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  DRIVERS DOWNSIZE AS CREDIT CRUNCH BITES 17 Oct 2008 (News)
  It is advisable to calculate estimated annual fuel costs and depreciation, for example, before committing to a diesel-powered car.”
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  Peugeot 308 Manages Nearly 90mpg 5 Mar 2010 (News)
    72 entrants from 18 countries drove in 4 different Peugeot HDi diesel cars 1000km of normal roads from Paris to Geneva in all weathers Peugeot 308 HDi returns just under 90 mpg in real world driving conditions. Coinciding with the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Peugeot ECO CUP was designed to see if four different standard Peugeot HDi diesel models in the hands of everyday drivers could deliver fuel economy to match or beat the official government fuel economy figures.
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  BP joins fuel price war with 5p off per litre 28 Nov 2013 (News)
  BP has joined the list of fuel providers offering discounts and reductions. Those who visit participating in BP filling stations and buy either two pouches of selected Mars sweets or one pouch and a large Wild Bean Café hot drink will get  5p off per litre of petrol, diesel or LPG Autogas.
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  Registration of diesel vehicles rises in November 11 Dec 2007 (News)
  However, SMMT chief executive Christopher Macgowan has stated that the figures are not as high as the "records set in 2003". "New diesel engines are around 20 per cent more fuel-efficient than a petrol equivalent - good news for the motorist at times of rising fuel costs and it also means a similar saving on CO2 emissions," said the official.
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  New Focus Diesel 7 Mar 2001 (News)
  Combined consumption is stated to be 51.4mpg, but no CO2 figure is yet available. The engine is a direct injected common rail diesel with fuel pumped into the rail at 1,600 bar. Electronically controlled injectors then meter the fuel into the combustion chambers. Normally the engine puts out 184lb ft torque (249Nm), but the electronics allow what Ford calls transient overtorque for improved acceleration when the accelerator is being pressed.
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  Nissan Juke now more efficient 22 Sep 2011 (News)
  The changes not only reduce fuel bills but also road tax, which is £15 less annually. The 1.5-litre dCi diesel has a fuel economy boost from 55.4mpg to 57.6mpg, with emissions reduced from 134g/km to 129g/km. That means a drop in VED band from E to D, saving £20 per year.
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  Drivers being “plundered” at the pumps, according to the AA 20 Apr 2015 (News)
  The AA has accused fuel retailers of “plundering” motorists by pushing up fuel costs at the pumps at a time when oil prices dropped. Late last week it emerged that the average UK petrol price had risen from 111.9 pence-per-litre in March to 113.3p in April, while diesel had risen by around 0.6 pence-per-litre during the same period, to 118.8p.
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  First Diesel Engine to Meet Euro 4 Emission Regs 17 Dec 2002 (News)
  This is a Vauxhall press release, as it came (the car in the photo is the 2004 Astra):- The new Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi, the first diesel model to meet the stringent Euro 4 emission standard, brings with it better performance, greater running smoothness and greatly reduced exhaust gas pollutants. The 1686cc 16v 80PS four-cylinder ECOTEC turbo diesel, with two overhead camshafts and common rail direct fuel injection, produces a maximum torque of 170 Nm and a top speed of 108mph in saloon and hatchback models.
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  Diesel Price Premium Falling at Auction 26 Mar 2009 (News)
  With many volume fleets continuing to specify diesels in preference to petrol cars, data from BCA shows that the price premium fleet & lease diesel cars achieve over comparable petrol models is beginning to narrow. Diesel enjoyed a substantial price premium over petrol throughout 2008, despite the differential in fuel costs and that the diesel cars were sold at a higher average mileage.
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  Volvo Bi-Fuels and Diesels Arrive 15 Nov 2001 (News)
  The S60, S70 and S80 LPG automatics qualify for a 75% Powershift Grant, worth over £1,400. Grant figures for other models are expected in early 2002. A fuel switch-over recall problem was confined to 200 S80 CNG models in Germany and none are believed to have reached the UK. Volvo's new lightweight D5 common rail diesel replaces the old Audi unit in V70s and S80s and is the first diesel engine available in the S60.
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  Fuel costs 'should be kept constant' 27 Jul 2009 (News)
  Motorists who are considering buying a car - but are worried about whether they will be able to afford the running costs - may agree something should be done to stabilise the price of petrol and diesel. The Association of British Drivers has suggested the government should adopt a flexible approach to fuel duty. It explained that when the price of oil is high, the country's leaders could keep the cost of petrol and diesel relatively constant by reducing its statutory charges.
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  Jaguar announces XF Sportbrake pricing 29 Jun 2012 (News)
  Emissions are as low as 135g/km, which equates to 55.4mpg on the combined cycle. The 2.2-litre diesel is complimented by a 3.0 V6 diesel with either 240PS or 275PS. Regardless of power output, emissions are the same at 163g/km, with fuel economy of 46mpg. Finally, a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine will be offered in place of the old V8.
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  STP Launches New Fuel and Oil Engine Treatment 20 Feb 2013 (News)
  Aside from cars, vans and, commercial vehicles, the benefits of MPMT extend to motorcycles, lawnmowers, chain saws and all powered garden equipment, boats, tractors and farm machinery. Containing a specially-formulated blend of fuel and lubricant additives plus anti-corrosion agents and moisture repellants, MPMT constitutes a complete engine tonic for year-round dosing to both fuel and oil. Illustrating the versatility of MPMT, a 500ml bottle will treat two cars as a fuel additive (petrol, diesel or bio-fuel), and equally is of value as an oil treatment or engine flush.
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  Motorists stand to save £10 a month as the cost of fuel plummets 17 Dec 2014 (News)
  Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda have announced continual fuel price reductions over the course of December, which look set to continue into the New Year.
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  Supermarket diesel prices drop again 27 Jul 2015 (News)
  The cost of diesel in June 2014 was, on average, 136.1 pence-per-litre. The latest fuel price reductions mean the cost of filling a 40-litre diesel tank is around £9 lower today than it was in June 2014. Additionally diesel is currently cheaper than petrol at most supermarkets for the first time in several years.
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  Sainsbury’s cuts fuel prices to under £1 per litre 25 Feb 2015 (News)
  Fuel prices are already at a five year low, saving motorists an average of £200 a year, with the average price of unleaded falling from 130 pence-per-litre to 109 pence-per-litre. The cost of diesel has also fallen from 138 pence-per-litre to 116 pence-per-litre, thanks to the global collapse in the price of oil.
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  ASDA and Tesco provide some Christmas cheer with cut in fuel prices 17 Dec 2013 (News)
  Motorists visiting ASDA and Tesco this Christmas will get some extra seasonal cheer after both supermarkets announced a drop in fuel prices. The changes come into effect on 17 December and will see motorists pay no more than 126.7p per litre for unleaded and 134.7p per litre for diesel. Both retailers said they would aim to keep the prices low to reflect the fall in cost of wholesale fuel.
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  33 Peugeot Models in £35 Tax Bracket 9 Aug 2008 (News)
  The 1.4 litre and 1.6 litre HDi diesel engines are characterised by their low fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions of 20% compared to a diesel engine with a conventional injection system. 1.4 litre HDi in the 206 emits only 116 g/km, a reduction of 44 grams of CO2 compared to the previous 1.9 litre diesel engine.
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  Buying a new crossover: petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2016 (News)
  Diesel always offers higher average mpg ratings on paper, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it always provides the lowest overall running costs compared to a petrol equivalent; diesel costs more at the pumps and there’s always a purchase premium, so it often takes unfeasibly high mileages to claw back the diesel premium in mpg savings.
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  Alternative fuel systems revealed at Detroit show 14 Jan 2008 (News)
  Three new concepts from Chrysler have been unveiled by the automobile manufacturer at the Detroit Auto Show. Among them is the Bluetec diesel engine, found in the Jeep Renegade concept, which provides fuel economy almost five times as large of a petrol-only model. Similarly, the ecoVoyager saves energy through a technique called regenerative braking, which allows for it to transfer energy to the engine when the vehicle slows down.