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Time to ditch diesel? Comparing the costs of driving a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric car

Published 29 January 2018
By James Mills
In little more than 20 years, the government hopes the rattle of diesel and roar of petrol-powered cars will fall silent. It wants drivers to kic
Kia Niro review (2016-on)

Kia Niro review (2016 on)

As cars increasingly become much of a muchness, and the process of driving is surrendered to computers, we can expect more cars like the Kia Niro
Published 26 January 2017
2016 Toyota Prius Mk 4 review

Toyota Prius Mk 4 review (2016 on)

Toyota didn’t make the first hybrid car but it is the first company you think of when it comes to combustion engine-electric alchemy...
Published 05 December 2016

Driving Green: Homepage

It used to be so simple. When buying a car you’d select the body style you wanted, along with the colour and spec. Of course there was also the...
Published 06 August 2015
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News: Lukewarm reception to 'eco-feminist' Top Gear...

Top Gear fans reacted with incredulity yesterday to plans for an alternative...
Published 12 March 2015
jeremy clarkson on the environment

Clarkson on: the environment

It's not easy being green... especially with Jeremy Clarkson around. The environment and Clarkson go together as well as a Norwegian Fjord and a...
Published 10 June 2013