The average emissions figure for new cars sold in 2011 was 138.1g/km CO₂, equivalent to 52.5mpg; this is 4.2% lower than the previous year, and more than 23% lower than when reporting began in 2000.

The average new car now achieves 52.5 mpg, according to figures for November from the SMMT.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today issued its 10th annual New Car CO2 Report that shows a 20% drop in CO2 of new cars since 2000.

The automotive industry and politicians today debated the development of low carbon technologies and their role in helping the UK to be a leader in the low carbon economy.

Gordon Murray Design has announced Shell, Michelin and IPE Engineering as its technical partners for its iStream manufacturing process and city car projects.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader's (SMMT) eleventh annual sustainability report reveals that UK manufacturing has made significant progress in cutting CO2 emissions.

The SMMT and its partners are progressing with qualification and accreditation models to standardise electric vehicle (EV) training industry-wide.

Fiat has registered the lowest average CO2 emissions for cars sold in Europe in the first half of 2010.

Ahead of the Spending Review, the SMMT has written to the chancellor lobbying for support of the UK motor industry, including for ultra-low carbon vehicles.

Chinese car manufacturers Geely completed the acquisition of Volvo from Ford earlier this week for $1.8 billion.