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  Cameron 'wants to go further' with green cars 16 Jun 2008 (News)
  Conservative Party leader David Cameron has announced that he wants the UK to be a world leader when it comes to hydrogen fuel cell or battery power vehicles. The politician questioned why Britain is lagging behind the US when it comes to the technology, when the US has "been slow in getting climate change".
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  New 307 Beats Golf on Emissions 23 Oct 2001 (News)
  Peugeot's new 307 2.0 HDI 110bhp diesel models with FAP particulate filters use even less fuel and emit less CO2 than the excellent new VW Golf GT TDI 130. Figures for the Peugeot are 54.3mpg in the combined cycle and 138g/km CO2 compared to the VW's 52.3mpg and 148g/km CO2. Both cars qualify for the lowest 2002-2003 VED rate for a diesel of £110.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 29 Mar 2016 (News)
  Click for more details Thursday 3 March  Get £500 towards your fuel when you buy your new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross. The offer is  open only to private buyers and you must be aged 18 or over.  E ligible participants will receive a Visa prepaid card with £500 for buying fuel.
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  F1 Style KERS For Volvo Road Cars 31 May 2011 (News)
  "The flywheel's stored energy is sufficient to power the car for short periods. However, this has a major impact on fuel consumption. Our calculations indicate that the combustion engine will be able to be turned off about half the time when driving according to the official New European Driving Cycle," explains Derek Crabb.
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  Spotted in the classifieds 26 Apr 2011 (News)
  If you’ve got a full drivers license though, there are far more vehicles for sale. But you’ll still have your own ideas about what’s important when buying. Fuel economy is high up on everyone’s list at the moment, and alternatives like hybrids and electric vehicles are increasingly popular. But there are those who deny the problems caused by fossil fuels, and relics remain from a time when petrol could be frivolously burned.
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  HPI UPDATES CO2 INFORMATION 3 Jun 2009 (News)
  · Clear your car of unnecessary clutter - an extra 100lb of weight reduces the fuel economy of your car by up to 2%. · Check your tyre pressures are correct to reduce petrol costs by 10%. · Avoid jerking, jack rabbit starts and over-revving.
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  Spotted in the classifieds 11 Apr 2011 (News)
  The three-speed automatic gearbox should make for comfortable, relaxed cruising but don’t expect much in terms of fuel economy, this is, after all, powered by a 6.75-litre V8... But, if the prospect of classic motoring and big fuel bills is off putting, then how about something less thirsty and altogether more modern?
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 30 Jun 2017 (News)
  >> Click here to see the deal Leading supermarkets cut the price of fuel The four major supermarkets - Sainsburys, Morrisons, Tesco and ASDA - have cut the cost of fuel in time for the summer holidays. The 2p-per-litre price reduction on petrol and diesel, 1p-per-litre at ASDA, brings the price of fuel down to 111p-per-litre on multiple forecourts across the UK.
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  Say goodbye to the 6.2-litre AMG engine 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Tightening emissions regulations and rising fuel costs mean future AMG cars will have to make do with smaller engines, according to AMG powertrain engineer Jorg Gindele. But don’t worry too much, the replacement is set to be the 5.5-litre turbo, which is hardly what you’d call ‘small.’
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  January new car market 6 Feb 2012 (News)
  "2012 is set to be an exciting year with record numbers of new models coming to market filled with innovative technology that will save the motorist fuel, enhance comfort and further increase levels of safety and security. However, to maintain market stability, government must act decisively and deliver much needed confidence to businesses and consumers."
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  American Drag Queen in Santa Pod FIA/UEM September Finals 23 Aug 2010 (News)
  The result is a spectacle of power and speed which is unrivalled anywhere this side of the Atlantic. Troxel is an NHRA national event winner in Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Fuel Dragster and Funny Car, who once topped 332mph in Top Fuel. Ms. Troxel began applying her driving talents to Pro Mod for the R2B2 team last year. Since the sport began, just 14 drivers have won NHRA national events in both Top Fuel and Funny Car; Troxel is the only female among them.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Toyota Launches New Prius But Holds Back Details 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  The press release tells us its new Prius "heralds the next generation of Toyota's signature hybrid powertrain" but is strangely reticent about the details. It talks of making its next generation hybrids easier and more intuitive to drive, that fuel economy is improved and that the new drivetrain is more compact. We get two statistics: that the thermal efficiency of the new engine is improved by more than 40% over its predecessor and that the new hybrid system targets an 18% improvement in fuel efficiency.
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  Insurance prices on the up 28 Jan 2015 (News)
  The average premium for a 17-year-old is now £1983. The rises are partly linked to decreased fuel costs and economic growth – with more traffic on the road there is a greater likelihood of accidents. Despite the insurance premium increase over the last three months of the year, the price of insurance fell overall in 2014 by eight per cent – an average of £51.
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  Toyota to debut plug-in version of Prius 12 Aug 2011 (News)
  The new battery offers a greater electric power only range, enabling the Prius PHEV to achieve an astonishing claimed fuel economy figure of 128.4mpg while CO2 emissions drop to just 49g/km, almost half that of the standard Prius. Toyota says the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid will offer drivers the best of both worlds with an extended EV driving range for shorter journeys in towns and cities, while the hybrid petrol engine gives the car long range capability and the very low fuel consumption of the standard Prius.
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  All-new Mazda CX-5 on the way 2 Aug 2011 (News)
  Alongside the CX-5 at Frankfurt will be an overhauled Mazda3 with lower CO2 emissions and improved fuel economy. You can expect more information on both models nearer to their reveal on September 13 th . 
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  Ford Kuga provides "remarkable traction" 24 Aug 2009 (News)
  According to the manufacturer, this technology helps the car to grip harder on icy roads as it spreads torque between all four wheels on demand. This gives it dynamic credentials as well as competitive fuel consumption, Ford added. AWD works on its own and requires no input from the driver, as it is controlled by sensors monitoring vehicle information such as braking, acceleration and cornering.
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  Trip to Suzuki dealership 'could benefit the environment' 12 Aug 2009 (News)
  The manufacturer has revealed its new Green Light Campaign involves trained technicians checking customers' autos to ensure they are as fuel efficient as possible. For £15.99, motorists can get brakes and tyres seen to and adjusted so that their vehicle's CO2 emissions are minimised. As well as protecting the planet, the scheme could help driver's boost their bank balance - as a more fuel-efficient car can cover more distance between trips to the pump.
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  Eco-driving tips offered by IAM 1 May 2009 (News)
  According to the organisation, some trips could be as long as 500 miles and due to rising fuel prices it could also be hard to rein in spending. However, "simple measures" can help to save both fuel and cash, it said. Driving at 70 mph instead of 80 mph can cut costs by up to 4p a mile, totalling £20 for the whole journey.
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  Daihatsu could have the answer for hard-up drivers 3 Apr 2009 (News)
  Daihatsu also stated the Sirion is capable of covering 165 miles on £10 worth of fuel. In terms of performance, the model has a top speed of 99.4 mph and can reach 60 mph from standing in 13.5 seconds. Paul Hegarty, Daihatsu's operations director, stated: "It's the car all families and businesses should be looking at, offering class-leading economy, performance and emissions.
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  Toyota unveils new iQ engine 5 Mar 2009 (News)
  Buyers opting for this version of the vehicle will also find it is equipped with Optimal Drive technology and Toyota's Stop & Start system - both of which are designed to improve fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions. The new engine features a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. With CO2 emissions of 113 g/km, the latest version of the iQ is also capable of achieving 58.9 mpg.