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Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise
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Used Suzuki Across (Mk1, 2020-date) buyer’s guide: a Toyota RAV4 in disguise

A full used buyer’s guide on the Suzuki Across which has been on sale in the UK since 2020
Used car tests
11 Jun 2025
New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV
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New plug-in Audi Q5 e-hybrid can do 62-miles as an EV

Long-awaited Audi Q5 PHEV arrives with high-spec 295bhp powertrain; priced from £56,740
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11 Jun 2025
Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week
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Wunderbar! New Audi Q3 will finally be unveiled in less than a week

The next iteration of the popular compact SUV is set to be one of Audi’s last petrol-powered cars
News
10 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
New Audi A6 e-hybrid is just over £2k cheaper than the all-electric e-tron
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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
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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
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
BYD’s plug-in hybrid onslaught to be led by 124-mile secret weapons
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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
Flawed hybrid car efficiency data to stifle UK EV sales and propagate pollution
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

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
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid saloon and estate look set for UK launch
BYD Seal 06 DM-i Estate

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
News
19 May 2025
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New Omoda 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV targets Toyota RAV4 with 745-mile range
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New Omoda 7 SHS plug-in hybrid SUV targets Toyota RAV4 with 745-mile range

The new mid-size SUV from China will also be going up against the best-selling Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage
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23 Apr 2025
New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK
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New 2026 Volvo S90 plug-in hybrid revealed… but it’s not coming to the UK

Volvo’s traditional S90 saloon has been through a round of updates in line with its SUV siblings, and goes on sale in foreign markets later this year
News
17 Apr 2025
Renault Rafale review
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Renault Rafale review

Renault’s stylish hybrid flagship features a tech-laden and spacious interior, but doesn’t drive as well as its upmarket SUV rivals
In-depth reviews
14 Apr 2025
New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights
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New Denza Z9GT 2025 review: super estate has BMW and Mercedes in its sights

The new Denza Z9GT hybrid estate is on the way to the UK. Should BMW, Mercedes and even Porsche be worried?
Road tests
11 Apr 2025
Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain
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Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur get new 671bhp hybrid powertrain

Bentley's new High Performance Hybrid powertrain develops 671bhp and sits below the existing 771bhp Ultra High Performance Hybrid system
News
8 Apr 2025
Ford Tourneo Connect review
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Ford Tourneo Connect review

The VW-derived Ford Tourneo Connect people carrier is highly practical and now comes as a plug-in hybrid
In-depth reviews
4 Apr 2025
Range Rover review
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Range Rover review

You’ll need deeper pockets than ever to buy one, but the latest Range Rover is an outstanding luxury SUV
In-depth reviews
3 Apr 2025
Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k
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Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid 4Motion is an all-wheel drive PHEV seven-seater for under £55k

New battery allows for bump in electric range for the Multivan plug-in hybrid
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2 Apr 2025
New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid
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New Omoda 9 could be the UK’s longest-range plug-in hybrid

Omoda’s new 4x4 flagship delivers an “expected” range of more than 700 miles, plus 0-62mph in less than five seconds
News
2 Apr 2025
Toyota RAV4 review
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Toyota RAV4 review

Global best seller offers practicality and efficiency in equal measure
In-depth reviews
30 Mar 2025
Range Rover Sport review
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Range Rover Sport review

The Range Rover Sport is hard to beat, because it offers strong performance, superb comfort and an engaging drive
In-depth reviews
26 Mar 2025
New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises
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New 295bhp Audi A5 e-hybrid PHEV launches in saloon and estate guises

It marks the first time we’ve seen the ‘e-hybrid’ identifier, replacing Audi’s TFSI e naming protocol
News
26 Mar 2025
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Lexus NX review
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Lexus NX review

A hybrid pioneer, the Lexus NX remains a strong choice due to its great all-round appeal
In-depth reviews
20 Mar 2025
New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge
Bentley Hybrid teaser

New PHEV trio to kick-off Bentley’s 10-year plug-in pledge

Bentley has set its electrification stall out with bold plans for a new plug-in car every year for the next decade
News
19 Mar 2025
Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year
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Audi A5 and A3 PHEVs lead run of 10 new Audi plug-in hybrids due this year

Audi is betting big on plug-in hybrid tech as EV uptake falters. Expect an influx of 10 models by the end of 2025 with long EV ranges
News
18 Mar 2025
Best used hybrid cars to buy now
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Best used hybrid cars to buy now

Want to embrace electrified driving but need the reassurance of an internal combustion engine? Try one of our favourite used hybrid cars
Best cars & vans
13 Mar 2025
Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars
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Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars

A new recall has been issued on the Kuga PHEV, warning owners of the potential for a ‘vehicle fire’
News
7 Mar 2025
Porsche Panamera review
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Porsche Panamera review

Effortless cruiser proves equally at home in town and on twisty country roads
In-depth reviews
28 Feb 2025
Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range
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Peugeot 308 and 408 plug-in hybrids now go further with boost to nearly 50 miles of EV range

The new plug-in hybrid powertrain will be available in 308, 308SW and 408
News
26 Feb 2025
BMW M5 review
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BMW M5 review

The seventh-generation BMW M5 (G90) is a seriously fast and deeply refined mega-saloon
In-depth reviews
25 Feb 2025
Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version
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Mercedes GLE getting second facelift already, including refreshed look for hot AMG version

The Mercedes mid-size SUV and BMW X5 rival received a facelift in 2023, but more tweaks are now on the way
News
25 Feb 2025
Volkswagen Tiguan review
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Volkswagen Tiguan review

Third generation Volkswagen Tiguan is a big-selling SUV that’s practical, refined, and benefits from VW’s latest hybrid engines
In-depth reviews
24 Feb 2025
BYD Seal U review
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BYD Seal U review

Arrival of the BYD SEAL U plug-in hybrid SUV marks new territory for the Chinese maker in the UK
In-depth reviews
13 Feb 2025
Mercedes C-Class Estate review
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Mercedes C-Class Estate review

The C-Class Estate is a great, albeit expensive option in the family estate genre with a strong selection of powertrains
In-depth reviews
11 Feb 2025
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