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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
Opinion
24 Sep 2020
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
News
23 Sep 2020
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
Road tests
23 Sep 2020
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
Road tests
22 Sep 2020
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?
Road tests
9 Sep 2020
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The plug-in Land Rover Defender P400e model becomes the new range-topper, while four-cylinder diesels have been replaced by straight-six options
News
8 Sep 2020
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
Road tests
4 Sep 2020
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 
News
3 Sep 2020
New 2020 Porsche Panamera facelift reshuffles range

New 2020 Porsche Panamera facelift reshuffles range

Porsche has tweaked its Panamera in a new facelift with design tweaks plus improvements to petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains
News
26 Aug 2020
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...
News
25 Aug 2020
New Mercedes A 250 e 2020 review
New Mercedes A 250 e

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?
Road tests
21 Aug 2020
New Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T4 arrives 
Volvo XC40

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
News
20 Aug 2020
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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
Road tests
11 Aug 2020
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
News
11 Aug 2020
Hybrid vs plug-in hybrid vs electric cars: which electrified vehicle is right for you
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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.
Tips & advice
1 Aug 2020
New 2020 Toyota Yaris supermini to cost from £19,910 in the UK
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New 2020 Toyota Yaris supermini to cost from £19,910 in the UK

UK prices and specs for the new Toyota Yaris supermini have been revealed, with first deliveries expected in September
News
31 Jul 2020
New DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 2020 review

New DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 2020 review

The upmarket DS 7 Crossback E-Tense is the French brand’s first plug-in hybrid
Road tests
29 Jul 2020
New BMW X1 xDrive25e M Sport 2020 review
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New BMW X1 xDrive25e M Sport 2020 review

The BMW X1 is already an accomplished SUV, does hybrid power add to its appeal?
Road tests
27 Jul 2020
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
Car group tests
25 Jul 2020
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
News
20 Jul 2020
New Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2020 review
Ferrari SF90 - front tracking

New Ferrari SF90 Stradale 2020 review

Has Ferrari mastered the hybrid supercar with the new SF90 Stradale?
Road tests
17 Jul 2020
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
News
16 Jul 2020
New Kia XCeed PHEV 2020 review

New Kia XCeed PHEV 2020 review

The Kia XCeed PHEV crossover provides efficient family transport, although it's compromised in a few key areas.
Road tests
15 Jul 2020
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
News
8 Jul 2020
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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
Car group tests
4 Jul 2020
New Ford Focus Ecoboost Hybrid engines arrive with Zetec Edition trim level
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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
News
22 Jun 2020
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
Road tests
19 Jun 2020
New all-electric Peugeot e-Traveller minibus revealed

New all-electric Peugeot e-Traveller minibus revealed

All-electric version of van-based Traveller people carrier comes with maximum claimed range of 143 miles
News
4 Jun 2020
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?
Car group tests
30 May 2020
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
News
26 May 2020
New Skoda Superb iV Estate 2020 review
Skoda Superb iV Estate - front

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…
Road tests
24 May 2020
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
Long-term tests
21 May 2020
New Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid 2020 review
Audi A8

New Audi A8 TFSI e plug-in hybrid 2020 review

The new plug-in hybrid Audi A8 TFSI e has a lot of positives, but it lacks the ride quality or refinement of its rivals
Road tests
20 May 2020
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
News
27 Apr 2020
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
Best cars & vans
27 Apr 2020
“Plug-in hybrids do much more than just avoid tax”
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“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
Opinion
22 Apr 2020
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