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  September sales milestone hit by Mazda 26 Oct 2007 (News)
  He stated: "The lightweight strategy with its benefits of improved CO2 emissions and better fuel consumption arrived at a time when other cars in the sector are getting larger and heavier." Mazda also added that 60 per cent of the Mazda2 vehicles sold over the course of the month were the latest model.
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  Land Rover confident of September sales slew 25 Sep 2007 (News)
  The Freelander 2 is currently the company's hottest product, enjoying popularity perhaps due to its fuel efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. Following close behind is the Range Rover, which the manufacturer has stated is enjoying a new lease of life now that a V8 diesel engine has been added to it.
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  BlueMotion from Volkswagen ready to roll 18 Sep 2007 (News)
  The company's Polo BlueMotion released 99 g per km of carbon dioxide, while the model also consumes 74.3 mpg of fuel. Vincent Kinner, head of VW Fleet Services, commented that the Polo is a "highly efficient, practical and benchmark model". "New BlueMotion products will enhance our choice to customers in future.
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  Hybrid campaign sees Lexus blitz media 18 Sep 2007 (News)
  "The campaign will emphasise the engineering innovations that have enabled Lexus to build a range of high performance cars with substantially better emissions levels and fuel efficiency than rival premium market brands," the company commented. Established as a luxury car manufacturer in 1989, Lexus is a subsidiary of Japanese automaker Toyota.

  C-Cactus latest green advance from Citroen 4 Sep 2007 (News)
  The "stylish" and environmentally-friendly vehicle from the French manufacturer is representative of its firm ecological values, the company commented. Fuel consumption on the C-Cactus is low, returning over 80 mpg for a price not dissimilar from a conventional car, while efforts have been made to economise the vehicle's production. For example, the door panels consist of two parts rather than 12 and the front bumper is attached to the rear tailgate.
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  Nissan Navara 2.5Di 133PS Double Cab 17 Feb 2002 (News)
  As well as being useful for caravan and trailer towing this has raised the maximum braked trailer weight to 3,000kg. Performance, fuel consumption and CO2 figures aren’t given, but prices start at £12,600 + VAT for the basic single cab 4x4 pick-up, rising through £12,850 + VAT for the King Cab and £14,450 + VAT for the Double Cab to £16,100 + VAT for the Navara Double Cab in the photo.
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  Peugeot Partner Goes Combi 16 Jun 2001 (News)
  It's exactly the same vehicle with the same choice of 75bhp 1.4 litre petrol engine at £9,095 on the road, or 70bhp 1.9 litre XUD diesel at £9,360 on the road. C02 emissions are 168g/km (£140 VED) and 181g/km (£150 VED); combined fuel consumption 40mpg and 41mpg. Standard features include two huge sliding rear side doors and a gigantic, washing machine swallowing hatchback; drivers airbag, side impact beams, seatbelt pre-tensioners, engine immobiliser, remote central door locking; three-point seatbelts for all three rear passengers; Isofix mountings for two child seats.
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  NEW ENGINES AND TRIM FOR ALFA 159 RANGE 27 Aug 2009 (News)
  Direct Injection Direct injection with an advanced double-injection strategy is essential to reduce emissions. Allowing direct control of fuel metering during the scavenging process, it is possible to prevent unburnt fuel ending up in the exhaust, which affects the catalytic converter. The secondary injection system has a new high-pressure pump and new 7-aperture injectors which guarantee perfect vaporisation.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Month - February 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  Click here Friday 6 February Want to save on your fuel bills? BP is offering 5p off a litre of fuel when you buy two selected in-shop products. Receive a 5p discount off each full litre of BP petrol, diesel or LPG Autogas, up to a maximum of 100 litres purchased for a single vehicle in a single transaction.
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  Honest John’s January deals 31 Jan 2014 (News)
  track=0310dwci">Click here Monday 20 January Morrisons is offering 1p off a litre off fuel for every £10 gift card bought in-store. For example, buy two £10 iTunes gift cards and receive you get 2p off every litre on your next refill at a Morrisons fuel station.  Click here Friday 17 January  Drive the Deal has some competetive offers on brand new Audis .
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  Two Jaguar XK120SE Roadsters in Historics 24th November Classic Car Auction 9 Nov 2018 (News)
  Breathing is through 2-inch SU carburettors and power fed through a five speed synchromesh gearbox. A single Le Mans-style fuel filler cap is added and the car has a genuine factory fitted louvered bonnet with the front pair of louvers facing forward to aid cooling. Like the world-famous ‘NUB 120’ driven by Pat Appleyard, there are twin spotlights at the front.
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  New more realistic MPG test comes into effect 1 Sep 2017 (News)
  Car buyers should see more realistic official MPG figures from today with the introduction of a new fuel economy test. The new WLTP test replaces the outgoing NEDC system which has been in place since 1992, but has come under ever increasing criticism for giving consumers unrealistic and unachievable figures.
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  New MPG test set to be introduced 2 May 2017 (News)
  Car buyers should see more realistic official MPG figures from September 2017 with the introduction of a new fuel economy test. The new test replaces the current NEDC system which has been in place since 1992, but has come under ever increasing criticism for giving consumers unrealistic and unachievable figures.
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  A grand Monday: Citroen BX project £500 18 May 2015 (News)
  Fitted with alloy wheels (from a ZX Volcane), it’s had new starter motor, new alternator and new battery in the past two years. Fuel pipes have been renewed, as has the radiator. And just look at that interior – it doesn’t look like a car that’s done 210k. So that’s the good, what about the bad?
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  A Grand Monday: Saab 99 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  New headlining fitted. Very sound car underneath. Engine is very smooth and quiet and the gearbox works fine. New fuel pump and fuel pipes. Overhauled brakes with recon calipers and new pads.' The question is - if you bought this car, would you be tempted to respray it and make it look mint again? Or like me, would you leave it as is, and enjoy this Saab 99 for what it is?
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  Tyre safety organisation issues pothole warning 8 Feb 2013 (News)
  Drivers unsure of their correct tyre pressures can find details in their vehicle handbook, inside the fuel filler cap or on a plate on the driver’s door sill. How to check your tyre pressures: Check your tyre pressures at least once a month or before a long journey.
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  Quentin Willson Becomes Driving Force of British Economy 12 May 2011 (News)
  As well as ride and drives, Motorexpo's Drive the Future section will provide information on government grants for low emission cars, fuel saving tutorials and technology demonstrations. There will also be the chance to view electric charging-point exhibits and a unique mobile hydrogen refuelling station. Drive The Future will be situated within Montgomery Square for the duration of the 2011 Motorexpo at Canary Wharf in London.
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  EU parliament passes new car CO2 legislation 23 Dec 2008 (News)
  Average UK new car CO2 emissions have fallen from nearly 190g/km in 1997 to 158.6g/km in 2008 – a fall of 16.4%. 5. There is a direct link between CO2 emissions and fuel consumption: CO2 emissions (g/km) 100 MPG – Petrol (approx) 67.3 MPG - Diesel (approx) 74.3 CO2 emissions (g/km) 120 MPG – Petrol (approx) 56.5 MPG - Diesel (approx) 61.4 CO2 emissions (g/km) 130 MPG – Petrol (approx) 52.3 MPG - Diesel (approx) 58.0 CO2 emissions (g/km) 140 MPG – Petrol (approx) 48.7 MPG - Diesel (approx) 54.3
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  STORMY ECONOMICS HITS USED CONVERTIBLE VALUES 21 Jun 2008 (News)
  “The credit crunch is inevitably playing a part, and convertibles are particularly vulnerable to consumer belt-tightening as they are seen as a luxury purchase. They are also often less fuel efficient than conventional saloons and hatchbacks - not a particularly desirable trait given widespread fears about spiralling fuel prices. While some models are available with more economical diesel engines, these examples remain scarce on the second-hand market.
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  Clean, Green Eco Event at FIAT Flagship Store 17 Jun 2008 (News)
  ” Fiat has recently launched the Bravo 1.6 16v MultiJet Eco in the UK – a mid-size hatchback that nevertheless returns 62.8 mpg and has a CO2 emissions output of just 119 g/km. It will be on display at the flagship along with other fuel-sipping models such as the 500 1.2 Petrol and 1.3 16v MultiJet, Grande Punto 1.3 16v MultiJet, and Panda 1.3 16v MultiJet. Every visitor to the store who takes the Eco Survey will receive a card for London travel worth £8, redeemable on all public transport in London.