Green Cars
UK motorists confident of electric car safety
An overwhelming majority of UK drivers (84%) believe that electric cars are at least as safe as a typical combustion car, new research shows.
Volvo ramps up production of the world's first diesel Plug-in Hybrid
Volvo is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid ahead of first customer deliveries in early 2013. After the initial batch of 1,000 model year 2013 cars, production will increase to 4,000-6,000 cars from model year 2014.
Honda unveils micro-sized electric vehicle
Honda have unveiled the 'Micro Commuter Prototype', a micro-sized short distance EV commuter.
Twizy is Stuff’s Tech Transport of the Year
Renault has added to its trophy cabinet with Twizy winning Stuff magazine’s Tech Transport at their annual awards ceremony last night at the London Film Museum in Covent Garden, London.
Ampera seeks light at end of tunnel
Vauxhall's multi award-winning Ampera became a record-breaker as well as a ground-breaker recently when a journalist from Top Gear magazine drove it through the Channel Tunnel from the UK to France and back.
Worldwide sales of Honda hybrid vehicles reaches 1 million units
Honda has announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles broke the 1 million mark at the end of September 2012.
Vauxhall Ampera secures another top award
Vauxhall’s revolutionary Ampera extended range electric vehicle has won the Green Car category at the 2012 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards.
New carbon fibre technology could deliver more fuel-efficient vehicles
Ford has unveiled a prototype carbon fibre bonnet that could help lower fuel consumption.
Nissan Leaf helps launch new nationwide electric car club
The 100% electric Nissan LEAF has played a major part in the launch of a new nationwide electric car club in Wolverton, Milton Keynes.
Sunday Times gives Vauxhall Ampera top eco award
Vauxhall’s revolutionary Ampera E-REV has garnered yet another gong for its trophy cabinet, after The Sunday Times awarded it Best Electric Car and Hybrid.
Drive Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell
Hyundai is this week offering media and the public the chance to drive its state-of-the-art ix35 Fuel Cell, as the European Hydrogen Road Tour passes through the UK.
The world's most powerful electric super sports car
With the new SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive, Mercedes-AMG is entering a new era: the locally emission-free super sports car featuring advanced technology from the world of Formula 1 is the most exclusive and dynamic way in which to drive an electric car.
What Car? Green Awards 2012: BMW wins top prize
What Car? has named the BMW 320d Efficient Dynamics Auto as its Green Car of the Year 2012. The same car also picked up the executive car award, while the BMW 116d has won the small family car award.
Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid challenge
The new Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is designed to be capable of combining performance and efficiency.
Nissan Leaf owners plug into three free offers
Nissan is offering existing and new LEAF customers an exciting new opportunity to claim a free Chargemaster Home Charging Unit with free installation from British Gas and free access to the POLAR public charging network of 1,500 charging points, until the end of March 2013.