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We savour the Symbioz E-Tech – the latest addition to Renault’s growing SUV line-up… Slotting between the Captur and Austral crossovers in the Renault range, the full hybrid Symbioz effectively replaces the Kadjar. Competitively-priced from £29,295, it has its work cut out because it’s up against some of the UK’s …

We get to grips with the all-electric and mild hybrid versions of Vauxhall’s stylish next-generation Grandland family SUV… If ever there was a case of a model that’s evolved for the best over the years, it’s the Vauxhall Grandland. Originally launched in 2017 as the Grandland X, it was facelifted …

We spend some quality time with the all-wheel drive Crosstrek SUV – Subaru’s entry-level model… At first glance, the all-new Subaru Crosstrek looks very much like the Subaru XV – the car it replaces. There’s a good reason for that, because the Crosstrek is, in effect, the third generation XV. …

We rack up some serious miles in the best all-round luxury estate car on the market… I’ve driven 100 or so new cars this year. Most have been 100% electric and petrol-hybrid SUVs – leaving just a few pure petrol and diesel cars. The subject of this week’s road test, …

With the October half term well underway, we’ve teamed up with Toyota to compile a list of lesser-known locations across the UK for unforgettable days out – easily accessible by car. The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports would be a natural for such trips. Spacious and economical, it’s ideally suited for …

We test the mild hybrid version of Citroen’s comfy family-sized SUV… How time flies. The first time I drove a Citroen C5 Aircross was way back in 2019, shortly after its UK launch. At that stage it was available with petrol or diesel power. A plug-in hybrid joined the range …

Visitors to the Renault store at Europe’s largest indoor shopping mall will be able to test drive a trio of electrified E-Tech models. The ‘Car of the Year 2024’ – the Scenic E-Tech 100% electric – the Megane E-Tech 100% electric and Austral E-Tech full hybrid will all be available …

The Toyota Corolla is a proud new recruit to the UK’s police – tailor-made and ready for duty as a reliable and durable patrol car that also offers the fuel and emissions efficiency benefits of hybrid power. A dedicated team at Toyota’s Special Vehicle Operations Division in Burnaston, Derbyshire carried …

We road test the first plug-in hybrid from Honda – the all-new CR-V e:PHEV…  The Honda CR-V started off life as a pioneering family-friendly SUV way back in 1995. The Comfortable Runabout Vehicle’ is now in its sixth generation, and as a sign of the times, it’s now only available …

The Tesla Model Y is on course to take the crown as the world’s best-selling vehicle of last year. While a small number of countries are yet to release their sales figures for 2023, preliminary data collected by automotive analyst JATO Dynamics indicates that the Model Y is in an …