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  Autumn Statement 2016: How will it affect you? 23 Nov 2016 (News)
  The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has delivered his first Autumn Statement. Roads will get an additional £1.1 billion, while the continuous freeze on fuel duty remains in place. However, it’s not all good news, insurance premium tax (IPT) is set to rise
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  Skoda Greenline II Range of Models Put to the Test 15 Feb 2011 (News)
  . So basically the TwinAir has cheated in its exams so it can earn a free scholarship into London where its owners are going to have a lot of fun whatever the fuel economy and the CO2 output. And if they are only getting 34mpg they are, of course, emitting 190g/km CO2, not the 95g/km that got them
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  Pump prices tumble as supermarkets go to war (again) 30 Oct 2013 (News)
  per litre cut in the cost of petrol and diesel. Asda has responded by launching a national price cap on its fuel prices, which means customers will pay no more than pay 126.7p per litre of unleaded or 133.7p per litre for diesel Tesco has pledged to reduce its prices by 2p per litre
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  Zipcar adds Ampera to fleet 21 May 2012 (News)
  on a pay-as-you go basis. Insurance, taxes, roadside assistance, 40 miles of fuel and the congestion charge are all covered, although the Ampera is exempt from the latter. The Ampera is an electric vehicle with a 50 mile range, but after that a petrol powered-generator takes over and produces power
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  Nissan: New minicar much bigger than it appears 2 Dec 2009 (News)
  by the carmaker, as was its fuel efficiency rating of 21.5km/l2. Indeed, the range has already shown a 15 to 20 per cent improvement in fuel economy over the 2010 standards. This feature is partly aided by the vehicle's Continuously Variable Transmission function. By having a sub
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  European drivers 'going green' 19 Aug 2009 (News)
  by certain eco fuels doubled in July, compared with the same month in 2008. However, such options may not be as popular with Brits as they are with some of our European neighbours. Italians were shown to be the most receptive to the use of eco fuels, with motorists in France, Sweden
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  New Fiat Qubo "practical and environmentally friendly" 15 Jul 2009 (News)
  and is aimed at helping drivers cut down on fuel consumption by figuring out how they can improve their motoring style. Andrew Humberstone, Fiat Group Automobiles UK managing director, said all cars in the range are designed to be "fun" yet green and sensible. "Offering
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  Peugeot 308 'is a green choice' 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  SE HDi 110 recently made a trip round Britain with the aim of using as little diesel as possible. During the 3,700-mile trip, the auto achieved average fuel economy of 126.8 mpg. This was verified by an official from Guinness World Records and even Peugeot admitted to being a little
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  Green motorists may be impressed by Fiat invention 9 Mar 2009 (News)
  Motorists who consider green credentials when buying a car may be impressed by a new engine development from the Fiat Group. The company's MultiAir innovation has been designed to cut CO2 emissions and fuel consumption
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  Revised Avensis 'is stylish and economical' 5 Dec 2008 (News)
  People considering buying a car in 2009 may be impressed by the new Toyota Avensis. The manufacturer said the model "delivers more style, higher performance, improved fuel economy and lower emissions
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  Honda unveils 'sports car of the future' 24 Nov 2008 (News)
  Motorists who are thinking about buying a car and are looking for an eco-friendly manufacturer may want to consider Honda. The company has just unveiled a fuel cell concept vehicle at the LA Auto Show. According
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  Eco-driving 'can help save money and the planet' 14 Oct 2008 (News)
  . Organisers of this year's ALD Automotive/Total Excellium MPG Marathon state the event has shown avoiding sharp braking and accelerating can cut fuel costs by an average of 23 per cent. They point out if everyone in the UK adapted their behaviour behind the wheel in this way, a total of £8.2
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  Fabia Estate picks up green car award 11 Jul 2008 (News)
  The Skoda Fabia Estate has been voted the Best Green Estate Car by the readers of the Daily Telegraph. Sitting in emissions band B, the Greenline vehicle is the most fuel-efficient car that the Czech manufacturer develops. Indeed, it produces 109g CO2 per km and has a diesel
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  Cambridge car club looks to cut congestion 9 Jul 2008 (News)
  A car club has been set up in Cambridge with the intention of cutting congestion in the area as well as sidestepping expensive fuel costs, a local news source has reported. Cambridge News has stated that for £49.50 per year, drivers can hire out vehicles as and when they need them
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  Cameron 'wants to go further' with green cars 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  Conservative Party leader David Cameron has announced that he wants the UK to be a world leader when it comes to hydrogen fuel cell or battery power vehicles. The politician questioned why Britain is lagging behind the US when it comes to the technology, when the US has "been slow
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  New 307 Beats Golf on Emissions 23 Oct 2001 (News)
  Peugeot's new 307 2.0 HDI 110bhp diesel models with FAP particulate filters use even less fuel and emit less CO2 than the excellent new VW Golf GT TDI 130. Figures for the Peugeot are 54.3mpg in the combined cycle and 138g/km CO2 compared to the VW's 52.3mpg and 148g/km CO2. Both cars
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  Autumn Budget 2021: Government accused of "kicking the can down the road" on EV road tax 28 Oct 2021 (News)
  engine (ICE) vehicles to electric will leave the Treasury with a huge hole in its Road Tax intake as there is currently no fuel duty on EVs and VED is either zero or reduced.  Last week, the Treasury’s
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 29 Mar 2016 (News)
  Drivers can save 5p-per-litre on fuel this Easter with Morrisons. The supermarket is giving fuel discount vouchers to all customes s who spend £40 or more in-store until the end of business hours on Easter Sunday 27 March
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  F1 Style KERS For Volvo Road Cars 31 May 2011 (News)
  A light, cost-efficient and very eco-efficient solution that makes a four-cylinder engine feel like a six-cylinder, at the same time as reducing fuel consumption by up to 20 percent. This autumn, Volvo Car Corporation
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  Spotted in the classifieds 26 Apr 2011 (News)
  When buying a car there are so many factors to take into consideration. Will there be room for the children? Will the engine be up to long motorway cruising? What about the fuel economy? They’re all things that you’ll take into account, and that’s before you think about styling and value