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  Citroen 'can help drivers cut their carbon footprint' 15 Jan 2009 (News)
  Meanwhile, the manufacturer recently announced its revised C1 was on sale with an updated look, new trims, better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Chevrolet may spark car buyers' interest 12 Jan 2009 (News)
  Troy Clarke, president of General Motors in North America, commented: "The Spark will add great style, roominess and versatility to the segment of extremely fuel-efficient small cars." In related motoring news , the manufacturer recently released its sale figures for 2008. They showed the company had enjoyed its best turnover in the UK ever - while increasing its market share from 0.76 per cent to 0.86 per cent, compared with 2007.
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  Drivers urged to get under the bonnet 12 Jan 2009 (News)
  In related motoring news , the publisher recently said motorists could cut their chances of a puncture and reduce their fuel consumption by making sure their tyres are pumped up to the correct level. If you want to know how to find the best deal for your car insurance , finance or warranty visit our car insurance calculator .
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  Mercedes model 'sets safety benchmark' 12 Jan 2009 (News)
  Mercedes-Benz pointed out the model is also capable of achieving up to 23 per cent greater fuel efficiency than the previous version. It stated the car can achieve 53.3 mpg, with CO2 emissions of 139 g/km. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz recently reported it had helped thousands of youngsters enjoy their first taste of driving.
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  New MPV 'is greenest ever' 9 Dec 2008 (News)
  Ford added this would drop to £30 in April, when new VED bands are due to be introduced. In terms of fuel economy, the manufacturer stated the vehicle was capable of achieving 62.8 mpg. Meanwhile, for those buying a car who want something smaller, Ford pointed out it offers more than 50 models with CO2 emissions of less than 120 g/km.
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  Jaguar improves XJ range 4 Dec 2008 (News)
  Geoff Cousins, managing director of Jaguar in the UK, commented: "Within the large premium sector, the updated XJ range offers even more outstanding value-for-money for the luxury customer who seeks refinement and dynamic performance, combined with a competitive fuel economy." Prices for the Executive 2.7-litre diesel start at £44,599, while the Sovereign 2.7-litre diesel costs from £50,472. In other related motoring news , Ian Callum from Jaguar recently won the Walpole Award for British Luxury Design Talent.
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  Vauxhall Corsa used in company car scheme 1 Dec 2008 (News)
  A number of green vehicles were tested and the Corsa 1.3CDTi 16v (75PS) was chosen for its low emissions of 119 g/km, sustainability, fuel efficiency and good residual value. Vauxhall stated: "The result is a reduction in carbon emissions of 48.6 tonnes a year from the initial pilot involving 50 Corsas." In other news, the Corsa was recently voted at British Training Car of the Year - for the fourth time - by the readers of road safety publication adiNEWS.
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  VAT cut is 'good news for car buyers' 25 Nov 2008 (News)
  " However, she added Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report may not be as attractive for motorists as it initially appeared. Ms Robinson stated vehicle owners may well have been disappointed to hear fuel duty is to increase. In the run up to Mr Darling's pre-Budget report, RMIF had been urging the government to cut VAT by five per cent to 12.5 per cent. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  Production of all-new Avensis starts 21 Nov 2008 (News)
  He stated: "In challenging economic conditions, the new generation Avensis offers customers advanced fuel saving technologies, reduced emissions, as well as enhanced levels of safety." The car is due to go on sale in January next year. In other news, Toyota recently announced the Auris had been fitted with a more powerful, economical and eco-friendly engine.
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  Satnavs 'popular with female motorists' 20 Oct 2008 (News)
  Infotainment systems, parking sensors and sunroofs also proved popular. Of less concern were considerations such as green credentials and low fuel consumption. Meanwhile, when asked about their favourite features in the cars they were currently driving, some 46 per cent said their stereo made time behind the wheel a more pleasurable experience.
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  Smaller models 'proving popular with used car buyers' 20 Oct 2008 (News)
  He pointed out they were more expensive to purchase in the first instance and it could take a number of years before owners recouped this money in fuel savings. In related motoring news , EurotaxGlass's recently highlighted a poll from Google which showed an increasing number of motorists were only visiting one dealership before buying a car .
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  Manufacturer launches software to promote greener driving 10 Oct 2008 (News)
  Eco:drive is free to download from Fiat's website and the company says that drivers "can expect improve their driving efficiency [with] a 15 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and in fuel costs". The launch of the software comes at the same time as the car-maker recorded its best monthly sales result in the UK since September 2004. Fiat now have a three per cent market share in the UK following 9,818 sales in September, of which the Fiat 500 accounted for over a third (3,624).
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  Ford 'focuses on small car sector' 9 Oct 2008 (News)
  Commenting on how the company would cope if the economic climate deteriorated further, Roeland de Waard, chairman and managing director, said: "Ford is well-positioned to maintain its competitive position in a challenging market with a comprehensive and fresh range of attractive, fuel efficient vehicles." In other motoring news , the manufacturer recently revealed it has designed three styling packs to allow customers to personalise the new Ka.
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  Vauxhall unveils new ecoFLEX models 25 Sep 2008 (News)
  It notes all of the new ecoFLEX models fall within the lowest diesel band for Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax, with an estimated combined fuel consumption of 62.8mpg. "These all new Astras tick both tax and cost efficiency boxes, from just £16,340 on the road," Vauxhall states. Corsa and Agila additions to the ecoFLEX range also fall into the lower 13 per cent diesel BiK tax band, qualifying for the government's second-lowest tax disc rate of £35 per annum.
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  New Golf 'is an eco friendly option' 9 Sep 2008 (News)
  The environmentally friendly Golf BlueMotion releases 99 grams per kilometre of carbon dioxide and offers fuel consumption of 74.3 miles per gallon. However, for those people who view performance as being just as important as a vehicle's green credentials, the new model also goes from zero to 62 miles per hour (mph) is 11.3 seconds and has a maximum speed of 117 mph.
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  Traffic jams down 12 per cent on last year 26 Aug 2008 (News)
  Referring to the reduction in the average speed of vehicles on motorways, Trafficmaster's Georgina Read remarked: "One obvious explanation for this is that rising fuel prices and general economic concerns are making people think carefully about how they drive." Commenting on this, the RAC Foundation's head of campaigns Sheila Rainger suggested it is the first piece of "good news" for drivers in a while, amid "an otherwise bleak picture".
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  Electric car unveiling at British International Motor Show 23 Jul 2008 (News)
  Produced by Norwegian company Think, the city car outputs zero emissions, zero CO2 and comes at a low cost. It is also energy-efficient, with a battery that can fuel the vehicle for 126 miles when fully charged, while it is made out of material which makes it 95 per cent recyclable. An environmentally-friendly model such as the city car could also result in cheaper car insurance policies from some cover providers.
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  Mercedes-Benz to show off new vehicles in London 6 Jun 2008 (News)
  The CLC-Class, available for sale on June 12th, features an innovative direct-steer system, colour infotainment systems and a fuel efficient engine. Gordon Freshwater, corporate events manager at Mercedes-Benz UK said: "2008 is a significant year for Mercedes-Benz as we add a number of new editions to our vehicle line-up and the Motorexpo grants us an excellent platform from which to exhibit to both our current and future customers.
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  New Mazda launched 5 Jun 2008 (News)
  As well as a choice of three petrol engines the car will also be offered with a turbo-diesel engine which offers high fuel efficiency and low emissions, good news for car insurance customers. To find the best deals around today visit Honest John best deals

  Vehicle excise duty rises criticised 2 Jun 2008 (News)
  His comments came after prime minister Gordon Brown last week defended the government's plans with vehicle excise duty and fuel prices. Mr Brown claimed the changes were needed for "economic stability, the need to fund public services and the need to promote energy efficiency". However, Mr Ainsworth claimed that hiking vehicle excise duty was not the government should be doing.