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European demand for Toyota & Lexus Hybrids jumps 29 percent in 2012
Sales figures from Toyota/ Lexus have shown that in 2012, sales in Europe of Toyota' s fuel sipping Hybrids jumped a whopping 29 percent, breaking the 100,000 barrier in the process.Toyota accounted for more than three quarters of the 109,000 units sold with the...
How the Golf Got Greener
How the Golf Got GreenerThe legendary Volkswagen Golf is now in its seventh generation and with emphasis being placed firmly on green credentials in recent years, it’s no surprise that that model is more economical than ever.A total of eight engines are available,...
Highland drivers are slowing down to save money on fuel
New research from the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has found that 45% of Highland (Scottish) drivers are slowing down to save money on fuel. According to the EST's statistics drivers could save the equivalent to two months’ worth of petrol or diesel every year.The study...
Honda offers another glimpse of it’s NSX “Hybrid” Concept at the Detroit motor show
The NSX Concept was first unveiled at the Detroit motor show in 2012 to the delight of fans of the original car which ceased production in 2005. This new unveiling by Honda at Detroit 2013 has given a further glimpse of what to expect from its mid-engine concept car....
New proposals will make it harder for “bogus” injury claims after a car accident
New proposals from the UK government will allow insurance companies greater powers to fight "bogus" personal injury claims it has been announced. Under the new proposals medical panels would be enlisted to scutinise claims to ensure they are valid.Currently, personal...
EU must cut diesel car emissions
EU environment minister Janez Potocnik has told a Brussels conference this week that the EU must take action to cut emissions from diesel vehicles to help tackle air pollution. Air pollution is directly linked to nearly half a million deaths in the European Union each...
Ford US hit with lawsuits over “false and misleading” fuel efficiency claims
Across the pond in the US, Ford is being sued for "false and misleading" claims over their C-Max Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid fuel efficiency figures. Officially Ford claim that they should both be capable of a rather impressive 47MPG (US) under normal driving...
Potholes causing misery to British motorists to the tune of 1 Billion pounds a year
Research has shown that British motorists are paying out to the tune of one billion pounds a year to repair damage to their cars caused by potholes. The research suggests that reductions in government spending together with record rainfall and flooding across many...
Misleading manufacturers MPG figures are costing UK drivers up to £4.45 billion in fuel
A report by the "consumer champion" Honest John has revealed that UK drivers are footing the bill to the tune of £4.45 billion a year in fuel as they struggle to meet manufacturers "overstated" official MPG figures. The report is based on more than 32,000 MPG readings...
Are Ryanair putting lives at risk by forcing Pilots to run on fumes?
Disgruntled pilots for the low cost airline Ryanair have gone on record claiming they are being forced to put lives at risk by running jets with limited fuel. Speaking to Dutch television programme, four anonymous pilots claim they are being bullied by management to...