This Italian car website shows the fuel consumption of various cars at top speed.

I thought you might find this interesting from an Italian car magazine - fuel consumption at top speed. If you wish to look at other models, go to www.alvolante.it, click on "prove" and scroll down. Alfa...

Does using air conditioning affect fuel economy?

The debate has started again as to whether using the air conditioning is more fuel-efficient than having the windows down. Which is correct?

Which car has five seats and room for a wheelchair?

I am looking at replacing my 2000 1.8-litre petrol Volkswagen Passat Estate with something of similar size. I need five seats plus room for a wheelchair, and something that will cope with quite a few short...

What do you think of the Toyota RAV4 Valvematic auto?

What is your impression of Toyota RAV4 2.0 petrol Valvematic automatic, please?

Which small automatic car should we buy?

We have a nine-year-old Corolla manual car at present, which has been wonderful. Owing to age and some infirmity we need to change to an automatic car. We also need a four (or five) door car now. I believe...

Why are some over-50s insurance policies more expensive than normal policies?

People over 50 should be very careful when dealing with insurance companies who purport to offer a special service to them. My wife, with an impeccable driving record, recently went to renew her insurance...

What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain?

I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving and I have enjoyed having a convertible. The new...

Skoda Superb, Peugeot 508 or Toyota Avensis?

I want to ask for comparison about three gasoline-engined cars. Skoda Superb 1.4 122hp, Peugeot 508 1.6 120hp or Toyota Avensis 1.6 132hp. Which car is the best for comfort, reliability, price/performance...

Should I get a small diesel car or small petrol car?

Which car is cheaper and better to run please, considering the cost of diesel. A 2009 Fiat Panda Multijet diesel or a 2006 Toyota Aygo petrol? I am getting around 60mpg out of my diesel Panda, but with...

Which 4WD SUV to replace my Freelander?

Against my better judgement I have owned two Land Rover 1.8 petrol Freelanders and, as predicted, both have been unreliable with many problems over the years. Despite that I still like the car. It is the...