For motorists wanting to reduce their carbon footprint or who are keen to shell out less money at petrol pump and congestion charge zones, getting behind the wheel of a green car could be an effective means of achieving this.
For motorists wanting to reduce their carbon footprint or who are keen to shell out less money at petrol pump and congestion charge zones, getting behind the wheel of a green car could be an effective means of achieving this.
And as the range of eco-friendly vehicles continually increases, consumers may well find that getting their hands on such a set of wheels has never been easier.
However, the proliferation of such choice may be daunting for some, leaving them uncertain of which model is best for them.
But the publication of WhatGreenCar's top ten green vehicles for 2010 could lend a helping hand when it comes to choosing a car that will not only be environmentally-conscious but will also offer significant performance on the road, as well as looking stylish.
And one vehicle people may wish to consider is the forthcoming Citroen DS3 HDi. It is predicted to be on offer in UK showrooms in the early part of this year, as the publication notes that there is an "extensive level of customisation" with this vehicle.
With two diesel and three petrol-powered engines to choose from, 99g per km is the lowest possible carbon emission rate that can be achieved. For this particular green car the 90 brake horse-power diesel option will have to be selected. And such a carbon rating means drivers will not have to pay road tax.
Another vehicle featured in the top 10 list is the 2010 Ford C-MAX, which will incorporate the fuel-efficient EcoBoost petrol engine, as well as features such as semi-automatic parallel parking and blindspot detection. With the manufacturer reporting that both five and seven-seater options are available, the upgrade from the 2009 Ford C-MAX is expected to be in car showrooms later this year.
Dr Ben Lane, managing editor of WhatGreenCar, points out that "with so many technologies on offer, there's no doubt that manufacturers are fully engaged with the challenge of designing and more importantly selling, greener and ultra-green cars".
And demand for such models may well be set to rise as a recent study by Europcar showed 85 per cent of people claim to have changed their driving habits to try and save money.
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