Tag Archives: plug-in hybrid

We get behind the wheel of the all-electric Toyota C-HR+ mid-sized SUV Appearances can be deceptive. Never more so than with the all-new C-HR+ – Toyota’s latest EV. At first glance, it looks like the popular Toyota C-HR (Coupe-High Rider). On sale since 2017, and now in its second generation, …

We road test BYD’s ninth new model in three years – the Sealion 5 DM-I plug-in hybrid The global rise of Chinese tech and automotive firm BYD has been nothing short of meteoric. In just a few years, BYD has become the world’s biggest seller of EVs and plug-in hybrids. …

We drive the eye-catching Jaecoo 7 SUV – the promising first model from a Chinese company new to the UK For a brand that only launched here at the beginning of the year, Jaecoo’s success has been stellar. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), …

Fast-growing Chinese brand BYD has opened its 100th UK franchised car sales site – just two-and-a-half years after its first dealership was launched. As a result of its latest openings in key towns and cities such as Canterbury, Chichester, Croydon, Ipswich and St Albans, the world’s leading manufacturer of new …

We get behind the wheel of a bold SUV that sets a new benchmark for plug-in hybrids… Before we begin, a bit of background about Omoda, which is one half of a “dual brand” created by Chery International – China’s largest vehicle exporter for more than 20 years. Launched only …

We get to grips with the classy CX-80 seven-seater SUV – Mazda’s new flagship… If you need a big SUV that’s capable of carrying seven people in reasonable comfort, there’s already a pretty good choice. The new Mazda CX-80 is a welcome addition to the more affordable end of the …

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, …

We road test the latest version of VW’s biggest selling car – the Tiguan family crossover… The Tiguan is a hugely important model for Volkswagen. Since the family crossover was first launched back in 2007, nearly eight million have been sold and it’s the German giant’s best-selling car globally. However, …

We put the PHEV version of Toyota’s funky family car through its paces… Cards on table time. We’re already fans of the latest Toyota C-HR family crossover. If a car could be judged purely on its styling, it would be best-in-class. When we first tested the second-generation C-HR in 2023, …

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 …