Jaecoo 7 premium SUV to launch brand in UK
27 November 2024
Petrol and PHEV powertrains for first of several new models from brand.
Potent plug-in: Volkswagen Golf GTE First Drive
7 November 2024
Major update adds more power and more range to VW PHEV.
Plugging in to a new market: BYD Seal U First Drive
26 September 2024
SUV is new Chinese brand’s first plug-in hybrid on UK market.
Cupra Terramar SUV revealed with five power options
4 September 2024
Mild and plug-in hybrid plus petrol engines available for new model.
Audi Q5 to go mild then plug-in hybrid
2 September 2024
Slower swing to electric for best-selling mid-sized SUV.
Diesel plug-in hybrids among raft of Mercedes-Benz updates
28 August 2024
New PHEV models top long list of additions across model range.
Plugging in to business needs: MG HS First Drive
6 August 2024
MG’s all new C-SUV looks likely to continue the success of its predecessor.
Peugeot 5008 launches with three electrified powertrains
25 July 2024
EV price and range score with new seven-seater.
Plug-in hybrid versions of latest VW Golf on sale
18 June 2024
Volkswagen has added two new plug-in hybrid variants to its recently facelifted Golf range, both rated at 5% Benefit-In-Kind.
BYD prices up its Seal plug-in hybrid SUV
12 June 2024
The BYD Seal U DM-i will cost from £33,205 on the road when it goes on UK sale in September.
Skoda Kodiaq gains plug-in drivetrain
10 June 2024
Skoda has opened order books for its second plug-in hybrid, extending the technology already available on the Octavia to the Kodiaq SUV.
New Skoda Superb set to hit UK roads
6 June 2024
First UK deliveries are expected this month of the all-new version of Skoda’s flagship Superb, promising larger dimensions, a new look and more technology.
Raving about RAV – Toyota RAV4 PHEV
7 March 2024
The RAV4 Plug-in retains all the qualities that have made the fifth generation RAV4 so successful since its launch in late
2018. This includes the dynamic benefits of the
BYD Seal PHEV SUV debuts in Geneva
27 February 2024
BYD has revealed a new plug-in hybrid SUV version of its Seal saloon at the Geneva Motor Show.
Sad farewell to our Suzuki Across PHEV
14 February 2024
One spell covering some six weeks and well over 1,000 miles saw an mpg return of 148.5! On a longer 250+ mile round trip with the petrol engine doing all
Long term test – Suzuki Across PHEV, going the extra miles!
6 February 2024
Our first fill up was after 547 miles and the return was 71.9mpg, since then we have covered further 1,200 miles before our second fill! A return of 148.5 miles
Long term test – Suzuki Across PHEV
9 January 2024
The Across, however, gives almost 50 miles of range (47 indicated after a charge) and that’s pretty decent even for a rural location like mine. Most daily trips here easily
Suzuki Across PHEV – ticks many boxes
30 August 2023
Never been a big fan of plug-in hybrids due to the fact that the range has never been that good and there’s generally too much input from the petrol engine.
Right direction – Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4xe PHEV 4×4
4 April 2022
Now being part of the Stellantis Group, Jeep now has additional engineering back-up in the shape of Opel/Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot and Citroen. The new Compass has been developed for Europe
Electric car, hybrid or PHEV, the pros and cons
6 December 2019
Pressure is on to reduce emissions while there are tax advantages to be gained from environmentally friendly vehicles – but what do you choose? Electric vehicles, hybrid or PHEV?
