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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 -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
New Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate 23 Jan 2001 (News)
. The fuel tank is slightly larger, yet luggage capacity with the rear seats up is 448 litres (15.9 cubic feet). Trim is to Elegance spec, mechanical warranty 3 years, paint warranty 3 years and body warranty 10 years. The car will be a useful alternative to a Subaru, which had this market pretty much -
2021 Skoda Fabia: Fresh tech and much more space 6 May 2021 (News)
. The 95PS TSI model, which does have a turbocharger, returns the same 55mpg fuel economy while getting from 0-62mph in 10.6 seconds. The 110PS version of the same engine is the first to come fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard – all the cars below it get five speeds – which means -
April 2019 DVSA recall round-up: Thousands of Vauxhalls hit by emissions fault 24 Apr 2019 (News)
Audi A4, A5, A5 Cabrio, A6, A7, A8 Fuel may escape from one or both fuel rails (low-pressure side). Feb 2014 Sept 2016 R/2019 -
Comment: Diesel cars are not the enemy 29 Dec 2014 (News)
petrol equivalents have been indirectly incentivised for more than a decade. Choose a diesel car and the lower CO2 emissions generally result in lower road tax, lower fuel consumption, stronger residual values, lower company car tax, and lower employers’ national insurance contributions -
Drivers Would Give Up Beer To Keep Their Cars 6 Aug 2009 (News)
– with most of them blaming the government and the high cost of fuel and road taxes. But drivers don’t need to go to the extremes of sacrificing their leisure activities or covering their vehicles in adverts to save money – simply shopping around for cheaper