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  Doblo Gets More Grunt 19 Feb 2002 (News)
  FIAT has announced an uprated diesel version of its Doblo utility which is not only much quicker on the uptake, but also much cleaner. Its 1.9 litre JTD common rail injected engine develops 100bhp (v/s 63bhp of the standard Doblo diesel) and 201Nm (148 lb ft) torque at 1,500rpm.
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  New car registrations increased in October 4 Nov 2011 (News)
  Fleets and businesses took 59.2% of new car registrations in October 2011, up 2.9% over 2010. Diesels continue to be popular, with more than half of all new cars registered running on diesel or alternative fuels such as electricity. The 2.6% overall growth in the number of new cars registered last month is 7% more than the SMMT’s original forecast for the month, but the market remains 20% behind pre-recession levels recorded in 2007.
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  GreenFleet Awards sees Citroen come up trumps 10 Sep 2007 (News)
  Indeed, the firm has commented that three out of the top ten environmentally-friendly vehicles in the UK are Citroens. "Today the company offers one of the most fuel efficient and lowest CO2-emitting product ranges around - over 40 per cent of the company's sales are diesel, with ultra-clean Diesel Particulate Filter Systems widely available," remarked the manufacturers.
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  Ford Launches a Green Driving Challenge 25 May 2008 (News)
  * Reduced fuel consumption * Lower fuel bills * Less CO2 emissions * Lower accident rates as a result of improved anticipation More at http://www.ford.co.uk
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  Peugeot-Citroen Cleans Up its Engines 9 Jun 2010 (News)
    This latest innovation, which delivers improvements of up to 15% in the HDi engine’s fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, will be deployed on most of the Peugeot and Citroën ranges from late 2010. The Group’s objective is to sell one million e-HDi-equipped vehicles by 2013.
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  Spotted in the classifieds 11 Apr 2011 (News)
  The XF has been critically praised since its introduction in 2008, with a high quality interior, strong engines and enjoyable handling. The 3.0 V6 diesels are the ones to go for, with ample torque and impressive fuel economy. For deals on all kinds of new and used cars, from city runabouts to track day specials, visit the  Cars for Sale tab on our home page. 
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  FUEL-EFFICIENT MOTORPOINT DEALS OF THE WEEK 29 May 2008 (News)
  www.motorpoint.co.uk Just some of the many fuel-efficient models on offer from Motorpoint over the next seven days (29th May - 5th June) to help drivers beat the rising fuel prices (while stocks last) Small Cars Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Ghia 5-dr Manual Hatchback.
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  Toyota Hilux Reaches South Pole 24 Dec 2010 (News)
  This significantly reduces both transported fuel loads and fuel costs (one barrel of oil in Antarctica can cost $10,000). With this fuel efficiency, the expedition could rely on only one refueling point, established some 1,500 km from the journey starting point - Maitri Antarctica station.
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  Jaguar picks up green car award 13 Jun 2008 (News)
  "We fully recognise our responsibility to the environment and are committed to playing our role in developing technology solutions in cars, fuels and infrastructure to address climate change - this award shows we are heading in the right direction," commented the official. Jaguar was founded by Sir William Lyons in 1922 and is based in Coventry.
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  Renault ups specs, cuts prices 21 Dec 2000 (News)
  These are a 120bhp 1.8 16v already widely seen in Meganes and Scenics in France, an 80bhp 1.9 turbo diesel and a 105bhp 1.9 common rail turbo diesel. The 1.8 16v offers a combined fuel consumption figure of 36.7mpg and emits 180g/km C02; the 80bhp dti has a combined consumption of 51.5mpg and emits 145g/km CO2; while the 105bhp dCi offers 54.3mpg combined with 139g/km C02.
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  Volvo Drive-E Drives Down Taxable Emissions 11 Apr 2012 (News)
  Now, the DRIVe symbol, which has been used to denote the lowest CO 2 emitting engine in each of the models, will be re-named Drive-E. New D3 diesel engine with 136 hp Volvo Car Corporation has extended its diesel engine offer with a new entry-level 5-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel in the Volvo S60, V60, V70 and S80 models.
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  2010 Land Rovers at Britain's Only Motor Show 9 May 2009 (News)
  Also on show at the London Motorexpo will be the Freelander 2 TD4_e, Land Rover’s most fuel-efficient vehicle to date and the world's first SUV featuring intelligent stop/start technology. The Freelander TD4_e, now on sale in the UK, delivers an 8% reduction in CO2 emissions and potential fuel savings of up to 20% in heavy urban traffic.
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  Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
  As soon as FIAT 500 diesel owners notice the oil 'oil exhausted' warning they need to visit their dealer have an oil change (because the sump oil is contaminated with diesel) and have the DPF regenerated.   More at FIAT
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  Up to £4,000 Off Mazda 6 and 0% Finance 7 Nov 2011 (News)
  Mazda6 diesel models deliver great performance (0-62mph in 8.7-to-10.9sec), competitive fuel economy (52.3 to 54.3mpg, combined cycle) and low emissions (133 to 141g/km).  These models qualify for Road Fund Licence bands E and F, while reduced Benefit In Kind costs offer buyers significant savings.
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  Real MPG challenge: Range Rover Evoque covers 530 miles on a single tank 5 Jul 2016 (News)
  Instead we took in some of the great scenery on the periphery of the route, including Snowdonia National Park and the Lake District, as well as a stop at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant, where the Evoque and Discovery Sport are both built. Fuel economy has become a controversial subject especially in the last 12 months, coming under greater scrutiny since the Volkswagen emissions scandal , and a number of manufacturers admitting measuring fuel economy tests incorrectly.
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  RMI warns of upcoming petrol price increases 9 Aug 2010 (News)
  The rise towards the end of the month is being blamed on currency movements and world oil price increases. But of greater concern is the cost of petrol and diesel in early 2011. Planned increases in fuel duty in October and January and a 2.5 per cent increase in VAT could push prices up as high as 125.9p per litre. The previous highest cost for a litre of unleaded was 121.6p per litre RMI Petrol chairman Brian Madderson said: "The rebound in crude oil pricing is disappointing but not entirely unexpected.
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  New car shoppers to get additional engine options 21 Dec 2009 (News)
  Peugeot fans on the market for a new car could be interested in the new engine options that have been added to the 207 Verve range. Currently available with a 1.4-litre 8v bhp petrol and 1.4-litre HDi 70 diesel engine, new models will come with the possibility of a 1.4 VTi 95 bhp and a 1.6 HDi 90 diesel from January 2010. The new models get an added boost to fuel efficiency in the form of the Gear Shift indicator.
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  New Golf to be launched in June 30 Mar 2009 (News)
  In terms of its green credentials, the model boasts CO2 emissions of 139 g/km and average fuel economy of 53.3 mpg. This means the car can travel further than 650 miles after one visit to the pump. In addition to this, the vehicle has a top speed of 136 mph and can hit 62 mph in 8.1 seconds.
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  Jaguar improves XJ range 4 Dec 2008 (News)
  Geoff Cousins, managing director of Jaguar in the UK, commented: "Within the large premium sector, the updated XJ range offers even more outstanding value-for-money for the luxury customer who seeks refinement and dynamic performance, combined with a competitive fuel economy." Prices for the Executive 2.7-litre diesel start at £44,599, while the Sovereign 2.7-litre diesel costs from £50,472. In other related motoring news , Ian Callum from Jaguar recently won the Walpole Award for British Luxury Design Talent.
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  Smaller models 'proving popular with used car buyers' 20 Oct 2008 (News)
  " Nevertheless, he advised buyers to be cautious when opting for a diesel model. He pointed out they were more expensive to purchase in the first instance and it could take a number of years before owners recouped this money in fuel savings. In related motoring news , EurotaxGlass's recently highlighted a poll from Google which showed an increasing number of motorists were only visiting one dealership before buying a car .