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2035 petrol and diesel car ban: 12 things you need to know

Published 21 September 2023
By Will Dron
The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been pushed back to 2035. What does the mean for used cars and their value?
Lamborghini 'LB744' to be powered by V12 hybrid powertrain

New Lamborghini hybrid detailed

First look at Lamborghini's “HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sports car”, codenamed “LB744”.
Published 07 March 2023
Guide to the new MOT test changes, including tougher diesel emissions limits

Electric car batteries to inspected in MOT update

The MOT vehicle safety inspection is in line for a significant set of updates in light of the increase in hybrid and electric vehicles in the UK.
Published 19 January 2023
Honda Civic

Honda Civic hybrid reviewed

Will a single hybrid powertrain tide the Honda Civic over until the Type R model arrives? We review the 11th generation of the Japanese hatch.
Published 28 June 2022
2023 BMW M Hybrid V8

BMW now has a Le Mans prototype for Daytona 24

BMW has revealed the M Hybrid V8, a prototype endurance racing car that will see it contest the GTP prototype class in next year’s IMSA series.
Published 09 June 2022
After reviewing the Kia Sportage Hybrid, has Jeremy Clarkson given up on cars?

Has Clarkson given up on cars?

Jeremy Clarkson has been driving the Kia Sportage hybrid, and it hasn't put him in an upbeat mood.
Published 30 May 2022
Renault's eco-friendly Scenic Vision concept is battery-electric for everyday driving but deploys hydrogen for long trips

Renault Scenic Vision is a hydrogen-BEV hybrid

Renault believes its new zero-emission Scenic Vision concept car offers a convenient solution to quick refuelling on long trips.
Published 19 May 2022
2022 Honda Civic

New hybrid-only Honda Civic revealed

Honda has revealed the eleventh generation of its Civic hatchback, this time with hybrid power only.
Published 23 March 2022
2022 Maserati Grecale

Maserati Grecale SUV unveiled

Maserati has finally unveiled the Grecale SUV, originally scheduled for launch in 2021 but delayed until now due to the global semiconductor shor
Published 22 March 2022
2022 Vauxhall Astra

2022 Vauxhall Astra review

Vauxhall has high hopes for the new Astra. Dave Humphreys discovers what’s changed.
Published 01 March 2022
What is a mild-hybrid car?

Mild hybrids explained

Last year, some 18% of all cars sold in the UK were mild hybrids. Here we explain what that means.
Published 14 February 2022

Range Rover PHEV will come with 70 miles electric

Land Rover has announced that both the plug-in hybrid and SV flagship versions of its Range Rover are now open for orders.
Published 27 January 2022
Top 10 petrol cars to buy instead of diesel

Ten petrol cars to buy instead of a diesel

Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Published 21 October 2021