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Only 1 in 6 emergency vehicles is hybrid or electric

New research has found that only 15 percent of the UK’s emergency fleet has made the switch to using low-emissions vehicles.

New Chery Tiggo 9: seven-seat hybrid SUV to cost £499 a month

The seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 CSH can be pre-ordered now, for delivery in December 2025. Here is what we know so far.

Honda Prelude returns with hybrid power and Type R tech

The reborn sixth-generation Honda Prelude combines an electrified powertrain with a simulated manual transmission.

Plug-in hybrid owners waste over £70m a year on charging costs

New research finds that a fifth of UK PHEV owners do not have a smart home charger to help them take advantage of cheaper electricity rates.

World Rally Championship ditches hybrid power for 2025

Following concerns about costs and reliability, the WRC's top-tier Rally1 cars will run without hybrid technology from next year.

One-off Honda Civic has the world’s most silver paint

The unique Honda Civic commemorates 25 years of hybrid engine technology, with special paint that contains real silver.

BTCC to ditch hybrid power for sustainable petrol in 2025

After successful tests of sustainable race fuel, the BTCC will end the use of electrified hybrid tech from the 2025 season onwards.

Revealed: new Bentley Continental GT Speed is firm’s most powerful car yet

With a mighty 782hp from its 4.0-litre V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, the new Continental GT Speed can cover 50 miles on battery power alone.

New Skoda Kodiaq hybrid can drive 75 miles on electric power

The second generation of Skoda's large SUV now includes a plug-in hybrid version, offering an impressive battery range of 75 miles.

More tech and design tweaks for updated 2024 BMW 3 Series

With prices starting from £39,045, the BMW 3 Series Saloon and Touring have undergone a mild makeover and gained more kit