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Mazda2 Venture Comes with Satnav for £12,995 11 Apr 2012 (News)
lightweight construction, the Mazda2 combines spirited performance and remarkable fuel economy with outstanding handling and driving dynamics, for a truly spirited sporty drive in the best tradition of the Japanese brand. A stiff bodyshell, softer mountings for the rear trailing arms and re-tuned rear -
Spotted in the classifieds: Family cars 29 Feb 2012 (News)
Family life is all about balance. You need a spacious car to accommodate the children but you don’t want something too big and thirsty on fuel, and there’s no point spending a fortune because you’re not going to need it forever. So how do you pick -
Chauffeur Car Show 26th-27th September 11 Jun 2009 (News)
the new model is 23 per cent more fuel efficient with the E-Class delivering around 53 mpg from its new range of diesel engines. For more than 50 years, the saloons in the E-Class range and their predecessors have been acknowledged as trendsetters in the safety field. The new saloon continues -
Redundancy Protection From Nissan, Too 7 Apr 2009 (News)
models, bringing the start price down to just £7295 for a 1.2 petrol three-door. But fuel misers who fancy the idea of £35 road tax will go for the diesel-for-the-price-of-the-petrol upgrade, saving £1100. The Micra 1.5 dCi 86 returns 61.4mpg on the combined cycle and emits -
IAM Finds Something Fishy About UK MoT Tests 6 May 2008 (News)
instead of after it, which fuels motorists' suspicion that the MoT is being used to show that the service has been done properly? Do manufacturers' service schedules not cover all the points needed to pass a MoT test - if not, why?" And finally: "Are high failure rates down -
Seat Ibiza hatchback updated for 2021 16 Apr 2021 (News)
. Additional new features include a pair of USB-C ports in the front and an embedded SIM card that allows access to SEAT's eCall emergency response service and other internet-based functions including live traffic data and fuel station prices. In terms of advanced driver -
New Volkswagen Golf GTI revealed 27 Feb 2020 (News)
, despite the brand's obvious move towards electrification. This uses a 200PS turbodiesel engine with a hefty 400Nm of torque, along with a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox as standard. Fuel economy or performance figures are yet to be announced for the GTD, too, although Volkswagen -
Rare racer heads for NEC 6 Sep 2019 (News)
. Although the chassis wasn’t corroded there was still plenty of work to do, while challenges included ensuring the car met current safety regulations. That required the addition of a new fuel tank as well as a different roll-over bar, safety belts, and fire extinguisher. Bill is looking forward -
Record-breaking Land Rover diesel set for new Legends show 23 Apr 2018 (News)
modifications. Two racing-type fuel fillers were installed on the lower tailgate as well as a full internal rollcage. Passenger and rear seats were removed to keep weight down, while pro-spec radio communications were installed along with a quick-release bonnet catch -
Restored Alfa Romeo Montreal set for NEC auction 6 Mar 2018 (News)
. It’s also had the fuel injection system removed and replaced with four carburettors as well as a respray in Alfa Rosso, finished with silver Campagnolo wheels. Richard Greenhalgh, CCA classic car specialist, said, ‘The Montreal is rapidly becoming one of the most famous and desirable -
Honest John's Deals of the Week 24 Jul 2017 (News)
batteries and running out of fuel are all covered. >> Click here to see the deal Get £80 worth of servicing at ATS Euromaster Claim up to £80 worth of vouchers to use -
Paris Motor Show 2016: New Hyundai i30 revealed 29 Sep 2016 (News)
. Hyundai hasn't released any details on CO2 emissions or fuel economy, but it's understood that the majority of the powertrains will be offered with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, while a seven-speed dual clutch auto will be available as a paid for option. Safety kit has -
Hyundai RM16 concept previews hot ‘N’ models 3 Jun 2016 (News)
, but while in those it’s primary purpose is bumping up fuel efficiency, in the Hyundai it’s to improve handling. The RM16 also uses electronic trickery extensively to improve cornering, engine responsiveness and basic excitement, including an electronic supercharger, an electronic -
Geneva Motor Show 2016: Volvo to showcase safety feature updates 26 Feb 2016 (News)
. In addition, Apple Watch or Microsoft Band wearers will be able to enjoy apps that hook up to the car’s fuel gauge, navigation systems and calendar functionality. And finally, XC60 buyers will have the option of a new T5 model this year, meaning a 245PS turbo petrol engine linked up to an eight -
A Grand Monday: Cherished 1998 Rover 800, £899 2 Feb 2016 (News)
and fuel flap release. And, despite a bit of laquer flake on one of the wheels, the seller reckons it looks even better in the metal than it does in the pictures. So getting to Barrhill in Scotland isn’t too much of a hassle, then it definitely looks like it’s worth checking out -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New Audi A4 previewed 15 Sep 2015 (News)
, as you might expect, S4 models won't return anywhere near the headline economy figures, with fuel economy at a claimed 38.2mpg and emissions at 170g/km of CO2. Standard equipment has been improved across the range, with three-zone climate control, Audi Drive Select, 17-inch -
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: All-new Astra Sports Tourer set to be Vauxhall’s star 10 Sep 2015 (News)
as the outgoing car’s, but it’s more spacious inside and offers more boot space. It’s also 200kg lighter on average, which along with engine efficiency improvements means it’ll be altogether better on fuel. Its most distinctive visual feature is the divided C-pillar at the rear -
Techno Classica 2015: Blue Train Bentley celebrates 85th birthday 20 Apr 2015 (News)
a wager that he could be at his club in London before the 'blue train' reached Calais. On the day of the race, he finished his drink in the bar at the Carlton hotel when he heard the train had departed at 17.54. He had arranged for fuel stations to remain open through the night in Aix-En -
Audi S1 due this spring 4 Mar 2014 (News)
. Despite the impressive performance, fuel economy is reasonable at 40.3mpg with emissions of 162g/km. That places it in VED band G. This is the first A1 to use quattro all-wheel drive, which is designed to increase traction at high speeds. The suspension has been revised, as has the steering -
Geneva Motor Show 2014: Ferrari California T unveiled 4 Mar 2014 (News)
in the outgoing California to become the first production Ferrari to feature a turbo since the F40 in 1987. But while the new twin-turbochargerd engine gives the California T more maximum power at 560PS and a reduced 0-62mph time of just 3.6 seconds, it's also cleaner and uses less fuel. Significantly