There was a time when a hybrid Toyota was a sensible but uninspiring choice of family car. The old Toyota Auris is a prime example of that - dependable and cheap-to-run, yes, but lacking even the slightest hint of charisma. But the latest Toyota Corolla is genuinely a very good car. There are no...

There’s no doubt the second-generation car is eye-catching. It boasts an exterior look and feel that continues Toyota’s current design ethos, helping it slip into the line-up with ease. This is especially so when put alongside the equally appealing Toyota Yaris and Toyota Yaris Cross cars. However,...

The Hyundai Ioniq was conceived as a rival to the Toyota Prius, but with a significant trick up its sleeve – the choice of hybrid , plug-in hybrid or pure electric versions. That means there is a model to suit different drivers, whether they only cover short distances or regularly rack up lots...

If you're looking for a no-nonsense small SUV that comes fully loaded with kit and will be cheap to run, the new Hyundai Kona is a perfectly decent new car. As we'll explain in our Hyundai Kona review. While you can see a clear resemblance its predecessor, the new Hyundai Kona is definitely more...

Did you know how important the Niro is to Kia? The hybrid and electric SUV is the second most popular model Kia sells in the UK - only the bigger Sportage has outsold it.  Not only that, but the fully electric e-Niro has been the second most popular EV in Britain for two years running. Only...

While other manufacturers are only just offering hybrid versions of their best-selling SUVs, Lexus has been mastering this market for decades. The first hybrid Lexus RX went on sale as far back as 2005 – at a time when everyone else was getting giddy over diesel power and electric cars were something...