Hybrid cars
'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 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The plug-in Land Rover Defender P400e model becomes the new range-topper, while four-cylinder diesels have been replaced by straight-six options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 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
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
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 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 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.
New 2020 Toyota Yaris supermini to cost from £19,910 in the UK
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
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 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 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
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
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