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  Supermarkets cut petrol prices by two pence-per-litre 21 Aug 2015 (News)
  for motorists than the last. The cost of filling up an average family petrol car is now around £8 less than it was last summer, and around £12 less for a diesel car. Fuel is a major expense for millions of families in the UK, and these latest cuts are certainly helping to ease that burden.”
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  Top 10: Low-Tax '70s Classics 11 Jun 2014 (News)
  1549cc means you’ll pay £145 for a year’s VED rather than the £230 charged for vehicles with larger engines. In other words, you’ve an extra £85 to spend on fuel, insurance or whatever.    So by ignoring ‘tax-free’ classics of 1974 or earlier
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  Preview: Coys classic car auction, Ascot, 27 April 18 Apr 2013 (News)
  and the Goodwood Revival in 2010. It has its original Le Mans four-speed and overdrive box, is FIA compliant with a roll cage and big tank fuel cell and has new FIA race seats and belts fitted. And it's this FIA paperwork, and Le Mans
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  Vauxhall launches smaller diesel engine 16 Jan 2013 (News)
  features a closed-loop combustion control and an aluminium block and is the first diesel from its maker to comply with upcoming Euro 6 emissions requirements. Initially maximum power and torque have outstrip the old 1.7-litre engine to 136PS and 320Nm respectively, and fuel consumption is said
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  New car registrations increased in October 4 Nov 2011 (News)
  , with more than half of all new cars registered running on diesel or alternative fuels such as electricity. The 2.6% overall growth in the number of new cars registered last month is 7% more than the SMMT’s original forecast for the month, but the market remains 20% behind pre-recession levels
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  Citroen previews Tubik executive shuttle 5 Sep 2011 (News)
  of the steering wheel. There are also reversing cameras front and rear. Hybrid4 technology keep emissions down and fuel economy up, as do low rolling resistance tyres – which are wrapped around
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  Dynamic EV charging in development 26 Jul 2011 (News)
  in the motorsport sector – nothing could be more convenient than a race car that re-fuels itself on the track.”   
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  Volvo C30 'popular with scrappage scheme customers' 19 Jun 2009 (News)
  capable of fuel economy of 72.4 mpg. Commenting on the overall popularity of the cash for bangers incentive, Volvo representative Nick Connor said: "The scheme has been a much welcome boost to our sales, as well as to the industry as a whole and we are working hard for this success
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  Michelin 'highlights its green credentials' 8 Jun 2009 (News)
  : "This is an outstanding achievement, given that tyres are generally only certified for use on 20 to 40 vehicles over that period of time." The group put the popularity of the range down to longevity, safety and fuel efficiency. In other
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  New Prius unveiled 13 Jan 2009 (News)
  being displayed at the Detroit motor show. According to Toyota, a number of improvements have been introduced which improve its fuel economy and lower its CO2 emissions. The manufacturer claimed the vehicle also features sharper styling and higher comfort levels. Like its
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  Volvo announces new car prices 1 Oct 2008 (News)
  will set customers back upwards of £18,660. Volvo has said buyers who do decide to opt for one of the new vehicles will find they are all cheap cars to run, describing the fuel economy as "outstanding". The C30 offers 64.2 miles per gallon (mpg), the S40 62.8 mpg
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  Vehicle auction price increase set to hit market 20 Aug 2008 (News)
  is preventing this from happening. She said: "Energy and business rates have both increased, as has the cost of insurance, labour and consumables. The 50 per cent increase in fuel prices since December last year has also made a significant impact on margins." Meanwhile, Easier has
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  Lexus RX 400h goes up over July 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  the uniqueness of the Lexus automobile. She said: "The RX 400h is the first and remains the only hybrid SUV on the market. This gives customers a unique proposition of SUV style and practicality with lower fuel consumption and emissions." Toyota originally established Lexus as its
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  Daihatsu launches cheaper motoring initiative 8 Aug 2008 (News)
  Motorists are being made aware of the savings they could make if they drive Daihatsu vehicles. The company has launched the National Cheaper Motoring Campaign, stating that the reliability and fuel economy of its models make them beneficial to drivers. Which? magazine earlier
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  'Honest, transparent' motor industry espoused by official 24 Jul 2008 (News)
  car insurance firms could offer cheaper deals as a reward for customers' ethical stance. "Quite simply, low carbon cars use less fuel. There is a simple link between lower emissions and lower running costs," Mr Everitt said. Statistics from the SMMT show a slight fall
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  Goodwood debut for Hyundai 'a green affair' 14 Jul 2008 (News)
  litres of fuel per year are required to run the model, with the company adding that it cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 200kg annually. People looking for car buying advice may want to check out the vehicle once it goes
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  Oil levels 'need to be checked regularly' 1 Jul 2008 (News)
  in not keeping an eye on oil levels. "By the time the oil light illuminates on your dashboard, you may only have a handful of miles before serious and expensive damage is caused to your engine," he said. More fuel strikes can be expected if oil companies cannot come to terms
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  Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  to the Daily Mail. Within ten years, motorists will be opting for electric vehicles rather than petrol-based alternatives, Sir James believes. Indeed, not having to pay for fuel could free up funds for drivers to use to pay
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  Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
  to the Daily Mail. Within ten years, motorists will be opting for electric vehicles rather than petrol-based alternatives, Sir James believes. Indeed, not having to pay for fuel could free up funds for drivers to use to pay
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  Drivers 'should not be put off by complex Prius' 30 May 2008 (News)
  has found favour with motorists keen to increase fuel economy and reduce emissions without sacrificing too much comfort or performance," said the company. One of the most famous Prius drivers is Larry David, star of Curb Your Enthusiasm. In the programme, David is often seen