Toyota updates Yaris and Yaris Hybrid
Toyota has refreshed its Yaris and Yaris Hybrid ranges for the New Year, with a new trim line-up. In line with other Toyota models, the Yaris adopts a four grade structure: Active, Icon, Icon Pl...
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EU considers allowing 50% increase in food-based biofuel
The use of biofuels sourced from food crops could increase by as much as 50 per cent under new EU proposals, despite concerns over the environmental and social impact of using these so-called first...
Volvo to take lead in autonomous driving project
Nissan caught headlines when the Japanese PM got behind the wheel of an autonomous Nissan LEAF last month (see Japanese PM takes autonomous LEAF for a test drive): and now Volvo is ready to take th...
Electric car sets new 800 mile record run on a single charge
A team in Japan has set a new record for the distance travelled by an electric vehicle on a single charge, running for a staggering 807 miles (1,300km). The four driver team has now applied to th...
Car dependent UK: Two thirds still travel to work by car
Despite efforts to increase the use of public transport and ‘green’ methods of travel such as walking and cycling; driving in private vehicles remains the most popular way for people to get to work...
Should we subside £80,000 luxury cars just because they’re ‘green’?
Last week, Porsche’s new Panamera SE-Hybrid became the most expensive car so far to qualify for the Office for Low Emission Vehicle’s (OLEV) consumer Plug-in Car Grants (PiCG) worth up to £5,000. A...
Could bamboo ethanol be the ultimate petrol alternative?
From vegetable oil to corn, there have been a host of biofuels discussed as alternatives to petrol: however, now a new study has suggested that bamboo may be the ultimate option. According to rese...
Nissan LEAF officially tops sales chart
The Nissan LEAF is outperforming its electric car rivals: as the latest sales figures emphasise its place as the official market leader. According to statistics from AID, the model sold 1,286 mode...
Why Peugeot 308 is greener than Bluemotion (and any Toyota hybrid)
This January sees the arrival of Peugeot’s second generation 308. First thing you’ll spot is that it’s notably more attractive than the original car, but it’s also 140kg (or two 11-stone adult pas...
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid named China Green Car of the Year 2014
Porsche’s Panamera E-Hybird has been awarded the title of China Green Car of the Year 2014. The plug-in supercar came out tops after jurors awarded it 39 points, compared to the 36 scored by Lexu...
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