EcoVelocity is holding a green motoring, low carbon festival show, that will run from the 8th-11th September at Battersea Power Station and they have just released some data about the top postcodes for green motoring. According to their research, Camden, Westminster and Islington are home to the greenest motorists.

They studied vehicle registration data from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) and found that more than one in four cars (28%) registered in the WC postcode, have CO2 emissions of less than 100g/km or less. Portsmouth is the most environmentally friendly town outside the capital. London however has the highest number EV charging points (93) for electric cars so these results are logical and Wales for example has the least number, with only 3 charging points in the entire country.

Here is the list of top postcodes:

If you want to see an interactive map of the locations of all EV charge points across the UK then EcoVelocity show organisers have complied one. The northernmost electric charge point in the country is in the Isle of Lewis, 750 miles from the most southerly one which is in Exeter.

The EcoVelocity show is a dynamic festival of hi-tech and ultra-low carbon vehicles and some of the leading car manufacturers will be in attendance, showing off their latest green models. Citroen,Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, Vauxhall,Volvo, Volkswagen and Mia Electric are just some of the names attending. You will find electric cars, hybrids, low-CO2 models as well as a test drive circuit to try them out and further information can be found at www.ecovelocity.com

Finding a low Co2 car to lease can also be a time consuming exercise so try our Vehicle Type Leasing Shopper as you can select the bodystyle you are looking for, i.e. hatchback, tick all manufacturers, then set the range of Co2, choose business contract hire and all models will appear by the least expensive rental.

EcoVelocity Show 2011

The EcoVelocity UK eco motor show is being held at Battersea Power Station in London from Thursday the 8th to Sunday the 11th September. There will be a number of green low-CO2 cars, electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids on show, with manufacturers being represented including Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

EcoVelocity is going to be a fun interactive day out for all the family with the “SEAT youngs driver programme (11-16 year olds), Honda introducing motorcycling to young children, a Green Supercar paddock and also an Eco-Lab which delves into the science behind eco-motoring.

Gile Brown, Event Founder, commented,”In the absence of the British Motor Show in 2011, EcoVelocity will be the most important and definitely not to be missed motoring event of the year, showcasing the best real-world cars for real-world motorists at a single location”. If you are also thinking of leasing a low CO2 car try the Vehicle Type leasing shopper for a range of the latest models available.

Used Car Expert, the leading used car magazine, has undertaken an analysis of the depreciation of small family hatchbacks (1.6-litre petrol or comparable engine) and has discovered some interesting results. They looked at the resale value of three year old values against their new price, with 30,000 miles on the clock.

They found that many new car buyers will have lost up to 50% of their money in this time. Depreciation is never on most people’s minds when they buy a new car and this is why business car leasing is becoming more popular with many small businesses, as the risk around depreciation is with the vehicle leasing company.

• New car prices are an approximate guide price of the price paid for a new car 3 years ago

Hyundai ix35

One of the leading industry publication’s, Automotive Management, has awarded Hyundai the title of “Carmaker of the Year” after a panel of leading motoring experts assessed Hyundai over rivals like Ford, Land Rover, Jaguar and Kia.

Hyundai ix35

Hyundai’s UK managing director Tony Whitehorn said,”We’re delighted to win Carmaker of the Year. 2010 is set to be a very promising year for us and this award proves we are a brand that people are noticing. We are about to launch our new ix35, which is set to become our flagship model in the UK which will further increase awareness of our brand.”

Kia Picanto 1

The Kia Picanto 1.0 1 5-door hatchback is on the site on Kia business car leasing from £107.00+ VAT per month. This economical petrol car offers 58.8 mpg on the combined fuel cycle and emits only 114g/km CO2.

The Kia business car leasing offer is as follows;

- Non-maintained business car leasing over three years at 10,000 miles per annum.

- 3 rentals are required in advance followed by 35 subsequent rentals.

- Metallic paint and other options are available at an extra cost.

Kia GDI engine

Kia has constructed its own Gasoline Direct Injection engine based on the new Theta II family of units that will power the next generation of Kia vehicles.

GDI lowers CO2 emissions while raising power and improving fuel economy and this new unit has been developed with Hyundai. The first engine will be a 2.4-litre four cylinder GDI engine and is expected to appear in Kia models (in the UK) by 2011.

Used Car Expert Magazine has revealed the top 5 best and worst performers in 4X4 vehicle depreciation over a three year period. Depreciation is the biggest cost to a motorist and when you buy your vehicle this is something you may not really consider.

That is why contract hire is such an attractive option as the risk on depreciation is with the leasing company, not you. This is also why a car that costs more to buy may actually have a lower rental on contract hire.

Here are the findings from Used Car Expert:

The “Kia Motors’ Cleaner Driving” report has revealed that UK motorists spend more than two days each year (49.5) stuck in stand-still traffic. They also found that the average Brit will spend 91 days of their working life grinding to a halt trying to reach their workplace.

The headlines of the Kia report are:

-Two-thirds of drivers (66%) admit to speeding when the traffic clears up to make up the time.

-62% of drivers get angry when they hit queues.

-33% admit having experienced road rage in heavy traffic.

-One in five (19%) have suffered a bump or accident on route to work.

-44% are regulary late for their work due to traffic congestion.

However the report also found that 30% of motorists have ruled out public transport due to inconvenience and 72% said they value the privacy and space travelling to work in their car.

Kia Soul

A Kia dealership in Loughborugh recently hosted a visit from a uniquely designed Kia Soul, by Jeff Banks the fashion guru.

The car was remodelled around a Kia Soul Samba in Tornado Red and has red alloy wheel, racing seats, red LED mood lighting and an in-car cinema system as accessories to the vehicle, plus Jeff Banks crest features on the roof of the car and the tailgate.

Kia Cadenza

Kia Motors Corporation has released the first image of its new stylish saloon,the Cadenza. This all-new luxury saloon will make its debut at motor shows across the Middle East towards the end of this year.

The Cadenza has a bold headlamp design with LED surrounds plus a prominent grille and attractive tail-lights. Luxury features include heated steering wheel, power extendable seat cushions, automated defogging of the windscreen and ventilated front seats to cool you down on a hot day.

Currently Kia has no plans to bring this car into the UK, but the model shows that Kia is developing its design-led philosophy across all parts of the globe. Next year Kia will be launching the Venga and all-new Sorento.