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“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...
UK Government U-Turn as Boris calls for diesel scrappage
The environmental champion of London, Mr Boris Johnson has called for the introduction of a diesel car scrappage scheme in order to improve London air quality.The move comes as councils across the country face hefty fines from the EU relating to missed pollution...
Carmony going upmarket
Carmony is one of the UK's biggest used car websites and it is currently undergoing a massive rebrand. The website, established in 2008, is now owned by Manheim Europe (who also own Motors.co.uk) and they want to establish themselves as the number one site for...
Self-driving, fuel saving lorries could hit the streets by 2015
Driverless lorries could hit the mean streets and motorways of the UK if testing is successful.The lorries will travel in a tight convoy, connected by wifi and utilising an array of sensors and cameras to keep them (and other drivers) from harms way.The convoy will be...
Skimping on breakdown cover might just cost you more than you think
It’s a well known fact that the days of motoring on a shoe string are officially over. As our vehicles become more complex and dependent on an array of computers and sensors, repair bills and maintenance costs are rocketing through the panoramic roof. Combined with...
Automakers join forces to increase fuel efficency
The east's finest car makers are joining forces to help develop engines and push the boundaries of fuel efficiency. The alliance includes Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Daihatsu and will see the formation of AICE or Research Association...
Nissan Leaf owners edging towards Billion kilometres driven
The LEAF is the first 100% electric car to come from Nissan and as a result of this achievement a number of LEAF owners are racing to one billion kilometres driven. With the innovative CarWings telemetry, Nissan are able to accurately measure exactly how many miles...