Mazda6 Estate wins at Towcar of the Year 2010

The Mazda6 Estate has proved its towing ability, for the fourth time, at The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2010. Awarded for its practicality and excellent towing ability the judges said: “The Mazda6 is a very worthy class winner.” The results of the Competition were announced at The Caravan Club’s annual awards ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club in London today (23 September). The Mazda6 Estate impressed the judges in the...

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NEW DIESEL ENGINE OFFERS FLEETS PERFECT CRUZE CONTROL

Chevrolet Cruze gets new 125PS diesel engine 145g/km, 51.4mpg 20% diesel band for BIK tax The introduction of a new 125PS VCDi diesel engine to the Chevrolet Cruze range enables business car decision makers to lessen their impact on the environment while taking advantage of additional cost savings. The benefits to fleet operators are clear, as well as offering excellent fuel economy, with a combined mpg figure of 51.4, increasing to...

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Volkswagen Passat is Used Car of the Year

Toyota Prius crowned used green car Hybrid Lexus named best used SUV Used car prices still climbing What Car? has crowned the Volkswagen Passat the Used Car of the Year for 2009. Just £7000 buys you a three-year-old Passat 1.9 TDI S, which was praised by the judges for its classy image, drivability and reliability at a hugely tempting price. Used car buyers looking for the best green option should track down the celebs’ favourite, the...

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Mazda Leads the Way in Cutting Emissions

Mazda is one of Europe’s leading brands in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars, says a recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment. The report is based on the EU car CO2 monitoring mechanism database for 2008. It analysed 14 major carmakers in Europe, and found that CO2 emissions had dropped by an average of 3.3 percent per vehicle. Mazda was far ahead of this figure, with a drop in CO2emissions of 8.2...

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Diesel Engine for the Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze gets new 125PS diesel engine 145g/km, 51.4mpg At retailers now In the short time it has been on sale, the Chevrolet Cruze has already picked up an enviable reputation for delivering class leading value for money, as well as excellent driving dynamics and low running costs. And now it looks set to build on those strengths further, with the arrival in showrooms of a new powertrain that makes owning a diesel-engined Cruze...

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