Shortlists announced for LowCVP Awards 2017 The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has announced the final shortlists for its 2017 Low Carbon Champions Awards. Now in its seventh year, the prestigious awards will be presented in October as part of Energy 2017.   T...

Kia launches Niro and Optima Sportswagon PHEVs Kia has expanded its plug-in car line up with not just one new model, but two new PHEVs. The Niro Plug-In Hybrid and Optima Sportswagon Plug-In Hybrid have both been launched in the UK.   Both boast excellent economy figures ...

Renault launches Kangoo Van Z.E. 33 Renault has launched a new longer-range version of its Kangoo van, drawing on developments made for the Zoe Z.E. 40.   The new Kangoo Z.E. 33 promises more than 50% more range on a single charge, with a battery pack upgraded ...

August proves record month for EV registrations The plug-in car market continued to perform strongly in August, increasing sales in traditionally slow month, and topping the 2% market share barrier again - a watershed it broke for the first time last month.   Overall car r...

New Nissan LEAF launched Nissan has unveiled its new LEAF to the world in a live stream from Tokyo today (Wednesday 6th September). The highly anticipated second-generation LEAF features a quoted 236 mile (380km) range on the NEDC cycle. A real-world range of aro...

JLR to electrify all new models from 2020 Jaguar Land Rover has announced that every model launched from 2020 onwards will be electrified.   Revealed at the company's inaugural Tech Fest event, the news follows the likes of Volvo in committing to electrification ...

Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Mazda, and Suzuki start scrappage schemes The UK's car scrappage scheme has extended further with new manufacturers announcing they will be offering discounts to those buyers trading in older models. Mazda, Suzuki, Citroen, Peugeot, and DS Automobiles have all set up offers. ...

VW Group to launch 80 new plug-in models by 2025 The VW Group has announced what it calls 'the most comprehensive electrification initiative in the automotive industry' with the promise of 80 new electric vehicles launched by 2025 under its Roadmap E plans.   By 203...

BMW i Vision Dynamics previews next 'i' model BMW has unveiled the i Vision Dynamics at the Frankfurt Motor Show today (Tuesday 12th September) previewing a new model in the company's i line-up - expected to be the i5.   The pure-electric four-door saloon has a range...

Honda to electrify every new model launched in Europe Honda has committed to offering an electrified version of every new model launched in Europe going forwards. Announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the statement was backed up by debuts given to a CR-V Hybrid, and Honda Power Manager ener...

Frankfurt Motor Show 2017: Top 10 electric cars  cars Next Green Car picks the top 10 EVs from Frankfurt 2017 The 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show is now in full swing, with a huge range of new green cars sitting on the stand...

UK's best-selling plug-in cars revealed Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV is the UK's best-selling plug-in car, with official figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) also showing that the Nissan Leaf remains the UK's most popular pure-EV. The two plug-in ...

Twelve new EVs due by 2022 from Renault Nissan Alliance Twelve new EVs due by 2022 from Renault Nissan Alliance The group comprises of Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi among others The Renault Nissan Alliance has announced its five ...

Diesel cars may produce more (not less) CO2 than petrol models odels A new T&E report takes includes lifetime mileage, well-to-wheel emissions and manufacturing impact New research published by Transport & Environment (T&E) co...