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  • Report: Peking to Paris, day seven 3 Jun 2013 (News)
    and for some teams, changes to their travel plans. The Mercedes-Benz of Mike Velassco and Derek Sloan had a frustrating day with blocked fuel-filters caused by rust in an old petrol tank being shaken up… something that was warned about in the pre-rally preparation advice notes
  • Nissan develops an All-New London Cab 6 Aug 2012 (News)
    dealer. Nissan's NV200 also delivers significantly improved running costs than alternative London cabs. The model's frugal 1,461cc Renault dCi 89 EuroV, 6-speed manual drivetrain achieves 53.3mpg on a combined cycle meaning almost 50% fuel saving than the most efficient TX4 with its
  • Hyundai reveals i30 13 Sep 2011 (News)
    improving fuel consumption. Insurance costs should be lower on the new i30 than the outgoing model, thanks to built in features to reduce repair costs. Hyundai is aiming for a five-star euroNCAP safety rating, too. The interior is spacious, with impressive materials. Hyundai is aiming to match
  • British Car Auctions Presents the Long View of the Used Car Market 26 Aug 2011 (News)
    choice.  With the growing economic uncertainty and continuing high fuel costs being endured by motorists in 2011, demand is growing for smaller, more economical used cars, yet used car retailers often find these vehicles the hardest to source profitably. The report stresses the importance
  • Chevrolet to show two concepts at Frankfurt 16 Aug 2011 (News)
    . When the driver wants more performance the 1.5-litre engine combines seamlessly with the electric motors, and the drivetrain can be switched from front- to rear-wheel drive. A dual clutch gearbox provides speedy gear changes and reduces fuel consumption, as does an integrated stop/start system
  • Manchester goes electric 6 Jul 2011 (News)
    is also much cheaper and far more economical to run than a fossil fuel run motor vehicle.
  • BCA's Super Saturday auction event 30 Mar 2011 (News)
    at the moment – even with the concessions made on fuel duty in the Budget” said Tony Gannon, Communications Director, BCA.  “So finding the best deal on their next used vehicle is vital.  “Our Super Saturday Sales give private buyers a fantastic range of choice – over 400 vehicles from Alfa’s and Audi’s
  • Manheim reports that used car values fall by 4.4% in 2010 17 Jan 2011 (News)
    at the start and end of 2010 has certainly boosted 4x4 values across all wholesale sectors despite record fuel prices
  • New car sales increase in 2010 7 Jan 2011 (News)
    .   It's no surprise to see diesel cars becoming ever more popular and diesel penetration rose to a new high of 46.1% in 2010 with the wider availability of more fuel-efficient diesel-engined cars appealing particularly to the fleet and business markets. This explains why in 2010 CO2 emissions fell
  • BMW to Offer Winter Tyre Packages 4 Aug 2010 (News)
    summer tyres fitted by BMW provide excellent levels of grip, acceleration, braking, comfort and fuel economy in normal road conditions. However, once the outside air temperature gets nearer to freezing the rubber in summer tyres hardens, which detracts from their performance. In true wintry
  • Tips From the IAM to Prevent Your Car Being Stolen 11 Feb 2010 (News)
    . •        Thieves will break into homes to get the keys to steal a car. If your car is high value, check the security of your home. •        Don't leave the keys in the ignition when filling up your car with fuel or warming it up - remember your insurance could
  • Save £9,640 Off UK List of a New KIA Sorento 30 Nov 2009 (News)
    Electric front/rear windows, Flip up rear window, Heated rear window, Intermittent rear wash/wipe, Privacy glass, Tinted glass in front doors, Tinted windshield, Variable front intermittent wipers, Windscreen wiper de-icer, ABS, ESP, Cruise control, PAS + RPM Sensing, Parking distance sensor, Remote fuel
  • Sounds of Porsche Competition to Win a Porsche Experience 12 Nov 2009 (News)
    Fuel Injection (DFI) technology, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch gearbox all contribute to make the 911 Carrera S the definitive sports
  • Peugeot 107 Has Highest List Price Residuals, But Citroen C1 Wins on Transaction Price Residuals 22 Aug 2009 (News)
    .  “Consumers will face higher motoring costs – especially taxes and fuel – in the years ahead, and the cheap credit and conspicuous consumption of the recent past will be a distant memory, making small cars the winners once again,” he says.  “Style and image will still be important
  • Play the depreciation game and win 7 Aug 2009 (News)
    What’s the biggest cost in running a car? Fuel? Servicing? Insurance? Nope. It’s depreciation.   From the moment it rolls out of the showroom, a new car is losing value. By the time that new-car smell has faded it’s already worth
  • New MINI For FIAT 500 Money 17 Jul 2009 (News)
    are all included in the standard package, meaning owners will be able to take full advantage of the MINI First’s low running costs. MINI First Performance data Power (HP) 75 Torque (Nm) 120 Combined fuel cons. (MPG) 53.3 CO2 (g/km) 128
  • Extra Special Scrappage Deals on Hyundais 7 May 2009 (News)
    ), giving an official average fuel consumption figure of 56.5mpg. An emissions figure of just 119g/km means it sits in VED band B, with £35 a year road tax. Only 1,000 i10 ES editions are available, priced at £7,195. Hyundai will encourage owners to trade into a newer, cleaner and safer Hyundai
  • Audi A2 TDI Prices Announced 10 Apr 2001 (News)
    it there in years to come. Its combined EC fuel consumption figure is an incredible 65.7mpg (Urban: 50.4mpg; Extra Urban: 80.7mpg). These engines take a lot of miles to run in. But, once past the 6,000 mile mark, suit the car far better than the rorty but less torquey 1.4 petrol engine. Comparative
  • Round up of the latest manufacturer offers 22 Aug 2011 (News)
        Fiat new car offers, deals and promotions Fiat has a few models on special offer currently. The Punto 1.2 MyLife costs £9,995, down from £11,350, and comes with Bluetooth handsfree and a fuel saving stop/start system. The Panda Active is reduced, too, from
  • Honest John's Deals of the Week 28 Nov 2016 (News)
    .  Click for more info Thursday 24 November  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
 

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