i3 BMW – Big on the outside, big on inside, big on performance, small under the bonnet
For some reason I expected the i3 to be a small city car, not a stand-up tall people carrier. From a distance it certainly does look futuristic, with its modular panel design, carbon fibre monocoque – designed to reduce weight … Continue reading
Motoring is cheaper today than it was a decade ago – most improved fuel-efficient car brands revealed
We’ve examined the energy efficiency of cars between 2000 and 2013 (manufacturers with 500 or more UK model variants) and found that the top ten most improved brands are…
Electric car emits more CO2 than diesel, but cost less than a third to run!
Buying an electric car could be seen as ultimate green statement, especially when the showroom is filled with zero emissions brochures extolling the eco credentials of these cars. Okay, there are no tail pipe emissions as you travel, which is … Continue reading
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Reviewed by Sust-it
Buying a Porsche isn’t typically a consideration for an environmentally aware consumer. But in a bid to up its green credentials and appeal to more business buyers, the luxury marque has introduced a new and improved Panamera plug-in hybrid, emitting … Continue reading
An electric car with decent range? Vauxhall Ampera review
Electric cars seem to spark interest and cynicism in equal measures, they somehow conjure up images of the futuristic world where vehicles move silently around our cityscapes, with no nasty emissions coming out the back and costing just pennies to … Continue reading