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  Top 10: £5000 British gas guzzlers 3 Feb 2015 (News)
  Maybe now’s the time to sell the sensible car and invest in something big-engined and petrol-powered, ready to take advantage of falling fuel costs and inject some fun back into motoring. Here are our ten top choices for those with a budget of around £5000. By Paul Guinness, Contributor
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  New 1.6 diesel engine for Honda Civic and Jazz 30 Nov 2011 (News)
  This new engine series will deliver excellent performance and environmental values and will be gradually introduced throughout the Honda range. Number one in fuel economy With the exceptional environmental values of Earth Dreams Technology, Honda will strive to be number one in fuel economy in each category within 3 years. New 1.6 diesel engine for Europe The first engine from this series for Europe will be a newly developed 1.6 diesel engine.
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  Ford's latest green cars 7 Sep 2011 (News)
  Amongst the fuel saving technology employed in the new ECOnetic models is stop/start technology, regenerative braking, a gearshift indicator and ‘Ford Eco Mode,’ which coaches the driver by monitoring their driving style and suggested simple improvements.
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  Scrappage scheme could boost cheap Toyota customer numbers 24 Apr 2009 (News)
  According to the vehicle brand, its British-built Auris is likely to become an attractive option for customers with the Budget announcement that people will receive £2,000 towards the cost of a new car when they scrap their old model. The vehicle is fitted with Optimal Drive technology to enhance fuel consumption, which may appeal to customers looking to offset the forthcoming rise in fuel duty. "By leveraging the benefits of local production we can make Auris affordable for customers who need a family car," commented Toyota managing director, Miguel Fonseca.
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  Ford ECOnetic cars 'can cut motoring costs' 17 Dec 2008 (News)
  Ford explained this reduces fuel consumption, as it avoids unnecessary high engine speed. The manufacturer also claimed it cuts CO2 emissions and reduces wear and tear on transmission and engine components. Ford spokesman Tim Winstanley commented: "The indicator provides drivers with a helpful aid to using less fuel and encourages a smoother driving style.
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  Free LPG Conversion on Proton GEN-2 3 Sep 2008 (News)
  Proton is offering free LPG conversions on its GEN-2 models, enabling owners to benefit from fuel currently costing the equivalent of around 60p a litre. The GEN-2 ecoLogic starts on petrol and then switches to LPG when it’s most efficient to do so, usually after about 20 seconds.
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  Honest John's June Deals 19 Jun 2015 (News)
  The fuel retailer is offering a free main meal when you fill up 3   times with 35 litres of fuel in June. Click here Monday 15 June Get a free MoT .
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  Ford Powershift 'auto' Now More Widely Available 14 Aug 2009 (News)
  The strong torque output of the TDCi diesel engine allows a high sixth gear ratio, leading to relaxed cruising with excellent fuel economy and enhanced refinement. What is it? Ford PowerShift is a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, combining the performance and fuel-efficiency of a manual gearbox with the ease and convenience of a conventional automatic How to get it.
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  Volvo Bi-Fuels and Diesels Arrive 15 Nov 2001 (News)
  The S60, S70 and S80 LPG automatics qualify for a 75% Powershift Grant, worth over £1,400. Grant figures for other models are expected in early 2002. A fuel switch-over recall problem was confined to 200 S80 CNG models in Germany and none are believed to have reached the UK. Volvo's new lightweight D5 common rail diesel replaces the old Audi unit in V70s and S80s and is the first diesel engine available in the S60.
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  Rubbish Powered Scrap Bus Reaches Asia 17 Oct 2009 (News)
  Adventurer Andy Pag (34 London) reached Asia last night, after leaving London in a recycled scrap yard bus powered only by chip fat. The veteran overland traveller is attempting to travel around the world using only rubbish to fuel his journey. On Friday he crossed from the European side of the Istanbul Straits to the Asian side. "Crossing the Bosphorus is a real milestone. I'm actually quite relieved to have made it this far, but it's only going to get tougher to find used cooking oil to fuel the bus from here on." said Pag last night.
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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.