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Lotus to bring back petrol power from 2026 with ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
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Lotus to bring back petrol power from 2026 with ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech

The new ‘Hyper Hybrid’ system will see a petrol motor of some description grafted into Lotus electric cars, serving in a motor generator unit capacity
28 Nov 2024
Peugeot 508 PSE (2021 - 2024) review – performance hybrid is a foil for S4 and M340i
Peugeot 508 PSE
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Peugeot 508 PSE (2021 - 2024) review – performance hybrid is a foil for S4 and M340i

355bhp petrol-hybrid 508 from Peugeot Sport Engineered has Audi’s S4 licked
12 Nov 2024
Hybrid car technology explained – mild-hybrid, 'self-charging' and PHEV
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Hybrid car technology explained – mild-hybrid, 'self-charging' and PHEV

Today's hybrid cars fall under three main categories – mild-hybrid, 'self-charging' and plug-in hybrid. We explain the technology behind each
11 Nov 2024
Best hybrid cars 2025 – the best of both worlds
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Best hybrid cars 2025 – the best of both worlds

Fast and furious on the right roads, silent and sensible when you want them to be. From supersaloons to supercars, these are our favourite hybrid perf…
11 Nov 2024
Updated 2023 Peugeot 508 PSE revealed
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Updated 2023 Peugeot 508 PSE revealed

Peugeot’s high performance plug-in hybrid has picked up a selection of updates inside and out
24 Feb 2023

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Mazda MX-30 E-Skyactiv R-EV revealed – the rotary is back
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Mazda MX-30 E-Skyactiv R-EV revealed – the rotary is back

The Wankel rotary is once again in production, with an innovative new application
13 Jan 2023
Porsche Panamera 4S E-hybrid 2022 review
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Porsche Panamera 4S E-hybrid 2022 review

Latest variation on the Panamera hybrid theme boasts a combined 552bhp and plenty of Porscheness
14 Nov 2022
Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand confirmed
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Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand confirmed

Vauxhall is to leverage its Stellantis’ plug-in hybrid know-how for new GSe performance models
13 Sep 2022
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid 2022 review – a direction worth taking?
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Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid 2022 review – a direction worth taking?

The Flying Spur Hybrid remains a brilliant luxury cruiser, but sacrifices charisma for its newfound efficiency
19 Jan 2022
Honda HR-V e:hev 2021 review – new hybrid to rival Nissan Qashqai and Toyota C-HR
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Honda HR-V e:hev 2021 review – new hybrid to rival Nissan Qashqai and Toyota C-HR

Curious hybrid arrangement has gaps in its repertoire, but the HR-V is otherwise a rounded and efficient everyday driver
11 Nov 2021
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New Acura NSX Type S to sign off pioneering hybrid supercar
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New Acura NSX Type S to sign off pioneering hybrid supercar

Faster, lighter and more focused, but Acura NSX Type S will not mark a return to the UK
16 Aug 2021
Skoda Octavia vRS iV plug-in hybrid 2020 review – eco stealth
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Skoda Octavia vRS iV plug-in hybrid 2020 review – eco stealth

Skoda’s 242bhp plug-in hybrid Octavia vRS estate might further its appeal for some, but its inherited mass leaves little vRS left in what is an otherw…
9 Dec 2020
BMW i8 review
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BMW i8 review

Can BMW's performance hybrid deliver conventional sports car thrills?
21 May 2020
BMW i8 review
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BMW i8 review

Can BMW's performance hybrid deliver conventional sports car thrills?
9 Jan 2019
Honda NSX gets upgraded for 2019
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Honda NSX gets upgraded for 2019

Chassis tweaks, a facelift and a new colour for the hybrid supercar
24 Aug 2018
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed

New powerful hybrid drivetrain for Porsche's Panamera Sport Turismo performance estate
26 Sep 2017
McLaren P1 review
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McLaren P1 review

McLaren has created a stunning hypercar of the modern age
18 Aug 2017
Polestar’s efforts increase the Volvo XC60 T8’s power 415bhp
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Polestar’s efforts increase the Volvo XC60 T8’s power 415bhp

Volvo’s tuning arm increases the hybrid SUV’s power and improve its drivability
10 Jul 2017
Techrules Ren revealed in Geneva
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Techrules Ren revealed in Geneva

Electric supercar Techrules has shown its first production car testing before its Geneva debut
8 Mar 2017
Ford Mustang to get hybrid variant
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Ford Mustang to get hybrid variant

V8 levels of power and torque when Ford's hybrid pony-car arrives in 2020
3 Jan 2017
Volkswagen Passat GTE – sporty plug-in hybrid goes on sale
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Volkswagen Passat GTE – sporty plug-in hybrid goes on sale

Plug-in hybrid saloon and estate debut with prices starting from £36,525
2 Aug 2016
Subaru XV Hybrid tS – STI-tweaked model offered in Japan
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Subaru XV Hybrid tS – STI-tweaked model offered in Japan

Subaru's performance arm turns its attention to jazzing up a sensible hybrid crossover
1 Aug 2016
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BMW 740e – Plug-in hybrid luxury car debuts
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BMW 740e – Plug-in hybrid luxury car debuts

BMW's flagship saloon joins an ever-growing list of luxury plug-in hybrids
21 Jul 2016
Lexus RX review
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Lexus RX review

Luxury SUV is now available with a 2-litre turbocharged engine, but hybrid is still the car to go for
18 Jul 2016
BMW i8 Formula E safety car in detail
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BMW i8 Formula E safety car in detail

Think Formula E's safety car is just an i8 with some flashing lights? Think again...
6 Jul 2016
Ferrari reveals first images of 217mph drop-top LaFerrari
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Ferrari reveals first images of 217mph drop-top LaFerrari

'Spider' version of the LaFerrari will make its debut at the Paris motor show in October
5 Jul 2016
300-mile electric and fuel-cell cars in Mercedes' future
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300-mile electric and fuel-cell cars in Mercedes' future

Mercedes-Benz lays out its plans for hybrids, electric cars and fuel cells - as well as internal combustion
13 Jun 2016
Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE debuts in Beijing
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Volkswagen T-Prime Concept GTE debuts in Beijing

Plug-in hybrid SUV concept reaches 62mph in six seconds; displays VW's latest interior tech
25 Apr 2016
Lexus LC 500h coupe making Euro debut in Geneva - new images
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Lexus LC 500h coupe making Euro debut in Geneva - new images

Luxury hybrid GT joins the V8 petrol model unveiled in Detroit; LF-FC concept also making European debut
22 Feb 2016
Hybrid Morgans on the way in 2019
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Hybrid Morgans on the way in 2019

British sports car maker will introduce advanced powertrains before the end of the decade
21 Jan 2016
Audi H-Tron Quattro – Fuel-cell SUV revealed in Detroit
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Audi H-Tron Quattro – Fuel-cell SUV revealed in Detroit

H-Tron badge gives a clue as to SUV concept's powertrain
11 Jan 2016
VW Tiguan GTE Active Concept debuts in Detroit
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VW Tiguan GTE Active Concept debuts in Detroit

Nearly production-ready concept shows Volkswagen's plug-in hybrid intentions
11 Jan 2016
Kia confirms Niro hybrid utility vehicle is due in 2016
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Kia confirms Niro hybrid utility vehicle is due in 2016

Low emission compact SUV will produce less than 90g/km of CO2
16 Nov 2015
BMW i8 powered by hydrogen fuel cell revealed
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BMW i8 powered by hydrogen fuel cell revealed

Research prototype used to test new fuel cell technology
2 Jul 2015