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  New car sales reach five year high in September 4 Oct 2013 (News)
  a new registration number is issued. However, recent economic growth and an improved outlook for 2014 has been attributed as a driving force behind the 19 th consecutive month of growth of sales, with buyers keen to take advantage of fuel-efficient new models.  Although the figures
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: BMW shows i8 in production form 11 Sep 2013 (News)
  is the 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine in turbocharged form, which will also power the next generation MINI. Combined petrol/electric power output is an impressive 360PS. It's economical as well as fast, with a Combined fuel consumption of 113mpg, while its CO2 figure is 25g/km. Like the best plug
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013: Mercedes-Benz unveils S-Class Coupe Concept 10 Sep 2013 (News)
  the company does not make any claims for its efficiency, performance or fuel consumption. The Intelligent Drive system is a genuine innovation, using those stereo cameras to plot the road ahead and tune the suspension settings accordingly.
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  Geneva Motor Show 2013: UK-spec Ford Ecosport breaks cover 5 Mar 2013 (News)
  petrol engine - International Engine of the Year - a 110PS 1.5-litre petrol engine, and a 90PS 1.5-litre diesel engine, which Ford expects to deliver class-leading fuel efficiency. 'The EcoSport has already achieved iconic status in South America,' said Nick FitzGerald, chief programme engineer
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  Paris Motor Show 2012: Volvo's new V40 Cross Country unwrapped 19 Sep 2012 (News)
  Control, which maintains the car's speed when driving down steep inclines. However the T5 is the only version with four-wheel drive and it's unlikely to be especially cheap or economical with an average of 34mpg. There is a T4 petrol, a 1.6-litre engine with 180PS maximum torque of 270Nm. Fuel
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  6 Series Gran Coupe unveiled 6 Mar 2012 (News)
  450bhp. Most buyers will go for a diesel though and it's no surprise given how good the 640d with 313bhp is. All models have an eight-speed sports automatic transmission as standard plus to help reduce fuel consumption there's an automatic engine start stop function. For the first time on a non
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  Motorway speed limit set to be increased to 80mph 29 Sep 2011 (News)
  it will increase emissions and fuel consumption and result in more deaths and serious injuries. It's currently incredibly rare for a driver to be prosecuted for travelling at 80mph and police forces have a policy of turning a blind eye to drivers speeding between 70 and 80mph
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  Suzuki reveals hint of Swift S-CONCEPT 14 Feb 2011 (News)
  Splash with a new, more powerful 94PS Dual VVT 1.2-litre engine - first used in the new Swift. This engine offers improved driveability and even more cost effective motoring than before with seven per cent fewer emissions - now 119g/km - and claimed combined fuel consumption of 55.4mpg for the 1.2-litre
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  Hyundai reveals details of new i40 20 Dec 2010 (News)
  appearance. The new i40 will also become Hyundai's most innovative model on sale in Europe, including the latest environmental technologies developed under the company's Blue Drive eco-program, and an engine line-up which boasts best-in-class performance and fuel economy, plus very low CO2 emissions
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  One Seater Taxis For Oxford 5 Aug 2009 (News)
  .” George continued: “The smart fits perfectly with Oxford’s motor vehicle philosophy and, because our fuel bills are 15 per cent lower with these cars, our passengers are finding that, for once, the environmentally compatible option isn’t more expensive
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  £4,295 + a Scrapper Gets a New Chevrolet 7 May 2009 (News)
  by no more than 14 days) and been registered to the same person as the all-new car for at least 12 months prior to being traded in as scrap. The scheme is expected to run until March 2010. With its 119g/km CO2 emissions, low insurance and 54.3mpg combined fuel economy, the Matiz is perfect
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  Hyundai Sales Up as Offers Continue 7 Apr 2009 (News)
  as the brand’s top selling models are the family-friendly, well-equipped i30 hatch and estate and the fuel-frugal i10. With 2,875 units sold so far in 2009, the i30 has improved sales since last year. The overall top seller in the range was the i10 city car, with 3,241 units sold so far this year
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  Jeep Patriot Now Under £15,000 4 Mar 2009 (News)
  windows, front and side-curtain airbags, air conditioning, 17” aluminium wheels, ABS and ESP with Electronic Roll Mitigation. Along with a competitive price and Jeep’s legendary off-road ability, excellent fuel economy also comes as standard. The 2.0 CRD returns a wallet-welcoming
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  Owners of Older Cars save most on Motoring 10 Jun 2008 (News)
  . And older cars are often easier to work on. Martin Mosley of Carparts-direct.co.uk 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 than one year's
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  Guy Salmon first to offer MBGL for rental 7 Mar 2008 (News)
  . And, with the 320 diesel engine, without a serious fuel consumption penalty. The ideal vehicle for anyone wanting to make a statement, the GL's muscular bodyshell is 5,088mm in length with three rows of full size, individual seats. Fold away the back row of seats at the touch of a button to make room
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  275bhp Passat W8 Arrives at Under £30,000 18 Dec 2001 (News)
  . Be prepared for hefty fuel and company car BIK taxes through. Combined consumption varies from 21.7mpg for the Tiptronic saloon to 21.2 for the manual estate. Unusually, the Tiptronics are slightly more economical than the manuals. CO2 emissions vary from 312g/km to 317g/km (again, the manuals come out worst
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  More Powerful Pinin, from £13,995 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  is a semi-monocoque shell with a built in frame, which is structurally stiff for better fuel efficiency, agility and passenger safety. The 2.0 litre GDI engine, has more power and torque, producing 127 bhp at 5,000 rpm, but also 140 lb ft at 3,500 rpm, compared to the 118 bhp at 5,250 rpm
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 A-Z of Cars 12 Sep 2013 (News)
  roof Audi A8 facelift - luxury saloon gets improvements in power and fuel economy     Bentley
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  Why 2019 could be the best time to buy a diesel 1 Feb 2019 (News)
  , too - as they're more suited to city driving, while bigger and more expensive cars are more likely to have diesel engines as they're suited to longer distances. “Increasingly, people looking to buy a used car are deciding on fuel type before choosing what make and model they want
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  Comment: Hyundai's show car has a potentially revolutionary chassis 25 Feb 2014 (News)
  chassis construction, so the new design would significantly reduce the overall weight of a car. Engines don’t have to work as hard to move lighter cars, which means significant improvements in fuel economy, plus better handling and better performance from less powerful, more efficient engines