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Commercial Vehicles Suzuki Jimny going away in Europe, returning as commercial vehicle

Suzuki Jimny going away in Europe, returning as commercial vehicle

The small SUV emits too much CO2 for Europe's strict new emissions regulations.
By Christopher Smith 23 January 2020
Green Bath has no plans to charge private drivers to enter clean air zone

Bath has no plans to charge private drivers to enter clean air zone

The clean air zone is set to begin on November 4, 2020.
By James Fossdyke 21 January 2020
Green Oxford plans zero-emission zone in city centre

Oxford plans zero-emission zone in city centre

One step further than London's ULEZ, the ZEZ will charge any car that isn't electric.
By James Fossdyke 09 January 2020
Industry BMW committed to combustion engines for at least 30 more years

BMW committed to combustion engines for at least 30 more years

But the three-cylinder engine, quad-turbo diesel, and the V12 are living on borrowed time.
By Adrian Padeanu 07 January 2020
Industry Catalytic converter thefts up tenfold in 2019

Catalytic converter thefts up tenfold in 2019

Thieves make money from the precious metals housed in catalytic converters.
By James Fossdyke 31 December 2019
13:10 Races and Chases Audi RS3 drag races its pre-WLTP self

Audi RS3 drag races its pre-WLTP self

Are new cars getting slower?
By Chris Okula 23 December 2019
Rumours Mercedes-AMG models in danger of being axed due to strict Euro rules

Mercedes-AMG models in danger of being axed due to strict Euro rules

Up to 75 percent of the AMGs could disappear.
By Anthony Karr 20 December 2019
Corporate / Financial Volkswagen face huge Dieselgate lawsuit in the UK

Volkswagen face huge Dieselgate lawsuit in the UK

The saga continues...
By Dominik Wilde 04 December 2019
Green Consumers' thirst for SUVs is undoing car emission reductions

Consumers' thirst for SUVs is undoing car emission reductions

That's the conclusion of a global energy report released this week.
By James Fossdyke 15 November 2019
Green Drivers' group urges government to reject Bristol's diesel ban

Drivers' group urges government to reject Bristol's diesel ban

But the mayor says alternative plans will impact the lowest-income families "disproportionately".
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2019
Green Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

A clean air zone for HGVs and buses is also on the cards.
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Government More than 200,000 fines already issued for London ULEZ for non-payment

More than 200,000 fines already issued for London ULEZ for non-payment

The system was only introduced in April
By James Fossdyke 31 October 2019
Green Hydrogen-powered Toyota taxi fleet passes million-mile mark in London

Hydrogen-powered Toyota taxi fleet passes million-mile mark in London

Toyota says each of the 27 vehicles have saved four times their own weight in CO2.
By James Fossdyke 28 October 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton outlines steps he's taken to aid environment

Hamilton outlines steps he's taken to aid environment

Lewis Hamilton has outlined in detail how he has tried to become more environmentally friendly and how he hopes to encourage Formula 1 and others to do the same.
By Scott Mitchell 25 October 2019
Patents Ferrari patents more efficient V12 engine

Ferrari patents more efficient V12 engine

It could operate under two different ignition methods depending on the efficiency needs at a given time.
By Chris Bruce 25 October 2019
Government 2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales 'may yet prove premature'

2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales 'may yet prove premature'

British drivers' group suggests petrol and diesel will still have a part to play.
By James Fossdyke 21 October 2019
Green Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Organisation representing councils says "robust national action" is required.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2019
00:40 Green See Spanish athlete train while breathing Hyundai Nexo exhaust

See Spanish athlete train while breathing Hyundai Nexo exhaust

Nothing but water and clean oxygen in that bubble.
By Christopher Smith 11 October 2019
Green Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Almost half of British motorists favour fines for those who refuse to switch off.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2019
Government Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Grant Shapps wants to look into whether the ban should be brought forward.
By James Fossdyke 02 October 2019
Government Ferrari says emissions and sound regulations are threatening the V12

Ferrari says emissions and sound regulations are threatening the V12

The cards are stacked against it.
By Anthony Alaniz 12 September 2019
Green Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to protect 'London’s great Forest'

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to protect 'London’s great Forest'

The three hybrid SUVs have been converted into rapid response vehicles.
By Dominik Wilde 05 September 2019
Government MPs' recommend switch to more eco-friendly asphalt

MPs' recommend switch to more eco-friendly asphalt

The so-called warm mix asphalt is said to offer CO2 savings of up to 15 percent.
By James Fossdyke 05 September 2019
Green City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

City leaders call for funding to introduce 30 new clean air zones

But one of the mayors, Manchester's Andy Burnham, says businesses should be supported as zones are introduced.
By James Fossdyke 05 September 2019
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