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  Toyota Gets Serious About Solar Power 5 Jul 2019 (News)
  Unlike plug-in electric cars, solar power has the potential to provide greater range with smaller batteries so could be the breakthrough to free fuel for every car on the roads. Toyota Motor Corporation in collaboration with NEDO, Sharp Corporation today announced a plan to start public road trials from late July 2019 to assess improvements in the cruising range and fuel efficiency of electrified vehicles equipped with high-efficiency solar batteries.
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  SEAT removes all optional extras from its range 15 Aug 2018 (News)
  As well as making the car buying process easier for the customer, complex WLTP changes to official fuel economy tests mean individual factory options could change the CO2 output of the car. By scrapping all factory options, it reduces confusing variations in fuel economy and CO2 emissions. Easy Move has been rolled out across SEAT's range now with 2019 models available to order. On Ibiza, Leon, Arona, and Ateca models, trim levels begin with SE, and move into comfort-based Xcellence and sporty FR.
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  Petrol prices set to overtake diesel next week 4 Sep 2017 (News)
  Crude oil production in the Gulf of Mexico is down 13.5 per cent. In response, oil traders are acting to redirect fuel to the US ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend surge in travel. The price of a barrel of crude oil has also increased to $52.79 following the storm. RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: "The average price of a litre of unleaded on Thursday 31 August was 117.29p and diesel was 118.14p but we could see unleaded rise in the coming days to around 121p-per-litre, with diesel likely to stay stable around 118.5p."
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  A Grand Monday: Austin Maestro 1.6HLS 5 Jan 2015 (News)
  The body is in good condition and the car has not been welded underneath... yet. As you’d expect, the metal isn’t perfect. The fuel filler pocket is corroded, which could be a problem – we’d want to make sure that rust flakes haven’t been finding there way into the fuel tank, ready to cause havoc inside the engine.
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  Report: Peking to Paris, day 19 15 Jun 2013 (News)
  There were few incidents to report today, the first being car 27, the Chrysler Imperial - Monte Gingery and Phil Puttnam stopped on a gravel section with fuel issues, which turned out to be a dose of bad petrol – he had taken on fuel laced with water, but was soon motoring again with the help of a Mr Funnel water separator and a carb’ clean. The Bentley of car 8, Lars and Annette Rolner, were in deep trouble, and calling for a truck to take them to Samara after developing wheel-bearing problems.
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  Auctions America hits big in Carlisle 3 May 2013 (News)
  Top sale honours went to a rare, Bloomington Gold Certified 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (above) 'Big-Brake' fuel-Injected Convertible that made $148,500. The black Corvette, one of only 142 built had been extensively restored and had complete owner history dating back to 1959. Taking the number two spot was a beautifully restored 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe for $96,250.
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  CAP Predicts Class Leading Residual Values for New Mazda 6 9 Nov 2012 (News)
  The top-selling diesel Tourer in the all-new Mazda6 range is predicted to be the 2.2-litre 150ps SE-L Nav, which has CO 2  emissions of 116g/km and combined cycle fuel economy of 64.2mpg. The model, with a P11D value of £23,890, is forecast to have a residual value of £7,975 (33 percent) at three years/60,000 miles. More at Mazda
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  Jaguar announces XF Sportbrake pricing 29 Jun 2012 (News)
  The 2.2-litre diesel is complimented by a 3.0 V6 diesel with either 240PS or 275PS. Regardless of power output, emissions are the same at 163g/km, with fuel economy of 46mpg. Finally, a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine will be offered in place of the old V8. This produces 340PS, with emissions of 224g/km and fuel economt of 30mpg. The finer details of trim levels and standard equipment will be announced nearer the cars introduction to showrooms – however you can expect the standard equipment list to be similar to the saloon model .
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  FIAT's eco:Drive WINS ENVIROMENTAL AWARD 18 Nov 2009 (News)
  ” Launched by Fiat at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, eco:Drive is a free-of-charge tool that helps drivers understand the impact of their driving style on fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Using a USB stick plugged into the car’s dashboard, eco:Drive records detailed information about the vehicle and how it is driven, which can be uploaded on to a computer.
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  Suzuki Helps its Owners Drive Greener 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The Suzuki Green Light campaign is the opportunity for Suzuki customers to get their car checked at a local Suzuki dealership to ensure that the vehicles emissions are at the correct level, fuel economy is at its optimum and all contributing factors such as tyre wear, pressure and brakes are balanced.  These are all elements which can impact on fuel consumption and emissions; which not only affect the environment but also the customers’ wallet.
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  SCRAPPAGE BRINGS DAIHATSU SIRION DOWN TO £6,320 4 Jun 2009 (News)
  The Sirion comes fully loaded with air conditioning, six airbags, remote central locking, height adjustable steering column, electric windows front and rear, tachometer and fuel consumption display, whilst giving class leading performance, economy and emissions. More at www.daihatsu.co.uk
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  Big Stuff Goes Belly-up at Auction 8 Jun 2001 (News)
  Hot on the heels of the Labour landslide victory, the ground slipped away under big, expensive fuel-guzzling cars. Sensible status was still sought-after; BMW 3-Series in particular with a 34,000 mile 99V 323Ci selling for £18,100, a 27,000 mile 99T 323iSE selling for £16,250 and a 56,000 mile 99S E46 318iSE selling for £12,700 (all in silver, of course).
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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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  Ford Could Offer £4,500 Scrappage For Mondeo Size Cars 23 Apr 2009 (News)
  "Although very welcome, the extra sales we expect from this new scheme will only bring a depleted automotive market back up to levels of 15 years ago at best, so our sector still faces tough challenges." * based on 300,000 cars and average annual mileage Note: Fuel economy figures quoted are in UK mpg, are based on the European Fuel Economy Directive EU 80/1268/EEC and will differ from fuel economy drive cycle results in other regions of the world. More at www.ford.co.uk
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  Huge 5-day Mecum Classic American Car Auction 14th to 19th May 13 May 2019 (News)
  Dana Mecum’s huge Classic American Car Auction starts tomorrow 14 th May at Indianapolis and lasts for five days. Among the many hundreds (thousands?) of lots is this stunningly original fuel-injected 1959 Chevrolet Corvette 293ci 290HP ‘Fuellie’ boat-tail with 4-speed manual box and steel wheels, originally ordered for SCCA racing . It is estimated at $90,000 to $110,00 and comes up on 16th May.
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  Buying a new crossover: petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2016 (News)
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  Supermarket diesel prices drop again 27 Jul 2015 (News)
  The cost of diesel in June 2014 was, on average, 136.1 pence-per-litre. The latest fuel price reductions mean the cost of filling a 40-litre diesel tank is around £9 lower today than it was in June 2014. Additionally diesel is currently cheaper than petrol at most supermarkets for the first time in several years.
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  Volkswagen to showcase Bluemotion tech at EcoVelocity 28 Jul 2011 (News)
  Also on display will be BlueMotion variants of the Polo and Golf , and interactive displays, including a ‘rollercoaster’ which charts Volkswagen’s fuel consumption and emission improving technology. Giles Brown, EcoVelocity Director, said, “We’re delighted to have Volkswagen at EcoVelocity as it is one of the game-changing brands that really started the movement towards no-compromise ultra-low carbon motoring.”
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  Road-Legal Quads for 2,299 24 Jul 2003 (News)
  Standard specification includes:- Choice of Colour - 170 cc - Quiet 4 Stroke Engine - Electric Start - 5 Speed Manual Gearbox - Park Brake - Adjustable Sports Suspension - Rear Disc Brake - Front & Rear Lights - Indicators & Wing Mirrors - 10 L Unleaded Fuel Capacity. More information from www.showroom4cars.com , or by calling the sales hotline on 0870 753 4444.
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  Honda Jazz CVT-7 Here At Last 13 Aug 2002 (News)
  Top speeds are down slightly from 106mph to 99, and 0-60 takes an extra 0.3 of a second at 11.7 seconds. Combined fuel consumption hardly suffers at 48.7mpg, and CO2 output remains very low at 137g/km for the SE and 139g/km for the SE Sport. Prices are £11,195 and £12,195 respectively. More at www.honda.co.uk