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New Ford Focus aims to make you a “Hypermiler”, save you money
The new 2012 Ford Focus represents the first example of the automaker's "One Ford" global product strategy. Under this approach, Ford engineers set out to design vehicles that are exactly the same for all markets. Since Ford's fuel-saving EcoMode technology will be...
West Midlands haulage firms threatening blockades over fuel prices
Haulage firms are threatening to blockade the roads if fuel taxes continue to rocket. A survey of firms across the West Midlands has unearthed widespread unrest about the Government’s plans to introduce more petrol and diesel duties. We dozens of companies with some...
Coryton Oil Refinery Protest suffers low turn out, but another confirmed
The Coryton Oil Refinery Protest suffered a low turn out today with numbers being blamed on Police intervention and lack of public awareness. Groups from around the UK had confirmed their attendance and reports of please stopping convoys have been rife. Those that did...
Stanlow Fuel protest today! Show your support!
In case you have been on another planet, the Stanlow Fuel protest in Chester is due to take place today. The protest has been quite slow to gather attention from the UK press but the organisers have now confirmed that SkyNews & BBC News will be in attendance as...
Chancellor George Osborne hints at fuel price help in budget
Help for hard-pressed motorists could be on the way after Chancellor George Osborne gave a strong signal he will tackle rising fuel prices in his Budget in March. He said he was looking at two things, the first would be "overriding" the fuel duty due to come into...
NFU rules out high-profile fuel protests, deems them “counter-productive”
NFU (National Farmers Union) president Peter Kendall has ruled out a high-profile protest against rising fuel prices, saying it would be counter-productive. "We are not going to get any public sympathy or support if farmers are seen to be holding up motorway traffic...
Nissan Leaf picks up trophy for European Car of the Year 2011
Nissan's flahship EV the Nissan Leaf, which will be built in Sunderland from 2013, received Europe’s most high-profile motoring award on Monday night. Leaf was named 2011 European Car of the Year in November, before the first car even hit the road. It was the first...
Fuel protest planned for Coryton Oil Refinery, Essex
A fuel protest (go-slow) has been re-schedulaed for Coryton Oil Refinery in Essex this Saturday January 29 due to what the organisers claim was "Police harassment".The refinery is the busiest in the United Kingdom providing oil to BP, Shell and Exxon to name a few....
US fuel stations shutting of pumps in protest over fuel distributor’s prices
As many as 60 BP Franchisees fuel stations are reportedly shutting off pumps over fuel distributor's prices.Raymond Succar, owner of a BP station in Rockland US, told the newspaper The Patriot Ledger that he shut off his pumps on Monday morning and will keep them off...
VW unveils its new XL1 Super Efficient Concept Vehicle returning 313MPG
The new Volkswagen XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) has been unveiled at the Qatar Motor Show. Pioneering construction techniques, an advanced plug-in hybrid drivetrain and innovative packaging all play a part in allowing the XL1 to return 313 mpg on the combined...