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  £1,000 Free Upgrade on Skoda Roomster 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  As families across Britain start planning for their September school run, many will be looking to Skoda in search of better value and lower fuel bills. And as cost and fuel efficiency move to the top of the family car wish list, Skoda is giving away a free trim upgrade on its family-friendly Roomster, putting £1,000 back in its customers’ pockets.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 1 Feb 2017 (News)
  Friday 3 February Book you MoT with KwikFit for only £27 Thursday 2 February Get a £2000 deposit contribution on a Skoda Octavia Skoda is offering £2000 towards the deposit, £500 worth of free fuel and all at a 0% interest rate on the PCP finance deal of the outgoing Skoda Octavia model £500 worth of free fuel on all new Skoda vehicles Wednesday 1 February Save £20 on a JVC car stereo at Halfords Get full Android control, CD and AM/FM radio for £49
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  Nissan Juke now more efficient 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  The 1.6-litre petrol now manages 47.1mpg, and improvement of 2.3mpg, and emits 8g/km less CO2, at 139g/km. The changes not only reduce fuel bills but also road tax, which is £15 less annually. The 1.5-litre dCi diesel has a fuel economy boost from 55.4mpg to 57.6mpg, with emissions reduced from 134g/km to 129g/km. That means a drop in VED band from E to D, saving £20 per year.
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  Hydrogen powered cars step closer to production reality 17 Jul 2013 (News)
  It is also produces hydrogen for EVs and it, too, is planning to improve infrastructure as part of the programme, aiming to set up 65 stations across the UK by 2015. It might be some time until you have a hydrogen fuel cell car in your garage, but the process has begun. Providing the roll out goes to plan the costs involved in producing FCEVs and the hydrogen fuel should drop to affordable levels, while those who want to pioneer the technology and lead the way will have earlier access to the cars in a few years– but at a higher price. 
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  Petrol prices will reach 86p-per-litre, say experts 13 Jan 2016 (News)
  Britain’s motorists could see a 13p-per-litre drop in the cost of unleaded fuel after leading banks issues a warning that oil was heading for $10 a barrel. If true, the prediction would be good news for drivers, with unleaded falling to 86p-per-litre. The Royal Bank of Scotland and Standard Chartered have both predicting an unprecedented crash in oil prices as OPEC, Russia and the USA continue to battle for market share and flood the market with surplus oil.  Wholesale oil prices have already fallen by 70 per cent since June 2015, but analysts have warned that further cuts are on the way.  RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “This latest prediction of oil hitting just $10 a barrel would have the potential to take petrol prices down to around 86p per litre.  "At $10 a barrel, tax would account for around 84% of the total price per litre – a clear indication of just how high a proportion of every litre we buy goes straight to the Treasury."
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  Asda cuts petrol to less than £1-per-litre 27 Nov 2015 (News)
  It's not a huge saving, but it could encourage longer-term price reductions on other forecourts. RAC Fuel Watch spokesman Simon Williams said: “Due to the latest dip in the crude oil price we had predicted that the most price-competitive fuel retailers would soon be selling petrol for £1 so it is great to see that landmark price is now available across the country at the most expensive time of year.” “Even though this promotion only lasts for three days it will help to bring prices down at forecourts nationwide.
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  Ford unveils new 1.5-litre Ecoboost engine 16 Apr 2013 (News)
  The new engine will be unveiled in at the Auto China show in Shanghai under the bonnet of the all-new Ford Mondeo . The 1.5-litre engine features turbocharging, direct fuel injection and variable valve timing and has been designed to be even more fuel-efficient and offer high levels of engine refinement, quietness and performance. The new aluminium-block, twin-cam 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine will feature some of the innovations introduced on the 1.0-litre EcoBoost, such as an integrated exhaust manifold.
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  1,500,000 VW T2 Built in Brazil 7 Dec 2011 (News)
  Most notably in 2005 the type 1 air cooled flat four was replaced with a modern water cooled straight four. The new engine allows the VW T2 to run both gas and ethanol fuels (bio fuel). Danbury motorcaravans also offer an LPG conversion making the vehicle TRI FUEL. Power steering and air conditioning are also new options for Danbury customers for 2012.
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  LPG INITIATIVE FROM SUBARU 9 Jan 2008 (News)
  In advance of launching its new flat four diesel engines, Subaru has launched a major LPG initiative on selected Forester, Legacy and Outback models, offering customers significant savings in the war against increasing fuel prices and running costs. All new Forester 2.0 litre models are now available with a free LPG dual-fuel conversion worth over £1,900 including VAT, plus three years’ free servicing valued at a further £770.
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  Free Dual Control Driving School Offer from KIA 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  On this model, the driving school offer adds more, giving not only a £500 discount but also FREE DUAL CONTROLS as well as the free insurance, discount fuel card and bumper mouldings offered on Picanto. Up from the Rio, comes the cee'd range - KIA's European designed and European built car - which comes with a seven-year warranty. Combine that industry-leading warranty with an industry-leading driving school offer (£750 discount, free insurance, free dual controls, discount fuel card and bumper mouldings) on the five-door cee'd and three-door pro_cee'd and you'd be hard pushed for a reason not to buy.
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  2011 new car registrations exceed forecasts 6 Jan 2012 (News)
  December saw the tenth consecutive fall in monthly new registrations – by 3.7% - but it still beat forecasts originally set by the SMMT in September.  With many buyers opting to choose more fuel efficient models, sales of diesel and alternative fuel vehicles, such as electric or hybrid cars, reached a record high in 2011, taking a higher share of the market than petrol powered cars. Overall, fuel economy and emissions on new vehicles have decreased.
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  FIAT eco:Drive educates drivers to use less fuel 9 Oct 2008 (News)
  This innovative system gives drivers an accurate insight into how their driving style influences their fuel consumption, and actively helps them to drive more efficiently, saving money and reducing their CO2 emissions. eco:Drive is a free software application that can be downloaded and installed on your computer.
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  Low Running Costs for New MINI 9 Jun 2001 (News)
  Including MINI tlc, MINI prices start at £10,400 for the MINI One and £11,700 for the MINI Cooper. With a new Labour Government, the British public is moving quickly out of fuel guzzlers and into trendy, fuel-efficient small cars. The MINI is by far the trendiest of the lot and there is already a long waiting list. So, if you can secure one of the first 5,000, its first year depreciation is likely to be miniscule, saving you yet more money.
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  Product Claims to Keep Diesel Particulate Filters Clear 19 Dec 2013 (News)
  We recommend Cataclean be used 3 – 4 times per year”. “Cataclean has other benefits. Primarily reducing emissions, it can also improve fuel efficiency and performance.” The makers state that Cataclean is safe to use in all Diesel, Petrol and Hybrid vehicles and comes in an easy to use 475ml bottle designed to pour into a fuel tank.
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  Top tips for winter car maintenance 15 Dec 2008 (News)
  Millers Oils can offer motorists a range of products from Premium Engine Oils to money saving fuel treatments that can help to both ease the pressure on your wallet and protect your engine. For further information on Millers Oils products and where you can find them please visit www.millersoils.co.uk .
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  First Diesel Engine to Meet Euro 4 Emission Regs 17 Dec 2002 (News)
  The 1686cc 16v 80PS four-cylinder ECOTEC turbo diesel, with two overhead camshafts and common rail direct fuel injection, produces a maximum torque of 170 Nm and a top speed of 108mph in saloon and hatchback models. Combined cycle fuel consumption is 61.4mpg (58.9mpg for estate). The added aerodynamic drag and roll resistance features in the highly-successful Astra ECO increase fuel efficiency to 64.2mpg – and raise top speed to 111mph.
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  All New Toyota Camry 31 Aug 2001 (News)
  The 2.4 litre engine uses Toyota's Variable Valve Timing-intelligent (VVT-i) technology to boost low speed torque and improve fuel consumption. Top speed is 130mph and acceleration fro 0-60 takes 9.2 seconds for the manual version. The Camry 2.4 leads its segment in terms of fuel consumption, with an excellent 32.8mpg on the European combined cycle.
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  BMW Debuts Six New Cars 16 Feb 2001 (News)
  First releases of the new Compact will be powered either by a British-built 1.6 litre 116bhp Valvetronic engine or the straight six 192bhp engine now designated 325ti. Valvetronic technology does away with throttle butterflies, instead controlling fuel/air mixture entering the engine by means of electronic infinitely variable timing of the inlet valves. An additional advantage is a very healthy torque output for a 1.6 of 133lb ft (180Nm). Combined fuel consumption of the new Compact 316ti is 40.9 and top speed 125mph.
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  Honest John's May deals 30 May 2014 (News)
  Click here Wednesday 28 May Sainsbury’s has introduced a new fuel offer, giving customers who spend £60 in store a discount of 10 pence off every litre of fuel at the pumps.  Click here Tuesday 27 May At Esso , you can earn double Tesco Clubcard points on Supreme Fuels until 15 June.
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  Quick New Astra Diesel Uses Stop/Start to Achieve 62.8mpg in EC Tests 12 Apr 2011 (News)
  By adding Start/Stop tech to the existing Astra 2.0 CDTi Hatch, Vauxhall has not only maintained the model’s robust performance, but reduced its fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions, too. Compared with the outgoing 2.0 CDTi Hatch, the Start/Stop version’s fuel consumption improves by over 5mpg in the EC lab test combined cycle, from 57.6mpg to 62.8mpg.