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Aston Martin Valhalla supercar gets 1,064bhp from mid-mounted V8 and three electric motors

Published 11 December 2024
By Matt Robinson
The almighty and game-changing — for its parent company, at least — Aston Martin Valhalla supercar is finally nearing completion.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer in blue

Extended test: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer PHEV

Tina Milton is living with Vauxhall's plug-in hybrid estate. Does it make more sense than the pure-electric version for real world families?
Published 03 September 2024
Updated BMW 3 Series

Updated BMW 3 Series range unveiled

BMW has revealed a range-wide update for its 3 Series line-up, including longer distances on electric power for the plug-in hybrid models.
Published 28 May 2024
Volkswagen California

Volkswagen electrifies the California camper

Volkswagen’s mid-size California camper gets a new look with more room inside and a plug-in hybrid option.
Published 07 May 2024
Toyota Prius

Toyota U-turn on bringing gorgeous new Prius to UK

Toyota has performed a U-turn and confirmed that the fifth-generation Prius will be coming to the UK after all.
Published 31 October 2023
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid reviewed

With more plug-in hybrid versions of the Porsche Cayenne than ever to choose from, buyers would do well to read Matt Robinson's thoughts.
Published 23 October 2023
2023 Peugeot 408 Hybrid review

Peugeot 408 PHEV 2023 review

Peugeot's plug-in hybrid genre-bending executive coupé-cum-SUV promises plenty of allure, but it's only attractive for some, reckons Will Dron.
Published 11 December 2022
Pre-production prototype of the 2023 BMW XM

2023 BMW XM prototype review

BMW M’s first standalone product since the M1 is the XM SUV. Shane O’ Donoghue tries out a pre-production version of the plug-in hybrid.
Published 15 May 2022
2022 Mazda CX-60

Mazda CX-60 review

A new chapter for the Japanese brand? Dave Humphreys drives the upwardly mobile Mazda CX-60.
Published 06 May 2022
2022 Mazda CX-60

2022 Mazda CX-60 revealed

Mazda has taken the wraps off the CX-60, an all-new SUV designed to top the Japanese manufacturer’s range and take the fight to premium brands.
Published 08 March 2022
2022 DS 9 E-Tense 360 4x4

2022 DS 9 E-Tense 4x4 360 review

The DS 9 is France’s answer to popular executive saloons such as the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but it does it its own way.
Published 01 March 2022
2022 Alf Romeo Tonale crossover

Alfa Romeo Tonale hybrid crossover revealed

Alfa Romeo has unveiled the Tonale, its long-awaited compact crossover, with a design inspired by classic Alfas but a modern line-up of engines.
Published 08 February 2022
Long-term review of the 2020 Range Rover Sport P400e plug-in hybrid 4x4 by WIll Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

Extended Test: 2020 Range Rover Sport PHEV review

Luxurious, sporty, rugged and economical? Can the Range Rover Sport P400e tick all the boxes?
Published 28 January 2022