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Toyota Hilux Reaches South Pole 24 Dec 2010 (News)
This significantly reduces both transported fuel loads and fuel costs (one barrel of oil in Antarctica can cost $10,000). With this fuel efficiency, the expedition could rely on only one refueling point, established some 1,500 km from the journey starting point - Maitri Antarctica station. -
Jaguar picks up green car award 13 Jun 2008 (News)
"We fully recognise our responsibility to the environment and are committed to playing our role in developing technology solutions in cars, fuels and infrastructure to address climate change - this award shows we are heading in the right direction," commented the official. Jaguar was founded by Sir William Lyons in 1922 and is based in Coventry. -
Renault ups specs, cuts prices 21 Dec 2000 (News)
These are a 120bhp 1.8 16v already widely seen in Meganes and Scenics in France, an 80bhp 1.9 turbo diesel and a 105bhp 1.9 common rail turbo diesel. The 1.8 16v offers a combined fuel consumption figure of 36.7mpg and emits 180g/km C02; the 80bhp dti has a combined consumption of 51.5mpg and emits 145g/km CO2; while the 105bhp dCi offers 54.3mpg combined with 139g/km C02. -
Volvo Drive-E Drives Down Taxable Emissions 11 Apr 2012 (News)
Now, the DRIVe symbol, which has been used to denote the lowest CO 2 emitting engine in each of the models, will be re-named Drive-E. New D3 diesel engine with 136 hp Volvo Car Corporation has extended its diesel engine offer with a new entry-level 5-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel in the Volvo S60, V60, V70 and S80 models. -
2010 Land Rovers at Britain's Only Motor Show 9 May 2009 (News)
Also on show at the London Motorexpo will be the Freelander 2 TD4_e, Land Rover’s most fuel-efficient vehicle to date and the world's first SUV featuring intelligent stop/start technology. The Freelander TD4_e, now on sale in the UK, delivers an 8% reduction in CO2 emissions and potential fuel savings of up to 20% in heavy urban traffic. -
Waterloo Road Star Chooses FIAT 500C 8 Oct 2009 (News)
As soon as FIAT 500 diesel owners notice the oil 'oil exhausted' warning they need to visit their dealer have an oil change (because the sump oil is contaminated with diesel) and have the DPF regenerated. More at FIAT -
Real MPG challenge: Range Rover Evoque covers 530 miles on a single tank 5 Jul 2016 (News)
Instead we took in some of the great scenery on the periphery of the route, including Snowdonia National Park and the Lake District, as well as a stop at Jaguar Land Rover’s Halewood plant, where the Evoque and Discovery Sport are both built. Fuel economy has become a controversial subject especially in the last 12 months, coming under greater scrutiny since the Volkswagen emissions scandal , and a number of manufacturers admitting measuring fuel economy tests incorrectly. -
Up to £4,000 Off Mazda 6 and 0% Finance 7 Nov 2011 (News)
Mazda6 diesel models deliver great performance (0-62mph in 8.7-to-10.9sec), competitive fuel economy (52.3 to 54.3mpg, combined cycle) and low emissions (133 to 141g/km). These models qualify for Road Fund Licence bands E and F, while reduced Benefit In Kind costs offer buyers significant savings. -
RMI warns of upcoming petrol price increases 9 Aug 2010 (News)
The rise towards the end of the month is being blamed on currency movements and world oil price increases. But of greater concern is the cost of petrol and diesel in early 2011. Planned increases in fuel duty in October and January and a 2.5 per cent increase in VAT could push prices up as high as 125.9p per litre. The previous highest cost for a litre of unleaded was 121.6p per litre RMI Petrol chairman Brian Madderson said: "The rebound in crude oil pricing is disappointing but not entirely unexpected. -
New car shoppers to get additional engine options 21 Dec 2009 (News)
Peugeot fans on the market for a new car could be interested in the new engine options that have been added to the 207 Verve range. Currently available with a 1.4-litre 8v bhp petrol and 1.4-litre HDi 70 diesel engine, new models will come with the possibility of a 1.4 VTi 95 bhp and a 1.6 HDi 90 diesel from January 2010. The new models get an added boost to fuel efficiency in the form of the Gear Shift indicator. -
New Golf to be launched in June 30 Mar 2009 (News)
In terms of its green credentials, the model boasts CO2 emissions of 139 g/km and average fuel economy of 53.3 mpg. This means the car can travel further than 650 miles after one visit to the pump. In addition to this, the vehicle has a top speed of 136 mph and can hit 62 mph in 8.1 seconds. -
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. -
Smaller models 'proving popular with used car buyers' 20 Oct 2008 (News)
" Nevertheless, he advised buyers to be cautious when opting for a diesel model. 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 . -
Vauxhall unveils new ecoFLEX models 25 Sep 2008 (News)
Each of the new vehicles - the Astra estate, five-door hatch and sports hatch - are available in a range of trims and are beneficial to both the environment and the wallet, according to the manufacturer. 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. -
Free Dual Control Driving School Offer from KIA 2 Apr 2009 (News)
This latest driving schools offer from KIA makes the Picanto an even better bet with £250 off, free insurance, free bumper mouldings and a discount fuel card. Step up the range from Picanto to the Rio supermini and from just £6,995 you have a choice of lively petrol and diesel engines ranging from the 1.4-litre petrol, up to the top of the range 1.5-litre CRDi Sport which falls into VED band B. -
New car market grew 3.5% in June 5 Jul 2012 (News)
"Despite domestic and international economic concerns, UK motorists are responding positively to new products and the latest fuel-efficient technology. The industry has performed better than expected in the first half of the year and we will now need to work hard to sustain growth." Diesel cars are slightly more popular than petrol models, accounting for 51.2% of new registrations versus 47.4% of petrols, with the remainder made up of alternative fuel vehicles, such as hybrids. -
New car registrations in line with forecasts 6 Jun 2011 (News)
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has released new car registration figures, showing that, while down 1.7% on May 2010, sales figures are in line with forecasts for the year. 150,431 new registrations were made in May 2011, down 2,664 on the same month last year. Diesel cars continue to sell well, with a 52.9% share of the market. 1.1% of vehicles registered were powered by alternative fuels, such as electricity. More than half of new registrations were for fleet cars, while 47% were private buyers. -
Seat launches eco-friendly car 27 Dec 2007 (News)
Carmaker Seat has launched a new eco-friendly vehicle which claims to have the lowest CO2 emissions of all Seat models. The new Ibiza Ecomotive has a three-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and boasts combined fuel economy of more than 74 mpg and carbon emissions of just 99 g/km. Prices for the new car start at just £10,995, making it one of the least expensive low emission models on the market, Seat points out. -
HPI UPDATES CO2 INFORMATION 3 Jun 2009 (News)
HPI's Guide to Eco Motoring · Look at the type of fuel you use and the type of driving you do. Diesel engines are generally more energy efficient than petrol over longer journeys but emit more CO2 and particulates. Petrol engines are more effective than diesels if you are doing shorter journeys in urban areas, but are more expensive to run and emit more Nitrous Oxide (NOx) and Carbon Monoxide (CO). -
Redundancy Protection From Nissan, Too 7 Apr 2009 (News)
Which is why from 1 April, there’s up to £700 off the Micra Visia model, while real bargain hunters can get a Micra 25 or Note diesel for the price of a petrol. Going diesel with either of these cars means more than 60mpg and a Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) bill in 2009/10 of just £35 a year. And that’s on top of the £1100 buyers save on the regular cost of upgrading to the acclaimed 1.5 dCi diesel engine.