Sustainability
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
Nissan is setting its stall out to become a market leader in solid state batteries, a technology that could transform the global EV market
Renault and Geely join forces for all new ICE and hybrid powertrain production
Renault and Geely join forces for all new ICE and hybrid powertrain production
Another huge collaboration will see all powertrain development and production between the two companies merge into one new entity
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
The new engines will be compatible with fossil fuel alternatives like liquid hydrogen and synthetic fuel
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
Real-world MPG and emissions testing
Real-world MPG and emissions testing
In 2018, WLTP and RDE tests measuring car MPG and emissions replaced the older, less accurate NEDC tests used before. The aim was to better reflect th…
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: many residents unaware of multi-million pound ‘cash cows’
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: many residents unaware of multi-million pound ‘cash cows’
58 per cent of residents don’t know they’re in an LTN, while less than a quarter say they improve air quality or encourage cycling
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?
Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?
We take a Skoda Enyaq EV to the Sahara via the world’s biggest concentrating solar power station for a glimpse at potential future of green hydrogen p…
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
The Advertising Standards Authority has responded to high numbers of complaints about Transport for London claims for the ULEZ
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
The ULEZ has now expanded to cover all London boroughs. Here are the facts about the charge, the zone map and the cars affected
Is there a place for hydrogen in the zero-emissions future? Hyundai has the answers
Is there a place for hydrogen in the zero-emissions future? Hyundai has the answers
The Korean firm is forging ahead with hydrogen, showing off its latest hydrogen technology at CES 2024
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK
UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?
UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?
Low emissions zones are springing up around the country, here’s what you need to know…
Battery swapping in a Fiat 500? Full charge in five minutes!
Battery swapping in a Fiat 500? Full charge in five minutes!
Modular charging stations developed by start-up company Ample can be set up anywhere in just three days
First £70m of government’s 2020 Rapid Charging Fund to boost motorway EV chargers
First £70m of government’s 2020 Rapid Charging Fund to boost motorway EV chargers
Rishi’s £1bn pledge for motorway charging cash is still locked in the consultation phase as a ‘pilot scheme’ is announced
Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars
Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars
The Chinese giant behind Volvo, Polestar and Lotus will join forces with NIO on battery tech
Aston Martin DB6 gets interior made from eggshells in EV makeover
Aston Martin DB6 gets interior made from eggshells in EV makeover
The eco-conscious Aston Martin DB6 concept was created by electric classic-car conversion specialists Lunaz Design
On-street charging gap: infrastructure needed outside London to keep pace with EV adoption
On-street charging gap: infrastructure needed outside London to keep pace with EV adoption
Vauxhall’s boss points to a wide disparity in charger coverage between UK regions outside London
Polestar 0 and the quest for the carbon neutral car
Polestar 0 and the quest for the carbon neutral car
Polestar wants to build a truly carbon neutral car by 2030 and although it’s a huge challenge, the Polestar 0 project means business
ULEZ expansion raises £23.6m in a month as 57,000 pay the charge
ULEZ expansion raises £23.6m in a month as 57,000 pay the charge
London’s ULEZ expansion has been in force since the end of August and new data gives us an early indication of its effect on motorists
Lexus LF-ZC concept to rival Tesla Model 3 in 2026
Lexus LF-ZC concept to rival Tesla Model 3 in 2026
The LF-ZC concept shows off new battery technology, and makes use of bamboo in the cabin
Best electric scooters 2023
Best electric scooters 2023
We test the top electric scooters to see which is best for range, price, riding experience and more
How green is your car? New Green NCAP ‘lifetime CO2’ award has the answer
How green is your car? New Green NCAP ‘lifetime CO2’ award has the answer
Green NCAP has launched a new Life Cycle Assessment award for cars with the smallest whole life climate impact
New all-electric Mercedes eActros 600 lorry will keep on truckin' for 310 miles
New all-electric Mercedes eActros 600 lorry will keep on truckin' for 310 miles
Mercedes is looking to change the haulage landscape with a new fully-electric truck
Labour to ease EV anxieties with lifetime CO2 labels and battery health checks
Labour to ease EV anxieties with lifetime CO2 labels and battery health checks
Party’s automotive sector plan calls for new consumer labelling for EVs, health certificates for used batteries, and mandatory chargepoint installatio…
Should taxpayers help new electric car buyers? Let’s explore the arguments
Should taxpayers help new electric car buyers? Let’s explore the arguments
Car companies think the Government should introduce a new version of the plug-in car grant but others see competition and targeting spending as the be…
Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year
Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year
Mercedes plans to rival the Tesla Supercharger network with new high-power EV charging stations
UK motorists are overtaxed, says Tory MP Greg Smith
UK motorists are overtaxed, says Tory MP Greg Smith
Car fan Greg Smith MP sticks up for UK drivers in an exclusive chat with Auto Express
Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save
Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save
We visit the vehicle recycling centre that’s changing the face of scrap dealers and promoting component recycling in the process
Vauxhall plans to boost on-street EV charging as councils ignore demand
Vauxhall plans to boost on-street EV charging as councils ignore demand
‘Electric Streets’ website targets 70 per cent of councils with no on-street charging plan for residential streets
London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners
London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners
London Mayor Sadiq Kahn confirms grants for all non-ULEZ complaint cars, but it is only being offered to Londoners
Electric car charging stations every 38 miles mandated in new EU laws
Electric car charging stations every 38 miles mandated in new EU laws
Electric car charging infrastructure in Europe to be boosted by new regulations setting minimum standards
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers
Weight has a big impact on a car’s performance and efficiency. We explain how and look at the lightest and heaviest cars on sale.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power could be ‘no cost option’ for BMW EV buyers
Hydrogen fuel-cell power could be ‘no cost option’ for BMW EV buyers
Hydrogen programme boss reveals firm’s vision of a fuel-cell powered future as iX5 Hydrogen ‘pilot fleet’ arrives in UK
Government must make five-point pledge to save UK car industry - SMMT
Government must make five-point pledge to save UK car industry - SMMT
The SMMT has set out a strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy