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New Mercedes E-Class revealed ahead with hybrid power, smoother body and high-tech cabin

Published 26 April 2023
By Shane O' Donoghue
Sixth-generation Mercedes E-Class has an evolutionary look and plenty of technology.
Lamborghini 'LB744' to be powered by V12 hybrid powertrain

New Lamborghini hybrid detailed

First look at Lamborghini's “HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sports car”, codenamed “LB744”.
Published 07 March 2023
Jeremy Clarkson on the McLaren Artura

Jeremy Clarkson on the McLaren Artura

The McLaren Artura and Ferrari 296 GTB are similar cars in many ways, but Jeremy Clarkson has a favourite. Just.
Published 14 November 2022
2022 Range Rover Sport P510e Autobiography

Range Rover Sport PHEV review

The third generation of Range Rover Sport gets part-electric power that gives it a greater bandwidth of ability.
Published 13 September 2022
Kia Sorento PHEV plug-in hybrid review 2021

Five of the best plug-in hybrid SUVs in 2022

Car buyers can't get enough of SUVs but these types of vehicle don't half get a tough time from anti-car lobbyists and green campaigners.
Published 12 April 2022
2022 Ferrari 296 GTB

Ferrari 296 GTB 2022 review

Don't be fooled by the hybrid power and V6 engine: James Fossdyke finds that the new 296 GTB is a thoroughbred Ferrari supercar.
Published 17 March 2022
2022 Vauxhall Astra

2022 Vauxhall Astra review

Vauxhall has high hopes for the new Astra. Dave Humphreys discovers what’s changed.
Published 01 March 2022

Plug-in hybrids explained

Range anxiety is still often cited by people as a reason for not wanting to make the switch to a fully-electric car.
Published 28 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
2022 Range Rover

New Range Rover debuts, gets EV launch date

Land Rover has revealed the fifth-generation Range Rover with a new platform, electrification and more luxury and technology than ever.
Published 26 October 2021
The new 2021 Vauxhall Astra

Stylish new Vauxhall Astra revealed

Vauxhall has taken the wraps off its stylish new Astra ahead of a UK launch later this year.
Published 13 July 2021
A guide to electric motoring terms

What are electrified, mild and full hybrid cars?

Have you been wondering what an electrified car is, or are confused about terms such as mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid car?
Published 12 March 2021
Mini to end sales of plug-in hybrids to concentrate on pure-electric and combustion cars

Mini to end sales of plug-in hybrids

The head of Mini has revealed that the company will end sales of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, as it focuses on a future of electric and petrol.
Published 27 October 2020