Trinity Francis

Trinity is a former contributor to The Car Expert.
39 posts
Car buying advice

What is a hybrid?

Designed to be more efficient and economical, the number of hybrid cars has been growing in recent years. But what are they and how do they work?
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GWM Ora 03 GT test drive

As an urban runabout, the electric GWM Ora 03 is spacious for a supermini, has an excellent safety rating and comes with an impressive equipment list.
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Mazda CX-80 test drive

There's nothing revolutionary or bar-raising about the Mazda CX-80, but it provides comfortable and competent service as a family SUV. If the styling of the Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit too much for your taste or the Skoda Kodiaq is just a bit too boring, the CX-80 might be a happy medium.
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Lexus NX test drive

The Lexus NX would make a great daily driver, offering good practicality and passenger space. But the driving experience is pretty bland.
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BMW 1 Series test drive

BMW has updated the 1 Series with a freshened-up look. It remains great to drive while offering plenty of practicality.
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Lexus RZ test drive

Lexus’s second all-electric SUV delivers on the luxury assignment, let’s see how it compares to its battery-powered rivals.
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Renault Rafale test drive

While the coupé SUV market is swelling with new models, the Rafale adds a stylish, economical and practical option to the mix.
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Dacia Duster Hybrid test drive

The third generation Dacia Duster SUV has a new look and more functionality than its predecessor. It does a lot of things very well, but once again it's soured by a sub-par safety rating.
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MG ZS test drive

The second generation MG ZS has received a significant reinvention to modernise the compact family SUV model.
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Honda CR-V hybrid test drive 2024

The latest Honda CR-V delivers everything you want from an SUV, with a choice of economical hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.
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Toyota Corolla test drive

As one of Toyota’s longest-standing model names, the Corolla is still going strong with two hybrid engines and two body styles to choose from.
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Lexus LBX test drive

The Lexus LBX is the Japanese brand's smallest model yet. But do good things come in small packages? We have all the answers.
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Renault Symbioz test drive

Renault has bolstered its SUV offering with the new Symbioz hybrid, a mid-size SUV with tough competition.
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Honda ZR-V test drive

The Honda ZR-V is a solid medium SUV with an economical hybrid engine, but doesn't really stand out from the crowd in any area.
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Lexus RX 450h+ test drive

The largest Lexus SUV is back with a plug-in hybrid option, let’s see how the refreshed range has modernised the model.
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Toyota C-HR test drive

Now in its second generation, the Toyota C-HR is back to take on the small SUV segment with a funky new look.