Tag : – Plug-in hybrid
First Drive: Peugeot 508 PSE
Hottest 508 is an impressive performer, with fleet-friendly running costs, finds Martyn Collins.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV T6 AWD
Our long-term Volvo XC60 PHEV heads to the dealers. John Challen reports.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW 330e M Sport xDrive Touring
Our BMW plug-in hybrid estate gets tested on the family staycation. Martyn Collins reports.
Fleet World Fleet: Seat Leon e-Hybrid FR
Luke Wikner reflects back on six months behind the wheel of SEAT’s impressive Leon e-Hybrid.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV T6 AWD
The newcomer to our long-term test fleet takes the form of the big and bold Volvo XC60 Recharge PHEV. John Challen gets behind the wheel.
Fleet World Fleet: Audi Q7 55 TFSIe quattro S line
Julian Kirk reports back on our new Q7 long-termer.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW 330e M Sport xDrive Touring
Our new long-termer, the plug-in hybrid version of BMW’s compact executive estate, is proving both practical and efficient, says Martyn Collins
Road Test: Kia Sorento PHEV
Plug-in hybrid version of the Sorento offers more savings and refinement, finds Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Jaguar E-Pace PHEV
Same-again looks hide a new platform, plug-in power and revised interior, finds Martyn Collins.
First Drive: Toyota RAV4 Plug-in
The flagship RAV4 model is now a plug-in hybrid. Martyn Collins finds the result expensive but likeable.
Road Test: Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI e
Pivotal to Audi’s fleet aspirations for the latest A3 Sportback range, the premium small-family hatch has gone plug-in hybrid. As expected, the result impresses, Martyn Collins … Read More »
Road Test: BMW X3 xDrive30e M Sport
Plug-in tech promises low tax and running costs for the appealing X3. Jonathan Musk drives.
Fleet World Fleet: Mercedes-Benz A 250 e AMG Line Premium
Our new plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a welcome addition to the Fleet World long-term fleet. Martyn Collins reports.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro
Not long before the XC40 returned for good, Volvo asked for it back to investigate issues I’d identified with the snatchy brakes and centre console rattles.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro
Covid or not, summer holidays meant keeping my kids entertained, meaning more day trips and staycation holidays this year. As a result, the Volvo’s second month … Read More »
Road Test: Audi A6 50 TFSI e
Audi’s executive saloon goes plug-in hybrid and the result could be the pick of the A6 range, Martyn Collins reckons.
Fleet World Fleet: Škoda Superb Estate SE Technology 1.4 TSI iV 218PS DSG
John Challen finds the plug-in hybrid Superb Estate is highly easy to live with.
First Drive: Citroën C5 Aircross Hybrid
Citroën’s SUV range-topper goes plug-in hybrid, promising impressive efficiency and running costs. Martyn Collins goes out for a drive.
Road Test: Škoda Octavia
Škoda’s lower-medium favourite gets a distinctive new look. Martyn Collins takes it for a drive.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro
Martyn Collins puts the XC40 PHEV through day-to-day family life.
Fleet World Fleet: Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine R-Design Pro
Volvo’s smallest SUV, the XC40, has a growing electrified range, including the T5 Twin Engine. Martyn Collins recounts his first month with the plug-in hybrid.
First Drive: Ford Kuga
Is an SUV foot print, combined with Focus underpinnings and plug-in hybrid tech, a happy combination? Martyn Collins finds out…
BMW 5 Series gets new straight-six powered plug-in option
With an increase from two to five models featuring innovative plug-in hybrid drive by November 2020, the new BMW 5 Series offers the largest range of … Read More »
225 model offers more economy to DS 7 Crossback plug-in range
Fledgling French premium brand DS has introduced a second more economical and lower-power plug-in hybrid option to the DS 7 Crossback range; the DS 7 Crossback … Read More »
6% BiK plug-in Mercedes-Benz B 250 e now on sale
The Mercedes-Benz B 250 e plug-in hybrid is now on sale, with prices starting from £35,280.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW 330e M Sport
Alex Grant tests the parking system in the BMW in his second report. At 4.7 metres, our 330e is only marginally shorter end to end than … Read More »
First Drive: Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4
Peugeot’s hybrid SUV combines practicality, all-wheel drive and predicted low running costs, reckons Martyn Collins.
Fleet World Fleet: BMW 330e M Sport
Alex Grant takes the keys for our new 330e plug-in hybrid long-termer. With the Government changing the goalposts on the phasing out of combustion engines this … Read More »
First Drive: Peugeot 508 Hybrid 225 GT
Plug-in hybrid 508s are next in Peugeot’s electrification plans. Martyn Collins finds a few compromises.
