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  How Can I Do My Own Car Service? (Article)
  . Spark plugs, HT leads, fuel filter, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid and transmission fluid where applicable are all elements that will wear out or degrade and affect the performance of your car, but replacing them at every service would be costly and unnecessary. What tools do I need
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  Review: Honda Forza 125 2017 (productReview)
  to 30mph. Getting away from the lights ahead of everyone else is incredibly easy – plus there is a stop/start system, so you won’t burn fuel when you’re waiting for the lights to change
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  Review: Kawasaki Z250SL 2016 (productReview)
  is upwards of 90mph and acceleration is brisk enough to leave most cars behind from a standstill. What’s more – even ridden hard the Z250SL delivers strong economy of more than 70mpg, so fuel bills are tiny
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  Review: Piaggio Medley 125 2016 (productReview)
  and technology, the new Medley is a better bet. Bridging the gap between a pricey, feature-packed scooter and a basic, no-frills moped, the Medley boasts a smooth, liquid-cooled engine like the Honda SH125i but it costs £500 less than its Japanese rival. It also has stop/start to improve fuel economy when
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  Smartphone app of the Year shortlist (Article)
  are then you can access local fuel pricing and parking information nearby. AppyParking AppyParking cleverly collates on and off-street parking information across London and 11 of the UK's biggest cities. The free smartphone app shows users where they can park, on or off street. Green zones
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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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  Honest John Satisfaction Index 2018 (Article)
  .  Fiat receives the lowest ownership satisfaction rating (80.8 per cent) of any carmaker, with drivers slating the Italian firm for poor fuel economy, disappointing in-car tech and sub-standard ride comfort. Vauxhall and Smart are tied for second worse, at 81.3 per cent, with both
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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