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New Car Sales Increased Across UK
Britain’s automotive industry seems to be recovering slowly from the recession with a surprise increase in sales of new cars in April. This prompted the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to revise its 2012 sales forecast upwards. There were a total of...
UK motorists blame government for fuel prices
A poll by the pressure group FairFuel UK of more than 26,000 motorists has shown a massive 89.3% felt ministers were to blame for soaring fuel prices.The survey conducted on the FairFuel website has also shown that three-quarters of motorists thought MPs were "out of...
EcoVelocity – the low carbon motor show heads for London’s ExCeL 5th to 13th of May
For the second year running London's ExCeL will be play host to EcoVelocity, the low-carbon motor event. The event which will be held from the 5th to 13th of May will showcase the latest in cutting edge technology from the world's leading car manufacturers as well as...
Fat Americans waste a billion more gallons of fuel every year
Chances are, if you are American, you haven't been able to see your toes since you were 8 years old. The obesity epidemic in the US might be good news for Wendy's and McDonalds but not so good for your miles per gallon. The Atlantic magazine in the US has reported...
Hybrid Hypermiling Techniques
After countless miles, hours and counties behind the wheel of Toyota's Auris Hyrbid I thought I'd put together a page dedicated to Hypermiling techniques our little twin engine'd companions. The Hypermiling Challenge with Car Magazine taught me a lot about how hybrid...
British Companies Promote Use of Electric Cars
The government has been encouraging the use of electric cars for many years now with the tax credit of up to £5,000 and the extension of local charging point networks. Now British companies are doing their bit to promote electric vehicles (EVs).British Gas, for...
What Car? launches True MPG. Giving motorists “real world” fuel efficiency figures
What Car? in association with Tesco Petrol Filling Stations have launched True MPG, the only program to give motorists "real world" fuel efficiency figures from the same roads we all face each day. True MPG will base its figures on real life driving conditions where...
How You Can Control Your Family’s expenditure
Family budgeting in these times can sometimes be a struggle, but there are several simple and effective measures you can take to cut your costs without losing any benefits.Switching utilities suppliers should be one of the first things to think of. Sites like...
Used car prices fall 3.9% as running costs soar
According to a report from the UK's number one motoring website Autotrader, prices of used cars in the UK have fallen on average 3.9% since January. The report has been compiled using the Auto Trade Price Index, which takes into account vehicle listing details and...
Hypermiler.co.uk and Car Magazine go “Coast to Coast” in Toyota Auris Hypermiling Challenge
Going from coast to coast might not sound like a particularly hard challenge, especially with the current crop of "super diesels" that have flooded the UK market. So what happens when you take a Toyota Auris Hybrid with its 1.8L Hybrid Synergy Drive, 130BHP and...