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Geneva Motor Show 2015: All-new flagship Skoda Superb on sale from Summer 2015 18 Feb 2015 (News)
include 12v and USB sockets for rear seat passengers, plus familiar things from other Skoda models like a clip for pay and display tickets and an ice scraper in the fuel filler cap. UK prices and specifications are to be confirmed but expect to pay just over £20,000 for the Ford Mondeo rival -
Geneva Motor Show 2015: Improved economy and styling tweaks for revised BMW 1 Series 19 Jan 2015 (News)
as an option is the new Professional Navigation system. When paired with an automatic transmission this analyses the road and tells the driver when to lift off the throttle ahead of corners and junctions, in order to maximise the effectiveness of coasting and reduce fuel consumption. Other options -
Most who drive for work 'never offered training' 27 Jul 2014 (News)
be improved by training included: Fuel efficient driving – 19 per cent Sticking to speed limits – 17 per cent Manoeuvring and parking – 14 per cent While a high number of respondents welcomed the idea of training, just under half of those polled -
A Grand Monday: Jaguar Sovereign 3 Feb 2014 (News)
underneath. New fuel pumps and changeover valve have been fitted, there is a brand new electric aerial motor, (which I have not yet wired in). The autobox fluid is the correct colour and fresh as is the antifreeze. new belts have been fitted. Good quality tyres are fitted front and rear with plenty of tread -
Government to invest £9m in low-emission car infrastructure 31 Jan 2014 (News)
.” Besides lower fuel costs and VED exemption, ultra low emission vehicles are exempt from paying the daily central London congestion charge, which adds particular appeal for those who commute in and out of the capital. Click here -
Drivers delaying oil changes to “save money”, says Mobil 1 3 Dec 2013 (News)
Motorists said: "Apart from lubricating the engine, oil has the important job of absorbing harmful by-products given off by the burning fuel. “Changing the oil gets rid of these waste products, but if an oil change is missed, the oil gets saturated and cannot absorb any more, so the by-products -
Volvo Starts Production of New Four Cylinder Engines 13 May 2013 (News)
. The new VEA engines were developed by a Swedish team of engineers. The new, smaller engines are optimised and deliver higher performance than today's six-cylinder units, while offering lower fuel consumption than the current generation of four-cylinder units. VEA consists of four -
Geneva Motor Show 2013: Volkswagen Golf estate makes its debut 5 Mar 2013 (News)
, SEAT Leon and Skoda Octavia), is up to 105kg lighter than the old car. That's helped to reduce CO2 emissions, with the headlining BlueMotion model coming in at 87 g/km CO2 and an official combined fuel consumption figure of 8 5.6 mpg (equivalent to 87 g/km -
Geneva Motor Show 2013: Aston Martin celebrates centenary with new models 5 Mar 2013 (News)
. CO 2 emissions are improved - dropping from 355g/km to 332g/km, while fuel economy is 19.9mpg on the official EU combined cycle. Dynamically, the Rapide S should improve as much as its recent Vanquish has - new dynamic stability control (DSC) and the latest Gen4 iteration of Aston Martin’s -
Paris Motor Show 2012: Audi adds open-topped version of RS5 27 Sep 2012 (News)
. The ten-spoke alloy wheels are 19 inch. The 4.2-litre V8 engine produces 450PS at 8250rpm, with peak torque of 430Nm between 4000 and 6000rpm. 0-62mph takes 4.9 seconds and top speed is limited to 155mph, but the limiter can be raised to 174mph. Fuel economy is 25.9mpg -
1959 Cadillac DeVille For Sale in USA 25 May 2012 (News)
Transmission rebuild by Rebuild Center Radiator and fuel tank clean/repair Brakes: new rear cylinders, front set, brake shoes, Front Drum seals, turn drums, front brake hoses, master cylinder rebuilt, rear brake hose, Rebuild master brake -
Mazda and FIAT Get Together For New Sportscar 23 May 2012 (News)
. Mazda and FIAT have also agreed to discuss further opportunities for co-operation in Europe, adding more fuel to the rumour of a partnership or even a full take-over of Mazda by FIAT. -
12 Reg Sales Increased by Private Buyers 5 Apr 2012 (News)
rose by 12.3% in March, as their market share rose to 14.6%, from 13.3% a year ago. SMMT’s 11th Average New Car CO2 Report will be published on 18 April, tracking the improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions over the past decade. More at SMMT -
Fast Show Season Opener at Santa Pod Raceway on 25th March 22 Feb 2012 (News)
”, which this year is hosted by Dance Nation and features fire shows by the Fuel Girls. With free onsite camping for weekend ticket holders, there’s the added advantage of waking up already at The Fast Show on Sunday. Tickets for the Sunday are available from just £17 -
Up to £4,000 Off Mazda 6 and 0% Finance 7 Nov 2011 (News)
-62mph in 8.7-to-10.9sec), competitive fuel economy (52.3 to 54.3mpg, combined cycle) and low emissions (133 to 141g/km). These models qualify for Road Fund Licence bands E and F, while reduced Benefit In Kind costs offer buyers significant savings. More -
Accelerate safely this winter 28 Oct 2011 (News)
of slowing down, without ever needing to touch the brake. When you can see traffic slowing up ahead, ease off the power in advance instead of driving up behind it and breaking as you arrive. This will reduce the amount you have to brake and save fuel. When approaching bends, reduce your speed -
Rare Mercedes 220SE Ponton Cabrio at auction 1 Jul 2011 (News)
and luxury of a cabriolet configuration, to create a highly sought-after Grand Tourer. Developing the 220S, Mercedes-Benz’ 220SE model was boosted by a fuel-injected version of the 2.2-litre overhead-camshaft straight sixengine, with maximum power increased from 106 to 115bhp, and while top speed -
Nissan introduces new Micra 1.2 DIG-S 18 Feb 2011 (News)
this increase in power, the DIG-S is actually MORE efficient that the standard engine, emitting 95g/km of CO2 with the manual gearbox compared to 115g/km. Fuel economy improves too from 58.9mpg to a very impressive 68.9mpg for the manual Visia model. Opting for the rather underwhelming CVT model sees -
New 10 Reg Citroens From Just £139 a Month 19 Feb 2010 (News)
Citroën is offering '10 plate' deals with monthly payments from just £139. The C1 - one of the most fuel and CO2-efficient models on the road today - is available with a 5.9% APR typical Elect 3 finance offer on most models. The C1 1.0 68hp VT 5-Door, for example, is available -
Superchips Boosts BMW E90/E92 320d to 220bhp 7 Nov 2009 (News)
to the E90-E93 320D, increasing the maximum outputs to 220bhp and 444Nm respectively, transforming the performance of the 1495 kilo car. Driveability is also greatly improved, producing a car that’s both faster and easier to drive. Pleasingly, the 320D’s much praised fuel economy