World Green Car 2014 shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2014 World Green Car award has been announced, ahead of the reveal of the final winner at the New York International Auto Show (NAIAS) on April 17, 2014. As selected by by f...
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Kia electrifies its Soul, but will it deliver true EV performance?
Tuesday 11 February, 2014. The Green Piece Column. As we heard last week, Kia has plans to launch its very first fully electric car, unveiling a production-ready version of the Soul EV at the Chi...
Skoda reveals new Octavia Scout
Skoda will make the world premiere of its new Octavia Scout at the Geneva Motor Show next month ahead of a launch due in the summer. A robust, off-road version of Skoda’s popular estate model, th...
Volkswagen joins Clean Shipping Network
In an effort to drive down all of its emissions, rather than just those that come out of the exhaust pipe, Volkswagen has joined the Clean Shipping Network. By signing up for the association, Volk...
Mazda expands model range with Sport Venture models
When spring arrives, we’ll all be glad to leave the bad weather behind and head off an adventure: and Mazda is hoping its latest line-up of vehicles will help meet that demand. The company has enh...
Mercedes announces fuel sipping new engine line-up
Seven new versions of the A-, B- and CLA-Class from Mercedes-Benz will now be offered with enhanced fuel savings compared to their predecessors. A 2.0litre, four-cylinder petrol version of the CLA...
Audi marks RS anniversary with special RS 4
German carmaker Audi is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its high performance RS line with a special edition RS 4 Avant Nogaro selection. Set to make its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next mont...
Letter from America Part 1: Ms Gordon-Bloomfield Goes to Washington
I hate being late for things, and I hate missing my usual Friday post here on TheGreenCarWebsite, especially as it’s one of the highlights of my week. But last week, I missed my usual Friday deadli...
Ford’s CV sales hit six-year high
Ford accounted for a staggering 20.9 per cent of van sales in the UK last year, selling 72,238 models in 2013 – an increase of 5,781 units. That’s its highest market share since 2007. Overall the...
Ecotricity launches 1,000 mile free electricity tariff for EV owners
Renewable electricity provider, Ecotricity has launched a new energy tariff aimed at electric car owners and designed to reduce their ‘refuelling’ costs even further. The new Green Electricity + ...
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