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NICE: Foot and pedal power should be the norm for short journeys
According to National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence "NICE", the UK should opt for foot and pedal power for short journeys. They say that trips that could be achieved in 15 to 20 minutes should be undertaken the old fashioned way to kerb what they...
Hypermiling Holiday, choosing the right rental car could save you cash
For many holiday makers, having the freedom that comes with hiring a car is the best way to take in the very most of what your host country has to offer. You can get off the tourist trail and discover many fantastic locations and attractions that would be otherwise...
New York City fuel rationing ends tomorrow
The effects of Hurricane Sandy are likely to last a lifetime for many people on the East coast of the UK, but at least motorists in New York will see an end to the fuel rationing bought on by the "Super Storm" tomorrow.Fuel rationing was introduced due to the damaged...
UK fuel duty rise could be scrapped amid pressure from opposition and pressure groups
Pressure from fuel lobby groups such as FairFuelUK and the government's opposition could see the planned 3p a litre fuel duty rise delayed or even scrapped if the chancellor backs down. The move to quell the planned duty increase has been gaining momentum with much of...
The curse of the diesel particulate filter (DPF)
**Update** This article has been very popular with our visitors, therefore we have put together a frequently asked questions page for DPF diesel particulate filters to help our fellow motorists. More people than ever now choose diesel over petrol for their car...
Greener tyres could save UK businesses £500 million in fuel
Research by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) suggests that UK businesses could save up to £500 in fuel costs by opting for fuel efficient tyres.The report comes as new EU legislation comes into force which will require tyre manufacturers to clearly label their products...
Ford’s C-Max Energi Hybrid named as the most fuel efficent Plugin Hyrbid with 108 MPG
Ford’s new C-Max Energi has been named the US’s most efficient plug-in hybrid after confirmation that it will officially return a rather impressive 108MPGe city. It's combined rating issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also been confirmed at...
English motorists waste nearly £7 billion in fuel a year due to “Inefficient driving”
A report by the UK's Energy Saving Trust has shown that English drivers are wasting a fortune at the pumps due to what it calls "inefficient driving". It put the figure at a whopping £7 billion down the drain for our fellow non Hypermiling motorists.According to the...
MPG Marathon 2012 Results in, Ford Fiesta breaks the 100MPG mark to take victory
This years MPG Marathon has come to an end with some record breaking results. 2012 marks the first year a car has achieved over the 100 MPG mark, in fact 2 teams managed to break into the hundreds. A Ford team piloted by former rally drivers Andy Dawson and Andrew...