Plug-in hybrid cars burn more fuel than tests record, says Which?

THE GUARDIAN

Plug-in hybrid cars burn significantly more fuel than official tests record, according to research that suggests pollution from the vehicles could be much worse than advertised. read more »

Federal investigation launches into Toyota’s Rav4 over fire risk

WASHINGTON POST

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a defect that could put 1.9 million of Toyota’s Rav4 SUVs at risk of catching fire. read more »

Betting on death of petrol cars, Volvo to go all electric by 2030

REUTERS

Volvo’s entire car lineup will be fully electric by 2030, the Chinese-owned company said on Tuesday, joining a growing number of automakers planning to phase out fossil-fuel engines by the end of this decade. read more »