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US sales of alternately fueled cars almost double as fuel prices continue to rise
The US has long been associated with big cars, big engines and low fuel prices. With "gas" prices rising throughout the world, American motorists have been switching to low consumption, high MPG alternatively fueled cars like never before. Putting aside the limited...
Volkswagen unveil the new 2013 (Mk7) Golf complete with 88mpg BlueMotion model
Volkswagen have unveiled the all new MK7 Golf upon the world prior to the Paris Motor Show later this month. The have been busy making some major improvements to its popular family hatchback with its super efficient BlueMotion model stealing the limelight.The...
OFT launch fuel price review amid rising pump prices
The OFT (Office of Fair Trading) has launched a six week review into the UK's fuel prices. They will be investigating competition within the sector and how crude oil prices are reflected at the pumps.The review will be studying whether the action of supermarkets and...
RESTYLING THE MERCEDES CLASS E
It must be an interesting time to work for Mercedes. Over the past few years, their cars have been experiencing changes in almost every category, from the revolutions that have defined the Class A to the mellow modernisation of the Class C. Mercedes have responded...
Britain’s Favourite Cars 2011 and 2012 – What do they have in Common?
According to a recent article in the Telegraph online, which quotes figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, the sales of new cars have increased by 2.6% for the period between January and May 2012, as compared with the previous year. Looking at...
Morrisons teams up with 34 retailers to launch ‘Fuel Saver’ scheme
UK supermarket Morrisons has teamed up 34 leading high street retailers to launch the UK’s first-ever Fuel Saver scheme to help shoppers reduce their motoring fuel bills.The scheme involves shoppers at Morrisons buying gift cards that can be used to make purchases...
Ferrari to launch first hybrid car. A sign for new drivers?
Ferrari, one of the most well-known brands when it comes to high performance, gas guzzling sports cars has recently announced that it will be joining the swelling ranks of car companies moving into the realms of hybrid vehicle manufacturing.The Italian firm announced...
Auto Express Hypermiler MPG IOS (Apple) app review
We are pleased to announce that the guys over at Auto Express have compiled a review on all the best driving apps available for your smart phones and iMedia players. Our little MPG Calculator app for IOS has been lucky enough to be included in the line up.We agree...
VW Jetta Hybrid sets the record for “world’s fastest hybrid at ” with 185MPH run
Motor Trend magazine writer Carlos Lago has set the hybrid land speed record in a modified 2013 VW Jetta by posting a top speed of 185MPH at the infamous Bonneville Salt Flats. The record was posted during the annual Southern California Timing Association's (SCTA)...
Breaking Down Abroad
If like me, you really don't like flying, the only real option to get yourself and "the troop" out of the country is by car. It sounds pretty simple but there's a lot more to venturing over the to continent on four wheels than you might think.You have the usual...