Murdoch Empire among first to get its hands on next-generation Prius
Hybrids continue to dominate market, but report predicts plug-in electric models will shift 500,000 units a year by 2015
Mayor says next generation London bus will be 40 per cent more fuel efficient than conventional diesel double-deckers
British factories tout burgeoning green car manufacturing credentials
But hybrids in US and Japan may need a software upgrade
Major new report finds hybrid models vary hugely in terms of environmental performance and value for money
Auto giant purchases 25 per cent stake in Australian mining firm as part of agreement designed to accelerate the extraction of lithium reserves for use in iconic Prius
Plug-in hybrid manufacturer selects A123 Systems as battery supplier for high-profile Karma
Report released to coincide with North American International Auto show says electric cars and plug-in hybrids could account for more than 15 per cent of the market within five years