If you want to go green, see black but really want to go blue, the latest fuel prices will make you see red and muddle your mind. Thankfully, Confused.com has produced a useful fuel flow chart to find your way through the maze of possibilities depending on your mileage, environmental considerations and motoring habits. The price gap between petrol … [Read more...]
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Cut repair costs with minimum effort
Untold damage could be done to your car by habits developed over a long time behind the wheel, says Car Shop. The team at CarShop, has revealed the top 10 driving habits you probably didn’t know were damaging your car - and why you should avoid them. Flooring the accelerator in a high gear Many cars have a gear shift indicator which suggests when … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 September
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remained the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle in August 2019, with one in every four plug-in hybrid vehicles registered being a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Calendar year to date, sales of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV total 4,428 units, which is broadly in line with last year with 4,521 units registered. This sales … [Read more...]
Public transport cannot match private cars – analysis
A recent report by the Science and Technology Select Committee and echoed by sitting MPs claims that the best chance for UK citizens to help fight climate change is to stop driving their cars. Despite continued interest in vehicles running on greener energy, the committee’s findings suggest that government targets cannot be met through simple changes in … [Read more...]
Ford plans many more ev-models
Ford’s plans for its hybrid and electric models over the next few years have been outlined. It’s close to announcing its pure electric SUV with a 370 miles range but most of its other models will use mild hybrid powertrains and platforms developed from the versatile Volkswagen MEB toolkit. Coming electrified models All-new Kuga Plug-In Hybrid with … [Read more...]
Breaking news: Frankfurt motor show boss quits
The head of Germany's auto-lobby group VDA, Bernhard Mattes, has unexpectedly resigned as its prestigious Frankfurt motor show opened to the public. Mattes will go at the end of the year after being in post only 12-months but it has been a very tough time for the German car industry and this year’s show saw over 30 brands including Toyota, PSA, Volvo and … [Read more...]
Can-Am Spyder RT gets new look
BRP is raising the bar in the luxury touring riding segment with its all-new Can-Am Spyder RT model line-up. The 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT is the ultimate road trip vehicle if you crave comfort and style on the open road. It has an entirely new contemporary look along with added convenience features for epic solo or two-up adventures. “The … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 September
Volvo is first to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with launch of new XC40 T5 Twin Engine. The front-wheel-drive hybrid system uses 180hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with 82hp electric motor to achieve combined output of 262hp – highest figure in the XC40 line-up. With the UK set to bake in an Indian summer heatwave this … [Read more...]
Car makers call for boost to charging points and Gov. incentives
At the start of a new EU political term, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association is today urgently calling for a comprehensive plan to enable the transition to zero-emission mobility in Europe. This should include a major ramp-up of charging and refuelling infrastructure, as well as meaningful purchase incentives to stimulate sales, helping to … [Read more...]
Joint call to Governments to get “smart” over evs
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Eurelectric and Transport & Environment are calling on the European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles. This is a unique collaboration as it marks the first time that the EU auto industry, electricity sector and the green … [Read more...]
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