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Small cars worst at meeting official MPG figures
A report by the kind folks at HonestJohn.co.uk has revealed that small cars have shown the greatest shortfall against manufactures official MPG figures. The report which studied more than 60,000 cars compared "real world" driving figures against those claimed by...
UK’s first forecourts offer less than £1 a litre, calls for supermarkets make further cuts
The UK has finally seen had it's first taste of sub £1.00 a litre fuel as three forecourts in the West Midlands dropped their petrol price to just 99.7p a litre. The Harvest Energy garages in Birmingham, Redditch and Walsall have undercut all the major four courts in...
DPF Clean Team: DPF cleaning could help taxi operators meet targets
According to a self promotional press release from DPF cleaning firm DPF Clean Team, a regularly maintained DPF filter could help London's taxi operators meet strict emissions regulations. Their claim is in response to the problems that arose last year when Boris...
New car sales surge to 10 year high with the Ford Fiesta leading the pack
Car sales in the UK hit a 10-year high in 2014 according to a report by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) with a whopping 2.47 million new cars finding new owners. The figures represent an improvement of 9% compared to sales in 2013 with December's...
Toyota set to release 5,680 fuel cell patents to help create a “Hydrogen Society”
Hot on the heels of Tesla releasing their EV patents, Toyota is set to release 5,600 fuel cell patents to help encourage development of fuel cell technology. The news came as Toyota took to the stage at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas showcasing the...
GM’s Dynamic Skip Fire technology could see 15% mpg improvement [with Video]
Cylinder deactivation has been around in one form or another for many a year. Back in '81 GM's Cadillac L62 V8-6-4 was one of the first engines of its type to enter production. Fast forward to present day and the technology is once again receiving a revival in what GM...
Supermarkets slash fuel prices yet again
With oil prices continuing to tumble the "big four" supermarkets have announced further fuel prices cuts that could pave the way for the magical £1 a litre. Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Asda will all reducing prices of both diesel and petrol by 2p a litre. Tesco...
How do car insurance Black Boxes work?
With all the hype in the media about car insurance black boxes we thought we would clear the air and explain how this technology works and explain why they could help reduce your car insurance premium. What is Black Box car insurance? Black box insurance works when...
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve EGR FAQ
Issues with Diesel Particulate Filters are a hot topic with modern diesel car owners however there's another mechanical gremin in the form of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve or EGR that's been plaguing drivers for much longer. What is an EGR Valve? An EGR...
Tesla unveils new the new long range Roadster 3.0
Tesla Motors have unveiled the new Roadster 3.0 which offers up to 400 miles on a single charge, an improvement of 50% compared to the range of the previous model. This massive bump in range is down to a number of factors including battery and aerodynamic upgrades....