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Official 2023 Ford Ranger PHEV confirmed, rumoured to have 362 bhp and 680 Nm

2023 Ford Ranger PHEV confirmed, rumoured to have 362 bhp and 680 Nm

The PHEV system will encompass a four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 February 2021
Industry UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

Industry body wants showrooms to re-open as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2021
Recalls Almost 1,000 new-shape Kia Sorentos recalled in UK amid minor tech issue

Almost 1,000 new-shape Kia Sorentos recalled in UK amid minor tech issue

Kia finds fault with the system that alerts the emergency services of an accident.
By James Fossdyke 02 February 2021
Pricing Toyota C-HR GR Sport arrives in the UK with prices from £31,395

Toyota C-HR GR Sport arrives in the UK with prices from £31,395

The compact SUV now comes with a race-inspired design upgrade.
By James Fossdyke 01 February 2021
Green Outlander PHEV is Britain's best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV yet again

Outlander PHEV is Britain's best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV yet again

But it's no longer the country's favourite plug-in hybrid car.
By James Fossdyke 13 January 2021
Industry UK new car sales down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus carnage

UK new car sales down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus carnage

The result comes after a surprisingly solid December minimised the misery expected by some.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2021
Technology McLaren CEO says no to SUVs again, but hybrids are a necessity

McLaren CEO says no to SUVs again, but hybrids are a necessity

And McLaren is only building hybrids because of emissions regulations.
By Chris Bruce 29 December 2020
Green Best UK cities to own a plug-in car revealed

Best UK cities to own a plug-in car revealed

Jeep has found that Coventry has more charging points-per-car than anywhere else in the UK mainland.
By Dominik Wilde 17 December 2020
Industry Hybrid sales are rising much faster than EV sales, but there's a catch

Hybrid sales are rising much faster than EV sales, but there's a catch

This report doesn’t put much emphasis on the fact that most are actually mild hybrids, though.
By Andrei Nedelea 11 December 2020
Pricing Volvo electrifies entire XC60 line-up with mild and plug-in hybrids

Volvo electrifies entire XC60 line-up with mild and plug-in hybrids

The SUV range now starts at £40,460.
By James Fossdyke 09 December 2020
General UK new car registrations in November tumble as dealers close for lockdown

UK new car registrations in November tumble as dealers close for lockdown

New car sales have now fallen to levels last seen during the 2008 recession.
By James Fossdyke 07 December 2020
Official DS Automobiles UK to exclusively offer plug-in models by 2025

DS Automobiles UK to exclusively offer plug-in models by 2025

Only rechargeable models will be offered from 2025 - a first step to full electrification around 2030?
By Mark Kane 20 November 2020
Pricing New £33,600 Ford Kuga Hybrid enters production

New £33,600 Ford Kuga Hybrid enters production

The new model joins mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the new SUV.
By James Fossdyke 18 November 2020
Design Porsche 911 Hybrid would be about power and performance rather than efficiency

Porsche 911 Hybrid would be about power and performance rather than efficiency

Sounds great to us!
By Chris Okula 16 November 2020
Motorsport.com F1 committed to hybrid engines for 2026 and beyond

F1 committed to hybrid engines for 2026 and beyond

F1 is committed to hybrid power for its new generation of engines, as it believes sustainable fuels can have a large positive impact.
By Jonathan Noble 13 November 2020
Pricing Plug-in hybrid Cupra Leon comes in at £34,495

Plug-in hybrid Cupra Leon comes in at £34,495

Seat's performance spin-off brand has given the go-faster Leon hybrid power.
By James Fossdyke 12 November 2020
Manufacturing / Production UK: LEVC VN5 plug-in van entered production

UK: LEVC VN5 plug-in van entered production

The LEVC plug-in van is now rolling off the assembly line.
By Mark Kane 04 November 2020
Green Demand for hybrid and electric cars outstrips diesels for first time

Demand for hybrid and electric cars outstrips diesels for first time

One in four new cars registered in September was a hybrid or electric vehicle.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2020
Official Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid models getting bigger battery for 2021

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid models getting bigger battery for 2021

Output remains unchanged.
By Anthony Alaniz 30 October 2020
Green Half of British kids want their parents to go hybrid or electric

Half of British kids want their parents to go hybrid or electric

Study shows kids have a huge influence on big household purchases.
By James Fossdyke 29 October 2020
Rumours McLaren plug-in hybrid supercar could have over 600 bhp and a new name

McLaren plug-in hybrid supercar could have over 600 bhp and a new name

It's said to move away from the nomenclature based on the car's output.
By Adrian Padeanu 27 October 2020
Industry UK: Honda phasing out diesels and heading towards electrification

UK: Honda phasing out diesels and heading towards electrification

Honda to get rid of diesel models in Europe by the end of 2022. In the UK they are already gone. It's an 'electrifying' time.
By Mark Kane 20 October 2020
Official Renault Introduces 2021 Megane E-TECH PHEV

Renault Introduces 2021 Megane E-TECH PHEV

The hatchback Megane plug-in hybrid joins estate and Captur PHEVs.
By Mark Kane 15 October 2020
Industry Honda encourages UK government to support hybrids, not electric cars

Honda encourages UK government to support hybrids, not electric cars

Honda believes the ICE engine shouldn't be replaced by 2035. It's short-range electric cars prove its stance.
By Steven Loveday 14 October 2020
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