Green Cars
Nissan delivers first all-electric taxis to Barcelona and Madrid
The era of the 100% electric taxi has arrived to Spain's two largest cities, as Nissan delivered its first 100% electric taxis to Madrid and Barcelona.
Hyundai delivers first hydrogen fuel cell vehicles to UK customers
The first ix35 Fuel Cell customer vehicles have arrived in the UK, continuing Hyundai’s global roll-out of the world’s first series-production hydrogen-fuelled car.
Carol Vorderman goes ultra low with the Vauxhall Ampera
Carol Vorderman, MBE, has become the latest ambassador to trial the Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle, in support of the Go Ultra Low campaign.
Majority of Brits would consider an alternative fuel car
Most Brits would consider buying or leasing an alternative fuel car in the next two years, new research shows.
Sold on hybrid
Britain’s drivers are switching on to hybrid in increasing numbers, with sales results for September and the first three quarters of 2014 showing Toyota’s technology attracting an ever greater proportion of customers.
Tesla financing built from the ground up
Tesla has announced a Model S financing programme for our private customers in the United Kingdom. As with everything Tesla does, the programme has been created from the ground up rather than duplicating existing products in the industry.
Volkswagen Passat GTE plug-in hybrid makes Paris debut
The new Passat is one of the most innovative cars in its class. Equipped with progressive drive, assistance and infotainment systems, it is high-tech encapsulated in a powerful design with sharp proportions.
EOLAB Concept showcases Renault’s pursuit of ultra-low fuel consumption
Renault announces EOLAB – an environmental prototype with nearly 100 technological innovations designed to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption, of one litre per one hundred kilometres, whilst maintaining established B-segment levels of performance, practicality and affordability.
Electric vehicles set for 2014 MPG Marathon
Electric vehicles will feature strongly in this year’s MPG Marathon for the first time – but the drivers will have to plan their recharging points carefully if they want to finish first in their class.
Tesla expands Supercharger network in the UK
Tesla have opened new Supercharger locations in London and Birmingham, part of a rapid network expansion that will soon allow UK Model S owners to drive anywhere in the country and charge for free, for life.
Chargemaster continues to offer free domestic charging
Chargemaster, the UK’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicle charging points has announced that it will continue to offer its popular Homecharge i 3kW charging point installed totally free of charge* with support from the new £9m government scheme (the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme or EVHS).
Tesla opens store and service centre in West London
Tesla has opened a new store and service centre in the UK. Accessible from the M4 and M40 in West London, the new location features a Model S design studio, a seven-bay service area, and the UK’s first purpose-built two-bay delivery centre. It will also offer Model S owners a free shuttle service to the nearby Heathrow airport.
New 176 mpg Audi A3 Sportback e-tron goes 'on grid'
The 2014 World Car of the Year adds the potential for zero emissions motoring to its repertoire from next month as the new A3 Sportback e-tron becomes the first plug-in hybrid to join the Audi range.
Toyota Hybrids: A cleaner choice for urban air quality
Britain’s city centres are bearing the brunt of air pollution and the worst-hit areas might not meet clean targets for at least another 15 years, according to a new Government report that reveals latest progress in meeting European standards on nitrogen dioxide levels.
Renault ZOE electric wall-box deal stays fully charged
Renault was the first manufacturer to offer a free domestic charging point with a new fully-electric car, and it looks like it could be the last.