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Diesel car slump set to be worst ever as sales tumble by a third 5 Dec 2018 (News)
cent, with falling consumer confidence and supply constraints - caused by the introduction of the new WLTP fuel economy test - being blamed for the collapse in demand -
Paris Motor Show 2018: DS 3 Crossback revealed 2 Oct 2018 (News)
of manual or automatic transmissions, with the 155PS version getting PSA's latest EAT8 auto with eight-speeds. There are no details about fuel economy or CO2 emissions, but DS has waxed lyrically about the flush-fitting door handles that will pop out when you unlock the car and fold back -
A Grand Monday: Jaguar XJ6 3.2 Sport 4 Jun 2018 (News)
of fuel economy, the 3.2 is at least relatively sensible over long distances, with MPG in the high 20s achievable on a run. Droopy headlining aside (they all do that, sir -
Classic cars set for MoT exemption 16 May 2018 (News)
a quarter of all cars tested from the same era. But despite what the figures say, having an MoT is useful for the buyer of any potential classic. And it means that there’s nothing to stop you giving a 40-year-old car that hasn’t moved in 20 years fresh fuel and a battery and driving -
Geneva Motor Show 2018: Skoda Fabia gets mid-life updates 6 Mar 2018 (News)
in the fuel filler flap, for example, will have a gauge for measuring the tyre tread depth and USB ports will be available for the rear passengers so they can charge mobile devices. The seats will get new materials with two-tone upholstery finishes, while the Fabia estate can be specified with a new -
Traffic congestion costs UK drivers £1100 a year 7 Feb 2018 (News)
Traffic cost the average UK driver £1168 last year in fuel and time wasted, with London the second worst city for traffic in Europe. That's according to a study by traffic analysts INRIX, which concluded that drivers in the UK spent an average of 31 hours a year -
February 2018 DVSA recall round-up: Over 33,000 cars recalled over fire risk 5 Feb 2018 (News)
R/2017/332 Lexus CT200h Possiblity of a fuel leak -
Where to, Guv? Plug-in black cab reaches London 5 Dec 2017 (News)
sunroof, so tourists can enjoy all of London's sights. Fare payments will be contactless while a retractable integrated ramp should make it quicker and easier for wheelchair users to get in and out. The TX's hybrid powertrain will cover 400 miles on a single tank of fuel -
A Grand Monday: Citroen AX Debut Diesel 8 May 2017 (News)
. For the frugal classic car enthusiast, especially a student or a younger driver, it's cool in a retro sense, but also extremely sensible. An absolute doddle to maintain, it'll cost pennies to insure on a limited mileage classic policy, and sips fuel. It also has a long MoT, until January 2018 -
A Grand Monday: Audi 100 17 Apr 2017 (News)
importantly, it was incredibly aerodynamic. Its drag co-efficient of 0.30 was by far and away the best in its class, giving it excellent refinement, fuel economy and high-speed performance. The angular nose sliced through wind resistance, while the biggest innovation was the 100's use of flush-fitting glass -
Get ready as we show you the Paris Motor Show like never before 26 Sep 2016 (News)
1996 , to keep CO2 emissions down. That seems excessive to us, for a variety of reasons, so we’re going to see what sort of fuel economy we can achieve and how well it compares to more modern stuff using our Real MPG stats . It'll be interesting to see what happens -
A Grand Monday: Rover 620ti, £950 25 Apr 2016 (News)
its sober outward appearance would suggest. Driven sensibly, it also offered better fuel economy than the basic 618, which made it an attractive proposition for fleet managers who wanted to incentivise their field staff -
A Grand Monday: BMW 5-series Touring £795 4 Jan 2016 (News)
roof speakers. Being the SE model, the car has the double sun-roof fitted, which no longer works. There are a few other electrical issues as well – like a faulty bulb behind the fuel gauge and a heated rear screen that only works intermittently -
Company car drivers say congestion is their biggest problem 28 Sep 2015 (News)
. Other top anxieties for company drivers in the report are concerns over other motorists talking on mobile phones when driving, and concerns about the cost of fuel. Almost half of company car drivers believe that congestion from emergency road works is worse than a year ago (40 per cent -
Summer Budget 2015: What it means for company car drivers 8 Jul 2015 (News)
and Premier versions of the Lexus GS 300h, and large hybrid models in other premium manufacturer line-ups will become more expensive for fleets to run. It also means that the latest generation of hydrogen fuel cell cars - none of which are expected to cost less than £40,000 initially -
Comment: Does (engine) size no longer matter? 8 Jun 2015 (News)
to accept these downsized power units for the tax and fuel economy benefits, we're still shy of advertising the fact. This is why the power outputs have become a focus of the marketing and not the engine size, and also perhaps explain why Volvo has for some years dropped engine size identifiers -
For The Love Of Cars restores Rover SD1 police car 24 Apr 2015 (News)
with new bushes while the brakes and fuel system were also renewed. The engine and gearbox also received some TLC. All the police features were restored and work: radio (which cannot be used for legal reasons so is not wired up), stop signs, sirens and blue lights -
Four Million Euro 300SLs in Bonham's Mercedes-Benz Auction 11 Mar 2015 (News)
, the Mercedes-Benz engineers would place horizontal 'eyebrows' over the wheel openings to reduce drag. With fully independent suspension, a close-ratio gearbox with straight cut gears, and the first direct fuel injection system with fourstroke engine ever offered in a production automobile, the 300 SL -
Paris Motor Show 2014: Volkswagen debuts new Passat GTE Plug-in Hybrid 2 Oct 2014 (News)
a maximum range of 620 miles, with a full 50-litre fuel tank and fully charged battery – enough to drive from London to Paris and back without refuelling. The Passat shares the same hybrid powertrain as the Golf -
Owner review of the month: August 2014 1 Sep 2014 (News)
the ups and downs on life with a big, luxurious car right down to the Bentley’s fuel economy and awkward parking ability. Click for the full review Nissan Juke