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NEW EV

Most car manufacturers have plans in place to introduce battery-powered or hybrid cars, but when will they be appearing?

Plans for electrification: Who is doing what and when?

Car News

Car Compare

Fancy a little bit of battery assistance? These are some of the best cars for the job.

The plug-in hybrids to check out today

Premium-brand

TESLA MODEL 3

VAUXHALL CORSA

BMW 3 SERIES

Having a company car is a great perk, but to make it worth your while you need one with the lowest CO2 emissions possible. Here are our top 10.

Top 10 best company cars

PLUG IN HYBRID CARS

PLUG IN HYBRID SUV

MILD HYBRID CARS

HYBRID CARS

If you're not ready to go fully electric with your next car, here are the best hybrid and plug-in hybrids on sale right now.

Top 10 best hybrids

MERCEDES SALOON

MERCEDES PHEV

Mercedes-Benz

C Class

This is the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class and at first glance it looks quite similar to the old car. But this is a brand new generation, complete with a spruced-up design and a cabin that takes a fair bit of inspiration from the opulent S-Class. 

For decades the C-Class has gone up against the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. And while that's still the case in 2021, it'll now also face stiff competition from EVs such as the Polestar 2 and Tesla Model 3. Is a hybrid powertrain and tech push enough to put the C-Class at the top of the premium saloon pile?

NEW Mercedes C-Class: can it dethrone the BMW 3 Series?

Peugeot

3008

3008 Estate

The successful Peugeot 3008 SUV has undergone a series of changes for 2021 and introduced a new hybrid option. Joining the near 300bhp all-wheel drive model is this 222bhp front-wheel drive SUV. With a pure electric range of up to 39 miles, could this be a good option for those not quite ready for an EV?

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid review

Peugeot recently launched an updated 3008 SUV. We take a closer look at some of the design changes to this popular car that's now also available as a plug-in hybrid.

What's new with the 2021 Peugeot 3008 SUV?

Review

This is the freshly updated Peugeot 3008 that delivers new drivetrain options and an interesting look. We sample the 222bhp plug-in hybrid.

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid 225 review: plug-in and play?

Manufacturer news

The third generation of the Honda HR-V has been revealed with a hybrid engine ahead of its launch at the end of 2021.

2021 Honda HR-V revealed with hybrid-only power

Nissan

Qashqai

King of the crossovers gets more tech and premium looks, as well as a electrified engine line-up. Here's everything you need to know.

New Nissan Qashqai revealed: design, hybrid specs, tech and release date

As the new Nissan Qashqai launches, YesAuto decided to revisit its very British backstory, starting out with an idea in a former rail depot in Paddington that went on to invent a new type of car segment …the crossover

A brief history of Qashqai: The Nissan crossover concept that went viral

Company announces that it has reached significant milestone by obtaining an FAA airworthiness certificate for its "practical flying car."

Terrafugia showcases world’s first flying car that can travel up to 100mph at altitudes of 10,000ft

Sports

McLaren

The McLaren Artura is the British marque’s new entry-level machine, not that 671bhp is all that ‘entry-level’ by supercar standards. We go through the specification to create the perfect hybrid McLaren.

Build your dream McLaren Artura

Lexus

Lexus has spent time researching how its LS owners around the world drive, making hybrid system adjustments for a smoother, more luxurious experience.

Lexus LS made even more luxurious with updates to its hybrid system for 2021

It’s been three years since DS pulled its sophisticated hatchback, the DS 4, because nobody was buying it. But the French carmaker is brining back the DS 4 as an ultra-stylish crossover that’ll go up against the Volkswagen T-Roc and BMW X2.

No longer a glammed-up version of the Citroen C4, the DS 4 has been redesigned as a stylish hatchback-come-crossover that looks far more expensive than it's projected price tag of around £28,000 suggests. What's more, it's packed with interesting tech, including a head up display that projects information onto the road ahead.

NEW DS 4 2021: a luxury car you can actually afford

Test Drive

The GTE used to be a warmed up version of the regular Volkswagen Golf, mixing a somewhat civilian engine with an electric motor for a bit more performance over the regular model and, crucially, the ability to drive on electric energy alone.

But the eighth-generation Golf is a bit different. The 2021 model now sits alongside the GTI and GTD in the company's performance line-up, and it now matches the petrol car on performance. It's also the most expensive car to not wear a Clubsport or R badge, which begs the question: has the new GTE made the GTI redundant?

NEW VW Golf GTE review: do you actually need a GTI anymore?

Eco friendly

MINI

Clubman

Mini's new Shadow Edition trim is available exclusively for the UK on its Clubman and Countryman.

Mini Clubman and Countryman get moody new Shadow Edition

DS Automobiles

No longer a glammed up Citreon C4, the all-new DS 4 is not only stylish but crammed with technology. Can it take on the likes of the BMW X2 and Audi A3?

New DS 4 2021: design, specs, range, price and release

Economical

Eco-friendly

Hybrid cars come in various forms and understanding the differences between them all can be difficult. Here we explain what is meant by a ‘self-charging’ or traditional hybrid.

Cars explained: what is a self-charging hybrid?

Electric Vehicle

Electric

UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces funding in effort to increase the number of electric vehicle chargepoints.

Government gets behind electric vehicle revolution with £20 million chargepoints boost

Volkswagen

Back in 2013 Volkswagen launched the space-age XL1 eco car. It was capable of over 300mpg!

Remember the 300mpg Volkswagen XL1?

This is the 2013 Volkswagen XL1, not a concept, but one of 250 eco cars. Sold for over £98k each, this diesel plug-in hybrid claimed over 300MPG! We take a look back at this fascinating spaceship of a car.

Is the Volkswagen XL1 the coolest eco car ever?

Interview

Toyota has fitted a new plug-in hybrid powertrain to its popular SUV.

This is the 2021 Toyota Rav4

Off Road

Car Price

Cars On Sale

I get my hands on BMW's X5 45e Hybrid for a week! Watch the video to see what I think it's the best Hybrid on sale today. 

Thanks and see you at the next one, 

@joeachilles 