Low Volvo leaves rival car firms green with envy
THE new Volvo S40 DRIVe was last night named green car of the year in an environmental competition organised by What Car? magazine.
The Volvo beat 23 other contenders to take the top prize in the awards organised in association with Michelin and Warranty Direct.
London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "There are clear incentives for manufacturers to raise the bar higher and higher to design less gas-guzzling cars that take hundreds of pounds off consumers' fuel bills. This is good for the planet, good for the economy and great for the driver."
What Car? editor Steve Fowler said: "It's not just about a low figure, though. The S40 is great to drive, safe, has enough space for the family and, crucially, is cheap to run, too."
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