Super cool looks and the Toyota Prius are not words that often fit together in the same sentence, let’s be honest Car Reviewed: Toyota Prius Z E-Four (Japanese Spec) Let’s say it bright and early, it’s a Toyota Prius, Jim, but not as we know it. Toyota clearly has gone in a completely new direction for its big selling hybrid …
Mazda is never afraid to be different; it shows in their latest MX-30 REV Car Reviewed: Mazda MX-30 R-EV It joins the pure battery MX-30 and the CX-60 PHEV in the marque’s range with a PHEV powertrain which utilises a sub-900cc rotary engine acting as a generator to power the electric motors for the wheels, as there is no direct …
Visually, the Alfa Romeo Tonale is just another good-looking SUV – except when you look at the front and rear Car Reviewed: Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Edizione Speciale Alfa Romeo gained its loyal following as much through past sporting success, often reflected in production models, as for any other reason. So, on that premise, does the Tonale plug-in hybrid deliver? …
Suzuki’s plug-in hybrid SUV costs twice as much as their next-most-expensive model Car Reviewed: Suzuki Across 2.5 PHEV E-4 E-CVT A couple of years back, our first impressions were good, but what’s it like to live with over more than a week, totalling 300 miles? Not only can the 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder engine’s 183 bhp plus battery power (total 302 bhp) …
Such style! And somehow so different…‘Vive la différence!’ Car Reviewed: Citroën C5 X Plug-in Hybrid 225 Shine Plus At the start of our week with the car, there were 28 pure-electric miles available. Before the end of our first drive — a distance of 185 miles in hybrid mode, this had all been used up. The first five miles were …
Braintree Electric Forecourt now offers the brand new ABB 360kW GridServe charger This new charger is more evidence of GRIDSERVE’s technical prowess and dedication to providing exceptional service to its clientele. The site’s location makes it convenient for HGVs, Vans and automobiles hauling caravans to charge. The two CCS connectors with lengthy cables, contactless payment, and ease of access for …
It’s pretty much taken for granted: buy an Audi A6, get a great car. Is it true? Car Reviewed: Audi A6 Saloon 50 TFSI e Quattro Our A6 certainly added to our own overall positive impressions. The test car being a hybrid, introduced some interesting arithmetical questions: money — how to get the best value out of this sophisticated car. …
The All-New CX-60, It’s by far Mazda’s most powerful and expensive car and the first with plug-in hybrid tech. Car Reviewed: Mazda CX-60 2.5 327ps AWD Takumi Auto The All-New Mazda CX-60 Hybrid SUV starts at £43,950 for the Exclusive-line and is offered in two other trims: Homura in mid-range, starting at £46,700, and the range-topping Takumi, asking £48,450. Our …
What a treat to spend a week with the new plug-in hybrid Land Rover Defender P400e Car Reviewed : Land Rover Defender 110 P400e X-Dynamic S The hybrid drivetrain – a two-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine plus electric motor and 19.2 kWh battery – is too bulky to fit in a shorter wheelbase Defender 90 so our test car, like …
French flair meets the premium compact segment in the stylish shape of this new DS 4 Cross E-Tense 225 Car Reviewed: DS 4 Cross Rivoli E-Tense 225 PHEV This time, let’s take a closer look at the UK spec now the model’s officially on sale, at the same time focusing on this top edition of the smart new DS 4 …