23,610, there's new interior tech and a minor equipment boost, too
New Peugeot 508 PHEV 2020 review
New Peugeot 508 PHEV 2020 review
The new Peugeot 508 PHEV offers low tax rates to go with its elegant looks
Kia Niro PHEV vs MINI Countryman PHEV
Kia Niro PHEV vs MINI Countryman PHEV
The Kia Niro PHEV and MINI Countryman PHEV Cooper S E plug-in electric models focus on efficient running and family fun, but which is best?
New BMW X2 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid priced from £37,885
New BMW X2 xDrive25e plug-in hybrid priced from £37,885
The fuel-sipping plug-in hybrid BMW X2 xDrive25e arrives in UK showrooms this summer
New Skoda Superb iV Estate 2020 review
New Skoda Superb iV Estate 2020 review
Adding a plug-in powertrain has done very little to dent the appeal of the new Skoda Superb Estate, in fact, it could become the pick of the range for…
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Excel: long-term test review
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Excel: long-term test review
Fourth report: Toyota Corolla family hatchback’s credentials get put to test with a new arrival in Wilson clan
Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro PHEV launched
Audi A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro PHEV launched
Audi now offers practical estate with a plug-in hybrid powertrain offering 362bhp and a claimed electric range of 32 miles
Best small hybrids on sale now
Best small hybrids on sale now
Do you need good fuel economy, but don’t want a large PHEV? Here’s our list of the best small hybrids on sale in the UK
“Plug-in hybrids do much more than just avoid tax”
“Plug-in hybrids do much more than just avoid tax”
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks plug-in hybrids are a good thing – as they are used in the right way
Front-wheel-drive Lexus NX 300h relaunched
Front-wheel-drive Lexus NX 300h relaunched
Lexus NX SUV reintroduced with front-wheel-drive after a two-year hiatus, improving fuel economy by around eight percent
New Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV and Range Rover Evoque PHEV join range
New Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV and Range Rover Evoque PHEV join range
Plug-in hybrid powertrains are now available in the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque and both are now on sale
Hot plug-in hybrid Volkswagen T-Roc GTE on the cards
Hot plug-in hybrid Volkswagen T-Roc GTE on the cards
VW’s plug-in hybrid boss hints that a fast, frugal T-Roc could be in the pipeline to sit below the hottest R variant
New 2020 Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in hybrid goes on sale
New 2020 Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-in hybrid goes on sale
The new Kia Ceed Sportwagen PHEV arrives with a claimed economy figure of 188mpg
New 2020 Kia XCeed PHEV: prices, specs and release date
New 2020 Kia XCeed PHEV: prices, specs and release date
Plug-in hybrid version of the Kia XCeed promises up to 201.8mpg and 32g/km of CO2 from its petrol-electric powertrain
New Ford Kuga PHEV 2020 review
New Ford Kuga PHEV 2020 review
The Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid SUV is at its best when running on pure electric power
Mercedes E 300 e vs BMW 530e
Mercedes E 300 e vs BMW 530e
Plug-in hybrids will be more popular under new tax rules, so we test the new Mercedes E 300 e against the BMW 530e to see which is on target