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  Road user charging scheme 'could benefit motorists' 10 Nov 2008 (News)
  . He added - if implemented - this kind of initiative could see the end of road tax and fuel duty, as well as reducing congestion. This summer, ETA reported increasing fuel prices had improved traffic flow on motorways, despite an overall increase in the number of vehicles on the road
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  New cars could save motorists money in the long run 10 Nov 2008 (News)
  eco-friendly driving techniques in a new motor can save up to £800 a year more than those who try the same thing in an older model. A variety of cars were driven around the M25. It was revealed the older models were able to achieve a three per cent improvement on the fuel
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  Renault Clio 'could be a cost-effective choice' 17 Oct 2008 (News)
  People looking for car buying advice may be interested to hear the Renault Clio achieved a 27 per cent improvement in fuel economy during this year's MPG Marathon. According to the manufacturer, this jump in performance
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  'Drivers can save with Blue Lion range' 14 Aug 2008 (News)
  The Blue Lion range from Peugeot can see motorists make significant savings, according to the automobile manufacturer. A car from the line can result in cheaper all-round motoring without drivers having to compromise on vehicle size or the type of model they want. Fuel consumption
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  Emissions in new cars fall over Q2 9 Jul 2008 (News)
  to help reduce their carbon footprint. But Jay Nagley from Clean Green Cars stated that it is money, not the environment, which has sparked the statistics. "Fuel costs, not environmental concerns, have done more to accelerate the shift to fuel efficient cars than any other
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  Powershift Grants Extended to Older Vehicles 11 Oct 2001 (News)
  :- www.est-powershift.org.uk (nb this is an EXCELLENT, highly informative website.) www.lpga.co.uk Remember, though LPG is a clean fuel and keeps engine oil clean, fuel economy on LPG averages around 10% poorer, so
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  Cheap Mondeos Before July's Price Rise 6 Jun 2008 (News)
  delivery. Ford Mondeo 1.6 Edge (125) 4Dr £12,591 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Edge (145) 4Dr £12,991 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Edge (145) 4Dr Flexi Fuel £13,002 Ford Mondeo 2.3 Edge (161) 4Dr 6 Speed Auto £14,120 Ford Mondeo 1.8
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  'Which?' Names Mazda 'Best Car Manufacturer' 21 Jun 2014 (News)
  again claim the crown it first won in 2008. Which? Magazine writes: "Mazda is a worthy winner with more than two thirds of its cars rated as best buys and scored well with owners for reliability and satisfaction.  "The Mazda3 offers a winning combination of fuel economy, style
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  New car sales jump 13.4 per cent in June 4 Jul 2013 (News)
  registrations in June. The Ford Fiesta was the biggest seller, with 11,332 sales. The Focus takes second place, with 9128 registrations in June. The SMMT says that the switchover to fuel-efficient models has helped fuel growth and new car CO2 emissions are down 3.7 per
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day nine 6 Jun 2013 (News)
  that car 11, the Bentley Christian Schenk, had developed a leak in the fuel tank. They were not alone as car 46, the Citroen Maigret of Mario Illian, and car 78, the Holden of Mike and James Killingsworth, also had fuel leaks. The Holden has re-joined us having caught up after losing time with a clutch
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  Renault Lowers its Average CO2 Once Again 13 May 2011 (News)
  ). With diesel now costing over £1.40 per litre, owners of its latest fuel-sipping Renault eco 2 model won’t have to visit the dreaded pumps very often, with an EC certified 949 miles between fill-ups. Bolstering the cost savings of running’s the French marque’s latest ‘green’ model, it also
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  VIDEO: car news in two minutes 2 Dec 2016 (News)
  Two Weeks, Two Minutes is our unique video roundup of the biggest news on HonestJohn.co.uk.  In this edition: a brand new Ford Fiesta; fuel prices skyricket; you're possibly a terrible driver; there's a new Volkswagen saloon-coupé thing coming
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  New BIK Tax Beating C Class 9 Jul 2002 (News)
  in tax of £915.98. Over a typical period of 36 months, the new C180 KOMPRESSOR Classic Saloon offers a tax saving of an amazing £2,775.32 compared with the previous C180 Classic Saloon. In addition to their low carbon dioxide levels, the TWINPULSE engines offer improved fuel
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  New car market grew 3.5% in June 5 Jul 2012 (News)
  motorists are responding positively to new products and the latest fuel-efficient technology. The industry has performed better than expected in the first half of the year and we will now need to work hard to sustain growth." Diesel cars are slightly more popular than petrol models, accounting
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  New Mazda 1.3 SKYACTIV-G engine wins Japanese RJC “Technology of the Year” Award 18 Nov 2011 (News)
  that enable precise fuel injection control. The first European vehicle to have a full slate of SKYACTIV Technologies will be the Mazda CX-5 set for launch early next year. This all-new compact crossover SUV will offer European benchmark reductions in both fuel consumption and emissions, combined
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  Peugeot at the Frankfurt Motor Show 30 Aug 2011 (News)
  . The Peugeot HX1 concept combines the practicality of a seven seat MPV with the sporty styling and low slung design of a sports saloon. It’s certainly a novel approach to the MPV, and as well as the aesthetic benefit of a lower, sportier design there’s a low drag coefficient to improve fuel economy
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  New car registrations in line with forecasts 6 Jun 2011 (News)
  . Diesel cars continue to sell well, with a 52.9% share of the market. 1.1% of vehicles registered were powered by alternative fuels, such as electricity. More than half of new registrations were for fleet cars, while 47% were private buyers. Private registrations over the duration of the year were
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  Chevrolet Spark 'is coolest new car in town' 27 Nov 2009 (News)
  Chevrolet's Spark is not only one of the most fuel-efficient new cars set to hit the UK market, but it is also one of the coolest, it has been claimed. With the American manufacturer keen to take advantage of the growing
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  Save on a Ford Fiesta with Motor Provider 23 Nov 2009 (News)
  Driver's seat - height adjustable Capless refuelling with Ford Easy Fuel (Its unique safeguard prevents refuelling with the wrong fuel) Rear privacy glass Body coloured rear spoiler Trip computer ISOFIX child seat anchor points
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  Price is 'number one factor' for used car buyers 3 Sep 2008 (News)
  the increasing cost of motoring - including rising fuel prices - as an incentive to make a greener used car purchase. A total of six per cent said that a car's environmental impact influenced their decision - a figure up four per cent from the same time last year. In addition, half of used car