Study says plug-in car technology not as green as claimed. The latest plug-in hybrid electric cars do not deliver on their claimed low emissions, says the transport lobby group, Transport and Environment. Motors • 12 Feb 23
Study says plug-in car technology not as green as claimed. The latest plug-in hybrid electric cars do not deliver on their claimed low emissions, says the transport lobby group, Transport and Environment. Motors • 12 Feb 23
The end of the road for Toyota's full-hybrid Prius It's 30 years since Toyota previewed perhaps its most innovative car ever at the Toyota Motor Show. It later became the Prius - the world's first mass-produced hybrid car - and 5 million units have been sold around the world. Now it's no more. But why ? Motors • 18 Nov 22
The end of the road for Toyota's full-hybrid Prius It's 30 years since Toyota previewed perhaps its most innovative car ever at the Toyota Motor Show. It later became the Prius - the world's first mass-produced hybrid car - and 5 million units have been sold around the world. Now it's no more. But why ? Motors • 18 Nov 22
Volkswagen launches revised Tiguan with plug-in option to come. If proof is needed of the continuing move towards SUV-type cars, sales of the Volkswagen Tiguan provides it. It even outsold the ever-dependable Golf last year. Now it's been revised. Motors • 11 Jan 21
Volkswagen launches revised Tiguan with plug-in option to come. If proof is needed of the continuing move towards SUV-type cars, sales of the Volkswagen Tiguan provides it. It even outsold the ever-dependable Golf last year. Now it's been revised. Motors • 11 Jan 21
Green credentials of plug-in hybrid cars questioned. A European lobby group claims the green credentials of plug-in hybrid cars in real world driving conditions are not are not what car companies claim they are. It says many top-selling plug-ins default to petrol use more quickly than they should. Motors • 28 Nov 20
Green credentials of plug-in hybrid cars questioned. A European lobby group claims the green credentials of plug-in hybrid cars in real world driving conditions are not are not what car companies claim they are. It says many top-selling plug-ins default to petrol use more quickly than they should. Motors • 28 Nov 20
Ford introduces plug-in version of Kuga SUV For a company of its size, Ford has been relatively slow to move over to electric and hybrid motoring but its new Kuga indicates the path ahead for new developments. Motors • 08 Sep 20
Ford introduces plug-in version of Kuga SUV For a company of its size, Ford has been relatively slow to move over to electric and hybrid motoring but its new Kuga indicates the path ahead for new developments. Motors • 08 Sep 20
Peugeot launches 508 plug-in hybrid, with claimed range of 54 km Plug-in hybrids have become a popular option for those using their cars for shorter commutes. Now Peugeot has joined the fray with two cars it says can beat the range of competitors. Motors • 06 Nov 19
Peugeot launches 508 plug-in hybrid, with claimed range of 54 km Plug-in hybrids have become a popular option for those using their cars for shorter commutes. Now Peugeot has joined the fray with two cars it says can beat the range of competitors. Motors • 06 Nov 19
