Tag : – Plug-in hybrid

First Drive: Jaecoo 7 family SUV

4 weeks ago / 0 comments

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

2 months ago / 0 comments

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

3 months ago / 0 comments

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

5 months ago / 0 comments

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

9 months ago / 0 comments

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

11 months ago / 0 comments

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

12 months ago / 0 comments

The latest report from our Mazda PHEV longtermer from Nat Barnes.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE

12 months ago / 0 comments

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

12 months ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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: Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV

1 year ago / 0 comments

The one with the rear wiper confession. By Nat Barnes.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE

1 year ago / 0 comments

Forget range anxiety; could the Golf GTE give range envy? Julian Kirk reports back.

Fleet World Fleet: Volkswagen Golf GTE

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

1 year ago / 0 comments

From one PHEV to another; Nat Barnes takes delivery of our new long-term Mazda CX-60.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

1 year ago / 0 comments

Nat Barnes ruminates on six months behind the wheel of the Astra PHEV.

First Drive: Honda CR-V

1 year ago / 0 comments

The sixth-generation C-SUV gets plug-in hybrid technology and an upgraded interior. By John Challen.

Fleet World Fleet: Vauxhall Astra Ultimate PHEV

1 year ago / 0 comments

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

2 years ago / 0 comments

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

2 years ago / 0 comments

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

2 years ago / 1 comments

Some regular jaunts to Wales for a hiking challenge put the Astra’s stamina to the test too. By Nat Barnes.

Road Test: Lexus RX 450h+

2 years ago / 0 comments

The new RX is a big car for Lexus – in every sense, says John Challen.

Road Test: Vauxhall Astra GSe

2 years ago / 0 comments

An electrified performance sub-brand is born, with a nod to motoring’s past. By John Challen.

Road Test: Peugeot 408 Hybrid

2 years ago / 0 comments

The French manufacturer’s first all-new model since the RCZ is a shrewd move, believes John Challen.