Green Cars

New models and new ideas attract visitors to EV show

A host of new models will line up alongside a panel of industry experts to provide visitors to this year’s EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show at Silverstone with plenty of reasons to attend the event.

Morgan electric sportscar with five speed manual

An electric sportscar with a five-speed manual gearbox has been designed by Morgan with the support of British technology specialists Zytek and Radshape.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid: From Guildford to Gloucester on a gallon

Toyota has announced the official EU CO2 emissions and economy figures for the new Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The car will emit 49g/km of CO2 on the combined cycle and travel 134.5 miles on one gallon of petrol, making it the most efficient Toyota ever on British roads.

Nissan LEAF joins the daily rental market with Europcar

Nissan and Europcar, the leading car hire company in Europe, announced today that Nissan LEAF, the award-winning 100% electric car, will be available for short term hire in two of the world’s busiest capitals: London and Paris.

Hybrid power made to measure for Toyota Yaris

Inside a modern supermini every inch of space counts. That’s why Toyota had to be sure that in creating its new Yaris Hybrid, fitting a hybrid powertrain was not at the cost of room in the cabin, or in the boot.

Skoda Octavia Green E Line: E-mobility under everyday conditions

Skoda is engaged in intensive tests of its electric vehicle fleet based on ten Skoda Octavia Green E Line introduced recently. The current phase is all about new findings in operations under everyday conditions. Skoda has begun operating one of the Green E Line cars at Prague airport.

Rising petrol prices will push 1 in 5 drivers off the road

An independent survey amongst over 1,000 motorists carried out by car insurance provider Hastings Direct has revealed the extent to which motorists are changing their driving habits due to the rising cost of motoring.

Motorists look retro to save fuel and money

Over three quarters of motorists (78 per cent) would consider retro-fitting their car in some way to improve economy and save money.

Nissan welcomes extension of Plug-in Car Grant

Nissan welcomes the announcement by the Government to extend the Plug-in Car Grant to motorists buying a new electric vehicle. The grant now applies to vans, giving buyers 20% – up to £8000 – off the price of an electric van.

Skoda initiates practical testing of Octavia Green E Line

Skoda has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. The Octavia Green E Line is the Czech’s carmaker’s first purely electric vehicle. The aim of the test is to gain practical experience with electric propulsion.