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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  businesses and public organisations, where they will demonstrate the fuel efficiency, low emissions, cost savings and everyday practicality their rechargeable hybrid power system can deliver. The real-world experiences of the drivers and fleet operators will provide both companies and UK
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  BMW cuts model range as new WLTP test looms 20 Mar 2018 (News)
  . The WLTP test will become mandatory for all new cars from September 2018 and is said to produce fuel economy and emissions figures more reflective of real world driving than those of the current New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) system.     “We can’t order a 3 Series
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  32 Years of Mini Cooper S at Next Historics Auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  battery and fresh fuel, the 1275 engine started. It needs recommissioning and some body repairs, but when finished will be a delightful little car. Offered at no reserve
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  Tommy Johnson Jr to Race at FIA 'Main Event' Santa Pod 27-30 May 12 May 2011 (News)
  Garlitts and Melanie Troxel is Iowa-born quarter mile legend and NHRA superstar Tommy Johnson Jr., who has confirmed his attendance at this year's FIA Main Event, between Friday the 27th to Monday 30th May, 2011. With this latest signing, no less than ELEVEN Top Fuel cars will be running
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  New Range of Compatible Millers Oils 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  Award winning lubricants and fuel treatments manufacturer, Millers Oils, has added a series of five new high quality oils to its Premium Engine Oils range. The new products will meet the increasingly diverse requirements in engine oil specifications from the world's leading car manufacturers
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  Only 4% of Drivers Consider Scrappage Scheme 8 Jul 2009 (News)
  have increased in the last 12 months, with 64% of drivers blaming government road and fuel taxes for the higher costs. Drivers want more done to reduce the cost of motoring: three out of ten (29%) would rather see higher taxes on luxury vehicles to subsidise poorer drivers, 22% of people
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  Homologation MG Metro 6R4 for sale at auction 14 Dec 2018 (News)
  . A mechanical re-commissioning took place in 2017 by Rally car specialists BGM Sport which included a full overhaul of the fuel system and fuel pump along with fitting a later-type belt kit and idlers. Abbott said, ‘Rally cars from this period have a certain mystique and have become highly sought
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  First production Triumph TR5 to go under the hammer 10 Apr 2018 (News)
  to the TR4A but it includes lots of detail changes to improve crash safety. For petrolheads, however, the most important change was under the bonnet. Here was a 150bhp 2.5-litre straight-six that Triumph claimed made the TR5 the first production sports car with fuel injection, which helped it to a top speed
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  Hyundai launches revised i10 2 Feb 2011 (News)
  such as ix35 and ix20 models. A new and improved range of Euro V compliant engines combine peppy performance with excellent fuel economy and ultra-low emissions. The latest i10 introduces the all-new 1.0-litre ‘Kappa' engine, which
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  Freezing weather leads to increase in parts failures 21 Dec 2010 (News)
  repairs can cost as much as £1,100. More than double the number of fuel injection pumps go awry in winter, at a cost of £321.93 each and electrical components like central locking, heating and wiper motors are also much more susceptible. The most expensive items
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  Polo Voted 2010 European Car of the Year 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  , outpacing the Toyota iQ.   Since its market launch in May of this year, Volkswagen has received over 130,000 orders for the new benchmark car of the compact class. The Polo is available as a dynamic 3-door and comfortable 5-door in Germany. As the Polo BlueMotion, just 3.3 litre fuel
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  SEAT Stresses 18 May 2009 (News)
  that qualifying new car buyers can look forward to seeing the invoice price of, for instance, the ultra-green new SEAT Ibiza SC Ecomotive shrink from its previous £11,605 to a mere £9,605, but it also promises massive improvements in fuel efficiency and CO2 savings into the bargain
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  Scrappage Deals From Smart and Mercedes 25 Apr 2009 (News)
  . Carbon dioxide emissions are as low as 139 g/km, while fuel consumption returns can be 53.3 mpg. This makes the new range, which is packed with BlueEFFICIENCY technology, the ideal showcase for environmentally-conscious motoring without compromise. Other Mercedes-Benz models
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  New Ford Maverick Sports Utility 1 May 2001 (News)
  and to roof: 1,830 litres. Maximum cargo height is 991mm and maximum width between rear wheel arches is 1,032mm. Performance specs are: 2.0 litre Zetec 124bhp @ 5,300rpm and 129 lb ft (175Nm) torque @ 4,500rpm. 0 to 60 comes up in 11.8 seconds, top speed is 103mph, combined fuel consumption
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  Ford to introduce 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine 13 Sep 2011 (News)
  Ford is to fit a tiny, 1.0-litre three cylinder engine to the Focus from 2012. This new downsized engine produces the same amount of power as a conventional 1.6-litre but with improved fuel economy and sub 120g/km
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  Luxury cars 'to go green' 21 May 2008 (News)
  and cities, free of tax, congestion and parking charges", he said. Mr Shrier asserted that the electrically-powered Range Rover would have a smaller carbon footprint than "the smallest, most fuel efficient car". News of the green Range Rover plans come in the same week
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  Luxury cars 'to go green' 21 May 2008 (News)
  and cities, free of tax, congestion and parking charges", he said. Mr Shrier asserted that the electrically-powered Range Rover would have a smaller carbon footprint than "the smallest, most fuel efficient car". News of the green Range Rover plans come in the same week
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  Smalls cars exhibited by Toyota in Geneva 13 Feb 2008 (News)
  , a larger model with the environmentally-friendly appeal of a small car. Low fuel emissions and consumption make the sports utility vehicle one to watch, Toyota claims. The Japanese automotive company, founded in 1937, recently appeared on Brandz top ten list for the most recognisable
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  Mayor gains Prius of mind with car 13 Dec 2007 (News)
  that the issue is a "very important" and that he hopes "other motorists in the borough will follow a similar course". "Our priority in sourcing the new vehicle was to find the most fuel-efficient and least polluting option available, while retaining the attributes of equivalent
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  Fiat champions new Bravo 24 Sep 2007 (News)
  package, being on a par with the best of emissions, fuel consumption and power output," he said. Fiat has announced that it is to revive the Abarth marquee in the UK from summer 2008, with the 150 bhp 1.4-litre petrol turbo Granda Punto Abarth its first vehicle.