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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
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  Tyre pressure 'picked up by new Ford systems' 14 Apr 2008 (News)
  ". "Keeping your tyres correctly inflated can also reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, so these systems can help provide cost and environmental benefits too," commented the official. Recent research from tyre charity TyreSafe found that 12 per cent of vehicles on British roads have
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  Nissan reveals plans for Geneva Motor Show 7 Feb 2008 (News)
  ," states Nissan. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will be conducting bio-ethanol fuel tests on the feasibility of E10 from April 1st.
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  Mazda2 'tops class for child safety' 19 Dec 2007 (News)
  for Mazda2", commented Mazda Motors UK managing director Rob Lindley. "Mazda's designers and engineers have demonstrated that lightweight construction, which is so important in cutting fuel consumption and reducing emissions, does not mean having to compromise on strength or safety
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  US motor show to host new Mazdas 13 Dec 2007 (News)
  off its new Furai concept, which it claims to be environmentally sound due to its use of synthetic fuel. Motorists may also be drawn to the vehicle as its design has been influenced by a model from the American Le Mans motorsport series. Ford Motor Company owns a 33.9 per cent share
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  WRX STI pricing 'shocks auto industry' 30 Nov 2007 (News)
  in the World Rally Championship (WRC) and was unveiled by the firm at the Bologna Motor Show in November. Subaru commented that fuel consumption has been improved from previous models, while its top speed is close to 155.3 mph. "With a heavily-revised new 300 PS turbocharged 2.5 litre
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  New SUV revealed by Audi 14 Nov 2007 (News)
  , but it does so while in possession the cleanest diesel engine in the world, according to the firm. The vehicle also contains a built-in efficiency process which allows the car to reduce fuel consumption by nearly 20 per cent. "Combining the sun worshipping potential of a classic
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  C2 from Citroen receives price haul 25 Sep 2007 (News)
  purchase in addition to being great value for money, the firm commented. Offering fuel efficiency at 119 g of CO2 per kilometre, the model comes under the government's tax vehicle excise duty in band B. Summarising the offer, the firm said: "The great value C2 1.6HDi VTS has
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  GreenFleet Awards sees Citroen come up trumps 10 Sep 2007 (News)
  , the firm has commented that three out of the top ten environmentally-friendly vehicles in the UK are Citroens. "Today the company offers one of the most fuel efficient and lowest CO2-emitting product ranges around - over 40 per cent of the company's sales are diesel, with ultra-clean Diesel
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  Toyota sells 100,000 green vehicles 3 Sep 2007 (News)
  . "These results demonstrate a dramatic shift amongst European customers towards cleaner vehicles which offer greater fuel efficiency and a comfortable and powerful drive," he said. Lexus is one of Toyota's 522 subsidiaries, having first been established by the firm in 1989. In 2006
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  Panda Multijet with Aircon Only £6,199 14 Jul 2007 (News)
  Edition £9295 FIAT Multipla 1.9 Diesel Family £9995 Plus as a special offer to Honest John readers and website visitors, a free tank of fuel and a set of mats if you mention Honest John when ordering
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  Welcome to Glass's Valuation Service 24 Jun 2003 (News)
  advantages of the site are that registered users will be able to configure and compare new cars and save their results in a 'My Showroom' file. As well as that, users can research estimated whole life costs of new cars down to a pence per mile figure that accounts for servicing, maintenance, fuel, tax
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  Fully Air-Conditioned 7-Seater for £16,395 2 Jul 2002 (News)
  . Top speed is 112, 0-60 takes about 12.8 seconds and fuel economy works out at 30.4mpg combined. The Trajet 2.0 TD GSi continues at £16,495, and the 2.7V6 at £18,545. All come with a three year UNLIMITED MILEAGE warranty and three years RAC Assistance
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  New 2.1 Litre Jag V6 for Under £20,000 8 Dec 2001 (News)
  156PS at a high 6,800rpm and 145lb ft (196Nm) torque at 4,100rpm. Quoted performance is 0-60 in 8.9 seconds, a top speed of 130mph and a combined fuel consumption for the manual of 30.7mpg. More at www.X-TYPE.com
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  New 261bhp Scooby WRX STi 1 Sep 2001 (News)
  diffs, and a faster 2.6 turn steering rack. There will be two versions: one with a Prodrive upgrade. Subaru's standard UK 3 year or 60,000 mile warranty will apply. Prices, fuel consumption and CO2 output will be announced closer to the on sale date. More
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  New Tune for Honda Jazz 21 Jun 2001 (News)
  from its great looking 5-seater body the Jazz features new 1-DSI engine technology. Dual and Sequential Ignition System comprises two spark plugs per cylinder in a compact combustion chamber where sequential ignition results in low emissions and high fuel economy. These engines are four cylinder of 1.2