Tag Archives: plug-in hybrid

Is MG onto another winner with the big S9 – the latest addition to its growing family of cars? Love them or loathe them, big SUVs that can carry seven people are just the job for large families., big SUVs that can carry seven people are just the job for …

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, …