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PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested
PHEV megatest: Britain's 16 favourite plug-in hybrid systems tested
It’s PHEV boom time. So we tried the systems offered in 59 cars, testing their EV range and efficiency, to reveal the ones you should buy
New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn
New Honda hybrid saloon and SUV prototypes fill the 0 Series-sized hole after EV U-turn
Honda’s ambition towards EVs has been redirected to hybrids with a pragmatic plan moving forward
Mercedes GLA (2020-2026) review
Mercedes GLA (2020-2026) review
The Mercedes GLA is a premium compact SUV offering high levels of comfort and refinement, and good on-board tech
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026
Best seven-seat hybrid cars 2026
Families typically need a big car with low running costs – and the best seven-seat hybrids fit the bill
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
New Omoda 7 Noble Tech has unique screen that slides right across the car
A new top-spec variant of the Omoda 7 has a few functions we’ve not seen before
Toyota Yaris review
Toyota Yaris review
The Honda Jazz is a practical, efficient and generously equipped hybrid supermini, though it’s pricier than rivals
Audi Q3 review
Audi Q3 review
The latest Audi Q3 is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, but it’s an upmarket compact SUV that’s good to drive
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
New Jeep Avenger facelift revealed: looks get tougher, tech gets fancier
Jeep’s highest selling model in Europe gains plenty of kit, plus a new petrol engine
New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous
New BMW XM Label 2026 review: heavy, loud, expensive and ridiculous
The plug-in hybrid BMW XM is compromised, fast and slightly ridiculous; for the show-boaters only
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
Our EV obsession is holding back green mobility, efficient hybrids are the answer
The call for more flexibility and a wider eco focus than the single path to electric is growing
Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Call for carmakers to standardise petrol engines
Petrol hybrids could become uniform and widely shared between brands as carmakers focus on tech to make the difference
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
Buyers choose used EVs and hybrids in record numbers, but ICE still rules supreme
One in 10 used cars sold are now electrified, including EVs, HEVs and PHEVs
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
Plug-in hybrids outpace EVs on battery degradation due to varied use patterns
While average battery state of health is roughly the same for EVs and PHEVs, varied use cases create more variance for hybrids
New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range
New Volvo XC90 PHEV to lead brand’s focus on large batteries and long range
Transition to electric cars is taking longer than anticipated, so Volvo says it will bridge the gap with new hybrids
Jeep Compass review
Jeep Compass review
Jeep Compass is a ruggedly styled family SUV with plenty to offer beyond its distinctive looks
New Volkswagen California eHybrid review: a taste of electric campervan life
New Volkswagen California eHybrid review: a taste of electric campervan life
Plug-in power is a welcome addition to the California line-up, but it does come with some drawbacks
Geely Starray review
Geely Starray review
The Starray is a plug-in hybrid that offers a decent EV range and lots of kit for a bargain price
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
Luxurious Volkswagen ID.Era 9X drops a big hint at the next Touareg
ID.Era 9X is a joint-venture model in China that could reveal a few secrets about VW’s ambitious future flagships elsewhere
Jaecoo 8 review
Jaecoo 8 review
Jaecoo’s biggest car boasts a competitive price, surprising performance and seven seats, but its appeal for large families is limited
Range Rover Sport review
Range Rover Sport review
The Range Rover Sport is hard to beat, because it offers strong performance, superb comfort and an engaging drive
Chery Tiggo 4 review
Chery Tiggo 4 review
Chery’s £20k Ford Puma rival has shortcomings but is unbeatable on value
New Zeekr 8X review: 1,381bhp plug-in hybrid SUV is an absolute tech-fest
New Zeekr 8X review: 1,381bhp plug-in hybrid SUV is an absolute tech-fest
While the Zeekr 8X comes with huge levels of power, space and tech, it can't quite match its European rivals when it comes to its driving experience.
New Omoda 4 on its way to take on the Nissan Juke
New Omoda 4 on its way to take on the Nissan Juke
Sharply styled small SUV is ready to expand Omoda’s range and steal sales from the likes of Nissan Juke
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Fuel-sipping tech to finally debut in VW pair, with 1.5 petrol and two electric motors at its heart
New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid 2026 review: supermini rises to the next level with hybrid power
New Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid 2026 review: supermini rises to the next level with hybrid power
Fiat is on to a winner with the mild-hybrid version of the impressive Grande Panda supermini
Kia Niro review
Kia Niro review
Efficient, practical and boasting excellent on-board technology, the Kia Niro is a family SUV that offers great value for money
New Nissan Frontier Pro pick-up could be coming to the UK with PHEV power
New Nissan Frontier Pro pick-up could be coming to the UK with PHEV power
Builders will rejoice if this cool Chinese-built truck packing petrol/electric power comes to Europe
Car Deal of the Day: £100k BMW 7 Series for an eye-catching £650 per month
Car Deal of the Day: £100k BMW 7 Series for an eye-catching £650 per month
Our Deal of the Day for 19 April is BMW’s luxury limo that’s packed with technology and the finest materials
Vauxhall Grandland vs Renault Austral: Britain against France in a hybrid SUV clash
Vauxhall Grandland vs Renault Austral: Britain against France in a hybrid SUV clash
Renault’s Austral and Vauxhall’s Grandland have both been updated, but which is the better choice?
New Jaecoo 5 SHS-S finally means hybrid power for this compact SUV
New Jaecoo 5 SHS-S finally means hybrid power for this compact SUV
Chery’s latest hybrid powertrain brings the Jaecoo 5 SUV bang up to date
Kia Seltos to arrive in the UK with hybrid and e-AWD power
Kia Seltos to arrive in the UK with hybrid and e-AWD power
More information about the striking new Kia Seltos has been revealed
New Ford Ranger Double Cab 2-Seat boosts carrying capacity with more doors than seats
New Ford Ranger Double Cab 2-Seat boosts carrying capacity with more doors than seats
No more backseat drivers en route to the job site with the new Double Cab 2-Seat
New Nissan X-Trail revealed with e-Power all-wheel drive promised 
New Nissan X-Trail revealed with e-Power all-wheel drive promised
This is the US-spec Rogue: the European ‘X-Trail’ version might arrive as late as ‘28
New Denza D9 luxury MPV: range, technology and ride review
New Denza D9 luxury MPV: range, technology and ride review
Denza’s plug-in hybrid people carrier looks to take on the new batch of premium MPVs
Renault Austral review
Renault Austral review
Hybrid-only compact SUV is a well-equipped family car that offers good all-round ability
Cupra Terramar review
Cupra Terramar review
The Cupra Terramar compact SUV delivers sporty looks, decent space and a well-rounded drive