BMW’s mid-sized executive saloon and estate, the 5 Series, has received some minor updates. The stand-out addition is the introduction of mild-hybrid technology. Consisting of an ‘extremely powerful’ 48v starter-generator and a second battery, the…

Volvo has become the first manufacturer to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with the launch of its new PHEV – the XC40 Twin Engine. Called the T5 Twin Engine, the XC40…

Mitsubishi has made a renewed push to state the benefit of petrol hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and surveyed its customer base to show the benefits of plug-in hybrid motoring. Not enough is being done to…

Ford has confirmed that its best-selling Fiesta and Focus models will be offered with mild-hybrid technology. The two hatchbacks — which were the two top-selling cars in February — are set to be fitted with…