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As Tyre Safety Month kicks off, TyreSafe has a question for you – Are you having a Good or Bad Air Day? It’s likely you’re having a bad air day and don’t even realise it. That’s because more than half the tyres on Britain’s cars and vans are being driven underinflated. That increases their chances of […]
Motorists are set to benefit from more realistic emissions and fuel economy performance data after two new groundbreaking EU car tests came into force yesterday, replacing a single test that hasn’t been updated for some 20 years. The new tests, which measure everything from fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2), to nitrogen oxides (NOX), particulates […]
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is a trade association supporting the interests of the UK automotive industry. The recent UK Air Quality Plan has been welcomed by many and seen as step forward in tackling problem pollution of not just CO2 but also harmful particulates. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “SMMT welcomes […]
The gap between advertised and on-the-road MPG is now at its widest ever point, with just 1 in 10 cars managing to hit their official fuel economy figures, according to new data from HonestJohn.co.uk. The leading consumer-led motoring website analysed 118,000 Real MPG fuel reports, submitted by UK drivers, and found that an average car […]
Here’s the text direct from Volkswagen in relation to how the CO2 scandal has impacted the company: Just a month after questions relating to the CO2 figures measured on some of the Group’s models arose, Volkswagen has largely concluded the clarification of the matter. Following extensive internal investigations and measurement checks, it is now clear […]
The Government should consider a diesel scrappage scheme and ensure that Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) changes tackle harmful NO2 pollution as well as climate-changing CO2 to encourage drivers to move away from polluting diesel vehicles. The Environmental Audit Committee has today published its response to the Government’s Draft plans to improve air quality in the […]
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 […]
Ford has announced a new ultra-efficient version of the Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost that will be the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to offer 99 g/km CO2 emissions. The Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost has returned 67.5mpg in tests thanks to its specially calibrated 100PS version of Ford’s award-winning engine. The new Ford Focus will feature Ford […]
This is the Peugeot RCZ R Concept car and it is scheduled to be shown at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2013. The car utilises a more powerful 1.6-litre THP engine with 260bhp, making it the most powerful production model in Peugeot’s history. Its efficiency will be a benchmark with power/capacity among the highest in […]
Aston Martin has made history recently – by completing a world first hydrogen-fuelled zero CO2 emission lap of the 24 km Nordschleife circuit in Germany. The lap was completed on Saturday 27th April 2013 with Aston Martin Chief Executive Officer Dr Ulrich Bez at the wheel of the prototype Aston Martin Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S, […]