Tag : – Plug-in hybrid
First Drive: Jaecoo 7 family SUV
Comfort, luxury and off-road capabilities combine in an appealing value proposition. By John Challen.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda CX-80 PHEV
Hot on the heels of testing the diesel version, Al Suttie tries Mazda’s new flagship CX-80 in plug-in hybrid guise.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Kuga PHEV
Can the Kuga PHEV’s batch of recent revisions ensure its continued success in the popular family SUV sector. By Al Suttie.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Kia Sorento PHEV
The latest edition of Kia’s family-friendly seven-seat SUV launched earlier this year with lower pricing, EV9-inspired styling and a range of power types. Al Suttie tests … Read More »
First Drive: Škoda Kodiaq
The Czech manufacturer’s flagship SUV has been given a makeover – and plug-in hybrid tech. By John Challen.
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV
As our CX-60 PHEV longtermer heads back to Mazda, Nat Barnes reports on its highs and lows over the last six months.
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV
The latest report from our Mazda PHEV longtermer from Nat Barnes.
Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE
Julian Kirk reports back on six months with the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Mazda MX-30 R-EV
The extended-range version of the Mazda MX-30 EV gets an extended test from UK Car of the Year Awards director Al Suttie.
First Drive: Mazda MX-30 R-EV
Another plug-in hybrid joins the Mazda line-up – and the rotary engine returns! By John Challen.
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV
Some rather interesting running cost figures from Nat Barnes paint our Mazda PHEV in a compelling new light.
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV
A half-term break sheds more light on how get the best out of plug-in hybrids. By Nat Barnes.
Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE
A while-you-wait oil service appointment gives time to mull over the Golf’s pros and cons. Julian Kirk reports back.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Range Rover Sport P550e PHEV
Al Suttie takes the luxury SUV over hill, dale and through Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone to see if it’s still ahead of the game.
Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE
Forget range anxiety; could the Golf GTE give range envy? Julian Kirk reports back.
Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE
It’s long been said that PHEVs offer the perfect stepping stone to full EVs. Julian Kirk puts the theory to the test with our new long-term … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV
The Mazda PHEV improves its fuel efficiency and scores points for practicality over the Christmas break but the rear wiper causes some confusion. By Nat Barnes.
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV
The miles start to pile up on long-term Mazda CX-60 but falling temperatures bring a drop in economy. Nat Barnes reports back.
Suttie’s seven days… with a Ford Kuga Plug-in Hybrid
This week, our man tries out Ford’s mid-size SUV in plug-in hybrid guise to assess its worth for fleet drivers.
Fleet World Fleet: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV
From one PHEV to another; Nat Barnes takes delivery of our new long-term Mazda CX-60.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV
Nat Barnes ruminates on six months behind the wheel of the Astra PHEV.
First Drive: Honda CR-V
The sixth-generation C-SUV gets plug-in hybrid technology and an upgraded interior. By John Challen.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV
The Astra PHEV continues to put its best face forward despite a slight parking blunder. By Nat Barnes.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV
A lengthy stint of non-PHEV friendly miles in the Astra shows a new side to it. By Nat Barnes.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV
In his latest Astra PHEV report, Nat Barnes finds it’s not just the UK weather that’s hotting up.
Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV
Some regular jaunts to Wales for a hiking challenge put the Astra’s stamina to the test too. By Nat Barnes.
Road Test: Vauxhall Astra GSe
An electrified performance sub-brand is born, with a nod to motoring’s past. By John Challen.
Road Test: Peugeot 408 Hybrid
The French manufacturer’s first all-new model since the RCZ is a shrewd move, believes John Challen.