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  New Subaru Forester From October 25 Feb 2002 (News)
  Uk versions will have a choice of 125PS 2.0 litre flat four or 177PS 2.0 litre flat four turbo. Improvements are listed as better fuel economy, better aerodynamics, greater engine and transmission refinement, enhanced safety, greater interior width, more legroom and better handling. More at www.subaru.co.uk
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  Alfa 147 voted 'Car of the Year' 15 Nov 2000 (News)
  Third in the top ten was the Toyota Prius hybrid; fourth, the all alloy Audi A2; fifth, the new Mercedes C Class; sixth, the new Vauxhall Corsa; seventh, the new Volvo V70; eighth, the Chrysler PT Cruiser; ninth, the Peugeot 607; and tenth, the Citroen Picasso mini MPV. Good though it may be, the fact that a small, sporty car with excessive fuel consumption (Autocar test: 26.9mpg overall for the 1.6) calls into question the validity of the European 'Car of the Year' award. The judges are a panel of 56 journalists very few of of whom actually have to buy their everyday cars.
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  Volkswagen Golf Mk 1 To Be VED Free 28 Mar 2014 (News)
  .  In 2006, the Golf Plus made its debut; in 2007, the CrossGolf, a new Estate and the extremely fuel-efficient Golf BlueMotion (4.5 l/100 km or 62.8 mpg). Golf Mk VI:   In just four years, a further 2.85 million Golf cars had been produced by the end of July 2012, based on the sixth generation of the car launched in 2008.  And once again safety made great advances too: the car body was so rugged that it passed the EuroNCAP crash test with flying colours, gaining the maximum five stars.  Meanwhile, more TSI engines and a transition among the turbodiesel engines (TDI) from unit injection to the common rail system resulted in greater dynamic performance and lower fuel consumption.  A top performer here was the second Golf BlueMotion with a combined fuel consumption of just 3.8 l/100 km (74.3 mpg), equivalent to 99 g/km of CO 2 .  New assistance systems, such as Light Assist automatic main beam management and Park Assist, made the sixth generation the most advanced Golf to date.
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  FIA European Drag Racing Championships 13 Aug 2008 (News)
  Top Fuel Showdown FIA European Drag Racing Championships including UEM Drag Bikes FIA "European Finals" - Thu 4th to Sun 7th September 2008 Santa Pod’s flagship Championship event attracts over 300 of the top drag racing teams from all over Europe.
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  New 137mph BMW 3-Series Just 109g/km 21 Aug 2009 (News)
    BMW is to offer the most fuel efficient and greenest 3 Series ever with the introduction of the new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Saloon. The latest model to be offered by the marque sets a new benchmark in the premium segment by recording impressive CO 2 emissions of 109g/km and a combined consumption figure of 68.9mpg.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Skoda introduces 96g/km Superb Greenline 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Skoda  has premiered the greenest, most economical variant of the new Superb at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show . The Greenline emits 96g/km of CO2 in saloon form or 97g/km as an estate, with fuel economy of 76.4mpg for both. UK pricing is to be announced but expect the saloon to cost around £21,000. Final pricing and equipment specification will be announced when sales start at the end of the year.
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  Proton offer up to £1200 deposit allowance 8 Jun 2015 (News)
  Proton are offering deposit allowances on their finance schemes, allowing buyers to take advantage of contributions from Proton. If buyers elect to purchase a dual-fuel LPG ecoLogic model through Proton Finance they can expect a £500 deposit contribution on the GEN-2 ecoLogic and a £700 deposit contribution on the Persona ecoLogic.
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  Platinum service by Saab Parts UK 22 Nov 2012 (News)
  The £399, the Saab Platinum Service is a fixed price deal, and includes a detailed vehicle inspection and road test that covers brakes, tyres, steering systems and fluid levels are carried out.  Also Included in the price is an engine flush and fuel treatment, plus six months free Saab Secure Warranty. All work is carried out by Saab factory trained technicians, using only Saab Genuine Parts that are covered by a two-year parts and labour warranty.
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  New Audi 'greener and cheaper' 29 Dec 2009 (News)
  This is thanks to more sophisticated start-stop and recuperation technology as well as to a more advanced common rail fuel injection technique and improvements to the aerodynamics of the vehicle. Audi claimed that despite these changes, the range enjoys the same torque peak and power output as the other cars and can clear 62 mph 11.4 seconds.
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  Fiesta van 'green and cheap' 7 Dec 2009 (News)
  Buying a new generation version could make financial and environmental sense - this auto will consume some 35 gallons less fuel in an average year. Recently, the manufacturer reported boosted sales and a greater percentage of the market share compared to the year before. Are you buying or selling? Click here to see what Honest John has to say.
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  BMW to partner with Olympics 19 Nov 2009 (News)
  Member of the board of management Ian Robertson said it was a perfect opportunity to promote their new fuel-efficient vehicles. "Sustainability is a central pillar of our business and guides all aspects of our operations," he commented. He went on to suggest the 2012 display would also "shine a light on the future of individual mobility".
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  Stop-start feature 'would be welcomed by drivers' 29 Apr 2008 (News)
  This needs to be addressed, commented operations director at Motorpoint, Paul Winfield. "In these days of increasing fuel prices and demands for lower CO2 emissions, it's surprising that this tried-and-tested technology isn't already more widespread," he said. Meanwhile, Motorpoint research recently found that 18 million motorists were not in favour of London mayor Ken Livingstone's plan to introduce a 20 mph speed limit for urban areas.
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  Cheapest 08 Astravans in the UK? 16 Apr 2008 (News)
  2008 "08" Plate delivery mileage Vauxhall Astravan Sportive 1.7CDTi in choice of metallic black or silver £8,995.00 + VAT 2008 "08" Plate delivery mileage Vauxhall Astravan Sportive 1.9CDTi in choice of metallic black or silver £9,495.00 + VAT 2008 "08" Plate delivery mileage Vauxhall Astravan Club, white £7,995 + VAT Offer subject to availability, limited numbers only. Delivery from postcode WR5 2PR £40 for first 50 miles then 45p a mile, including fuel. Contact Martin Lycett 0121 765 4555 or 07976 541098 martinlycett@lookers.co.uk Lookers Yardley Vauxhall.
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  'CEO of the Year' given Chrysler UK top job 15 Jan 2008 (News)
  The Dodge ZEO, Chrysler EcoVoyager and Jeep Renegade each has its own method of economising fuel and energy.
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  Volkswagen Golf picks up ACFO achievement 19 Nov 2007 (News)
  It stated that the Golf had high build quality and a good model depth, while its eco-conscious fuel efficiency marked a shift in the sector towards CO2-friendly cars. Julie Jenner, chairman of AFCO, stated that these factors represent the changing face of the industry. "Once again, voting by ACFO members was highly competitive with more car models than usual gaining numbers of votes, thereby further underlining the increasing flexibility of company car choice lists to meet the many forms of fleet demand," said the authority.
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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.