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UK hit by “Fill and Run” epidemic as fuel prices soar
Fuel prices across the UK are soaring due to rising wholesale costs and a weakening pound, this has left the fuel industry reeling as the number of fuel thefts from forecourts has increased dramatically.The Petrol Retailers Association says that the problem of...
Review of James Bond’s DB5.
James Bond’s cars have been almost as important as the spy himself in most of the 007 movies, and in most of them they are far from standard models. Fitted out with numerous gadgets from chariot type wheel bayonets through to ejector seats, machine guns and rockets...
The new Toyota Yaris is more refined than reinvented
When the Toyota Yaris was first released back in 1999 it received almost universal praise as being one of the first ‘superminis’ - compact hatchbacks which provided style, performance, and more room than you may expect, all in a small package. If you are looking to...
London congestion zone charge CO2 threshold drops to 75g/km
For many motorists in our fair capital, July heralds the end of an era for congestion charge free travel. As of July this year, Transport for London has confirmed that many vehicles which have been exempt from the charge will no longer qualify for the 100% discount...
BMW’s first electric car to make its production debut July 29th
BMW's first ever production EV (electric vehicle) is set to make its production debut on July 29 of this year. In their own words the i3 is BMW's "Mega City Vehicle" and is an "uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle designed for urban areas". Although BWM are keeping...
Indian airline to employ more women in its latest Hypermiling efforts
The lovely ladies serving extortionately priced drinks and sandwiches on GoAir's flights are set to be even more common place if the Indian budget Airline has its way. We agree that they are definitely easier on the eye than their male counterparts but its the planes...
US Hypermilers smash the 48 state MPG record with 77.99 MPG US / 93.66 MPG UK
US Hypermilers have stepped into the record books following an epic Hypermiling run of 48 US states that resulted in an amazing 77.99 mpgUS / 93.66 mpgUK for the trip. Wayne Gerdes and Bob Winger piloted the 2013 VW Passat TDi on its 8122 mile voyage and consumed a...
The Cosmotron – A Car Made From Household Rubbish!
The Cosmotron is the latest customised vehicle par excellence. Hand-built and a one off from the Cycle Works in Leicestershire, it can be hired from them to advertise events of any kind. It turns heads and it is all about recycling. The car is the brainchild of...
Peugeot’s diesel-hybrid Onyx Concept headed for Goodwood
Peugeot have confirmed that they will be testing their Onyx diesel-hybrid at this years Goodwood Moving Motor Show And Festival Of Speed. The French firm will be using the event to road-test and publicise its futuristic diesel hybrid car to an eager audience. The Onyx...
Hypermilers take on the 48 US state MPG record
The grandfather of Hypermiling Mr Wayne Gerdes and his faithful co-pilot have set out on a Hypermiling adventure to smash the 48 state MPG record. Aboard VW's fuel sipping 2013 Passat TDI Clean Diesel the pair will take on the 8,000 mile journey with hopes of beating...