What is a Hybrid?
Hybrid cars combine a conventional petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor. The electric motor assists the engine so that the car consumes less fuel and emits less emissions. Hybrid cars can save you considerable costs on fuel and even recharge their batteries without being plugged in.
Hybrid Vs Electric – What is the difference?
Electric Vehicles are fully powered by an electric motor and rely on a battery which needs to be charged. Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid cars on the other hand contain an electric motor that will power the car but also combine a petrol/diesel engine that can work in tandem with the electric motor.
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Are hybrid cars popular in Ireland?
Almost two thirds of Irish motorists plan to purchase an electric or hybrid car in the near future according to the latest edition of the Carzone Motoring Report. Similarly, searches for hybrid cars on Carzone have increased.
Read moreToyota Yaris Review
2017 has been an exciting year for the supermini segment with a host of newly-launched models to choose from in the class. The most notable new model launches include the Ford Fiesta, SEAT Ibiza and Nissan Micra, along with this, the new Toyota Yaris
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Lexus LC 500h Review
The new Lexus LC is one of the most exciting cars to arrive in Ireland of late, and you only have to look at it to see why. With jaw dropping styling, a sumptious interior and the firm’s most advanced hybrid technology to date, the LC is a tempting alternative to luxury coupes such as the BMW 6 Series and Jaguar F-Type.
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BMW 7 Series Review
The days of fuel-guzzling luxury cars are well and truly behind us it seems, as many of the best cars in the class are starting to move to plug-in hybrid technology. For the first time ever, BMW ’s 7 Series is available with the firm’s i technology, which mixes a four cylinder petrol engine and a fully electric motor for powerful and economical motoring.
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Volkswagen Golf GTE Review
The Volkswagen Golf is one of few cars on the market that is available in petrol, diesel, electric and plug-in hybrid guise. The Golf GTE is the plug-in hybrid option in range, and it is rather sporty by plug-in hybrid standards.
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Lexus RX-L Review
Demand for large seven-seater SUVs is at an all-time high and Lexus is the latest premium brand to enter the space with the new RX 450hL. Previously, the RX has only been available in five seat guise, however the RX -L is stretched by 110mm to make room for a new third row of seats, and it has a taller tailgate for increased headroom in the rear seats.
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