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  Satnavs reduce stress and emissions, says TomTom 23 Sep 2008 (News)
  reduces the number of miles driven and the time spent travelling, which in turn has a positive effect on the environment and fuel costs," she adds. In addition, Ms Hodge explains the technology can be beneficial to the driver of a vehicle. Citing research carried out
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  Clio crowned best supermini 19 Sep 2008 (News)
  Express Best Used Cars Honours. Taking the title ahead of the likes of the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Jazz and the Fiat Grande Punto, the publication praised the vehicle's stylish design, wide range of engine choices, good fuel
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  Drivers encouraged to get involved in motoring forum on road signs 15 Sep 2008 (News)
  fit for the 21st century." More at www.dft.gov.uk Meanwhile, earlier this month the government announced new motorists would be given advice on saving fuel and reducing emissions during the practical driving test
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  Nissan 'gets ready for Paris Motor Show' 8 Sep 2008 (News)
  to fuel consumption and has low carbon emissions. Meanwhile, the Nissan Note has received a makeover to improve its overall appearance and its performance. Another updated model appearing at the Paris Motor Show is Toyota's Avensis
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  CO2 savings 'take Fiat to the top of the league' 15 Jul 2008 (News)
  British Car Auctions this week found that the effects of the credit crunch could be resulting in more people investing in alternative fuels. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance, finance or warranty click
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  What Car? announces Green Awards details 24 Jun 2008 (News)
  is "delighted" with how proceedings are going, adding that the winners will be "great cars to own and run, without any compromises". He said: "With increasing environmental concerns among car buyers, not to mention green taxes and spiralling fuel costs, the time is right
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  Jaguar picks up green car award 13 Jun 2008 (News)
  , car insurance customers may be interested to know. "We fully recognise our responsibility to the environment and are committed to playing our role in developing technology solutions in cars, fuels and infrastructure to address climate change - this award shows we are heading
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  Older cars 'cheaper to run' 11 Jun 2008 (News)
  , while insurance can be very cheap and maintenance simple Martin Mosely of the firm said: ""Lots of our customers will buy an older car, paying around £1,000, spend a few hundred pounds on it and run it on a low budget. "Tax, insurance, servicing and fuel can be less
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  Coat of filling up 'approaching £84' 30 Apr 2008 (News)
  an increase from last year, when fuel costs were 93.98p per litre. The hike could prove to be too much for motorists, who may struggle to pay the amount in addition to car insurance and road tax costs. Speaking
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  More Power For Passat 10 May 2002 (News)
  At last VW is ditching the ancient 115bhp 8 valve 2.0 litre engine in the Passat, and replacing it by the 130bhp 20v 2.0 litre as used in the new Audi A4. The 0-60 comes down from 10.9 seconds to 9.6 seconds, top speed goes up from 124mph to 130mph, fuel economy improves from 32.8 mpg to 34.9 mpg
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  Ford Focus ST170 Finally Here 14 Mar 2002 (News)
  lb ft) torque from 2,500 to 5,500rpm. Power is fed through a Getrag twin-shaft six-speed gearbox (like VAG's), offering 0-60 in 7.9 seconds, a top speed of 134mph, a combined fuel consumption of 31.0mpg and CO2 emissions of 218g/km. Emissions conform to Euro 4. Wheels are 17x7 inch
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  60th Anniversary Jeep Now on Sale 9 Jun 2001 (News)
  system gives excellent off-road, on-beach grip for hauling those jetski launching trailers out of the sea. Skid plates under the transfer case and fuel tank, twin front airbags, height adjustable front seat belts, locking wheel nuts, Smart Key immobiliser, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, CD compatible
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  Space Wagon Recall 18 May 2001 (News)
  appearing around the fuel tank mounting plates. The same fault applies to the Space Runner although a further check is required to see if a valve on the upper side of the tank has been damaged if the tank has come loose from its mounting. As is normal for a re-call programme, the registered
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  Renault ups specs, cuts prices 21 Dec 2000 (News)
  Renault Meganes and Scenics get an upgrade for the New Year, together with three new engine options. These are a 120bhp 1.8 16v already widely seen in Meganes and Scenics in France, an 80bhp 1.9 turbo diesel and a 105bhp 1.9 common rail turbo diesel. The 1.8 16v offers a combined fuel consumption
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  Honest John’s February deals 28 Feb 2014 (News)
  .  Click here   Tuesday 25 February BP fuel stations are offering 5p off every litre of fuel when you buy two selected Cadbury products. The offer excludes all fuel card transactions and is only valid up to 100 litres purchased for a single
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 22 Dec 2015 (News)
  offers and discounts.  Top 10 tips for buying a new car  /  Car finance advice  /  Fuel cost calculator Tuesday 22 December
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  Historics Classic Auction Preview 28-11-2015 26 Nov 2015 (News)
  shape. No rust around the fuel tank, nice fit and finish, twin Weber DCOEs, matching numbers. The reason for the low estimate of £9,000 to £13,000 is that it was Cat D damaged in 2001 then rebuilt over 2004/2005
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  Plenty up top: a guide to choosing the right roof bars for your van 1 Dec 2014 (News)
  The trend towards downsizing means that some van owners are sacrificing size in favour of increased fuel efficiency and reduced running costs. For those people – or anyone that needs more flexibility from their van – a good set of roof bars can vastly improve loading flexibility
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  National Insurance liability threat for company car drivers 15 Mar 2014 (News)
  Employees could have to pay National Insurance on company car and private fuel benefits if proposals from the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) are adopted by the Government. However, if ratified, the move could also trigger a rethink in the popularity of salary
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  What is the Real Driving Emissions test? 13 Mar 2018 (News)
  The Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test measures pollutants, such as NOx, emitted by vehicles in real-world driving conditions. It will work alongside the new WLTP fuel economy test to ensure that Euro6 regulations are met. But the RDE can test for things