Hybrid petrol models likely to stay on sale past Labour’s original 2030 deadline, but no word yet on which hybrid models will be allowed

Fuel economy has always been a prime consideration among car buyers, but the cost of living crisis has exacerbated its importance. With prices predicted to stay high, there has never been a better time to look at reducing consumption.

Motorists involved in an accident could soon have the opportunity to try an electric car under a new scheme to encourage EV buyers.

The decision is likely to upset green campaign groups, who describe hybrids as the car industry's 'wolf in sheep's clothing.'