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Driving a hybrid guide
There are many benefits to driving a hybrid lease vehicle. You’ll enjoy better fuel economy and can drive knowing your car has less environmental impact than combustion engine alternatives.
But do all hybrid models drive the same, and is it identical to driving a petrol or diesel car? Use our guides to discover what it’s like behind the wheel of a hybrid vehicle, so you know if you need to change gears and whether they suit motorway driving.
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Do hybrid cars have gear boxes?
Gear boxes are a familiar fixture on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with manual transmission. For motorists who have only ever driven a manual, selecting a lower gear for acceleration and a…
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Are hybrid cars good for motorway driving?
Since they were first introduced, electric vehicles have evolved massively and are no longer the inner-city runabouts they were originally designed to be. With battery technology constantly improving, maximum ranges on a…
