Mounting concerns about the impact of emissions on the environment mean motorists are increasingly likely to leave their cars at home. But that’s not the only thing putting off drivers - six in 10 are also using their vehicles less and less because fuel is too expensive. However the research of 2,000 adults commissioned by EDF Energy … [Read more...]
£700 saving by car sharing into Cardiff
Drivers who car share with three others for just three days each week into the Welsh capital could save themselves over £700 every year. New research from a national commuting survey by automotive retailer Inchcape paints a colourful picture of car sharing potential. The full report highlights how commuters across the country could be saving themselves … [Read more...]
Overloading vans hits economy more than appreciated
An increase in fuel consumption of more than 20% between an unladen panel van and the same vehicle with 75% of its maximum payload has been recorded by Arval. The controlled trials were designed to underline the importance of ensuring that LCVs are only carrying the load needed on any given journey. A popular SWB panel van was driven in controlled … [Read more...]
