We compare technologies: which hybrid is better – Toyota Corolla Cross, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, Honda HR-V e: HEV?
Recently, three crossovers have appeared in Ukraine. They are all Japanese, similar in size/class, and all are hybrids. But hybrids are different! I’m not talking about the…
Jeep Compass 4xe review: this famous name seems to have lost its sense of direction
This transition is not particularly finessed, and because the petrol engine is quite laggy, there’s still not very much grunt, so you find yourself prodding the accelerator…
Range Rover L460 review: the king of the luxury 4x4s is sleek, comfortable and stunningly capable
Anyway, we very nearly didn’t get to drive the new Range Rover, even though it’s built in Solihull, because the company decided to launch it in California…
Vauxhall Grandland review: a plug-in hybrid that’s claimed to cost as little to run as a petrol for private buyers
So where does Vauxhall get its price parity claim from? Delving into the press kit that accompanied the Grandland’s launch reveals the answer: from its predicted monthly…
The 10 essential questions you need to ask before changing your car this year
The bad news from oil industry experts is that prices could continue rising, possibly passing £2 per litre for petrol, with diesel going even higher. Dr Amrita…
The 10 essential questions you need to ask before buying a car this year
The bad news from oil industry experts is that prices could continue rising, possibly passing £2 per litre for petrol, with diesel going even higher. Dr Amrita…
BMW 2-Series Active Tourer review: this clever family car proves the MPV is down, but not out
Climb aboard and you’ll find a driving position that’s just high enough to make it appealing to the SUV crowd, but low enough that the 2-Series doesn’t…
The top 10 most fuel-efficient new cars you can buy in 2022
One way around skyrocketing fuel prices is, of course, to buy an electric car. But they still don’t work for everyone just yet – so if you…
Vauxhall Astra Mk8 review: all-new version of fleet and family favourite targets the Golf and Focus
Climb into the rear seats full of anticipation of what the 13mm longer wheelbase has done and you’ll be disappointed. I’m 6ft tall; with the driver’s seat…
The top 10 most fuel-efficient cars you can buy today
One way around potential fuel shortages and skyrocketing prices is, of course, to buy an electric car. But they still don’t work for everyone just yet –…
Kia Sportage 1.6 FWD review: this hybrid family SUV is unflashy and good value
Decent, unflashy, good value and with a seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty, Kia has proved that if you build a better mousetrap, they will come. But it’s also been…
Lexus NX350h review: the hybrid that defines sensible
Equipment levels are pretty generous, with all the toys you’d expect and almost the full suite of safety and advanced driver aids including emergency steering assist, radar-based…
Lexus ES300h: comfort and joy as the Japanese firm aims to beat the Germans
This is an old-school four-door saloon that’s designed to take the fight to the pre-eminent BMW 5-Series, Mercedes E-Class and Audi A6 in the executive class. And…
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid review: the plug-in hybrid that’s the very definition of average
On the first time of asking, when it was cold, our test car paused dramatically for a second when asked to bring in the petrol engine, as…
Hyundai Tucson review: the SUV that’s stress-free to use and own
The same can be said of the Tucson’s reaction if you try to hustle it through a set of tight, intricate corners; yes, there’s a decent amount…
Ford Kuga Hybrid review: the diesel Kuga is no more – but this hybrid version is even better
Diesel is dead. At least, it is at Ford; recently, it killed off the diesel engine options in the majority of its range and now the cull…
Hybrid cars explained – and should you be worried about a ban in 2035?
As a result, some manufacturers refer to them as ‘self-charging’ hybrids, though this term has caused plenty of controversy, with some critics believing it’s misleading to buyers…
How to buy the best family car in 2021 – and grab a bargain
It’s a contentious question. As the SUV craze sweeps the country, many people are asking: do we really need them? For families, it’s clear where the advantages…
Toyota commits to hydrogen as well as battery-electric for next-generation low emissions cars
Running on 20-inch wheels, the bZ4X will have a choice of two power outputs, 201bhp with rear-wheel drive and 215bhp with four-wheel drive, along with a range…
BMW 545e review: this plug-in hybrid 5-Series ticks all the right boxes – yet misses the mark
In this mode it’ll decide for itself whether you progress under petrol or electric power, or a mix of the two; as with most plug-in hybrids, you…