Sustainability

New figures from Polestar cast light on the big questions around EV sustainability and environmental impact compared to petrol cars

Particulates emitted by the disposal of carbon fibre can be harmful to both machinery and human health

Labour has brought forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars – we explain what it means for you and your motor

The Government has recently revised its ZEV Mandate rules; we explain what that means and how it affects you

Petrolheads can buy new petrol cars until 2035, if they can afford an Aston, Bentley or McLaren…

Calls for more clarity around ‘zero emission’ car terminology, following a consumer survey by a biofuels firm

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 …

A report from the government watchdog suggests that the UK's electric car charging network still isn't up to scratch

Climate Change Committee’s annual carbon budget says falling prices will accelerate the EV transition from 2026

A successor to the Mirai hasn’t been revealed

Korean company pairs up with French firm for hydrogen powertrain that could be used in a future pick-up

The UKs National Wealth Fund invests government cash in Connected Kerb

Leading industry analyst says EVs’ ability to integrate with homes and smart tech will ultimately persuade buyers to go electric

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…

Alex Ingram explains why he believes that PHEVs aren't all they're cracked up to be

Chris Rosamond explains why we should keep an open mind about future fuels

Ellis Hyde explains why he believes the ZEV mandate could actually be doing more harm than good

More realistic emissions testing could see substantial tax increases for PHEV drivers

An initial consultation with industry leaders will feed back and culminate in a decision in January

Here is a guide to tyre rolling resistance and the benefits of choosing eco tyres

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 …

The ULEZ covers most of Greater London. Find out how to apply for exemption and avoid the £12.50 daily charge

The threat to UK jobs is laid bare as fears over the impact of ZEV mandate escalate

Connectivity is a huge thing in modern cars but Vehicle to Everything technology is going to make it even bigger…

With Transport for London owed £376 million in unpaid penalty notices and facing large debts itself, it’s escalating efforts to punish drivers dodging…

We go behind the scenes at Renault’s Refactory car recycling centre

Recyclability will form an integral part of MINI design as it looks to make its cars more sustainable

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

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

Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Electric cars are entering the mainstream at full force, but do hydrogen cars also have a future on our roads?

Three-quarters of people don’t know how to calculate EV efficiency: we explain how miles per kilowatt-hour affects your car’s range

ULEZ expansion has helped bring down emissions in Greater London, but results show it isn’t as effective as original implementations of the scheme

EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe

We pay a visit to Ecobat’s battery recycling facility in the West Midlands