Sustainability
What is the ZEV Mandate? The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and how it affects you

What is the ZEV Mandate? The Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and how it affects you
The Government has recently revised its ZEV Mandate rules; we explain what that means and how it affects you
2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now

2030 ICE ban: diesel vans and some luxury cars are safe… for now
Petrolheads can buy new petrol cars until 2035, if they can afford an Aston, Bentley or McLaren…
Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?

Does Britain have a blind spot over EV emissions?
Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm
Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban

Labour set to backpedal on ZEV targets and petrol car sales ban
After fierce backlash from the public and a lukewarm reception to EVs, Ministers are drawing up plans to soften the approach to electrifying the UK’s …
UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded

UK's patchy EV charging network put drivers at risk of being stranded
A report from the government watchdog suggests that the UK's electric car charging network still isn't up to scratch
More EV incentives needed, but ‘no role for hydrogen’

More EV incentives needed, but ‘no role for hydrogen’
Climate Change Committee’s annual carbon budget says falling prices will accelerate the EV transition from 2026
UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?

UK 2030 petrol and diesel sales ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
Labour intends to pull forward the ban on sales of pure-ICE cars from 2035 to 2030 - here’s everything you need to know
Toyota's hydrogen commitment reinforced by new mk3 fuel-cell system announcement

Toyota's hydrogen commitment reinforced by new mk3 fuel-cell system announcement
A successor to the Mirai hasn’t been revealed
KGM agrees deal to develop ‘crucial’ hydrogen engine

KGM agrees deal to develop ‘crucial’ hydrogen engine
Korean company pairs up with French firm for hydrogen powertrain that could be used in a future pick-up
On-street electric car charging gets £55million Govt. funding boost

On-street electric car charging gets £55million Govt. funding boost
The UKs National Wealth Fund invests government cash in Connected Kerb
Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy

Electric car adoption to hinge on advanced new tech that makes life easy
Leading industry analyst says EVs’ ability to integrate with homes and smart tech will ultimately persuade buyers to go electric
EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem

EV charger numbers are growing rapidly but there's one small problem
The number of public EV chargers across the UK grew by 38 per cent in 2024, but analysts are concerned about what’s being installed and regional inequ…
Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that

Plug-in hybrid cars are essentially pointless and in 2025 it’s high time we all accepted that
Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be
Stop the fixation on electric cars and give alternative fuels, like hydrogen, a chance in 2025

Stop the fixation on electric cars and give alternative fuels, like hydrogen, a chance in 2025
Chris Rosamond explains why we should keep an open mind about future fuels
Electric car sales targets have handcuffed the UK car industry; time to axe the ZEV mandate in 2025

Electric car sales targets have handcuffed the UK car industry; time to axe the ZEV mandate in 2025
Ellis Hyde explains why he believes the ZEV mandate could actually be doing more harm than good
Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted

Plug-in hybrids face stricter emission tests in 2025 as misleading efficiency figures are targeted
More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers
Government to review ZEV mandate following car industry upheaval

Government to review ZEV mandate following car industry upheaval
An initial consultation with industry leaders will feed back and culminate in a decision in January
Tyre fuel efficiency explained: rolling resistance rating and eco tyre types in detail

Tyre fuel efficiency explained: rolling resistance rating and eco tyre types in detail
Here is a guide to tyre rolling resistance and the benefits of choosing eco tyres
What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained

What is RDE? Real Driving Emissions test explained
The Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test was introduced in 2017 to deliver more accurate fuel economy figures for motorists. But what is it and how does …
How to apply for ULEZ exemption

How to apply for ULEZ exemption
The ULEZ covers most of Greater London. Find out how to apply for exemption and avoid the £12.50 daily charge
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate

Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
The threat to UK jobs is laid bare as fears over the impact of ZEV mandate escalate
What is V2X? Vehicle to everything tech explained

What is V2X? Vehicle to everything tech explained
Connectivity is a huge thing in modern cars but Vehicle to Everything technology is going to make it even bigger…
ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt

ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt
With Transport for London owed £376 million in unpaid penalty notices and facing large debts itself, it’s escalating efforts to punish drivers dodging…
Renault's Refactory: inside the groundbreaking repair, restoration and recycling hub

Renault's Refactory: inside the groundbreaking repair, restoration and recycling hub
We go behind the scenes at Renault’s Refactory car recycling centre
MINI to offer fully recyclable interiors “within a generation”

MINI to offer fully recyclable interiors “within a generation”
Recyclability will form an integral part of MINI design as it looks to make its cars more sustainable
Pay-per-mile road tax ruled out before Autumn Budget

Pay-per-mile road tax ruled out before Autumn Budget
The DfT told Auto Express it has “no plans to introduce road pricing”, despite rumours drivers could be charged as much as 15p per mile
Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars

Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars
We take a deep dive into Toyota’s ‘multi-path’ strategy, which focuses on making hydrogen fuel-cell technology a viable alternative to battery EVs
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding

Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Hydrogen cars: are hydrogen fuel-cell cars the future?

Hydrogen cars: are hydrogen fuel-cell cars the future?
Electric cars are entering the mainstream at full force, but do hydrogen cars also have a future on our roads?
EV efficiency: how to calculate miles per kilowatt-hour

EV efficiency: how to calculate miles per kilowatt-hour
Three-quarters of people don’t know how to calculate EV efficiency: we explain how miles per kilowatt-hour affects your car’s range
It’s official: new expanded ULEZ has worked… but not as well as the old one

It’s official: new expanded ULEZ has worked… but not as well as the old one
ULEZ expansion has helped bring down emissions in Greater London, but results show it isn’t as effective as original implementations of the scheme
Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse

Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse
EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe
What happens to old electric car batteries? Inside the UK's EV battery recycling industry

What happens to old electric car batteries? Inside the UK's EV battery recycling industry
We pay a visit to Ecobat’s battery recycling facility in the West Midlands
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999

CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
The ‘per vehicle’ figures for energy and water use, plus C02 emissions, all show dramatic falls as the UK car industry cleans up its act
Wireless electric car charging: is EV charging without cables the future?

Wireless electric car charging: is EV charging without cables the future?
As the technology inches closer to commercial reality, we examine the state of wireless charging for electric cars