Coming soon: 2019 BMW X1
BMW gives its smallest SUV a visual update, and there’s a plug-in hybrid model on the way in 2020.
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Coming soon: 2019 Skoda Superb iV PHEV
Skoda reveals its first plug-in hybrid model, the Superb iV, which will be available as both a hatchback and estate.
Mercedes-Benz E Class Saloon (2016 - 2020) review
The Mercedes E-Class looks like a scaled-down version of the S-Class limousine, but can it provide a similar amount of comfort, luxury and...
Coming soon: the next Fiat Panda?
The electric Fiat Concept Centoventi is a sneak preview of what the next Panda will look like.
Coming soon: 2020 Cupra Formentor
Cupra’s second car is a coupe-like SUV. It’s the first Cupra not to be based on an existing Seat model.
Kia Niro SUV (2016 - 2019) review
While you might think the Kia Niro is just another small SUV, in a market full of small SUVs, it’s a hybrid, which distinguishes it somewhat. If...
The REV Test: Petrol vs hybrid vs electric cars
What are the pros and cons of each fuel type? This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki are testing a petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric car.
McLaren’s new £1.75 million Speedtail hypercar
This three-seater, 250mph monster is inspired by the classic McLaren F1 of the 1990s. Just 106 will be made, and they’ve all been sold.
UK gov slashes subsidies for hybrid and electric cars
From 9 November 2018, plug-in hybrid grants will be scrapped, and grants towards all-electric cars will be cut from £4,500 to £3,500.
Electric and hybrid cars explained
With their low running costs and increasingly long ranges, more and more people in the UK are buying electric or hybrid cars. Whether you want to...
The REV Test: Luxury SUVs
This week, Rachael, Erin and Vicki (REV… get it?) are testing three popular luxury SUVs – Audi Q5, Range Rover Velar, and Mercedes-Benz GLE – based...
Diesel sales drop, but hybrids and electric cars soar
Industry figures show a big drop in diesel sales, but a big rise in registrations of hybrid and electric cars. However, experts says consumer...
£2,000 incentive for buyers of low-emission new BMWs and Minis
Although the rumoured 'scrappage’ scheme from the government is yet to see the light of day, BMW and Mini have started a similar scheme all of their...
Hybrid version of new BMW 5 Series on sale in January
BMW has confirmed full details of the plug-in hybrid 530e iPerformance saloon, which will be available to order this month.
Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive launches at LA Auto Show
Electrification is a big theme at the 2017 LA Auto Show, and Porsche has presented a plug-in hybrid version of its four-door, four seat grand tourer.
First look at the Mini Countryman Plug-In Hybrid
The so-called premium compact SUV segment is booming, and Mini is keen to capitalise with the new for 2017 Countryman.
New Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in hybrid now on sale
With very low, tax-friendly CO2 emissions on top of all the Passat's strengths, the new plug-in hybrid GTE could make an excellent family car or...
Kia Niro hybrid crossover to cost from £21,295
We've already been impressed by a drive in Kia’s first hybrid, and with prices starting at just over £21,000, it is one of the most attractive...
Toyota unveils new Prius plug-in hybrid
With a larger battery than the conventional Prius hybrid, the new plug-in version can go further on electric power alone and has CO2 emissions of...
Audi confirms Q7 e-tron hybrid will be sold in the UK
The second of Audi's e-tron plug-in hyrids adds a posher cabin and more desirable image to the list of attributes that has made the Mitsubishi...
