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The BBC has reported that a panel from the World Health Organisation recently concluded that diesel exhaust fumes cause lung cancer and possibly others. The study was based on high risk individuals who have prolonged or significant contact with such emissions, though it recommends that everyone attempt to reduce their exposure if possible. Read […]
Ford’s latest 1 litre EcoBoost engine is fitted to the new Focus and will feature in the Ford B-MAX and Ford C-MAX later this year. It will likely also have a number of applications given that this small yet high power unit offers in theory the best of both worlds – economy with performance. “The […]
The RAC has now made available their 2012 Motoring Report, with a foreword by racing driver Eddie Irvine. The full report covers everything from who today’s motorist is, their priorities, money, safety and security and much more. If you’re interested in some figures reflecting the modern day face of motoring, you can’t go wrong with […]
With the clocks going forward this Sunday, we will all enjoy an extra hour of daylight in the evenings, but now is also the time to recognise the important impact it has on road safety. GEM Motoring Assist, the number one for breakdown cover in the UK and road safety organisation, is in full support […]
In case you haven’t ventured out of the front door over the past few days of Feb 2012 (who can blame you either given the apparent sub zero temperatures), we’re now in one of the worst cold snaps this winter has seen. There are currently six severe weather warnings running on the Met Office UK […]
Here’s the press release covering the Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ bursary. If you love adventure, then I suggest you read on as you may just be able to fund the experience of a lifetime. Calling all expedition enthusiasts! With only weeks to go before the Land Rover ‘Go Beyond’ Bursary 2012 application draws to a […]
Auto Express has highlighted that the Government’s own data has shown that buses outside of London are more polluting per passenger than the average car during the last decade. Not only is this is a shock but it’s a real disappointment. If public transport providers cannot lower their emissions – per passenger – then they […]
Here’s the latest from Blablacar regarding the true cost of running a motor in the current economic climate: With 90% of Brits feeling that the overall cost of running a car has become increasingly difficult to manage, people are resorting to sometimes desperate measures to manage these costs according to new research from carpooling experts […]
Ford has developed a brand new 1.0 litre three cylinder EcoBoost engine right here in the UK with engineers based at Dunton and Dagenham working on the project. The powerplant features in the all-new Ford Focus and will produce 125PS while delivering a combined fuel economy of 56.5mpg and ultra-low petrol CO2 emissions performance of […]
There’s recently been some press coverage over issues around ownership of new vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF. It stops the nasty black smoky stuff from pouring out of the exhaust of your diesel powered car. It seems that some owners of said diesels are feeling a little mis-sold, as they are […]