There were 32 million cars on the road in the UK in 2013 – about one car for every second person. That’s up 1.4 per cent on the year before. So it follows that there’s more chance of bumping into […]
17
06, 2014
Tag Archives: fuel economy
7
05, 2014
How to save £800 a year on fuel
Four easily applied fuel-saving tips could see drivers save more than £800 annually, a survey commissioned by Ford Motor Company has shown. Ford has identified four simple tricks that could help save as much as 33 per cent on fuel: […]
29
03, 2014
A new way to beat the traffic lights…
Over recent years, the new cars you can buy, lease or contract hire have been packed with an ever-increasing amount of clever technology. From automated parking to voice control, new cars are as intelligent as they have ever been. Now, […]
27
03, 2014
7 excellent tips for green driving
After the cost of your car lease, contract hire or car finance, fuel is likely to be your biggest motoring expense. While filling your car may cost as much now as it has ever done there are ways to […]
28
02, 2014
Peugeot 308: Full on the road review
The previous generation 308 wasn’t really a bad car, but in a class dominated by very talented metal, and despite strong sales, it was nowhere near the top of the class. Peugeot knew this, which is why this new 308 […]
27
02, 2014
How to save £250 for each driver you employ
Training your employees to become more efficient drivers can save your organisation up to 15 per cent on fuel costs, as well as being good for the environment. Based on 12,000 miles per annum, this equates to typical annual savings […]
31
01, 2014
How you can waste over £100 sitting in your car
While low cost car leasing and contract hire deals have made driving a new car affordable over recent months, the other costs of motoring continue to rise. Insurance, congestion charges, toll roads and high petrol and diesel costs have put […]
17
01, 2014
How a fuel efficient car can help you enjoy driving again
Do you enjoy driving? If it has become a chore, or you no longer derive pleasure from getting behind the wheel, you’re not alone. A new survey has found that a third of all motorists simply don’t enjoy driving anymore, […]
7
05, 2013
Porsche 911: new Turbo model raises the bar
It’s been 40 years since the first Porsche 911 prototype appeared, and the Turbo’s place at the peak of technological achievement has never been in doubt. Porsche 911 Turbo Now, with the unveiling of the new ‘Type 991’ generation 911 […]
6
05, 2013
VW Golf BlueMotion: Impressively frugal car goes on sale
The BlueMotion is one of the world’s most fuel-efficient family cars and we are about to see a lot of them on our roads. VW ‘s impressive Golf BlueMotion The new Golf BlueMotion offers impressive fuel economy of 88.3 mpg […]
1
05, 2013
VW up! New models are seriously sound small cars
Fans of loud music who also happen to be admirers of great-looking small cars and questionable puns are in for a treat this summer, with the introduction of two new special-edition versions of the award-winning VW up!, called the Groove […]
25
04, 2013
Alfa Romeo Mito: New limited edition is launched
Alfa Romeo has launched the MiTo Live, a new limited edition of 250, that combines safety and technology with a passion for music. The Alfa Romeo Mito Live Yes, you read that right – the current trend is for manufacturers […]
24
04, 2013
VW CrossBlue Coupe: The shape of VW’s SUVs to come?
This could be the future shape of all VW’s SUV production vehicles and there are some very interesting innovations which could be seen on production cars soon. The VW SUV concept The VW CrossBlue Coupe was unveiled at the Shanghai […]
18
04, 2013
Chevrolet Trax: upping the ante for Europe’s SUV segment
Chevrolet is launching its first entry into the small SUV segment, the Trax. According to the firm, Chevrolet invented the SUV with the introduction of the Carryall Suburban – with the Suburban eventually holding the record for the longest-running vehicle […]