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​Polestar 0 and the quest for the carbon neutral car
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​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
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13 Nov 2023
ULEZ expansion raises £23.6m in a month as 57,000 pay the charge
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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
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31 Oct 2023
Lexus LF-ZC concept to rival Tesla Model 3 in 2026
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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
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25 Oct 2023
Best electric scooters 2023
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Best electric scooters 2023

We test the top electric scooters to see which is best for range, price, riding experience and more
Product group tests
24 Oct 2023
How green is your car? New Green NCAP ‘lifetime CO2’ award has the answer
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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
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19 Oct 2023
New all-electric Mercedes eActros 600 lorry will keep on truckin' for 310 miles
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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
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11 Oct 2023
Labour to ease EV anxieties with lifetime CO2 labels and battery health checks
Volvo EV battery pack

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…
News
10 Oct 2023
Should taxpayers help new electric car buyers? Let’s explore the arguments
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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…
Opinion
9 Oct 2023
UK 2035 petrol and diesel ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
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UK 2035 petrol and diesel ban: what is it and what cars are affected?

The ban on new petrol and diesel car and van sales in the UK has been delayed to 2035 - here’s everything you need to know
Tips & advice
25 Sep 2023
Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year
Mercedes EV charging station

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
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31 Aug 2023
UK motorists are overtaxed, says Tory MP Greg Smith
Conservative MP Greg Smith talking to constituents

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
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30 Aug 2023
Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save
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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
Features
23 Aug 2023
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Vauxhall plans to boost on-street EV charging as councils ignore demand
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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
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14 Aug 2023
London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners
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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
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4 Aug 2023
Electric car charging stations every 38 miles mandated in new EU laws
Type 2 and CCS EV charging cables

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
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26 Jul 2023
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 
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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. 
Tips & advice
6 Jul 2023
Hydrogen fuel-cell power could be ‘no cost option’ for BMW EV buyers
BMW iX5 Hydrogen

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
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29 Jun 2023
Government must make five-point pledge to save UK car industry - SMMT
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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
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27 Jun 2023
New car tyre recycling tech to tackle UK’s waste tyre mountain
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New car tyre recycling tech to tackle UK’s waste tyre mountain

Planned pyrolysis plant will recycle 20,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres per year
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22 Jun 2023
Stellantis sets up joint venture to recycle old car parts
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Stellantis sets up joint venture to recycle old car parts

Peugeot and Citroen’s parent company will launch an end-of-life recycling programme in an attempt at extending the life of its vehicles
News
5 Jun 2023
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
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What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…
Tips & advice
23 May 2023
Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?
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Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?

Since their introduction in 2015, Euro 6 standards for exhaust emissions have had a big impact but what are they?
Tips & advice
23 May 2023
Next Volkswagen T-Roc will be last new petrol VW in Europe
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Next Volkswagen T-Roc will be last new petrol VW in Europe

Volkswagen’s internal-combustion engined cars will bow out with the next-generation T-Roc
News
3 Apr 2023
No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government
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No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government

New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale by 2035, with no plans to keep efuel-powered ICE cars on the market
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30 Mar 2023
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Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries
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Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries

Australian firm completes purchase of British gigafactory start-up
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27 Feb 2023
Government expands electric car charger funding
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Government expands electric car charger funding

New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme
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21 Feb 2023
EU votes in favour of 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales
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EU votes in favour of 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales

The proposed ban has been voted through by MEPs and now goes to European Council for approval
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14 Feb 2023
Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show
Connecting charger to Hyundai Tucson PHEV

Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show

Real-world tests of plug-in hybrids suggest that official laboratory tests could be dramatically understating emissions...
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8 Feb 2023
EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report
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EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report

Car manufacturers Polestar and Rivian say the industry needs to do more to tackle climate change
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8 Feb 2023
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies

One council received £2million in fines from a single LTN in four months, with residents complaining of increased congestion
News
30 Jan 2023
End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners
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End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners

Trial scheme reducing motorway speed limits to 60mph to tackle pollution has overrun, despite lack of evidence over effectiveness
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23 Jan 2023
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
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"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"

Andy Palmer believes this could be the beginning of the end for Britain’s car industry unless some significant changes are made
Opinion
20 Jan 2023
MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans
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MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans

The Environmental Audit Committee highlights 10-point plan for reducing oil dependency from European sustainable transport group
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11 Jan 2023
Sono Sion solar powered car: prototype review, specs and prices
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Sono Sion solar powered car: prototype review, specs and prices

German startup Sono is using solar power to help charge the firm’s first EV, the Sion. We take a drive and look at its plans to develop the technology
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21 Dec 2022
BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters small series production 
BMW iX5 Hydrogen production

BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters small series production 

The hydrogen fuel cell powered BMW iX5 SUV is being produced in Munich, ahead of its technology demonstration programme next year
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2 Dec 2022
Buy fewer new cars and keep old ones for longer says BMW boss
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Buy fewer new cars and keep old ones for longer says BMW boss

BMW’s head of sustainability suggests motorists should prolong the life of the cars they already own rather than buying new models
News
24 Nov 2022
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