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  220bhp 6-speed A4 Quattro Reaches UK 22 Nov 2001 (News)
  Acceleration from zero to 60mph takes just 6.7 seconds and the car tops out at 151mph. Extra urban (cruising) fuel consumption is still a reasonable 35.3mpg. The price is £25,970. The A4 range starts at £17,640 for the 104bhp 1.6. See separate road tests of the new A4 range and A4 Avant range on this website.
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  Honda Civic Diesel to Debut at Frankfurt 29 Aug 2001 (News)
  This takes the three door model to 60mph in just under 11 seconds and on to a top speed of 113mph. Combined fuel consumption is an excellent 57.7mpg and CO2 emissions 132g/km which qualifiy for the lowest £110pa VED bracket for diesel cars. Prices will be announced closer to the on sale date of January 2002.
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  Sporty 118mph Toyota Yaris 7 Mar 2001 (News)
  This gets it from 0 – 60 in just under 9 seconds, takes it on to 118 mph and also allows for an excellent combined fuel consumption figure of 40.9 mpg. CO2 emissions are 164g/km. Journalists have found it to provide an excellent, balanced drive, neither under nor over-powered for the Yaris chassis. The price is £11,995 on the road with Toyotas standard three year 60,000 mile warranty.
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  The Most Exciting Motor Sport Event of the Year 28 Jul 2012 (News)
  Watch the best of British go up against their European competitors. Car Classes include: Car FIA Top Fuel Dragster FIA Top Methanol Dragsters FIA Top Methanol Funny Car FIA Pro Stock Car FIA/MSA Pro Modified Fuel Funny Car Super Comp Super Gas Super Street Super Pro ET Pro ET Top speed Automotive Street Eliminator Bike Classes Include UEM Supertwin Bike UEM Top Fuel Bike UEM Pro Stock Bike Super Street Bike Make a weekend out of it by camping on-site.
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  Prius plug-in hybrid for London 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  The rechargeable battery technology gives Prius Plug-in extended capabilities when it is driven in EV (electric vehicle) mode: capable of running for up to 12.5 miles solely on its electric motor – battery charge and road conditions permitting – at speeds up to 62mph, it can accomplish the great majority of typical urban journeys with zero fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions. Prius Plug-in’s combined cycle fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions are 108.6mpg and 59g/km respectively. Should the battery charge be used up in the course of a journey, Prius Plug-in will seamlessly switch to power from its efficient 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine, meaning the driver need suffer no “range anxiety” about the distance his or her car might manage.
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  BMW cuts model range as new WLTP test looms 20 Mar 2018 (News)
  The WLTP test could therefore have a detrimental effect on the official fuel economy and emissions figures of such models. Though it has pledged to continue selling hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, fellow premium German manufacturer Porsche axed all existing diesel models in February, blaming a lack of demand.
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  32 Years of Mini Cooper S at Next Historics Auction 10 Jul 2015 (News)
  Complementing the coachwork, details include alloy wheels, alloy locking quick release fuel filler and auxiliary quad driving lights at the front. A UK registration V5 document and current MoT test certificate, valid until April 2016, accompany the car. Importantly, since being in the current ownership, this Mini Cooper S has been personally maintained by Tony Franks at his Sussex workshop.
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  Tommy Johnson Jr to Race at FIA 'Main Event' Santa Pod 27-30 May 12 May 2011 (News)
  For more details please visit www.santapod.com   Car classes running include: FIA Top Fuel Dragster - 300mph dragsters, big race entry FIA Top Methanol Dragsters - 5 second dragsters, close racing FIA Top Methanol Funny Car - 3,000 bhp and close racing FIA Pro Stock Car - Real cars, real close racing.
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  New Range of Compatible Millers Oils 13 Jan 2010 (News)
  Award winning lubricants and fuel treatments manufacturer, Millers Oils, has added a series of five new high quality oils to its Premium Engine Oils range. The new products will meet the increasingly diverse requirements in engine oil specifications from the world's leading car manufacturers.
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  Only 4% of Drivers Consider Scrappage Scheme 8 Jul 2009 (News)
  swiftcover.com's Money Saving Motoring Survey found: Motoring costs 69% of people say their motoring costs have increased in the last 12 months 64% blame increases on the government for high fuel and car taxes 13% blame increases on petrol companies due to the high cost of fuel 78% believe improving public transport will reduce motoring costs 33% think better tax incentives for greener cars will reduce motoring costs 29% say there should be higher tax on luxury cars to subsidise poorer drivers 22% say commercial vehicles should be taxed more to subsidise private drivers 21% would replace road tax with toll roads, so those travelling more pay more 18% say that high-polluting cars should be taxed more 9% favour banning sports cars and 4x4s to reduce motoring costs 9% believe older, high-polluting cars should be compulsorily scrapped Shortle adds: "We found that there is an appetite for greener motoring, particularly as some greener cars can help reduce motoring expenses via lower running costs and cheaper insurance premiums.
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  Homologation MG Metro 6R4 for sale at auction 14 Dec 2018 (News)
  A mechanical re-commissioning took place in 2017 by Rally car specialists BGM Sport which included a full overhaul of the fuel system and fuel pump along with fitting a later-type belt kit and idlers. Abbott said, ‘Rally cars from this period have a certain mystique and have become highly sought after by collectors.
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  First production Triumph TR5 to go under the hammer 10 Apr 2018 (News)
  The bodywork and chassis were restored in the BMH bodyshop using ‘new old stock’ parts where possible. The engine was overhauled while the fuel injection was set up by Lucas injection specialist ME & JW Pumford at a cost of £1674. Overdrive was also fitted. Since the restoration was completed, the car has been garaged and lightly used.
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  Hyundai launches revised i10 2 Feb 2011 (News)
  A new and improved range of Euro V compliant engines combine peppy performance with excellent fuel economy and ultra-low emissions. The latest i10 introduces the all-new 1.0-litre ‘Kappa' engine, which replaces the old 1.1-litre ‘Epsilon' unit. This three-cylinder engine returns a claimed average of 67.3mpg.
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  Freezing weather leads to increase in parts failures 21 Dec 2010 (News)
  Overall, the 50 components identified by Warranty Direct as most likely to cause a breakdown in winter will, on average, add an extra £408.60 to your outgoings in what is already a costly time of year, although some repairs can cost as much as £1,100. More than double the number of fuel injection pumps go awry in winter, at a cost of £321.93 each and electrical components like central locking, heating and wiper motors are also much more susceptible. The most expensive items on Warranty Direct's list of winter woes are torque converters and automatic clutches - oil lubricating torque converters takes longer to reach operating temperature, while wheels spinning on slippery roads does nothing for automatic clutch assembly - both of these will set you back well over £1,000.
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  Polo Voted 2010 European Car of the Year 30 Nov 2009 (News)
  The Polo is available as a dynamic 3-door and comfortable 5-door in Germany. As the Polo BlueMotion, just 3.3 litre fuel consumption makes it the most fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly five-seater in the world.   More at Volkswagen   Test and video at

  SEAT Stresses 18 May 2009 (News)
  So, not only does the scrappage incentive mean that qualifying new car buyers can look forward to seeing the invoice price of, for instance, the ultra-green new SEAT Ibiza SC Ecomotive shrink from its previous £11,605 to a mere £9,605, but it also promises massive improvements in fuel efficiency and CO2 savings into the bargain. Today’s second generation Ibiza Ecomotive, available to order now in SC and 5dr form with deliveries due to begin in a matter of weeks, offers exceptional fuel economy of up to 94.1 mpg (76.3 mpg combined, 57.6 mpg urban) allied to CO2 emissions of just 98 g/km.
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  Scrappage Deals From Smart and Mercedes 25 Apr 2009 (News)
  Eco Start-Stop, more efficient engines or aerodynamic measures add up to significant potential savings at the fuel pumps – and now through participation in the scrappage scheme as well. In addition to the scrappage scheme, Mercedes-Benz has many other attractive offers in place – so customers looking to purchase a new car could secure a new vehicle at a discount greater than the £2,000 scheme allowance.
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  New Ford Maverick Sports Utility 1 May 2001 (News)
  Performance specs are: 2.0 litre Zetec 124bhp @ 5,300rpm and 129 lb ft (175Nm) torque @ 4,500rpm. 0 to 60 comes up in 11.8 seconds, top speed is 103mph, combined fuel consumption 28.8mpg and CO2 emissions 234 grams per km. The 3.0 litre V6 develops 197bhp @ 6,000rpm and 195 lb ft (265Nm) torque @ 4,750rpm. 0 to 60 takes 9.8 seconds, top speed is 112mph, combined fuel consumption 22.1mpg and CO2 emissions 305 grams per km (which could mean expensive VED in years to come).
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  Luxury cars 'to go green' 21 May 2008 (News)
  Mr Shrier asserted that the electrically-powered Range Rover would have a smaller carbon footprint than "the smallest, most fuel efficient car". News of the green Range Rover plans come in the same week that the Sexy Green Car Show opens at the Eden Project. From Friday, the most environmentally-friendly vehicles will be on display at the event in Cornwall.
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  Luxury cars 'to go green' 21 May 2008 (News)
  Mr Shrier asserted that the electrically-powered Range Rover would have a smaller carbon footprint than "the smallest, most fuel efficient car". News of the green Range Rover plans come in the same week that the Sexy Green Car Show opens at the Eden Project. From Friday, the most environmentally-friendly vehicles will be on display at the event in Cornwall.