VW e-Up! ready for production

Volkswagen have announced that a full production version of its e-Up! concept will be available in 2013. The e-Up! is a zero-emissions electric version of the hugely popular Up! city car.

All electric DeLorean to enter production in 2013

The DeLorean Motor Company of Humble, Texas has announced plans to build all-electric version of the iconic, stainless steel gull-wing sports car made famous in the 'Back to the Future' films of the 1980's.

BMW's electric dreams

BMW has lifted the covers on concept versions of its two i models - the full electric i3 city car, and active hybrid i8 supercar.

The world's most efficient electric car

Acclaimed formula one racing car designer and creator of the iconic McLaren F1 supercar, has gone from fast to frugal with his latest design, the ultra compact T.27 city vehicle, claimed by its maker to be the world’s most efficient electric car.

Aussies still bypass electric cars

For many Australians, the perceived cost to own a "hybrid" or electric vehicle still outweighs the potential savings at the petrol pump

FRANKFURT 2009: Renault's electric four

From the floor: Renault shocked the Frankfurt show by unveiling four electric concept cars that will all be on the road within three years.

FRANKFURT 2009: Audi E-Tron

From the floor: Electrifying R8 hints at a greener supercar future ...

Lexus banks on hybrids

Japanese premium car maker says to forget diesels and biofuels; the longer term future is hybrid technology.

Prius vs Insight (again)

Maybe it's not quite the automotive equivalent of Ali vs Frazier, but the showdown between the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight hybrids nevertheless is the talk of Japan right now.

Honda CR-Z

Honda's plan to take petrol-electric power to the mainstream looks logical ...

Second sight - Honda Insight

Gen-two of Honda's hybrid won't lure buyers with its driving dynamics, but a $30K price tag and low running costs might have the pull to convert Prius zealots.

Prius vs Insight in greenback war

Toyota has fired the latest shots in Japan's new and increasingly contentious green car wars, claiming that the next gen Prius boasts nothing less than 'the world's best fuel efficiency'.

Holden EcoLine gets the green light

Social, environmental and ethical acceptance at the flash of a badge.