Sustainability
Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year
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
UK motorists are overtaxed, says Tory MP Greg Smith
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
Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save
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
Vauxhall plans to boost on-street EV charging as councils ignore demand
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
London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners
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
Electric car charging stations every 38 miles mandated in new EU laws
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
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 
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.
Hydrogen fuel-cell power could be ‘no cost option’ for BMW EV buyers
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
Government must make five-point pledge to save UK car industry - SMMT
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
New car tyre recycling tech to tackle UK’s waste tyre mountain
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
Stellantis sets up joint venture to recycle old car parts
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
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
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…
Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?
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?
Next Volkswagen T-Roc will be last new petrol VW in Europe
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
No combustion engine ban exemptions for efuels says UK Government
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
Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries
Britishvolt electric car battery firm sold to Recharge Industries
Australian firm completes purchase of British gigafactory start-up
Government expands electric car charger funding
Government expands electric car charger funding
New £56million investment announced for local electric vehicle infrastructure scheme
EU votes in favour of 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales
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
Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show
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...
EV brands say car industry must cut emissions in new report
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
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods continue to make money despite controversies
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
End anti-pollution 60mph motorway speed limits, say campaigners
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
"BritishVolt’s collapse is a disaster for the UK’s car industry"
"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
MPs consider 64mph national speed limit and Sunday car bans
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
Sono Sion solar powered car: prototype review, specs and prices
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
BMW iX5 Hydrogen enters small series 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
Buy fewer new cars and keep old ones for longer says BMW boss
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
Stellantis Circular Economy plan to offer used car parts for up to 30% less
Stellantis Circular Economy plan to offer used car parts for up to 30% less
The new Circular Economy division of Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen owner Stellantis will focus on reconditioning and reusing parts from old cars, amon…
Solar powered cars: amazing vehicles that run on the sun
Solar powered cars: amazing vehicles that run on the sun
Using clean, free power from the sun to run our cars sounds like a revolutionary answer to a lot of our current problems, but will it ever really work…
“There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”
“There’s more to cutting emissions than simply buying an electric car”
Deputy editor John McIlroy recently visited BMW’s innovation centre and found out how the German company plans to clean up more than just exhaust emis…
Will combustion engines live on?
Will combustion engines live on?
Electrofuels, or e-fuels, made from renewable energy sources could supplement auto electrification after 2035 in Europe and globally if obstacles are …
Porsche simulates hydrogen power test around the Nurburgring
Porsche simulates hydrogen power test around the Nurburgring
The virtual study used a hydrogen-powered turbocharged V8 similar to that used by the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera
Car pollution facts: from production to disposal, what impact do our cars have on the planet?
Car pollution facts: from production to disposal, what impact do our cars have on the planet?
How much pollution does your car produce in its lifetime and how can you reduce it? Keep reading to find out
Car carbon footprints: does the carbon neutral car exist?
Car carbon footprints: does the carbon neutral car exist?
What is a carbon-neutral car and why should you care? Keep reading to find out
London ULEZ expansion fails to lower emissions
London ULEZ expansion fails to lower emissions
Official data suggests the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone to the entirety of inner London has had no impact on emissions
What is hypermiling and how do you do it?
What is hypermiling and how do you do it?
Hypermiling helps you get the most from every last drop of fuel to maximise MPG. We explain how it works, and how it can save you money…