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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FRUGAL NEW FORD FOCUS ECONETIC USES AUTO-START-STOP TO ACHIEVE 99G/KM CO2 AND 74.2MPG

Next generation Focus ECOnetic five-door for 2010 will be available with a Ford Auto-Start-Stop version targeting 99g/km average CO2 emissions and 74.2mpg* First Ford of Europe production model with new eco technologies including Ford Auto-Start-Stop, Smart Regenerative Charging, Ford Eco Mode and Low Tension FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) Focus ECOnetic versions without Ford Auto-Start-Stop still achieve 104g/km. New Focus ECOnetic...

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NEW VOLVO C30 1.6D DRIVe WITH START/STOP EMITTING ONLY 99 G/KM OF CO2

Emitting only 99 g/km of CO2, means the new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop will be exempt from the annual Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Up to 74.3mpg on the combined cycle Capable of up to 857 miles on one tank of fuel Volvo is pleased to announce that the new Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop will soon be exempt from the annual VED road tax. Emitting only 99 g/km of carbon dioxide (CO2), the new C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop...

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189 MPG, 39 G/KM: THE REVOLUTIONARY VOLKSWAGEN L1 CONCEPT

The Frankfurt Motor Show marks the debut of the revolutionary new Volkswagen L1 Concept – a diesel-electric hybrid vehicle constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre weighing just 380 kg and capable of returning 189 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting just 39 g/km of CO2. The L1 can seat two occupants in tandem. They enter through a side-hinging, electrically operated canopy to maximise the aerodynamic efficiency of the L1...

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Škoda Yeti goes on sale in the UK

On sale from 17 September A true crossover, available in front-wheel or four-wheel drive Prices start from £13,725 Monthly rates from £189 through Škoda Finance Five stars in Euro NCAP The new Škoda Yeti will go on sale on Thursday 17 September at Škoda retailers across the UK.  Starting at just £13,725, Yeti is the newest addition to the growing range of Škoda vehicles. Combining all the rugged strengths of a traditional 4×4...

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