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  Review: MASH Black Seven 125 (productReview)
  The MASH Black Seven 125 is — as the name suggests — a 125cc motorcycle from French retro bike brand MASH. It's Euro 4 compliant, meaning it features fuel injection, combined braking and a noticeably higher price than you might expect. So, it only makes sense to compare the Black Seven to another Chinese brand's 125, like the Lexmoto Tempest 125 .
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  Review: Lexmoto Enigma 125 (productReview)
  Top whack is 60mph, so you could travel further afield if needed and the engine is happy to whirr away smoothly. Ridden in mixed conditions, we saw fuel consumption close to the claimed 100mpg combined average. Another point in favour of the Enigma as a sound city choice is its 14-inch wheels and tyres. These are an inch or two larger than most scooters in this class and endow the Lexmoto with ride quality way beyond what most rivals can offer.
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  Review: Honda Forza 300 (productReview)
  Some may wonder why a 25PS scooter needs this addition, but with a 14-inch rear wheel and slippery roads, we’re more than happy to have it there as a safety net between us and toppling off unceremoniously. The 25PS is generated by the same 279cc fuel-injected single-cylinder motor as found in the SH300i, so it’s well proven and easy to live with. For this latest Forza, Honda has tweaked the CVT (continuously variable transmission) settings so there’s more mid-range urgency when you open the throttle.
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  Review: Scalextric ARC One American Classics (productReview)
  width=500&height=332.9166666666667" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/dd41250adc3a43f7a5ceb68b9bafae6d" /> One of our favourite features is the F1-style starting lights (complete with your reaction time). As well as highlighting who is in the lead and what lap you're on, it also shows fuel level and tyre wear. So during a race, you'll need a pit stop while you wait for your car to be refuelled (and get new tyres) before continuing. Don't do that and you'll end up with a DNF, bringing tactics into your Scalextric racing.
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  Review: TomTom Rider 550 (productReview)
  We also like the display bar on the right-hand side of the screen that shows vital information on fuel stations, speed cameras and about the route. An  anti-theft device  comes standard with the Premium Pack, but it'll cost you £50 as a separate purchase.
• Review: Vespa GTS 300 (productReview)
  With a slightly more conservative approach to pace and throttle use, Vespa reckons you can get a combined fuel economy of 85.0mpg. During our time on the GTS 300, that was nearer 70mpg, but it’s still good for a scooter of this performance and capacity. With an 8.5-litre tank, you should also steer clear of petrol stations for prolonged periods.
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  Review: Peugeot Django 125 2017 (productReview)
  We tested the 125cc version, since it’s the one most people will buy. The engine is a simple, air-cooled single-cylinder with fuel-injection, linked to a typical twist and go automatic transmission. It’s a tried-and-true scooter recipe and it works well here. The Django is incredibly easy to ride, and yet it has a surprising turn of pace, with 60mph easily within reach and just a touch more in reserve if needed.
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  Cheap van insurance for food vans and mobile catering (Article)
  If you’ve purchased specialist cooking equipment or a one-of-its-kind coffee machine then you may need to upgrade your cover. If you plan to use gas to fuel your cooking equipment then check what the stipulations are for the insurance policy. Some providers might insist that the canister is stored away from the van overnight, while others will simply ask for it to be turned off.
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  Sat nav buying advice guide (Article)
  Points of interest: Most sat navs have a ‘POI’ database, which includes the location of facilities such as petrol stations, hotels, museums and so on. This makes it easy to find your way to, say, a petrol station if you’re running low on fuel. What other features might I want to look out for? Speed limits: Not sure what the current speed limit is? This can help you out by showing what the posted limit is for where you’re driving.
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  Thule Approach M roof tent (productReview)
  You're then ready to set off - just as with anything bulky object plonked on your roof, expect fuel efficiency to take a bit of a dip. Once you've parked up though, things couldn't be simpler - unzip the cover and put to one side before pulling on the ladder, which in turn unfolds the tent. And that's it - just make sure the ladder is at the correct angle, and you're good to go. 
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  Review: Thule Force XT Sport (productReview)
  We found ours created an annoying whistle, but a quick prod and push of the rubber runners soon sorted this out. As with the Motion XT Sport, we found fuel economy dropped by about only 1mpg. Should I buy one?
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  Top 10: Best robot lawn mowers of 2020 (Article)
  Miimo squares up incredibly well on price here, as even Honda's base-model ride-on will set you back £3000+. During the mowing season, it wouldn’t be unusual to spend £60-£70 on fuel, plus £250-£300 on a service — whereas the Miimo can charge itself, again and again, all year long for around £15 and requires next to no maintenance.  Alternatively, if you have someone who comes in to cut your lawn, this mower should pay for itself within about three years.
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  Review: Peugeot Kisbee 50 (productReview)
  When you add in the Kisbee’s claimed average economy of 108.4mpg, which we found equated to a real-world 100mpg as we made full use of the performance, it’s as cheap to run as most rivals. Equally pleasing to our miserly side is the 6.8-litre fuel tank that has a markedly larger volume than almost any other scooter in this class. We’ll save you taking your shoes and socks off to do the arithmetic and tell you that means a potential range of 282 miles between fill-ups.
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  Van and pick-up road tax VED rates 2022-2023 (Article)
  Useful links Real MPG fuel economy ratings MoT pass and fail rates Used van pricing Buying & selling advice How to buy new Used buying advice Best ways to sell your van
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  Review: Kymco AK550 (productReview)
  None of this is much of an effort, even when the Kymco goes across the weighbridge at a surprisingly hefty 226kg. That needs fuel added to the overall total, so the AK is no lightweight but then few maxi-scooters are. As we said, this doesn’t really matter as the AK550 carries its heft very low in the chassis to make it easy to wheel around in the garage or when pushing it into a parking bay.
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  Top 10: Father's Day Gifts for petrolheads (Article)
  It teaches the essentials to driving smoothly – which is not only the key to making swift, safe progress, but also to saving fuel. It also teaches you to read the road, anticipate scenarios and stay safe. It’s not about driving faster, it’s about driving better.   Top Gear Experience - from £45 The future of Top Gear might be a little unclear, but that shouldn’t put dads off this track experience, which lets drivers set hot laps on the real, proper Top Gear Test Track in one of the previous reasonably priced cars – a Kia Cee’d.
• Top 10: Best scooters 2018 (Article)
  Kymco People GT 125i CBS The People GT 125i is a very well-considered scooter for anyone looking for easy city riding. The 125cc fuel-injected four-stroke engine is easy on maintenance but has enough power to more than keep up with the flow of traffic. On chopped-up city roads, the GT’s 16-inch front and rear wheels give smooth comfort over bumps, while the Combined Brake System brings it all to a quick, controlled halt.
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  Honest John Kit Award Winners 2019 (Article)
  It’s not the cheapest 125cc bike you can buy, nor is it the most practical. But there are keen lease deals on offer and 189mpg combined fuel economy, plus a 200-mile-plus tank range. Being a Honda, it will also be  relentlessly reliable, easy to live with and cheap to service. It's the definition of a bike you buy with your heart rather than your head.
• VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY: How much is the tax on my car? (FAQs)
  "1.206 The Government will consider whether to reform VED over the medium term, to ensure that all motorists continue to make a fair contribution to the sustainability of the public finances, and to reflect continuing improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency. In addition, the Government aims to develop a direct debit system to allow motorists to spread their VED payments. The Government will seek the views of motoring groups on these measures.
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  How to buy a classic car (Article)
  When it comes to fuelling the most common problem is sediment (often rust particles) getting into the fuel, which works its way up to the carburettors (or injectors) which leads to blockages and then poor running. If an in-line fuel filter has been fitted the chances of dirt getting into the engine are much reduced, but if the filter is allowed to get clogged problems are guaranteed.