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'Win-win' situation as latest Audi SUV is unveiled 2 Nov 2007 (News)
emissions and fuel consumption by more than 20 per cent. It added that the motor runs on an "extremely lightweight" engine - a 69 kg battery and a 40 kg motor. Audi commented that the vehicle combines higher power and torque with economy of fuel and lower carbon emissions -
Curios: Citroen 2CV Sahara 15 Jan 2015 (News)
– which, instead of using a conventional all-wheel drive set-up, was fitted with an extra engine in the boot to ensure all-round traction. The two engines were completely independent units with their own gearboxes, fuel tanks and starter buttons. On flat surfaces just one of the engines could -
Audi to showcase four new S models at Frankfurt 1 Sep 2011 (News)
this year , all of which feature a new, more efficient twin-turbo 4.0-litre TFSI V8 engine. Orders will open late in 2011. When fitted to the S6, S6 Avant and S7 models the new engine produces 420PS and 550Nm of torque, and yet manages an impressive fuel economy figure of up to 29.1mpg -
RMI warns of upcoming petrol price increases 9 Aug 2010 (News)
blamed on currency movements and world oil price increases. But of greater concern is the cost of petrol and diesel in early 2011. Planned increases in fuel duty in October and January and a 2.5 per cent increase in VAT could push prices up as high as 125.9p per litre. The previous highest -
October 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Mazda recalls 27,000 cars over airbag fault 9 Oct 2018 (News)
for the DCDC Converter to be replaced. Elsewhere, Vauxhall has issued a safety bulletin for almost 3000 cars due to a potential fire risk with the fuel line. The recall covers Insignia models, built between January to September 2017. Recall -
Mazda to build a Compression Ignition Petrol Engine with a 35% improvement in economy 8 Nov 2017 (News)
Compression Ignition petrol engine. Most of the combustion of the fuel/air is by compression, as in a diesel. But to achieve a stoichiometric ‘lean burn’ air-fuel ratio of 30:1 all the fuel in the combustion chamber needs to burn simultaneously. This is achieved by adding spark -
Motorists set to save £200 as petrol heads towards £1 per litre 8 Jan 2015 (News)
The latest fuel price cuts from supermarkets could save motorists £200 a year as oil plummets to a six year low. As a result, p etrol prices have fallen to a low as 105 pence-per-litre and diesel to 113 pence-per-litre. The huge fall in fuel prices -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Volkswagen Caddy BlueMotion revealed 6 Sep 2013 (News)
TDI engine it's even more economical than the Caddy with BlueMotion Technology and can average 62.8mpg according to the official figures with CO2 emissions of 117g/km. With a 60 litre fuel tank that gives the Caddy a theoretical range of more than 800 miles. Yet despite this economy -
Skoda registers high sales 30 Dec 2009 (News)
of its new additions - the Yeti crossover and the Superb Estate. The latter has been called by the carmaker "the most luxurious and most practical car ever to wear the famous winged arrow badge". Fuel efficiency has been a selling point for this range as well -
'Drivers could save by reversing' 18 Jul 2008 (News)
to about £100 a year". "Anything that reduces fuel consumption is welcome since motorists are paying an enormous cost in fuel at the present time," said the official. Demand for environmentally-friendly vehicles has been outlined by automobile manufacturer Ford -
What Car? Green Awards to take place at BIMS next week 16 Jul 2008 (News)
. "With increasing environmental concerns among car buyers, not to mention green taxes and spiralling fuel costs, the time is right for a recognised Green Awards," he said. This comes as What Car? has set up a petition allowing drivers to show their dissatisfaction at the UK's high fuel tax costs -
Registration of diesel vehicles rises in November 11 Dec 2007 (News)
are around 20 per cent more fuel-efficient than a petrol equivalent - good news for the motorist at times of rising fuel costs and it also means a similar saving on CO2 emissions," said the official. An environmentally-friendly approach to travel has been encouraged by former US vice president Al -
New Focus Diesel 7 Mar 2001 (News)
115bhp at 3,800rpm and stumps up 206lb ft torque (280Nm) at 1,850rpm. Combined consumption is stated to be 51.4mpg, but no CO2 figure is yet available. The engine is a direct injected common rail diesel with fuel pumped into the rail at 1,600 bar. Electronically controlled injectors -
Millers Launches New Range of Energy Efficient Oils 28 Feb 2013 (News)
Millers Oils has launched a new range of Energy Efficient oils employing Nanotechnology that have been proven to cut fuel costs by up to 2.5% and reduce engine wear. The oils reduce friction and the result is a potential 2.5% improvement in fuel economy -
Honest John's Deals of the Week 7 Aug 2017 (News)
. If you're 18 - 21 years old, the Just Add Fuel Telematics deal is also available. Offer ends 31 August 2017. >> Click here to see the deal One years' free -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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