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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....
Tesla car sales projections slashed as oil prices crash
For the majority of the world low oil prices are a good thing, cheap fuel and low inflation. However for the world's leading electric car manufacturer - Tesla it's cause for concern. Tesla has seen its stock price take a beating as oil prices drop to record lows....
White House teams up with NASCAR to promote fuel efficient tyres
You wouldn't instantly put Nascar and fuel efficiency together but in this bizarre partnership, the White House and America's favorite motorsport have teamed up to promote fuel efficient tyres. According to figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Relief for UK motorists as fuel hits four year low
Government figures have shown that the average price fuel has dropped to its lowest level since December 2010. This rare occurrence has seen the average price a litre of unleaded drop below £1.20 with diesel fuel also falling from 136.22p to 124.79p. The fall has been...
Which cars have the most DPF problems?
For about a year Hypermiler.co.uk has seen as much traffic looking for advice on DPF filters as we have for fuel saving tips. These troublesome filters have seen many loyal diesel owners switching to petrol powered cars after some shockingly hefty bills. The most...
Scotland slashes drink drive limits
The Scottish Parliament has unanimously approved slashing the drink drive limit, reducing the alcohol limit to just 50ml per 100ml of blood. The move which sees Scotland move in line with several European countries could see you facing drink drive charges after...
“Winter is coming” so save money and check out our Winter fuel saving tips!
Temperatures in the UK have been below zero for the past few mornings for many in the UK. This not only brings the chaos and misery associated with the slippery roads and tough weather conditions but will also see many spending much more on fuel than they have in the...
London’s proposed ultra-low emissions zone puts the brakes on Nissan London Taxi project
London continues to be at the forefront of vehicle emission restricts, causing headaches for the likes of Nissan who may have to shelve their London black cab project. The proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone will put in place strict restrictions and hefty penalties to...
Drivers urged to speed up to save on costly diesel particular filter DPF repairs
Drivers are being warned of the potential risk from diesel cars in the guise of the dreaded DPF - diesel particulate filter and repairs in excess of £1000.Glasgow-based finance broker First Vehicle Leasing has issued some rather unconventional advice to help drivers...