Choosing a Green Car

Most environmentally-friendly cars
Our run-down of the most eco-friendly cars in each category.

Driving greener
12 ways to cut your fuel consumption - and your CO2 output.

Green cars of the future
A collection of the most relevant, exciting and ambitious alternative fuel models from recent motorshows.

Cars by CO2 emissions
If you are looking for a green car that meets a particular CO2 target, we can help.

Green Jargon Explained

How does a fuel cell work?
Theoretically the ultimate solution for green cars.

What is a hybrid?
Cars using an electric motor as well as a petrol engine.

What is biodiesel?
Diesel which includes oil derived from plants.

Regenerative braking
Brakes that automatically recharge the battery.

Industry Performance

CO2 industry analysis
We are the most authoritative source of CO2 analysis in the UK. If you want to know how the industry is really performing, we have the data.

Manufacturer Watch

Saab
Saab is the only manufacturer to offer E85 bioethanol models across its range, and is also harnessing its turbocharger expertise to produce greener engines

Latest Green News

Festival offsets emissions for visitors
23/6/08
Ibuyeco will offset emissions of people travelling to the Cornbury Music festival in Oxfordshire.

Toyota develops new fuel cell Hybrid
9/6/08
Toyota has developed a fuel cell hybrid vehicle capable of over twice the range of the previous model.

Features

Tesla Roadster
It's got two seats, whips to 60mph in 3.9 seconds, makes almost no noise and is a riot to drive - we test the all-electric, £79,000 Tesla.

Ford Escape Hybrid
Within this mediocre American SUV lurks a surprisingly effective hybrid drivetrain.

Road Tests

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Powerful search facilities to find your new car

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