Green Cars
Citroen’s C-Zero and Survolt spark interest at C_42 in Paris
C_42, Citroen’s award-winning international showcase on the Champs Élysées, turns the spotlight on electric vehicles for a new season’s exhibition.
Affordable solutions for purchase, lease of Nissan Leaf
Nissan North America has announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011.
Seat fuels British Gas push for greener driving
The first of 500 new, ultra-green SEAT Leon Ecomotives ordered by UK energy giant British Gas have been handed over.
Flex your eco-driving skills and win an Ampera
The motto says it all: “Green Drivers Wanted!” Vauxhall is looking for Europe’s greenest driver as part of its ecoFLEX Experience, a unique competition where entrants can show off their fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly driving skills.
Nissan LEAF to be manufactured in Sunderland
Nissan further underlined its commitment to zero emission leadership today by announcing that the Nissan LEAF will be manufactured at its plant in Sunderland, UK.
Ford readies £1.5 billion green investment
Ford is preparing to invest £1.5 billion in its four UK facilities over the next five years after securing a £360 million Government loan guarantee.
Lexus LS 600h hybrid upgraded
Lexus’s full hybrid LS 600h limousine gains more advanced technology and more passenger comfort for 2010, reinforcing its position as one of the most sophisticated and luxurious cars on the market.
Record February sales for Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Fiat eco:Drive moves into fleet
eco:Drive, Fiat’s awarding-winning in-car system that can save fuel and reduce emissions, has been introduced to the fleet market with the launch of eco:Drive Fleet.
New car CO2 emissions cut by biggest ever margin
Average new car CO2 emissions fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the Scrappage Incentive Scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers, according to the annual New Car CO2 Report released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Fiat tops CO2 reduction rankings
Fiat has once again set new standards in cutting carbon dioxide emissions, after both the Fiat brand and Fiat Group posted Europe’s lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO, the world leader in automotive advisory and research services.
Volkswagen TSI engines awarded environmental commendation
Volkswagen’s TSI engines have been awarded the environmental commendation certified by TÜV Nord, following in the footsteps of the dual-clutch transmission DSG.
British company in eco car X-Prize fight
Delta Motorsport is the only all-British company and the only European contender in a competition to find the most environmentally friendly car on the planet.
Peugeot Eco Cup delivers astonishing real-world fuel economy
Coinciding with the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Peugeot ECO CUP was designed to see if four different standard Peugeot HDi diesel models in the hands of everyday drivers could deliver fuel economy to match or beat the official government fuel economy figures.
Toyota joins Clean Energy Partnership
Toyota and the Clean Energy Partnership have announced that Toyota has become a new international auto partner for the organisation.