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Rural petrol stations at risk as fuel prices soar
Petrol stations in rural areas will be a thing of the past by the end of the decade because soaring fuel prices will have forced them out of business, a leading motor industry body has predicted. Brian Madderson, chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation's...
20% of US would “consider” an Electric Vehicle says IBM
A study conducted by IBM's Institute for Business Value division has found that nearly one-fifth of potential car buyers are either "likely" or "very likely" to consider purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) when the time comes to replace their current ride....
Cameron fights the Treasury over UK fuel prices
David Cameron has stepped up an increasingly public battle with the Treasury over petrol prices by telling George Osborne he must ‘share the pain’ with the motorist. The Prime Minister yesterday again backed reforming the tax system to stabilise pump prices, just a...
Our top 5 Fuel saving (Hypermiling) tips
There are hundreds of websites offering general fuel saving tips however many miss the very best way of saving 100% of your fuel, simply don't use your car if its not essential. The vast majority of our journeys are very short and in fact its only convenience and our...
Road Freight Groups FTA & RHA join forces to fight for fair fuel **UPDATE**
Please note that the Fair Fuel Campaign is opposed to blockades and direct action, we prefer to work within government to achieve our aims and that is what this petition is all about. Peter Carroll who is coordinating the campaign achieved great results for the Gurkhas when he petitioned government in recent years and this is the blueprint we are looking to follow.
Mini Cooper SD heading to UK sporting 143BHP & 65MPG
Reports of a Mini Cooper SD have been creeping around the internet for some time now. A source from within MINI claims that the new diesel power hourse will debut Cooper SD at the Geneva Motor Show. Powered by a 2.0L 143 hp BMW turbo diesel, the Cooper SD badge is set...
Treasury unhappy with fuel price stabilisation, another broken promise
PM David Cameron suggested yesterday the Treasury is unhappy about coalition plans to introduce fuel price stabilisation measures.Mr Cameron, supportive of the move since before the general election, said the Treasury is concerned its introduction may leave the...
Threat of petrol station closures as tanker strike talks fail
Britain is facing possible petrol shortages after the country’s largest union threatened to call 3,000 fuel tanker drivers out on strike. Unite, the union behind the British Airways cabin crew strike, has announced a wave of ballots across the industry in a...
Introducing the 85.6MPG Smart ForTwo Lightshine
Smart have announced they will be launching a limited edition version of its ForTwo plastic panelled city car that emits only 86 grams per kilometer of CO2. Smart it is the cleanest combustion-engined vehicle available anywhere in the world. The little two...
Treasury rakes in an extra £2bn as fuel prices soar
The cost of oil will hand the Treasury a windfall in extra tax this year while motorists endure record petrol prices. The Government will collect about £12 billion in tax on North Sea oil revenues – 20 per cent more than ministers had forecast, according to latest...