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  Motoring group urges fuel sellers to pass on savings 5 Jun 2014 (News)
  . The RAC is calling on the fuel industry to explain why the reduced wholesale costs aren’t being passed on to customers in the form of cheaper pump prices. AC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Transparent, fair fuel pricing is vital for the economy and to maintain the trust of motorists
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  Top 10: Cost effective company cars 20 Mar 2013 (News)
  Some companies reimburse drivers for business mileage by using the Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) set by HMRC. The rates have no direct link to how much a car costs to run. Instead, HMRC reviews the AFR payment amounts
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  Christmas drivers 'should check fuel levels' 20 Dec 2007 (News)
  It is essential that drivers travelling over the Christmas period make sure that they have enough fuel to last their journeys, it has been reported. The Highways Agency (HA) has installed electronic signs along roads in the north-east in an effort to remind motorists to fill up when
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  VOTE TODAY: TAX OR PUBLIC TRANSPORT 21 May 2002 (News)
  Friends of the Earth is running a poll on whether we want increased spending on public transport or cuts in fuel tax. Currently the voting is running 30% increased spending and 70% cuts in tax. So, so far, it's been an honest vote. You can cast your vote by visiting
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  Is Castrol Valvemaster fuel additive still available? 24 Apr 2018 (News)
  Reports that fuel additive Castrol Valvemaster is no longer available have been quashed. Castrol Classic Oils says the product is still available - and still on sale. The news comes after several Honest John Classics readers got in touch to express concerns
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  American Honda Civic Hybrid owner wins fuel economy court case 3 Feb 2012 (News)
  In a case that could cause far-reaching ripples, a California Honda Civic Hybrid owner has won a hearing over the car's fuel economy claims. Heather Peters - a Los Angeles resident - took Honda Motor Co to the small claims court when her car didn't live up to claimed
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  The Emergency Budget and how it affects motorists 22 Jun 2010 (News)
  The Emergency Budget pushed up the cost of buying and running a car, but fuel duty and car tax remain untouched. The big headline is the rise in VAT to 20 per cent from its current 17.5 per cent which will hit new car buyers hard when it's introduced in January 2011
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  New Prius Lets Drivers Select Electric, ECO or Power Drive Modes 2 Jun 2009 (News)
  Fuel-efficient, low emissions driving does not have to confine the motorist to a one-size-fits-all driving style. Thanks to Toyota innovation, the new third-generation Prius comes equipped with three selectable “on-demand” driving modes that let the driver make the most of different
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  Drivers should be charged for the roads they use, according to report 25 Jan 2018 (News)
  Fuel and vehicle tax isn't cheap and neither show any signs of abating, but it isn't enough to fund the UK's road network, according to leading group of infrastructure engineers. The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) represents
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  Fuel prices tumble again as petrol nears £1 a litre 12 Jan 2015 (News)
  The cost of fuel has fallen again, with Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s announcing 2p off the price of petrol and diesel. As a result
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  Supermarkets cut fuel prices as the cost of oil plummets 28 Nov 2014 (News)
  reducing fuel prices by up to 2p a litre.  World oil prices have slumped in recent months, with the cost of Brent crude hitting its lowest value in four years.  However, RAC fuel expert Simon Williams believes there could be more good news in store for motorists
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  Hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 priced from £53,105 5 May 2015 (News)
  Hyundai has announced the price for its hydrogen fuel-cell powered ix35, which is available to order direct from Hyundai UK for £53,105. The price includes a reduction thanks to funding from HyFive, a European initiative funding hydrogen as a fuel
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  Siphoning petrol 'a problem in Matlock' 1 Jul 2008 (News)
  Motorists in Matlock have been urged to ensure their vehicles are secure whenever they leave them after a series of fuel siphoning incidents, a local news source reports. The Matlock Mercury states that thieves have been cutting petrol lines on vehicles and draining the automobiles of fuel
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  Calls for fuel retailers to stop “fleecing” drivers 1 Dec 2021 (News)
  , RAC fuel spokesman, said: “On Friday, news of the Omicron Covid variant caused $10 to be shaved off the oil price leading to a further drop in the wholesale price of fuel.   “We estimate that retailers are now making around
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  New car demand fell 4.2% in November 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  The demand for new cars fell 4.2% in November 2011, according to the latest figures from the SMMT. Despite that, new registrations were above forecast by 5,000 units, and the SMMT’s forecast for 2011 remains on track. The average fuel economy for cars registered
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  Ford Launches a Green Driving Challenge 25 May 2008 (News)
  techniques deliver environmental, financial and safety benefits through reduced fuel consumption and a smoother driving style designed to reduce wasteful acceleration and braking. Ford's ECOnetic range of low CO2 models, showcased at this year's 'Sexy Green Car Show', will go on to regional
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  Motorists stand to save £10 a month as the cost of fuel plummets 17 Dec 2014 (News)
  Motorists stand to save as much as £10 a month on fuel following a new round of price cuts at the forecourt.  Based on a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T, a typical owner covering 10,000 miles per year will save around £10 per month compared to the summer
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  Sainsbury's offers 10x the amount of Nectar points on fuel during October 29 Sep 2015 (News)
  During October Sainsbury's is offering 10x the amount of Nectar points for every litre of fuel - the equivilent of a 5p per litre saving. The offer can be claimed by simply your Nectar card and follows a price cut by Sainsbury's of 2p per litre last week
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  Free tyre pressure monitor tool from Renault 6 May 2010 (News)
  Renault is giving away a free digital tyre pressure monitor - worth £15 - when owners buy two Michelin fuel-efficient tyres from their Renault dealer in May and June. The correct pressure can be found in your car's handbook or maintenance booklet. Ensuring tyres are inflated
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  Ford announces 'most fuel-efficient car yet' 1 Dec 2009 (News)
  Those thinking of buying a new car may be interested in news that Ford is to launch what they have said is their most fuel-efficient vehicle to date. Drivers of the Ford Focus ECOnetic may appreciate the new technologies