Volvo XC40 Recharge PHEV review (2020-2023): nearly, but not quite Price: £41,150 27 July 2025 by Luke Wilkinson and Keith Adams Volvo's smallest SUV gets PHEV power – but you'll have to decide if it's worth it – we're not so sure... Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Mini Countryman Plug In (2017‑2023) review: a fun used PHEV you can actually enjoy Price: £34,500 20 July 2025 by Keith Adams A hybrid with attitude – fast to drive, slow to charge, and just quirky enough to get away with it Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Land Rover Defender P400e (2025) review: Defender of sensibilities Price: £65,915 20 July 2025 by Jake Groves and Keith Adams Plug-in hybrid power proves a popular choice on the Defender – does it actually stack up? Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Citroen C5X review: a triumphant return for the big Citroen Price: £35,180 20 July 2025 by Alan Taylor-Jones Clever crossover from Citroen appeals to both head and heart Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 5 out of 5 5 out of 5 Read more ...
Mercedes E-Class hybrid (2025) review: business class, better than flying Price: £68,020 20 July 2025 by Jake Groves We test the Mercedes-Benz E-Class plug-in hybrid – and it's still the W214 we'd buy with our own money Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Lamborghini Temerario (2025) review: can turbo-hybrid V8 really replace the V10? Price: £267,400 19 July 2025 by Ben Barry Full throttle in Lamborghini's new-era super sports car on track Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 5 out of 5 Read more ...
Denza B5: our first impressions 18 July 2025 by Curtis Moldrich Is this a Defender-beater? Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 0 out of 5 0 out of 5 0 out of 5 0 out of 5 0 out of 5 Read more ...
Toyota Prius (2025) review: our verdict after 600-miles Price: £37,215 17 July 2025 by Keith Adams and Curtis Moldrich The fastest, funkiest and probably the best Toyota Prius yet - now on sale in the UK Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Toyota Yaris Cross (2025) review: functional not fun Price: £32,045 17 July 2025 by Jake Groves Very efficient and very neat, but also very dull Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
Lexus RX 450h+ review: luxurious but of limited appeal Price: £77,295 16 July 2025 by Luke Wilkinson and CJ Hubbard It's comfortable and reasonably efficient, but this plug-in hybrid Lexus lacks the legs to compete with the class best Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Mercedes A250e plug-in hybrid review: A-Class or out-classed? Price: £41,335 14 July 2025 by CAR’s road test team Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Dacia Bigster (2025) review: the artful side of austerity Price: £29,245 11 July 2025 by Luke Wilkinson Excellent proof that you can still get more for less Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 5 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Toyota Yaris (2025) review: going green without the faff Price: £28,195 09 July 2025 by Ted Welford and Keith Adams Want reliability, brilliant economy and painless ownership? You’re in the right place Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...
Nissan Qashqai e-Power review: the master of illusion Price: £30,615 09 July 2025 by Luke Wilkinson and Seth Walton The Qashqai gets a new, more efficient hybrid system Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Mercedes AMG GT63 S E Performance review: 831bhp of insanity with a token plug Price: £182,450 08 July 2025 by Alan Taylor-Jones and CJ Hubbard We sample AMG's unhinged 1084lb ft plug-in hybrid in the UK Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 5 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Toyota C-HR (2025) review: style, substance, not for families Price: £31,645 07 July 2025 by Keith Adams Still desirable, blending bold looks, hybrid efficiency and rock-solid reliability. Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Toyota Corolla review: no shame in being sensible Price: £30,795 06 July 2025 by CJ Hubbard Toyota's likeable self-charging hybrid family car is a genuinely efficient choice Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Suzuki Swift Hybrid (2025) review: small car, big heart Price: £19,699 04 July 2025 by Keith Adams and Seth Walton CAR magazine drives the Suzuki Swift, and gets a lesson in why 'less is more,' sometimes Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 4 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Jeep Avenger 4xe (2025) review: has Jeep’s baby finally become a proper 4x4? Price: £31,219 04 July 2025 by Luke Wilkinson and Ted Welford Mild-hybrid 4x4 brings an extra degree of capability to Jeep’s little crossover Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 Read more ...
Honda CR-V review: a double-dose of the hybrids Price: £47,350 02 July 2025 by Tom Wiltshire and CJ Hubbard Honda's self-charging or plug-in SUV is spacious and wonderfully sensible - at a price Car Handling Performance Usability Feelgood Car ratings 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 5 out of 5 3 out of 5 Read more ...