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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 -
CO2 emission issues 'confusing British drivers' 17 Jul 2008 (News)
. In addition, 25 per cent of people incorrectly believe that a hybrid car runs on biofuels only and four per cent commented that they thought such a vehicle was actually two models welded together. People looking for car buying advice -
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 -
Sustainability of biofuels 'needs evidence' 8 Jul 2008 (News)
for car buying advice could be interested in picking up a vehicle which runs on biofuel. "Our policy should be based on the best possible science and as the evidence evolves, so too should our policy evolve with it," Ms Kelly said. Road Transport recently stated that eco -
Oil levels 'need to be checked regularly' 1 Jul 2008 (News)
find that they save on their car insurance policies in the long run. This is because cover firms could view them as responsible motorists and keep costs down. Mike Bewsey from Comma outlined the risks involved -
Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
Motorists in the UK could find that they save money with a new electric car being planned by one of the most famous inventors in the world. Sir James Dyson, the man who developed the bagless vacuum cleaner, is to put a car which does not run on petrol onto the market, according -
Motorists 'could save in solar-powered car' 23 Jun 2008 (News)
Motorists in the UK could find that they save money with a new electric car being planned by one of the most famous inventors in the world. Sir James Dyson, the man who developed the bagless vacuum cleaner, is to put a car which does not run on petrol onto the market, according -
Car-sharing 'can cut emissions and congestion' 24 Jan 2008 (News)
this. "Car sharing helps reduce congestion, tackle pollution and carbon emissions and importantly, cut the costs of travelling [but] it highlights that formal schemes run by employers are still in a small minority," she said. Meanwhile, Motor Trader has cited Society of Motor Manufacturers -
New M3 saloon from BMW 'has supercar performance' 9 Oct 2007 (News)
. Indeed, the unit can reach 62 mph from zero in 4.9 seconds while hitting 155 mph at top speed. Brake Energy Regeneration is also a feature, meaning that the car understands when it is over-run and charges the battery using the alternator accordingly. The firm believes that the M3 saloon -
20% Discount on Warranties for 03 Owners 22 Mar 2006 (News)
easily run into thousands. To help them insure against these unexpected trips to the garage, Warranty Direct is offering customers with '03 plates a 20% discount when they extend their expiring warranties. This offer is available until 30 April 2006. Cover starts from as little as £15 -
Reliability Index Adds User Reviews 14 Oct 2004 (News)
to give the most complete picture of the true reliability of cars. So it's well worthwhile contributing. The User Reviews section allows owners to rate their ownership experience and comment on everything from performance to running costs. And, where applicable, how -
Big Savings on MGs, Lexus and Volvo from Eurekar 16 Aug 2002 (News)
saving. The discount runs to 21% or £7,387 if you upgrade to the Navigator satnav trim pack. Finally, bigger savings on the more popular models in Volvo's growing family. For example, £2,775 off the £19,305 MRRP listed S40 2.0T Sport Lux and a similar, £2,573 discount -
Citroen Announces its Winter Sale 3 Jan 2002 (News)
. There is a £3,000 cashback on the run-out Synergie MPV. And, with a £600 cashback, C5 1.8iLXs officially come in at lesss than £14,000 though, in reality, they are going for under £11,000. More at www.citroen.co.uk -
Drive it Day 2015: What's On 17 Apr 2015 (News)
Lincolnshire: Reliant Scimitar and Sabre Owners Club Woodhall Spa. Contact Malcolm Brown. Email: scimitar70@yahoo.co.uk Tel:07742269883 Web: www.countydriveitday.uk Lincolnshire: MG Car Club run to Burghley House Club -
Croft Circuit revs up for historic RAC rally action 28 Oct 2011 (News)
rally great Roger Clark, is run in the same spirit as the famous Lombard RAC Rallies that wowed huge crowds throughout Britain from the Sixties into the Eighties. The recreation is acknowledged as one of the ‘blue riband’ events for Europe’s booming historic rallying -
YouDrive@Porsche Resumes at Porsche Silverstone 6 Feb 2010 (News)
at the Porsche Driving Experience Centre, Ivalo, deep in the Arctic Circle. Both are ideal for honing winter driving techniques in a safe environment. Courses are run over consecutive weekends starting from January 30 until March 2010. Porsche Human Performance Centre goes from strength -
Drivers Would Give Up Beer To Keep Their Cars 6 Aug 2009 (News)
a third of drivers (36%) would run their cars on recycled chip oil to cut their motoring costs. Almost seven out of ten (69%) drivers say their motoring costs have increased in the last 12 months, leading motorists to consider a range of sacrifices to save -
BCA Confirms That Used Prices Have Probably Peaked 4 Apr 2009 (News)
for the fifth month running, but only by £11 to £5,582, compared to £5,571 in February. This follows a £400+ month-on-month rise in February and a £300 increase in January. Values started recovering last October and have risen by around 18% in the intervening months -
A Grand Monday: Skoda Felicia LXi Plus 14 Oct 2019 (News)
. It was one of the best budget cars of its era, but a quarter of a century since its debut, the Felicia is now a rare car, with the vast majority having been run into the ground and scrapped. That makes this example -
A Grand Monday: Renault Clio 1.2 21 Jan 2019 (News)
Phase 1 Renault Clios are rare cars these days, having been run into the ground as cheap runabouts. That means that classic interest is starting to pick up, and the best examples are well worth saving. Luckily, the garage that is selling