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  Beat Congestion Charges The Lexus Way 5 Apr 2008 (News)
  Not only does the GS 450h’s technically brilliant hybrid power system give clean and fuel-efficient performance, it also delivers genuine sports performance. The combination of a V6 petrol engine and powerful electric motor produces 341bhp and maximum torque right from zero rpm, enabling sub-six-second acceleration from nought to 62mph.
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  New Megane Coupe Cabrios: Just £13,750 29 Oct 2005 (News)
  EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT Electric/Heated Body Coloured Door Mirrors 16" Alloy Wheels Automatic Headlamps Body Coloured Bumpers Satin Chrome Door Handles Non-Metallic Paint Electrically Folding Glass Roof with Sunblind Tinted Windows DRIVING & SAFETY Puncture Repair Aerosol (no Spare Wheel) High Level Rear Brake Light Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Emergency Brake Assist Front Fog Lamps Variable Power Assisted Steering Double Optic Headlamps with "See Me Home" Function Rain Sensitive Automatic Wipers 5 Star Award In Euro NCAP Tests ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) Front/Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners Fixed Rear Roll Bar Front Lateral Airbags Keyless Car with Renault Card SEATING & TRIM 'Ruche' Charcoal Grey Cloth Fully Adjustable Front Headrests Driver's Seat with Height & Lumbar Adjustment COMFORT & CONVENIENCE Electric Rear Windows Fuel Flap With Integrated Fuel Cap Height & Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel Electric Front Windows (One Touch) HEATING & VENTILATION Pollen Filter Air Conditioning Glove Box (Cooled by Air Conditioning) SECURITY EQUIPMENT Deadlocking Insurance Approved Immobiliser Anti-Theft Wheel centre caps Insurance Approved Engine Immobiliser Four Three Point Seatbelts INSTRUMENTS & CONTROLS Outside Temperature Gauge Aviation Style Handbrake Leather Steering Wheel and Gear Knob IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT 4 x 15W Single-CD RDS Radio with 6 Speakers & Fingertip Remote Control factory options available climate £200 17 " alloy wheel upgrade £350 leather £800 Interested in this Vehicle?
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  Sebring Soft-top, Here This Summer 12 Jul 2001 (News)
  They will be priced £22,995, which isn't bad for a big, modern, front-wheel drive 200bhp, reasonably fuel efficient American drop-top. Obviously the company will have got them through the new Enhanced SVA, now set to start on 1st August rather than 1st September. The huge spec includes a 200bhp quad cam 2,736cc V6 giving 193lb ft (262N) torque at 4,300rpm; 41TE four-speed overdrive autobox; 131 mph top speed; 26.6mpg combined fuel economy (34.4mpg extra urban); air-con; cruise; PAS; central locking; electric windows, electric drop top; tilt steering wheel; front fogs; solar glass; power antenna; cloth drop top; speed sensitive wipers; two front airbags; parking brake interlock; remote keyless entry; sentry key immobiliser; leather low-back bucket seats with driver lumbar support; six-way power driver's seat; front seat map pocket; back lit white instrument cluster; walnut burl trim; full length floor console with four cupholders and two bins; locking glove box; day/night rearview mirror; illuminated entry; illuminated vanity mirrors; AM/FM radio cassette and CD player; 150 watt infinity speakers; leather steering wheel and gearknob; power socket; glass rear window with defroster; mini computer with compass and temperature gauge; 205/60R x 16 tyres; 12 spoke alloy wheels; compact spare wheel plus full size alloy spare wheel (choose which you take with you); headlamp levelling system; headlamp washers; and headlamp 'see you home' delay.
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  2023 Ferrari Purosangue SUV: Prices, specs and release date 18 Mar 2024 (News)
    2023 Ferrari Purosangue engines, performance and fuel economy The heart of the Ferrari Purosangue is the glorious 725PS 6.5-litre V12 engine. A more fuel-efficient turbocharged V8 or plug-in hybrid is likely to follow later, but for now, Ferrari is celebrating the 12-cylinder engine while it still can.
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  McClaren MP4-12C GT3 debuts at Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2011 (News)
  Exhaust system Cast stainless steel exhaust manifold with compact MHI fixed geometry turbo chargers.  970 deg C turbine inlet temperature. Fuel system Returnless fuel rail with twin fuel tank mounted pumps and twin spray injectors Engine management MESL TAG400 ECU & CIU 100 Interfacing with Bosch ABS and Shiftec control units Wiring harness Modular installation: Engine, chassis, fuel cell Lubrication MOBIL1: engine and transmission Cooling Air/water heat exchangers for engine water and charge air cooling combined with water/oil heat exchangers for engine, transmission & PAS.
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  Mexican built FIAT 500 1.4 MultiAir For USA. 21 Nov 2010 (News)
  An innovative power unit with a view to sustainable mobility Adapted to the needs of American customers, the Fiat 500 is equipped with a new four cylinder in- line 1.4-litre engine boasting innovative MultiAir technology developed and patented by FPT − Fiat Powertrain Technologies − that assures excellent performance in terms of power, fuel consumption, quality and precision. MultiAir technology reduces fuel consumption and increases power efficiency, both by 10%, and at the same time guarantees 10% less CO 2 emissions compared to similar engines that do not have this system.
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  MINIs and BMWs Beat New Congtestion Charge 15 Feb 2008 (News)
  Discounts and exemptions: * VED band A will be eligible for a 100% discount for vehicles with the lowest CO2 emissions. This will replace the existing Alternative Fuel Discount. Drivers already registered for the Alternative Fuel Discount would continue to receive the discount until January 2010, unless the vehicle changed ownership. * The current discounts and exemptions for Blue Badge holders and Taxis & Licensed Private Hire Vehicles would be unaffected by these proposals.
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 16 Mar 2017 (News)
  550993240&&cc5_905"> Only £15.49, down from £39.96 Monday 13 March 2p per litre off fuel from 14 March at Asda 114.7ppl on unleaded and 116.7ppl on diesel at 301 filling stations
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  As many as 68% of cars have underinflated tyres 23 Jun 2011 (News)
  Cars with underinflated tyres suffered from poorer handling and braking performance than those with the correct pressure. Additionally, fuel economy is decreased when driving on underinflated tyres. Overcompensating for low pressures is also a problem, with 14% of cars being driven with at least one overinflated tyre. Overinflated tyres wear unevenly and more quickly.
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  London Motorexpo opens June 6th 2 Jun 2011 (News)
  Other highlights include a Lotus F1 simulator with which visitors can compete for a chance to win a drive in a real F1 car, and a Drive the Future stand, which allows visitors to test drive alternative fuel vehicles on the road. Motorcycles from Harley-Davidson will also be on display. The London Motorexpo will be at Canary Wharf and is open 10am-6pm from Monday 6 th to Saturday 11 th June, and from 11am-5pm on Sunday the 12 th . 
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  Drivers' tyres 'could deflate in winter weather' 10 Jan 2008 (News)
  Research from Cooper Tyre Europe show that wheels can deflate by one psi for every ten degree drop in temperature. It adds that this can result in drivers paying more for fuel - some £2.2 million per day in total. As a result, the firm comments that it is a good idea for motorists to keep an eye on the pressure of their tyres, adding that they could check each time they pick up petrol.
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  Official complains of 'unbalanced' CO2 legislation 19 Dec 2007 (News)
  He commented that he has been disappointed by the regulation put in place, adding that emissions will not simply be reduced by his industry alone but with the help of other drivers, politicians and fuel bodies. "The upcoming regulatory framework should support us in a constructive and sustainable way. We urge the EU governments and European Parliament, who will have the final say, to take up this challenge in the months to come," said the official.
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  Volkswagen looks to the future with up! concept 14 Nov 2007 (News)
  It added that the automobile runs on 12 lithium-ion batteries linked to a high-temperature fuel cell, pioneering technology preferable to low-temperate alternatives. "The high temperature version is far more efficient [than low-temperature] as it converts more of the energy in the hydrogen into electrical energy.
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  Frankfurt picks up new iQ 12 Sep 2007 (News)
  The car counts space efficiency as a major feature while retaining environmentally sound fuel emissions, with the company stating that the vehicle combines practicality and style. Wahei Hiari, manager of Toyota's European design studio, stated that the model addresses a number of requirements for the modern driver.
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  Berlingo Finally Gets HDI, From £9,760 20 Feb 2002 (News)
  With 90bhp, it has 64% more torque than the old XUD 1.9 and 27% more power. Top speed is 98mph, and 60mph comes up in around 12.7 seconds. Combined fuel consumption is 47.9mpg and CO2 emissions 155g/km, putting it in the £130pa VED bracket. Prices start at £10,260, but Citroen is offering a £500 cashback until the end of March pulling the price back to £9,760, which is only a few hundred more than the less well equipped Doblo JTD.
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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.