Popular full hybrids no ‘greener’ than top diesel in recent emissions tests
The Honda Jazz full hybrid has received three and a half stars out of five in environmental testing body Green NCAP’s latest independent emissions tests – a result that was...
New, greener E10 petrol to replace standard petrol in pumps – is your car compatible?
From September this year, most UK forecourts will sell the more environmentally friendly ‘E10’ petrol as standard in a bid to reduce emissions. This ‘greener’ fuel contains up to 10%...
Plug-in hybrid car scores no better than new diesel SUVs in latest emissions tests
Latest emission test results from Green NCAP. Find out which plug-in hybrid car scores no better than diesel SUVs, plus which full hybrid was the best
Five new hybrid and electric cars to look out for in 2021
With much of the UK population spending most of 2020 shut indoors, it’s no surprise to see that new car sales have fallen through the floor. However, despite a 30%...
Six things you need to watch out for when buying a new car
Post-lockdown, have you had to return to driving a car that’s well past its use-by date? If now’s the time to upgrade your motor, avoid making a purchase you’ll later...
Jaguar and Land Rover cars recalled for excessive CO2 emissions
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling over 44,000 cars made between 2016 and 2019 for producing excessive carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
New car emission tests uncover some big polluters
New organisation Green NCAP has launched today – it’s a European consortium that publishes independent emissions and fuel efficiency results. It’s released results for 12 cars and the biggest polluter...
BMW, Daimler and VW Group to be investigated over possible emissions collusion
BMW, Daimer and Volkswagen Group (VW, Audi and Porsche) are under investigation by the European Commission for potentially limiting the roll-out of car emission control technologies. Find out how to buy a cleaner car.
New fuel standard to be introduced may be incompatible with some of Britain’s most popular cars
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on its proposal for the UK’s larger forecourts to begin selling E10 petrol, a cleaner fuel, in order to meet climate...
Plug-in hybrid car ranges – we reveal what you need to know
After leaked reports claimed the government would prohibit the sale of plug-in hybrid cars that couldn’t manage 50 miles on electric power alone, we dug into our test data. Not...