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UK Fuel sales slump by over 10% this quarter, new car sales close behind
According to official figures by The Department of Energy and Climate Change fuel sales in the UK have slumped this spring despite a slight dip in pump prices.The figures reveal that almost 500 million fewer litres of fuel were sold between April and June compared to...
It’s New car time! How things have changed!
I can't quite believe it's been well over a year since I updated my Hypermiling Blog. During this time, lots of things have changed, thankfully all for the better! Our household now includes 2 new members. One being my beautiful little girl Eden Rose and the other is...
2013 Lamborghini Aventador to add fuel saving technology… hypermiling optional
For those children of the 80's, Lamborghini will bring back memories of Countach posters and Cannonball Run on VHS. This was before we cared about CO2 and emissions targets were unheard of.With the EU breathing down the necks of all car manufacturers, even the most...
Staying safe on a motorbike
Your own safety should always be your first priority when you're riding a motorbike, and this comes down to a combination of common sense, good riding skills and top-quality protective equipment. Follow this guide to ensure you're keeping yourself safe:Plan your...
VW group to commit to plug-in hybrid technology. Seven new hybrids by 2013
Dr Martin Winterkorn, CEO and Chairman of the VW group has revealed that they will fully commit to Hybrid technology and will introduce seven plug-in hybrids over the next three years. Speaking at the VW Group evening just Dr Winterkorn called hybrid technology "the...
The UK’s MPG Marathon coming Oct 3rd
It's all well and good giving fuel saving tips, on paper they look great but its another thing putting them into practice on the open road. The MPG Marathon puts these tips and techniques into practice and is billed as a " live demonstration of how both car and driver...
BMW i3 Concept heading to the Paris Motor Show
BMW will join the ever increasing array of manufacturers offing its next generation of electric vehicles at this year’s Paris Motor Show, however BMW will be going a step further with its i3 concept by also factoring in its sustainability. The updated i3 concept will...
Post-test tuition boost to car insurance
British roads could be made safer for all if young drivers are trained to a higher standard, leading to fewer accidents and fewer expensive car insurance claims. A survey carried out of more than 14,000 drivers by AA/Populus this May revealed that more than a third of...
Hypermiling Nirvana: Treat every drop like its your last
We've all been there. Fuel light shining brightly on the dash and possibily not enough fuel in the tank to prevent an embarrassing break down. Your first instinct is to do everything that a seasoned Hypermiler would do on a daily basis, but without the sweat, panic...