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Audi Avantissmo is the Ultimate Avant 18 Sep 2001 (News)
settings can be selected by the driver to suit conditions and requirements. In Automatic mode, at speed, the body automatically lowers, like the Audi Allroad for improved performance and fuel economy. The bodyshell is lightweight aluminium on an ASF (Audi Space Frame), as is the A8 and A2 -
Seven Seats for New Suzuki 4x4 22 Aug 2001 (News)
of vehicle. The engine develops 170bhp at 6,000rpm and 231Nm (170 lb ft) torque at 3,300rpm. Combined fuel consumption for the manual is 26.2mpg and emissions 260g/km. Figures for the automatic are 23.5mpg and 285g/km. Importantly, the engine has a timing chain rather than timing belt for long -
'New' SAAB 9-5 from October 5 Jul 2001 (News)
Motors new 3.0 litre 176bhp common rail turbodiesel V6 engine which puts out 258lb ft (350Nm) torque and if its fuel consumption and emissions are low enough will be a serious rival to Ford-Volvo's new D5 (see Volvo news item). SAAB lists 'chassis revisions to enhance driver control', which -
New One Box Suzuki for Summer 22 Jun 2001 (News)
. Combined fuel consumption is 39.8 mpg for the 5-speed manual and 35.8 for the 4-speed automatic. CO2 outputs are 171g/km (£140pa VED) and 192g/km (£155pa VED) respectively. Prices are £9,995 for the GL and £11,495 for the GLX, which has ABS with EBD, air-conditioning -
Big V6 for Less Than 1.6 Repmobile 16 Jun 2001 (News)
. The combined fuel consumption figure for the manual is 28.2mpg with C02 emissions of 237g/km (£155 VED); for the automatic the figures are 25.9mpg and 257 g/km (£155 VED). Prices are £12,995 on the road for the LX as described; £13,995 for the LX automatic -
Cheaper, Faster Neons 7 Apr 2001 (News)
. Automatic transmission with cruise control is now an extra £300. The new Neon R/T costs £13,995 on the road, gets to 60mph in 9.6 seconds, hits a top speed of 132mph and manages 42.2mpg on the extra urban EEC fuel consumption cycle (not to be confused with the combined mpg figure -
Limited production run for Callum Mk2 Jaguar 5 Sep 2014 (News)
horsepower 260din 5. Torque 280 lbs/ft at 5000rpm 6. Fuel system, twin SU HD8 2 inch carburettors with ram air induction 7. Aluminium radiator with built in oil heat exchanger and electric cooling fan 8. Five speed manual transmission Exhaust 9. Bespoke twin bore -
Michelin campaigns for introduction of worn tyre ratings 12 May 2017 (News)
a tyre as it becomes worn. Likewise fuel economy also changes and a worn labelling system would make it easier for everyone to understand whole life tyre performance. We already have plans to implement such a system for all of our products -
Black Friday 2016: Best motoring deals 25 Nov 2016 (News)
can save 10p-per-litre on fuel with Morrisons when you spend £50 or more in-store. The deal is on until 27 November, but excludes spend on tobacco, lottery tickets, cashback and mobile phone top up. Only one coupon -
A Grand Monday: Lada Samara 10 Oct 2016 (News)
of delightful features including a non-functional fuel gauge, an aftermarket induction kit and a bloody great dent in the back door, all of which give it tremendous character. It also has a Peugeot 205 XS carburettor conversion, though from the experience of once trying to source new old stock fuel system parts -
Company car CO2 emissions reach all-time low 26 Mar 2014 (News)
by alternative fuels. The average annual mileage employees are travelling has bounced back 800 miles, from 17,063 miles in the first two months of 2013 to 17,893 in the first two months of 2014. Mel Dawson, managing director at ALD, said: "Benefit in Kind (BIK) taxation continues -
EURO NCAP to Include AEB in Future Ratings 3 Aug 2012 (News)
that delivers major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleets, company car drivers and private motorists. Apart from new emission-reducing, fuel-sipping engines, SKYACTIV technology also embraces improved aerodynamics, vehicle weight reduction, chassis developments and new manual and automatic -
Car sales up in May as Corsa leads the way 8 Jun 2012 (News)
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City Drivers Spend 40% of Journeys Standing Still 8 Mar 2011 (News)
feeling more congested, motorists are also paying significantly more on fuel costs. Since 2006, the average price of a litre of diesel has risen by 46%, from 93.5p per litre to 136.38p. † “Our continued research shows the overall congestion in UK cities is not getting any better -
Ford to debut new B-MAX at Geneva 28 Feb 2011 (News)
unit combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and twin independent variable cam timing to achieve significant reductions in fuel-consumption and CO2 emissions. Designed to replace larger conventional four-cylinder petrol engines, the three-cylinder Ford EcoBoost engine is undergoing final -
IAM Calls For Common Sense Over Changes to MoT Test 7 Dec 2010 (News)
warranties and service agreements are common, a high rate of MoT failure does beg all these questions and more: ‘Is it because garages do the MoT test before the three-year warranty service instead of after it, which fuels motorists’ suspicion that the MoT is being used to show -
Kia now offers Venga to driving instructors 27 Jul 2010 (News)
insurance for 12 months Free dual controls (all models except Picanto) Free metallic paint Free bumper protection mouldings Discount fuel card Favourable contract hire rates (subject to status) ‘Plug & Play' speedometer available on all models -
Even Hotter 265PS SEAT Leon Cupra R 19 Aug 2009 (News)
. Naturally, the new Leon’s 265 PS direct injection 2.0 TSI engine is the star of the show boasting not only tremendous power, but also easy torque transmission and remarkable flexibility. Among the four cylinder 16V unit’s key features is a new, high-pressure fuel pump injector to satisfy -
Mazda Zoom Zoom Challenge Back at Motor Show 17 Jun 2008 (News)
design language to-date and the latest car in Mazda’s award-winning and highly acclaimed series of concept cars. Based on an American Le Mans Series (ALMS) sports racing car, the Furai has a 450hp three-rotor rotary engine initially tuned to operate on 100 per cent ethanol fuel, the first time -
Audi R8s From £89,800 via N E. Automotive 20 Jan 2008 (News)
www.neautos.co.uk offers: RefNo/MakeModel/Body/Doors/Fuel/Capacity/Gearbox/Colour/Trim/Specification/Status/Delivery/Price OTR a000-2712001AudiR8 CoupeCoupe2Petrol4163 cc. V8ManualBlack: Carbon Sigma SidebladesBlack