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  Safety and security of the Year shortlist (Article)
  AlcoSense Excel Fuel Cell Breathalyzer The Alcosense Excel is an easy-to-use personal breathalyser that can be set up for use in different countries with different drink-drive limits. It’s chunkily-constructed and is designed to give accurate, trustworthy readings, with a 0.15% margin for error
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  Best new vans for 2018 (Article)
  The Transit Connect is also due a facelift in 2018. The exterior will get the same front end styling treatment as the latest Transit Custom, along with a similarly revised interior that includes design themes from the latest Fiesta. The old 1.5 TDCI diesel will get an overhaul to improve fuel economy
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  Review: Triumph Street Twin (productReview)
  if you haven’t passed the full test as yet. Either way, the Street Twin will carry you easily more than 120 miles before you need to worry about fuel fills and there’s a fuel gauge and predicted range display on the dash clock
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  Review: Ducati Monster 797 (productReview)
  MT-07’s. As for other practicalities, the 16.5-litre fuel tank should see more than 180 miles between fills without running on fumes and pillion seat can just about cope with an average adult for short hops. The digital dash is clear to read and, more relevantly, the details of this Monster
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  Review: Triumph Bonneville T100 (productReview)
  unless you really need that lower saddle, stick with the T100. In front of the petrol tank lie twin round dials with chrome bezels that look just the ticket. They have clear warning lights and digital displays for odometer, trip, gear indicator and fuel incorporated, which are subtle nods
• Review: Longjia LJ 50 QT-3L (productReview)
  . For starters, its 49cc engine is as simple as a rock thanks to its four-stroke design, so there’s no need for more labour intensive fuel mixing or maintenance that’s part and parcel of a two-stroke motor. And while it’s true the Longjia’s unit doesn’t have the pace, pick-up or outright performance you get
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  Review: Suzuki Address 110 2016 (productReview)
  – there’s a back-up kick starter, but it’s unlikely to be needed very often since the Address has fuel injection. There’s also a simple central speedometer and fuel gauge. But that’s it. Simple. Transmission is a CVT ‘twist and go’ automatic and it’s very smooth, making low-speed control effortless
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  Review: CF Moto 650 GT (productReview)
  has a whole lot of other reasons to tempt buyers. Prime among those lures are a low seat height, cost-effective optional hard luggage and strong fuel economy. The 650 GT builds on that lot with a two-year warranty, a decent spread of standard kit and a healthy dose of practicality. What you
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  Review: Zontes T310 (productReview)
  riding modes, fuel tank cover and crash bars? Not only does this add to the rugged adventure bike appeal, but it also makes the T310 a very practical machine for anyone looking at a cost-effective commuter and new A2 licence holders who want a bike they can hang onto after they’ve got the hang of more
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  Review: Honda Monkey (productReview)
  , nor is it the most practical compared to some scooters with masses of storage. However, there are keen lease deals on offer and 189mpg combined fuel economy, plus a 200-mile-plus tank range - meaning the Monkey is a very tempting machine for swinging through the urban jungle
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  Top 10: Cheapest petrol lawnmowers (Article)
  mower that features a 46cm cutting width, a steel deck, a 139cc engine and a big 50-litre collector bag. Its height can be adjusted from 30mm-80mm, whereas most other rivals range from 25mm-75mm, granting slightly improved clearance. It also has a large 1.3-litre fuel tank, so you can cut for a long
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  Review: Yamaha XMAX 300 (productReview)
  open the fuel filler, flip-up seat and lockable glovebox
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  Review: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tyres (productReview)
  reassurance of winter grip will be welcomed by all. With comparable fuel economy and only a small increase in road noise over conventional tyres, the Weather Control tyres are a good value choice for conventional cars and a wide range of buyers.
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  Review: Haynes Build Your Own V8 Engine (productReview)
  it. It doesn’t operate as an actual engine of course - it can’t burn fuel or produce power, but when you provide it with 4 x AA batteries and turn it on, it springs into life. The crankshaft spins, the pistons go up and down and the whole valvetrain moves as it should. Having already built it you’ll know how
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  How to buy a new van (Article)
  for the list price and earn a healthy commission.  Petrol, diesel or electric - which is the best fuel type for your next van? There was a time when buying a new van was simple and diesel. However, the trusty old diesel van has experienced
• Review: Piaggio MP3 300 and 500 (productReview)
  will also be happy with the 56mpg of the 500 and 70mpg promised by the 300 as both should cut running costs. Those are our real-world figures as no official numbers were available from Piaggio. With a 12.0-litre tank in both models, you should be able to cover 150 miles on either before the fuel warning
• ADBLUE: What is AdBlue and What do I need to know about it? (FAQs)
  , Jaguar, Peugeot) or must be replenished by a dealer (some earlier AdBlue systems). It is on sale at fuel stations in 10 litre containers at around £16. Enough to last 6,000 miles costs between £16 and £32, depending on the size of the engine. 4.7 litre containers and 2 litre containers
• AIR-CONDITIONING: How do I know if my air conditioning needs servicing? (FAQs)
  • www.autoairparts.co.uk Air-Conditioning and Fuel Economy A lot of nonsensical generalisations have been written about this. Basically a/c takes 5 - 10bhp from the engine. So while it will affect the fuel economy of a car with 50bhp
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  Review: Honda Miimo robotic lawn mower (productReview)
  large gardens, where the comparison would really be with a ride-on mower. Miimo squares up incredibly well on price here, as even Honda's base-model ride-on will set you back upwards of £3000, and that's before you even consider the fuel and servicing costs. During the mowing season, it wouldn’t
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  Top 10: Learner legal commuter bikes and scooters (Article)
  compact and light, making it effortless to ride and extremely fuel efficient. However, its size means the seat is small and not particularly comfortable for larger riders. There isn't much storage space, though you should still be able to get a single helmet and a lock