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March 2010

Think Blue to go green, says Volkswagen

01 March 2010

Environmental issues are at the forefront of many politicians' agendas at the moment, so it is perhaps little surprise that car manufacturers are keen to follow suit.

With the mass uptake of the electric vehicle not too far away, it is apparent that companies are keen to capture the... more...

February 2010

HPI to offer dealers CO2 Certificates

19 February 2010

A revised certification scheme has been revealed by HPI in a bid to make consumers more aware of how environmentally-friendly a car they are buying is.

It will involve a car's environmental information being displayed in a document to potential buyers on the forecourt.

The... more...

January 2010

Elektromotive awarded for green innovation

06 January 2010

A provider of electric car charging solutions has been awarded for its efforts in a recent awards ceremony.

Electromotive has been given the Green Innovation award by TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, which was created to praise companies which aim to make use of greener... more...

Govt launches electric vehicle consultation

12 January 2010

A consultation on whether or not small electric personal vehicles should be allowed to be used in certain areas has been launched.

The government is seeking views on whether the vehicles can be used on cycle lanes and public roads.

However, the authorities emphasised that this... more...

Now is the time to go green, says website

15 January 2010

People who are considering getting their hands on an eco-friendly car may find there is no time like the present when it comes to making a purchase.

This is according to WhatGreenCar, which said that there are some innovative and environmentally-friendly cars about to hit the market over... more...

IAM: Drivers have some control over car insurance costs

28 January 2010

As car insurance premiums rise, it is worth noting that drivers can do their bit to cut the cost of cover.

This is according to Neil Greig, director of policy and research at the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), who... more...

Changing driving habits will help the environment, Brits say

29 January 2010

Many Britons believe that altering their approach to driving will have a positive impact on the environment, a new study has revealed.

Conducted by the Department for Transport (DfT), the survey found that 60 per cent of people see reducing their car usage as important for helping to... more...