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  Rare racer heads for NEC 6 Sep 2019 (News)
  . Although the chassis wasn’t corroded there was still plenty of work to do, while challenges included ensuring the car met current safety regulations. That required the addition of a new fuel tank as well as a different roll-over bar, safety belts, and fire extinguisher. Bill is looking forward
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  Record-breaking Land Rover diesel set for new Legends show 23 Apr 2018 (News)
  modifications. Two racing-type fuel fillers were installed on the lower tailgate as well as a full internal rollcage. Passenger and rear seats were removed to keep weight down, while pro-spec radio communications were installed along with a quick-release bonnet catch
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  Restored Alfa Romeo Montreal set for NEC auction 6 Mar 2018 (News)
  . It’s also had the fuel injection system removed and replaced with four carburettors as well as a respray in Alfa Rosso, finished with silver Campagnolo wheels. Richard Greenhalgh, CCA classic car specialist, said, ‘The Montreal is rapidly becoming one of the most famous and desirable
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  Honest John's Deals of the Week 24 Jul 2017 (News)
  batteries and running out of fuel are all covered. >> Click here to see the deal Get £80 worth of servicing at ATS Euromaster Claim up to £80 worth of vouchers to use
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  Hyundai RM16 concept previews hot ‘N’ models 3 Jun 2016 (News)
  , but while in those it’s primary purpose is bumping up fuel efficiency, in the Hyundai it’s to improve handling. The RM16 also uses electronic trickery extensively to improve cornering, engine responsiveness and basic excitement, including an electronic supercharger, an electronic
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  A Grand Monday: Cherished 1998 Rover 800, £899 2 Feb 2016 (News)
  and fuel flap release. And, despite a bit of laquer flake on one of the wheels, the seller reckons it looks even better in the metal than it does in the pictures. So getting to Barrhill in Scotland isn’t too much of a hassle, then it definitely looks like it’s worth checking out
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: New Audi A4 previewed 15 Sep 2015 (News)
  , as you might expect, S4 models won't return anywhere near the headline economy figures, with fuel economy at a claimed 38.2mpg and emissions at 170g/km of CO2.  Standard equipment has been improved across the range, with three-zone climate control, Audi Drive Select, 17-inch
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  Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: All-new Astra Sports Tourer set to be Vauxhall’s star 10 Sep 2015 (News)
  as the outgoing car’s, but it’s more spacious inside and offers more boot space. It’s also 200kg lighter on average, which along with engine efficiency improvements means it’ll be altogether better on fuel. Its most distinctive visual feature is the divided C-pillar at the rear
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  Techno Classica 2015: Blue Train Bentley celebrates 85th birthday 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  a wager that he could be at his club in London before the 'blue train' reached Calais. On the day of the race, he finished his drink in the bar at the Carlton hotel when he heard the train had departed at 17.54. He had arranged for fuel stations to remain open through the night in Aix-En
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  Preview: Barons classic car auction, Esher, 25 February 4 Feb 2014 (News)
  some TLC'. Yours for £10,000-15,000. The Sebring MXR 5.2 ‘Big Healey’ is nothing if not fascinating. It's powered by a Chevrolet 5.7-litre V8 fuel injected engine, and drives through a six-speed manual transmission. It looks the part, with a fully-dressed engine bay and a nicely
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  Renault Zoe Electric Car Travels 1,005 Miles in 24 Hours 14 Jun 2012 (News)
  . It is compact, attractive and affordable, with monthly battery hire from £70, which equates to no more than a full tank of fuel for many similar sized cars.. ZOE will appear in showrooms later in 2012, however, customers can, er, currently reserve one
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  Young Marmalade launches new ‘Intelligent’ system 24 Jan 2012 (News)
  driving behaviour by detecting acceleration, G-forces speed and other factors, and then offers advice on how to improve safety and reduce fuel consumption. The feedback from the system is presented to the driver, the driver’s parents and the insurer, and if a dangerous habit is identified
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  All-new Hyundai i30 due in early 2012 10 Aug 2011 (News)
  . A BlueDrive version will be available too offering low emissions and strong fuel economy.  Thanks to features such as Integrated Stop & Go (ISG), low-rolling resistance tyres and an alternator management system, the 1.6 diesel has CO2 emissions below 100g/km.  Quality inside has improved
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  Renault Follows Ford With an Even Better LEZ Van Deal 5 May 2011 (News)
  comfort and safety, plus fuel savings and charge-free LEZ entry, but London residents and visitors also stand to reap the rewards of less pollution. “In addition to our Renault eco2 range, to help in the mission of improving air quality even further, especially in urban areas, we're also the first
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  Hyundai i10 Active Cut to Just £7,738 6 Mar 2011 (News)
  Hyundai has pulled the price of its i10 1.2 Active back from £8,795 to £7,338 for cars registered between 1st and 31st March 2011 on the '11' registration. Latest improvements bring the CO2 dowen to 108g/km, which means £20pa VED, and the EC certificated fuel economy is 61.4mpg combined
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  'Which?' Challenges Electric Cars Zero Emissions Assertion 24 Feb 2011 (News)
  manufacturer claim that electric cars produce 'zero emissions' ignores the fact that most drivers use a conventional electricity supply to charge them, which has a carbon cost from burning fossil fuels.  The consumer champion found, for example, that the electric Smart Fortwo
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  Honda to show electric Jazz concept 14 Feb 2011 (News)
  the current technology of hybrids alongside the near-future technology of plug-in vehicles and the ultimate goal of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, like the Honda FCX Clarity . The two cars are integral to the Honda
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  Citroen holds special bank holiday ‘Open Weekend' for 60-plate buyers 17 Aug 2010 (News)
  .  They include the C1 city car - one of the UK's most fuel and CO2 efficient models - available from £6,495, with £2,000 dealer contribution deducted. All other C1 models (excluding the 1.0i VT 3-door) are available with three years'/35,000 mile Free Servicing and £1,000 ‘Welcome Reward
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  Ford's new large cars show improved residual values 14 Apr 2010 (News)
  of £1,275, £825 and £175, respectively, over outgoing models. Coupled with lower CO2 ratings, lower P11D tax ratings, and enhanced fuel economy, this leads to overall whole life cost savings potentially of upwards of £1,000 annually, which benefits both company car drivers and fleet
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  NEW VAUXHALL ASTRA WINS THE GOLDEN STEERING WHEEL AWARD 2009 7 Nov 2009 (News)
  . The all new Vauxhall Astra won by a comfortable margin, getting top marks in the engine, fuel consumption, chassis, braking, steering and driver assistance safety systems categories. Race drivers and technical experts ranked the Astra number one, awarding the Astra seven out of eight points while