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Renault Captur review – a stylish, good-value small SUV
Renault Captur front quarter driving
In-depth reviews
19 Nov 2024

Renault Captur review – a stylish, good-value small SUV

“The Renault Captur is one of the small SUVs to beat, thanks to low running costs and plenty of style”
Lexus NX review – an efficient, upmarket hybrid SUV
Lexus NX 2024
In-depth reviews
18 Nov 2024

Lexus NX review – an efficient, upmarket hybrid SUV

"The Lexus NX is a smooth SUV and the new plug-in hybrid version has appeal as a company car”
Mazda CX-60 review
Mazda CX-60 front quarter cornering
In-depth reviews
14 Nov 2024

Mazda CX-60 review

“The Mazda CX-60 is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid, and is an interesting alternative to premium PHEVs from BMW and Audi”
Mazda MX-30 review – a fun urban EV with optional range-extender
Mazda MX-30 UK front quarter
In-depth reviews
11 Nov 2024

Mazda MX-30 review – a fun urban EV with optional range-extender

"The Mazda MX-30 is stylish, fun to drive and affordable, but practicality is compromised"
Toyota Prius review – desirable and efficient, but lacks boot space
Carbuyer Best Plug-In Hybrid Award – Toyota Prius
In-depth reviews
7 Nov 2024

Toyota Prius review – desirable and efficient, but lacks boot space

“The Toyota Prius has a new-found air of desirability and it’s good to drive, but it’s expensive and not very practical”
Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before
Skoda Kodiaq UK
In-depth reviews
18 Oct 2024

Skoda Kodiaq review – more practical and higher quality than before

“The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq improves not only in practicality and clever features, but it’s also much better quality”
Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2024
Best used hybrid cars
Best cars
16 Oct 2024

Top 10 best used hybrid cars 2024

These used hybrid cars will help you take your first step into electrified motoring on a budget
New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid gets massive 88-mile electric range for under £40k
Audi A3 PHEV front quarter
News
15 Oct 2024

New Audi A3 plug-in hybrid gets massive 88-mile electric range for under £40k

The new Audi A3 40 TFSI e has one of the longest electric-only ranges of any PHEV
Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback
Peugeot 308 front quarter driving
In-depth reviews
2 Oct 2024

Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback

"The Peugeot 308 is a comfortable, stylish family hatchback with a great interior but it’s not the most practical”
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid review – an upmarket, understated plug-in SUV
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid
In-depth reviews
30 Sep 2024

Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid review – an upmarket, understated plug-in SUV

“The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid proves that efficient cars can also be sleek, desirable and fast – but they are rather expensive”
Mazda CX-80 review – spacious seven-seat diesel or plug-in hybrid SUV
Mazda CX-80 front tracking
In-depth reviews
27 Sep 2024

Mazda CX-80 review – spacious seven-seat diesel or plug-in hybrid SUV

“The Mazda CX-80 is a surprising new entry into the seven-seat SUV arena, with a spacious interior and either a PHEV or a six-cylinder diesel engine”
Audi Q5 review – a good premium all-round SUV
Audi Q5 driving
In-depth reviews
27 Sep 2024

Audi Q5 review – a good premium all-round SUV

"The Audi Q5 does many things well in its fight against the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC and Jaguar F-Pace"
Peugeot 5008 review – sharp styling, seven seats and a big boot
Peugeot 5008 UK
In-depth reviews
25 Sep 2024

Peugeot 5008 review – sharp styling, seven seats and a big boot

“The Peugeot 5008 looks great inside and out, comes with three levels of electrification and has seven seats”
Peugeot 3008 review – sleek petrol hybrid undercuts the EV, still pricey
Peugeot 3008 front quarter driving
In-depth reviews
24 Sep 2024

Peugeot 3008 review – sleek petrol hybrid undercuts the EV, still pricey

“The Peugeot 3008 now gets mild and plug-in hybrid options bringing down the price, but this stylish SUV could still be a family SUV you buy with your…
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What is a plug-in hybrid car? PHEVs explained
Plug-in hybrid
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24 Sep 2024

What is a plug-in hybrid car? PHEVs explained

Plug-in hybrid cars are growing in popularity in the UK – we cover how they work and whether you should buy one
BMW X3 review – an upmarket SUV that’s fun to drive
BMW X3 first drive
In-depth reviews
22 Sep 2024

BMW X3 review – an upmarket SUV that’s fun to drive

“The BMW X3 is a sharp-handling and classy five-seat SUV with mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines, but no EV this time”
Ford Ranger PHEV brings plug-in power to the popular pickup
Ford Ranger PHEV front quarter
News
16 Sep 2024

Ford Ranger PHEV brings plug-in power to the popular pickup

New plug-in hybrid Ford Ranger is the first PHEV pickup to be sold in Europe
BYD Seal U review – lots of kit, but vague to drive
BYD Seal U front quarter driving
In-depth reviews
12 Sep 2024

BYD Seal U review – lots of kit, but vague to drive

“The BYD Seal U offers lots of tech and a nice cabin, but is let down by a mediocre driving experience”
Top 10 best small hybrid cars 2024
Best small hybrid cars
Best cars
28 Aug 2024

Top 10 best small hybrid cars 2024

Small hybrid cars are some of the most efficient cars on the market and are perfect for urban driving
Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech
vauxhall astra uk
In-depth reviews
27 Aug 2024

Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech

“The latest Vauxhall Astra gets a striking look and the latest tech to better compete with rivals”
Vauxhall Grandland (2017-2024) review - a family-friendly SUV, but lacks flair
Vauxhall Grandland SUV - front 3/4 dynamic
In-depth reviews
21 Aug 2024

Vauxhall Grandland (2017-2024) review - a family-friendly SUV, but lacks flair

"The Vauxhall Grandland may not be the most scintillating SUV on the market, but it ticks a lot of family-friendly boxes"
Mercedes E-Class review – a smooth and refined executive saloon
Mercedes E-Class UK drive dynamic
In-depth reviews
16 Aug 2024

Mercedes E-Class review – a smooth and refined executive saloon

“The latest Mercedes E-Class offers exceptional levels of comfort, a beautiful interior and one of the most advanced infotainment systems ever”
Range Rover Evoque review – a stylish small SUV with some drawbacks
Range Rover Evoque
In-depth reviews
12 Aug 2024

Range Rover Evoque review – a stylish small SUV with some drawbacks

“The Range Rover Evoque is a high quality, luxurious SUV that looks great and drives very well”
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Volkswagen Passat Estate review – conservatively styled, but hugely practical
Volkswagen Passat UK Carbuyer front quarter
In-depth reviews
8 Aug 2024

Volkswagen Passat Estate review – conservatively styled, but hugely practical

“It’s more conservative than the ID.7 Tourer, but the Passat Estate offers masses of space and a comfy driving experience”
Honda CR-V review – once a leading SUV, but now too expensive
Honda CR-V
In-depth reviews
2 Aug 2024

Honda CR-V review – once a leading SUV, but now too expensive

“The Honda CR-V is smooth to drive, with low running costs and a practical cabin. But it’s more expensive to buy and insure than most rivals”
Volvo XC40 review – an impressive small premium SUV
Volvo XC40 facelift
In-depth reviews
25 Jul 2024

Volvo XC40 review – an impressive small premium SUV

“It’s not the most sporty SUV to drive, but the Volvo XC40 is stylish, comfortable and loaded with safety features”
BMW X3 review – a good-to-drive premium mid-sized SUV (2018-2024)
BMW X3 SUV
In-depth reviews
17 Jul 2024

BMW X3 review – a good-to-drive premium mid-sized SUV (2018-2024)

"The latest BMW X3 blends comfort, technology and real driver appeal in a very well rounded package"
Plug-in hybrid Skoda Superb iV is back with more range
2024 Skoda Superb iV charging
News
12 Jul 2024

Plug-in hybrid Skoda Superb iV is back with more range

The Skoda Superb iV PHEV is back with improvements following a short hiatus
New MG HS revealed as a bargain plug-in hybrid SUV
New MG HS front quarter
News
11 Jul 2024

New MG HS revealed as a bargain plug-in hybrid SUV

Best-selling MG HS enters its second generation with improved PHEV tech, still just as affordable
Mercedes A-Class review – a comfort-focused premium hatchback
Mercedes A-Class
In-depth reviews
5 Jul 2024

Mercedes A-Class review – a comfort-focused premium hatchback

"Hi-tech, well built, stylish and as comfortable and luxurious as it should be: the Mercedes A-Class is a great premium hatchback"
BMW 3 Series review – an impressive, but expensive executive saloon
BMW 3 Series saloon
In-depth reviews
3 Jul 2024

BMW 3 Series review – an impressive, but expensive executive saloon

"Brilliant BMW 3 Series is the pacesetter for executive saloon handling and performance"
Cupra Leon review – a sporty hatchback that’s also a great all-rounder
Cupra Leon
In-depth reviews
25 Jun 2024

Cupra Leon review – a sporty hatchback that’s also a great all-rounder

"The Cupra Leon is a stylish, high-performance take on the standard hatch that's a desirable alternative to mainstream rivals"
Hot car deal: cut your fuel bills with the Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV for just £300 a month
VW Tiguan front quarter
Deals
19 Jun 2024

Hot car deal: cut your fuel bills with the Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV for just £300 a month

Our hot car deal for June 19th is a sporty and efficient family SUV; the VW Tiguan R Line PHEV for just £300 a month
BMW 5 Series hybrid review (2019-2024)
BMW 5 Series
In-depth reviews
5 Jun 2024

BMW 5 Series hybrid review (2019-2024)

“This pair of punchy PHEVs offer everything you’d expect from a 5 Series, plus excellent CO2 emissions"
Toyota C-HR review - stylish and efficient, but lacks rear space
Toyota C-HR UK front dynamic
In-depth reviews
28 May 2024

Toyota C-HR review - stylish and efficient, but lacks rear space

“The Toyota C-HR is an attractive and efficient SUV that should prove reliable, but it’s not very practical and can get pricey”