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Eco-friendly cars

Reduce your carbon emissions and your fuel bill by switching to a 'green' car. And we're not talking about the paint job!

Whether you want to do your bit for the environment, or simply save money on fuel, there are plenty of alternatives to gas-guzzling. Petrol is so last century! We look at the pros and cons of biofuels and LPG, as well as the latest hybrid and electric cars. Because the future is now! (Except for flying cars, those are still a way off.)

Meet the car experts

Buying guides

'Green' car buying guide Which car is the most eco-friendly? Understanding electric, hybrid and fuel-efficient technology.

Articles

Honda CR-Z Sport review CHOICE test drives Honda's sporty hybrid car and reviews its performance, comfort and fuel savings.

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV review CHOICE put the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV car to the test, assessing its performance, comfort, value for money and fuel efficiency.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car review We test the first mass-produced electric car to hit the Australian market.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire review We asked the Gosschalk family to take this plug-in hybrid SUV for a weekend test drive.

Petrol and its alternatives There are ways to lighten the cost of fuel to both you and the environment.

Tesla Model S P85+ review We take the electric Model S Tesla P85+ for a spin and declare it a 'game changer'.

Toyota Camry Hybrid review CHOICE takes the Toyota Camry Hybrid for a spin and reviews it for performance, comfort and savings.

Toyota Prius C review Does this cheaper hybrid's city performance match its green credentials?

Toyota Prius i-Tech review It has the eco driving cred, but are fuel savings and cool technology worth it?

Toyota Prius V review CHOICE tests and reviews the hybrid Toyota Prius V, and lends it to a family for a real-life test drive.

VW Golf BlueMotion review We test drive this turbo-diesel powered Golf that has some eco-friendly twists.

The car experts

Our car experts test drive and review the latest eco-friendly cars to help you decide which model is best for you, your budget and the planet. And if you're worried about performance and power, don't be, our test drivers appreciate grunt too – they'll tell it like it is.