Manufacturers manipulating fuel efficiency stats
Car manufacturers stand accused of manipulating fuel efficiency and emissions tests A campaign group has produced a report claiming that prospective car buyers are being misled by inaccurate data from “massaged test results”. The majority of new car buyers will be looking for an economical vehicle that won’t damage the environment, governments are also keen […]
Japanese manufacturers recall more than 3 million cars
Once again we have more vehicle safety problems hitting the headlines as four Japanese manufacturers are to recall more than 3 million cars. The latest global recalls are affecting Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mazda and are due to a potential airbag safety issue, in all there will be more than 3.4 million recalls with around […]
Diesel vs Hybrid
Fuel efficiency and environmentally friendly are the auto industry buzz words of today, with the economy still in the doldrums and many of us struggling to make ends meet, a more economical vehicle is very desirable indeed – and if it can help the planet a little then so much the better. So do we […]
LPG – Worth It?
Liquid Petroleum Gas, once on the up and becoming quite sought after, is now not so popular but may still be worth investigating. Financial help for LPG conversions was halted in 2005, after the EU decided that the Government PowerShift Grant contravened European rules regarding state aid, and currently there are no grants available. LPG […]
Automatic
Automatic Link is a product just launched by a US company called Automatic. This device connects to your vehicle on board computer port and, using Bluetooth, sends information to your Smartphone via an application. Automatic call it a Smart Driving Assistant, it is also referred to as the Automatic Driving Assistant, and it can help […]
Volkswagen XL1
Volkswagen has unveiled the limited edition production version of its diesel/electric hybrid coupe, the XL1. Delivering a staggering 314mpg – that’s official – the XL1 also gives a limited top speed of 100mph, 0 – 62 in 12.7 seconds and CO2 emissions of only 21g/km. Reports suggest that initially only 250 of this limited edition […]
Improve your mpg
It costs a great deal of money to run a car these days so any small way in which you could reduce these costs should be considered very seriously indeed. Following fuel saving driving advice will not only save you money but it could also keep you safer and help the environment too. The best […]
Tyre Label EU Regulation
From 1 November 2012 an EU regulation regarding tyre labels came into force; this affects the complete supply chain, from manufacturer through to retailer and it is designed to provide clear and easy to understand information on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise to the consumer. The new labels use a format similar to […]
Auto Safety Tech
The latest innovations in auto industry technology are truly exciting and are sure to revolutionise safety systems and the way we drive our vehicles. Driving on our overcrowded roads can sometimes seem like negotiating an obstacle course with hazards and potential accidents waiting around every corner, imagine how reassuring it would be if you knew […]
Apps for cars?
Motor industry news from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is that Ford and GM have both announced they are to launch programs opening up their designs to software developers in the same way that smartphone makers did, allowing the creation of in-car apps. This exciting move is intended to enhance the driving experience […]