CO2 emissions

The company has begun implementing emission-reduction measures across its operations

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Mazda CX-60 Plug-in hybrid

The Mazda CX-60 Plug-in hybrids is a great alternative to full-electric motoring

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ AMG Line Premium Edition

Sleek CLA showcases Mercedes’ long range EV knowhow

There aren’t many scenes like this in the Wigan area

How borough fares in net zero rankings

Toyota Aygo X

Toyota keeps A-segment flag flying for electrified age

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Can third-generation Audi Q3 harness the power of three?

Toyota GR Yaris

Tom Sharpe finds Toyota’s rally-bred GR Yaris is hyper-focussed on fun

Audi Q2 TFSI

It’s a shame the Audi Q2 is coming to the end of the road, says Julie Marshall

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MG3 Hybrid

Julie Marshall finds the frugal MG3 can also deliver the power

Toyota CH-R PHEV

Julie Marshall drives the futuristic-looking Toyota C-HR plug in hybrid

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One vehicle change you can make to save on April car tax price rises

Mini Aceman

The new Mini Aceman, a practical, and fully electric small SUV

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Road Tax hike - what drivers of petrol and diesel cars need to know

Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Mudmaster

The Isuzu D-Max delivers a decent on-road ride as well as being great off-road

Renault Clio

The Renault Clio has come a long way in recent years
The Renault Clio has come a long way in recent years, says Julie Marshall
Julie Marshall

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Going Green: Think about helping the planet on Valentine’s Day

Help prevent pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Help protect our planet and reduce pollution

The most popular destination for Brits inspired by influencers was Dubai

Influencers blamed for fuelling climate change

Fiat 500

Julie Marshall falls in love with the diminutive Fiat 500 all over again

Suzuki Swace

Stylish, practical and safe to drive.

An artist's impression of how drone delivery might look

Drone delivery for takeaway services could transform dining for Wigan residents

Coldplay performs at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Photo by Mads Claus Rasmussen / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images

Going Green: Musicians can help in tackling climate change

Wigan's carbon footprint might be getting smaller but there's a long way to go to keep up with targets

Borough sees drop in CO2 emissions since 2005

Electric vans being delivered to Liberty's Wigan contract managers

Major business sets itself an ambitious electric vehicle target

Mazda CX-60

Mazda’s CX-60 diesel is impressively efficient

Wigan Borough In Bloom Judging Day in 2021

Wigan has more In Bloom groups than almost anywhere else in the country
Here is a statistic that confounds those ignoramuses who think that Wigan has nothing to offer by way of natural beauty.
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Suzuki Swace

New and improved Suzuki Swace reviewed

Students in the Netherlands have built a 3D printed car that is fully electric and removes carbon dioxide from the air.

Students build fully electric car that removes carbon dioxide from air

Land Rover Discovery review: seven-seat pioneer still one of the best

Mazda's CX-60 is the Japanese manufacturer's largest SUV to date - and its most powerful road car.

Road test - Mazda CX-60

Seeing the sights on foot can help to cut your carbon footprint when travelling (photo: Adobe)

Ten tips for tourists to cut their carbon footprint

Nice-Pak International’s colossal Wigan factory

Firm with Wigan base heads towards carbon neutrality

2022 Honda HR-V review: Sensible SUV puts passengers first

Dr Saeed Al Hakeem

Wigan hospital trust's clean air commute pledge

Switching to plant-based cheese can reduce carbon emissions by 50 per cent compa...

Use Earth Day 2022 to consider five small changes that can help to cut e-waste (photo: musicMagpie)

Earth Day 2022: Experts reveal 5 simple ways to help cut e-waste

Charging points are still few and far between in Wigan

Wigan shamed as one of the worst places for electric cars

New number plates: 7 ways to save money on your car costs in 2022

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Going Green - Are you thinking of making great escape with sun summer break?

2021 Honda HR-V hyrbid review: It’s nice to be nice

More than a third of British females are unaware of the impact single-use period...

Electric car quotas and £620m for chargers under new Net Zero strategy

In 2020, Vodafone committed itself to reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 (image: Alan Lu/Vodaphone)

Vodafone is switching to sim cards made using recycled plastic

Mazda6 review: is this the last chance for saloons?

Volvo V90 PHEV review: premium practicality from stylish Swede

Drivers of older cars will have to pay more for their fuel

What is E10 petrol? UK’s new fuel explained

1 in 4 drivers in the dark about E10 fuel as new petrol rolled out

BMW 4 Series

BMW 4 Series review: confident coupe faces down its critics

By 2040 sales of all new combustion engined lorries will be outlawed

New diesel vans and lorries to be banned by 2040

Train tickets ‘cost 50% more’ than plane fares - and journey times are much long...

Ford Fiesta MHev review: supermini joins the green party

New Land Rover Defender V8 packs 518bhp and £100k price tag

Government confirms E10 petrol will become standard despite risks to older cars:...

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Facebook is cracking down on climate misinformation in the UK - these are the bi...

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