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  Goodwood Festival of Speed: Volkswagen XL1 demonstrations 27 Jun 2013 (News)
  .  This super-innovative, ultra-frugal model looks like a vision of the future, but it is in fact already in limited production.  The XL1 is the world’s most fuel-efficient production vehicle, with an official combined fuel consumption figure of 313 mpg and CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km, and it is also one of the most advanced vehicles in the world.  Its body is made largely of carbon-fibre reinforced polymer, while its drivetrain melds a two-cylinder 800 cc diesel engine with an electric motor.  Like any good supercar, it is also low (at 1,282 mm high it is lower than a Porsche Boxster) and features scissor-opening doors (although its 120-litre boot does make it somewhat more practical than supercar enthusiasts may like).
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  Renault Kangoo ZE Van Confirmed Eligible for 20% Grant 21 Feb 2012 (News)
  As electric vehicles, they are all exempt from London Congestion Charge, 100% first year capital write-down allowance, plus zero road tax and fuel duty. The new electric compact van range from Renault, the manufacturer with the widest electric vehicle range to date, is available with its new 4+ customer care package. This latest initiative gives buyers greater peace of mind through a four year/100,000 mile warranty (first two years unlimited mileage), four years/48,000 miles routine servicing (retail and local business customers), four years free roadside assistance and up to four years finance, subject to status.
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  STP Presents 1,000mph Challenger at Goodwood Festival of Speed 1 Jul 2009 (News)
  Green will be at the controls of BLOODHOUND SSC when the bid to raise the record to 1,000mph begins next year. For STP, whose market-leading fuel additives will be used in BLOODHOUND SSC, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is a fitting arena in which to showcase the brand’s long heritage in motorsport. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of STP’s first bid for the World Land Speed Record by American, Athol Graham.
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  VALUES STILL UNDER PRESSURE IN AUGUST, SAYS BCA 10 Sep 2008 (News)
  And if your annual mileage is below average, even the fuel costs might not be a deterrent!”
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  VW Transporter Adapted For Up To 3 Wheelchairs 7 Jun 2006 (News)
  When Gowrings Mobility assessed the suitability of the Transporter for conversion, the design engineers considered factors such as durability, safety and fuel economy. The Gowrings Transporter offers better economy with improved fuel consumption, low running costs and exceptional driver comfort. The variety of seating arrangements, including the flexibility of folding and removable seats will suit larger families or fleet operators.
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  Smarter Sedona for 2002 19 Sep 2001 (News)
  Zero to 60mph of the five-speed manual version is quoted at 15.2 seconds, top speed 104mph, combined fuel consumption 34.4mpg and C02 output 217g/km. Figures for the diesel four-speed automatic are: 16.2 seconds, 104mph, 32.2mpg and 235g/km. Cabin noise levels from this engine have been reduced by between 2 and 3dB.
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  Seven Seats for Toyota's New Midi MPV 29 Jun 2001 (News)
  Fuel economy is 43.5mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 output 173g/km (£150pa VED). For BIK purposes, the tax bases are 22% of list price for the petrol manual; 24% of list for the petrol automatic and 19% of list for the diesel.
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  Morgan replaces Plus 4 with new Plus Four 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  The Malvern-based manufacturer has slashed CO2 emissions by a third over the outgoing roadster. New WLTP combined figures are 159g/km of CO2 while fuel economy is said to be 40mpg.
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  Skoda Estelle 105S in Friday's 'Flipping Bangers' 29 May 2019 (News)
  The challenge comes from starting an online auction immediately the car arrives in the workshop to get it gone in 5 days time. It won’t run on the old petrol in the tank, so the entire fuel system needs flushing. Then, to pass its MoT, one or two other jobs crop up. But the biggest problem is how to add enough value to persuade someone to pay them a profit on it. Will comes up with a new twist on the old ‘vinyl roof’ idea and Gus locates a garage that has a stock of rare spares.
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  A Grand Monday: Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport 5 Nov 2018 (News)
  A 1999 C240 Sport, it's one of the later W202s, with a resultant improvement in build quality, and had been owned by the same keeper since 2001. During that period, the car has only been washed by hand, has only used high octane fuel and has been service 13 times. It's also gleaming black, with matching leather trim. Neither the 136,000 miles on the clock nor the £950 asking price seem unreasonable to us.
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  BMW 507 Roadster once owned by Prince William’s godfather is up for sale 23 Apr 2018 (News)
  BMW originally intended to build 5000 of the luxury sporting model, but high production costs limited them to just 252 cars. This Series 2 is more generously proportioned than the Series 1. Its smaller fuel tank offers more cockpit space. For more informatino about the Monaco sale, visit Bonhams.com .
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  Keep track of your MoT results, Road Tax, Ask Honest John questions and more with our new user homepages 6 Jun 2017 (News)
  We'll also give details on when you bought the car, its mileage and MoT history. We'll also show you what fuel economy you should be achieving and you can keep a track of your own Real MPG submissions. We'll send you an email when they're due or need to be updated. You can also use the service as a quick car history check for your car, before you buy your next car.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New Vauxhall Astra makes Frankfurt debut 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  Vauxhall  has given the all-new, UK-built Astra its public debut at the  Frankfurt Motor Show . The new car is lighter than before in an effort to improve fuel economy, plus it comes with an up-to-date range of safety and driver assistance technologies. Prices start at £15,295 and first deliveries are due towards the end of 2015. The new model is slightly smaller than before, but more intelligent interior packaging means it remains spacious, with more leg room than in the outgoing car.
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: Vauxhall Vivaro Surf Concept announced 11 Sep 2015 (News)
  The tailgate is electrically powered too. Power comes from a 1.6-litre CDTi BiTurbo diesel engine, with fuel consumption rated ar 46.3mpg. Vauxhall says that the Surf Concept may go into production, though it’s more likely to form the basis of a Limited Edition specification Vivaro focussed less on business use and more on ‘lifestyle’ buyers.
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  Historics sells pre-war Bentley for £500,500 6 Jul 2015 (News)
  Having had significant sums of moneys spent on it over many years (shown in a history file dating back to 1964) the car was described as in ‘splendid’ condition at the sale. Significant features of this car include its Le Mans fuel tank, correct P100 headlights and fold-flat windscreen with aero screens. It is one of around 660 4½ litre Bentleys made. Others sold recently include a car of the same age that had been treated to a total rebuild in the 1990s, which went for £471,900 at Bonhams' 30 November 2014 sale.
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  Club rescues ex-London to Sydney MGB from scrapyard 20 Mar 2015 (News)
  The car was prepared for racing by her husband, Tony Denton, and Tom Boyce – Jean’s navigator for the rally. That meant double-welded seams, uprated headlamps and a double fuel tank in the boot. The passenger seat could also be converted into a bed. After finishing in 42 nd place, the sports car was put out to pasture and finally dry stored in the 1980s.
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  The 'Beast of Turin' lives again 1 Dec 2014 (News)
  When you’re watching the clip, remember that the engine has no starter motor so each of its four 7.1-litre cylinders has to be hand-fed the correct mixture of fuel and air while someone (very strong) turns the crank handle. The compressed mixture is then detonated as the piston begins it downward stroke – a small battery-operated trembler coil is used to do this... and produces a shower of high-voltage sparks at the same time.
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  July best month this year for new car sales 6 Aug 2012 (News)
  Diesel models are the best sellers, as they have been all year, accounting for 50.4% of new registrations, with 48.2% of the new cars registered in July powered by petrol and the remainder made up of alternative fuel vehicles such as electric or hybrid cars. 44.4% of July registrations were to private buyers, with the rest of the vehicles registered to fleet and business. The Ford Fiesta continues to be the best selling model, as it has been all year in both 2012 and 2011.
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  New car registrations flat in February 7 Mar 2012 (News)
  .” The SMMT expects total 2012 registrations to be around 1.2million, behind last year’s 1.4million. A stable marketplace is, though, dependant on economic factors, including fuel duty and taxation.   Diesel engines continue to be more popular than petrols, perhaps thanks to the larger market share taken by fleet and business vehicles, which accounted for 59.4% of registrations.
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  New website helps private car sellers 22 Nov 2011 (News)
  Seenacar.com’s managing director, Phillip Dhawan, explains “For most people, selling a car is the second biggest deal of a lifetime after buying a house, but they’re getting ripped off and paying way over the odds for classified ads. Fuel prices and the cost of living means ordinary motorists are strapped for cash. Seenacar.com lets them keep more of the proceeds for themselves and cuts out the hassle and risk of selling privately.” “I’ve spent years studying the market and there’s nothing out there like Seenacar.com.