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I try to use a mix of methods to give the most accurate reading of my miles per gallon, to maximise the fuel efficiency of my car. Firstly, I check the odometer and average MPG readout. Secondly, I monitor all the fuel that I put in my car. Lastly, I keep my driving style in […]
The SEAT Leon Cupra has long been held in high regard. The latest incarnation has a whopping 265 bhp and and great driving dynamics, yet can be had for a deposit of only £265 on a PCP deal. Similarly, the more powerful Leon SC Cupra 280 can be had from just £285 per month! The […]
Drivers failing to look after and replace their tyres are putting their own lives, and those of others in grave danger. The stark warning has been issued by TyreSafe after it received shocking images from one independent tyre dealer who was left flabbergasted by the state of one of its customers’ tyres. The tyre, which […]
Auto Trader, the UK’s biggest motoring destination, has announced the return of Auto Trader Magazine, re-imagined for the digital era. Auto Trader Magazine is a new monthly publication that is free to download from Apple Newsstand and features original reviews, video and advice to help people find their dream car. The digital magazine also offers […]
Is this the most important vehicle release of 2014? The McLaren P1 is a technological marvel. It is a hypercar. It has a price tag of just under £1 million. It is already sold out. Add up all these things and it becomes clear that the P1 is a very special vehicle indeed. Watch the […]
In what is sure to be one of the most exciting motorsport events on the calendar this year, 2014 sees the start of the FIA World Rallycross Championship. The first round is a two day event that will be staged at the popular Lydden Hill venue in Kent over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (24-25 […]
With flooded roads now an everyday hazard for many drivers and the Met Office predicting worse to come, Peugeot has given drivers 10 tips to staying safe on soaked surfaces. Peugeot Technical Operations Manager Ian Sedgwick said: “Although we’re all used to driving in the rain, deep water poses a new and unique set of challenges […]
During the Easter holidays, 5th – 21st April, young visitors to Beaulieu can follow an egg-citing Trail and collect a sweet treat at the end. At Palace House, home of the Montagu family since 1538, youngsters can have an Easter-themed face painting, and all the family can play with fun Victorian toys and games. If you visit […]
An all-new Green Car Guide website has been launched incorporating new features such as an animation entitled ‘Which car is most efficient for you?’. The new site, at www.GreenCarGuide.co.uk, demonstrates how communication about low and ultra-low emission vehicles can be both informed and engaging. The new animation, ‘Which car is most efficient for you?’, was produced […]
Due to EU regulations, so-called ‘greener’ fuel is coming to the UK. Named E10 fuel, it contains 10% bio-ethanol and is being rolled out across the UK as part of the Government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and conforming to the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive. This requires 10% of road transport energy to be […]