Lotus to bring back petrol power from 2026 with ‘Hyper Hybrid’ tech
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
Hybrid car technology explained – mild-hybrid, 'self-charging' and PHEV
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
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
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
Mazda MX-30 E-Skyactiv R-EV revealed – the rotary is back
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
Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand confirmed
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
New Acura NSX Type S to sign off pioneering hybrid supercar
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
Honda NSX gets upgraded for 2019
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
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo Turbo S E-Hybrid revealed
New powerful hybrid drivetrain for Porsche's Panamera Sport Turismo performance estate
26 Sep 2017
Polestar’s efforts increase the Volvo XC60 T8’s power 415bhp
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
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
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
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
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
BMW 740e – Plug-in hybrid luxury car debuts
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
BMW i8 Formula E safety car in detail
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BMW i8 powered by hydrogen fuel cell revealed
Research prototype used to test new fuel cell technology
2 Jul 2015