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New Mazda 2 2022 review

Has hybrid power taken the Mazda 2 to the next level?

Road tests

11 Jan 2022

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New Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid 2022 review

The new Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid is a capable plug-in hybrid but it's far from a class leader

Road tests

10 Jan 2022

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New Jeep Compass 4xe 2022 review

The new plug-in hybrid Jeep Compass 4xe struggles with refinement, but still comes with plenty of plus points

Road tests

3 Dec 2021

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Land Rover Defender 110 X-Dynamic S P400e PHEV 2021 review

The new plug-in hybrid Land Rover Defender P400e boasts 398bhp and up to 27 miles of pure electric driving

Road tests

26 Nov 2021

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Toyota Yaris Cross Design 2021 review

The new Toyota Yaris Cross has arrived in the UK, but what's it like on the road? We find out...

Road tests

26 Nov 2021

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Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: The Hyundai Tucson has handled everything the Fowler family could throw at it

Long-term tests

23 Nov 2021

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New Lexus NX 450h+ 2021 review

Does plug-in hybrid tech improve the new Lexus NX? We find out...

Road tests

18 Nov 2021

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New Mazda CX-50 revealed with rugged looks and electrification

Mazda has unwrapped the CX-50, a US-only SUV that gives an idea of how forthcoming UK SUVs will look

News

16 Nov 2021

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New 2022 Vauxhall Astra on sale now from £23,275

The Mk8 Vauxhall Astra is available in a choice of three trim-levels and will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time

News

9 Nov 2021

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New Honda HR-V 2021 review

The new Honda HR-V compact SUV has arrived in the UK and it ticks plenty of boxes

Road tests

25 Oct 2021

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Renault Arkana vs Toyota C-HR: 2021 group test review

Toyota's C-HR is an exceedingly competent small SUV, but does the new Renault Arkana have it beat?

Car group tests

23 Oct 2021

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New Renault Captur E-Tech Hybrid 2021 review

We find out if new hybrid technology is a winner in our favourite small SUV

Road tests

15 Oct 2021

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SEAT Leon e-Hybrid: long-term test review

Final report: Staycation displays our hybrid hatch’s strengths perfectly

Long-term tests

11 Oct 2021

Audi Q5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe vs Volvo XC60

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Audi Q5 vs Volvo XC60 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: 2021 group test review

The Audi Q5, Volvo XC60 and Hyundai Santa Fe all offer plug-in hybrid capability, but which does it best?

Car group tests

9 Oct 2021

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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Kia Niro: 2021 group test review

The new Toyota Yaris Cross small SUV faces a serious rival in the form of the freshly revised Kia Niro

Car group tests

2 Oct 2021

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Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV: long-term test review

Final report: It’s not perfect, but there’s much to like about the delightfully different Citroen C5 Aircross

Long-term tests

30 Sep 2021

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Vauxhall Grandland Plug-in Hybrid Elite review

We find out if Vauxhall’s heavily tweaked Grandland PHEV SUV lives up to the hype

Road tests

22 Sep 2021

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Toyota RAV4 vs Kia Sorento

The Toyota RAV4 has been one of the best family SUVs of the past 25 years - so can the new Kia Sportage mount a challenge?

Car group tests

4 Sep 2021

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New Toyota Corolla Commercial hybrid van revealed

A UK-built van based on the Toyota Corolla hybrid estate has been revealed at the 2021 CV Show

News

31 Aug 2021

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New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV 2021 review

The plug-in hybrid Renault Megane E-Tech hatch joins the estate as the model progresses towards full-EV capability

Road tests

18 Aug 2021

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New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2021 review

The updated Bentley Bentayga Hybrid luxury SUV has arrived in the UK

Road tests

28 Jul 2021

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New Renault Megane E-Tech PHEV on sale from £29,495

The new Renault Megane PHEV claims fuel economy of up to 235.4mpg and a maximum electric range of 30 miles

News

27 Jul 2021

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New Porsche 911 Turbo hybrid spied at the Nurburgring

Development of the first electrified 911 is well underway, with a prototype spied testing at the Nurburgring

News

26 Jul 2021

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Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2021: Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is the 2021 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Hyundai Tucson and Skoda Octavia iV commended

Awards

7 Jul 2021

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New 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB launched with 819bhp V6 hybrid powertrain

The 205mph Ferrari 296 GTB supercar is powered by an all-new 2.9-litre plug-in hybrid engine

News

24 Jun 2021

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Suzuki Swace vs Skoda Octavia Estate

The new Suzuki Swace goes up against one of the best estates on sale - the Skoda Octavia Estate

Car group tests

29 May 2021

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New Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid 2021 review

The Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid’s plug-in drivetrain adds efficiency to the elegant executive’s range of talents

Road tests

14 May 2021

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New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review

Can mild-hybrid power broaden the Volkswagen Golf's appeal?

Road tests

11 May 2021

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New 2021 Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 325bhp

The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the Italian brand’s second hybrid model and “focuses on performance and fuel saving”

News

19 Apr 2021

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New Skoda Octavia iV 2021 review

Is the Skoda Octavia best with plug-in hybrid power? We try the new iV model to find out...

Road tests

16 Apr 2021

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New Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 review

Updates have made the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV better than ever

Road tests

13 Apr 2021

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Skoda Superb iV SE L (2015-2024): long-term test

Second report: the spacious Skoda Superb iV plug-in hybrid hatch boldly goes where no family car has gone before

Long-term tests

9 Apr 2021

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New Kia Sorento PHEV 2021 review

Can plug-in hybrid power increase the Kia Sorento's appeal?

Road tests

24 Mar 2021

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New Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV 2021 review

Has plug-in hybrid power improved the Range Rover Velar? We find out…

Road tests

22 Mar 2021

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BMW X5 xDrive45e: long-term test

Final report: BMW is on a Rolls with its large plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive 45e SUV

Long-term tests

18 Mar 2021

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New Volkswagen Touareg R on sale now priced from £71,995

The Volkswagen Touareg R flagship performance SUV is available to order in the UK now with a 456bhp 3.0-litre V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain

News

11 Mar 2021