Green Cars

First ecoFLEX model to join all-new Astra range

With CO2 emissions of just 109g/km and combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, the new Astra ecoFLEX brings even greater efficiency to Vauxhall’s recently launched compact hatch range, which has already seen a 13.3 per cent average improvement over the previous model.

Peugeot eco driving challenge from Paris to Geneva

This week sees the launch of the first ever pan-European eco-driving challenge - the Peugeot Eco Cup. Following in the footsteps of those early pioneering motoring journeys, the Peugeot Eco Cup will follow a 1000 kilometre course from Paris to Geneva, with the winners being those arriving at the finish within set time targets having used the least fuel.

Toyota takes environmental lead in 2009

Analysis of the CO2 output for all cars sold in the UK in 2009 reveals that Toyota is top of the low emission charts.

Ford’s Focus on material recycling

To find out what happens to discarded household carpets, old jeans or empty bottles, take a closer look at the Ford Focus.

Green-Car-Guide game launched

Green-Car-Guide.com has launched the Green Car Game, an innovative and engaging new way to raise awareness of the emissions and fuel economy of best-in-class green cars.

Vauxhall’s ecoFLEX range tops buyers’ green lists

It’s a very happy New Year for the fleet team at Vauxhall, with the highly successful ecoFLEX low-emissions range of cars reporting record sales for 2009.

Kia looks to plug-in future with Ray concept at Chicago show

As Governments and motorists keep up the interest levels in an electric-car future Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the first preview rendering of its latest concept car – called Ray – which will make its global debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show next month.

CO2 output falls thanks to scrappage scheme

There are now two manufacturers below the EU target of 130 g/km of CO2, which has been set for 2012. Toyota (127.9 g/km) and Fiat (129.7 g/km) are in the vanguard of the move to reduce CO2, while Mini is in third place with 131.7 g/km.

Elektromotive shares limelight with EV stars at Brussels show

Elektromotive’s status as the world’s leading provider of electric vehicle (EV)...

Mitsubishi and Hydro-Quebec partner for electric vehicle project

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced an unprecedented collaboration by its Canadian unit Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) and Hydro-Quebec that will put up to 50 zero-emission all-electric i-MiEV passenger cars on the streets of the City of Boucherville