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Plug-in hybrid cars

New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV
 BMW 530e M Sport Pro - front tracking

New BMW 530e review: a brilliant premium PHEV

BMW’s executive flagship is particularly well-suited to plug-in hybrid power
Road tests
3 Jul 2025
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 proving hard to beat
In-depth reviews
1 Jul 2025
New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance - front tracking

New Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance review: should be fun… but isn’t

Colossal power through cutting-edge technology, but what’s it actually like to drive?
Road tests
1 Jul 2025
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide
Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius - side-by-side front

Volkswagen Golf GTE vs Toyota Prius: two visions of family car efficiency collide

Can a plug-in hybrid really be a fun option for a true petrolhead?
Car group tests
28 Jun 2025
Kia Sportage review
Kia Sportage - front tracking

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
27 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale is a stylish, plug-in coupe-SUV for under £250 a month
Renault Rafale - front corner

Car Deal of the Day: Renault Rafale is a stylish, plug-in coupe-SUV for under £250 a month

Renault’s range-topper really stands out from rivals, and it’s our Deal of the Day for 26 June.
News
26 Jun 2025
MG HS review
New MG HS - front tracking

MG HS review

The MG HS might be an inexpensive mid-size SUV, but it’s not missing any kit or quality
In-depth reviews
26 Jun 2025
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: punchy estate meets the muscular M5
BMW 530e Touring long-term test - side profile with Richard Ingram

BMW 530e Touring long-term test: punchy estate meets the muscular M5

Third report: our 5 Series meets the flagship M5, but is it really worth the extra?
Long-term tests
26 Jun 2025
Kia Niro review
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Kia Niro review

Efficient, practical and boasting excellent on-board technology, the Kia Niro is a family SUV that offers great value for money
In-depth reviews
25 Jun 2025
McLaren Artura review
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McLaren Artura review

The McLaren Artura is a Brit-built supercar that combines hybrid technology with turbo power for a thrilling drive
In-depth reviews
24 Jun 2025
New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible
Bentley Continental GTC Azure - front

New Bentley Continental GTC Azure 2025 review: PHEV power suits luxury convertible

The new Bentley Continental GTC Azure gets a plug-in hybrid V8 that compliments the drop-top’s comfortable nature
Road tests
23 Jun 2025
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Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs
BYD Dolphin Surf Comfort - front cornering

Six new BYD cars by 2026, but they won’t all be EVs

The Chinese brand intends to double the size of its UK line-up by the end of next year
News
19 Jun 2025
New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard
Ford Ranger PHEV - front tracking

New Ford Ranger PHEV 2025 review: plug-in pick-up sets the standard

Ford’s pick-up is losing traditional diesel power in favour of a PHEV setup, but it’s no less capable
Road tests
19 Jun 2025
Jaecoo 7 review
Jaecoo 7 - front

Jaecoo 7 review

The Jaecoo 7 aims to deliver plenty of space and an upmarket appearance at a competitive price
In-depth reviews
17 Jun 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month
Skoda Superb Estate - front cornering turning left

Car Deal of the Day: Slash your bills with the Skoda Superb Estate plug-in hybrid for £266 a month

Smart, stylish and spacious, the Superb Estate is a great choice and is our Deal of the Day for 16 June.
News
16 Jun 2025
New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?
Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro front

New Audi A5 e-hybrid quattro review: is the plug-in hybrid coming of age?

Audi’s e-hybrid plug-in hybrid powertrain fills a crucial gap in the A5 range, offering fuel and tax efficiency that will appeal to many.
Road tests
16 Jun 2025
Audi A5 review
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Audi A5 review

The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
In-depth reviews
13 Jun 2025
Toyota C-HR review
Toyota C-HR - front tracking

Toyota C-HR review

The bold Toyota C-HR combines strong equipment levels, high efficiency, and lots of safety features, but it’ll cost you
In-depth reviews
13 Jun 2025
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review

Stylish looks, impressive technology, and various engine options make the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer a fine estate car choice
In-depth reviews
12 Jun 2025
Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise
Used Suzuki Across - front

Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise

A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Across which has been on sale in the UK since 2020
Used car tests
11 Jun 2025
Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: with great power comes great economy
Range Rover Sport - front tracking

Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: with great power comes great economy

Second report: big miles still mean big smiles for our chunky Range Rover Sport PHEV
Long-term tests
11 Jun 2025
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
Audi Q5 e-hybrid - front action

New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV

Long-awaited Audi Q5 PHEV arrives with high-spec 295bhp powertrain; priced from £56,740
News
11 Jun 2025
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
Audi Q3 teaser

Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week

The next iteration of the popular compact SUV is set to be one of Audi’s last petrol-powered cars
News
10 Jun 2025
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Omoda 9 review
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Omoda 9 review

Chinese brand’s flagship aims to offer premium-SUV kit and comfort, for the price of mainstream rivals. Can it deliver?
In-depth reviews
6 Jun 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
4 Jun 2025
Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid
Smart #5 Brabus - front charging

Smart to stay EV-only... but don't rule out a #5 hybrid

The brand’s latest creation, the Smart #5, is rumoured to be getting a plug-in hybrid variant, but it seems that it’ll only be offered in China
News
4 Jun 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 in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites
Best cars & vans
3 Jun 2025
New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron
Audi A6 PHEV

New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron

Plug-in hybrid power is now on offer with Audi’s new executive saloon and estate
News
30 May 2025
Honda CR-V review
Honda CR-V front tracking

Honda CR-V review

Roomy, well-equipped and stuffed with safety technology, the Honda CR-V is a fine choice for families, albeit a pricey one
In-depth reviews
29 May 2025
Volvo XC70 returns as a PHEV with a massive EV range
Volvo XC70 PHEV - front 3/4

Volvo XC70 returns as a PHEV with a massive EV range

This XC70 name is back - though this time it’s only a fully-fledged SUV
News
27 May 2025
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
New Audi A3 TFSIe plug-in hybrid - front tracking

New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid

The new Audi A3 TFSIe plug-in hybrid offers a fantastic balance of handling, refinement and all-electric range
Road tests
21 May 2025
Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines
Nissan Juke - left cornering

Nissan could ditch pure-petrol power in the UK to avoid big ZEV fines

New boss suggests it makes sense to kill higher-CO2 petrol engines in favour of hybrids and EVs
News
21 May 2025
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
BYD Seal U DM-i - front action

BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons

Plug-in hybrid tech looks like playing an increasingly important role in BYD’s future, but expect more EV range, faster charging and better fuel econo…
News
21 May 2025
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution

Half a million extra PHEVs could reach UK roads by 2030 in place of cleaner EVs due to changes surrounding the ZEV Mandate
News
19 May 2025
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
BYD Seal 06 DM-i Estate

BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch

BYD looks set to introduce a new PHEV executive car to compete with BMW 3 Series and Skoda Superb
News
19 May 2025