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MG ZS review
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MG ZS review

As one of the cheapest brand-new SUVs you can buy, the ZS is a pretty convincing bargain
In-depth reviews
6 Jun 2025
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
Car Deal of the Day: Honda Jazz hybrid is music to our ears at just £200 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: Honda Jazz hybrid is music to our ears at just £200 per month

Superminis don’t come any more sensible than the Honda Jazz. It’s our Deal of the Day for 5 June.
News
5 Jun 2025
“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030
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“World’s most efficient powertrain” to power 13 new Honda hybrid cars by 2030

The successors to the current Jazz supermini and Civic hatchback should be among those new models
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5 Jun 2025
Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts
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Tesla overtaken by China's BYD in the UK car sales charts

Chinese giant beats Tesla in monthly sales in May as UK car market grows year-on-year
News
5 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
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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
Nissan Qashqai review
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Nissan Qashqai review

The Nissan Qashqai is a big seller, but there’s no key area where it stands out next to rivals
In-depth reviews
3 Jun 2025
Renault Austral review
Renault Austral - front

Renault Austral review

The Austral’s Google tech and efficient hybrid system are rather appealing, but that’s not enough to conquer the ultra-competitive family SUV market
In-depth reviews
3 Jun 2025
Nissan Qashqai vs Dacia Bigster: big-selling SUV faces a brand-new threat
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Nissan Qashqai vs Dacia Bigster: big-selling SUV faces a brand-new threat

The Bigster is Dacia’s largest model yet. How does it compare with the ever-popular Nissan Qashqai?
Car group tests
31 May 2025
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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
Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: Apple CarPlay gets a welcome upgrade
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Range Rover Sport P550e Autobiography long-term test: Apple CarPlay gets a welcome upgrade

Second fleetwatch: new layout improves day-to-day use, especially for navigation
Long-term tests
30 May 2025
Honda CR-V review
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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
Dacia Duster Journey Hybrid long-term test: economy worthy of a gold medal
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Dacia Duster Journey Hybrid long-term test: economy worthy of a gold medal

Second fleetwatch: Our Dacia Duster averaged 70mpg around London, and still got nearly 60mpg when laden with medals and champagne
Long-term tests
29 May 2025
The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up
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The MG HS just got hot! New 221bhp Hybrid+ model joins line-up

The Hybrid+ gives the MG HS another tool to take on the Dacia Bigster
News
28 May 2025
No Renault Austral PHEV: updated SUV to stick with familiar power
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No Renault Austral PHEV: updated SUV to stick with familiar power

The mid-size SUV’s new look might be inspired by the flagship Renault Rafale, but it won’t be getting the same plug-in hybrid technology
News
28 May 2025
New 2025 Toyota RAV4: details, specs and prices
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New 2025 Toyota RAV4: details, specs and prices

Next generation Toyota RAV4 family SUV will be plug-in hybrid only in the UK, with up to 62 miles of electric range
News
28 May 2025
New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid 2025 review: spacious supermini is far from efficient
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New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid 2025 review: spacious supermini is far from efficient

The Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid is packed with charm, but is let down by its disappointing ride and efficiency
Road tests
27 May 2025
Volvo XC70 returns as a PHEV with a massive EV range
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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
Dacia Bigster review
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Dacia Bigster review

The Dacia Bigster is what it says it is – a big Duster. But that’s far from being a bad thing
In-depth reviews
23 May 2025
Cheapest hybrid cars on sale 2025
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Cheapest hybrid cars on sale 2025

Hybrid cars can save you money thanks to their lower running costs – here are the 10 cheapest hybrid models on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
23 May 2025
Audi Q5 review
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Audi Q5 review

Comfortable, refined and loaded with technology, the Audi Q5 is pretty much everything you want a premium SUV to be
In-depth reviews
23 May 2025
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Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025
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Fiat 500 Hybrid: city car to get new powertrain before the end of 2025

The decision to make the Fiat 500 electric-only is being unpicked with costly engineering
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21 May 2025
New Audi A3 TFSIe 2025 review: an almost perfect plug-in hybrid
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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
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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
Lexus LBX Takumi long-term test: premium crossover continues to impress
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Lexus LBX Takumi long-term test: premium crossover continues to impress

Third report: Onboard tech elevates the LBX, although some features falter
Long-term tests
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
New Fiat 600 Hybrid 2025 review: frugal, spacious and packed with retro appeal
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New Fiat 600 Hybrid 2025 review: frugal, spacious and packed with retro appeal

The new Fiat 600 Hybrid's powertrain works well, but the small SUV feels very similar to its cheaper Stellantis cousins
Road tests
20 May 2025
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
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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
Car Deal of the Day: Posh Passat plug-in hybrid estate for just £235 a month is a steal
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Car Deal of the Day: Posh Passat plug-in hybrid estate for just £235 a month is a steal

The now estate-only Volkswagen Passat offers space and an upmarket image. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 May
News
19 May 2025
BMW 530e Touring long-term test: performance to awaken the senses
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BMW 530e Touring long-term test: performance to awaken the senses

Second report: Our BMW’s espresso trim and slick tech are proving to be a punchy brew
Long-term tests
19 May 2025
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
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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
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19 May 2025
Car Deal Alert! New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid Pop is one of UK’s cheapest cars
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Car Deal Alert! New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid Pop is one of UK’s cheapest cars

The new Grande Panda Hybrid Pop will be available this summer, priced from just £18,035
News
16 May 2025
Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace
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Renault Embleme concept could become the next-gen Espace

Renault is exploring ways to put the Embleme concept into production
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14 May 2025