For the first time Volkswagen has introduced a petrol BlueMotion engine into its VW Polo range and it’s a cracking offering with a 1.0 litre unit returning 69 mpg. However, the diesel BlueMotion engine for the VW Polo will return […]
The Toyota Prius+ is an increasingly popular hybrid for families, it comes with seven seats, and its revamp for 2015 includes a host of new multimedia and safety improvements. Indeed, there’s a new top-level grade, the Excel Plus, as well […]
The Ford Mondeo Hybrid is the firm’s first hybrid electric car that’s been built by the carmaker in Europe and the first ones have begun rolling off the production line. Using a specially developed 2.0 litre petrol engine, the Ford […]
The first Volvo designed from the ground up for plug-in/electrification compatibility, the XC90 T8 delivers all the performance of a luxury SUV, but with emission levels that even small hybrid cars struggle to match. When designing the XC90 T8, Volvo […]
If you’ve taken a look at the latest crop of city cars, you will probably have noticed what a vast array of talent there is on offer, and how the game has moved on in the last few years. Not […]
Peugeot seem to have come on leaps and bounds recently, with big improvements taking place with each successive model being launched. The model where this progress is most evident has to be the new 308 that’s been widely praised and […]
A small petrol engine that powers Ford cars including the new Fiesta has fought off competition from premium brands and supercars to win the ‘Oscars’ of the engine world for an unprecedented third time in a row. The Motor Company’s […]
True to its core principle of continuous improvement, Toyota is aiming to achieve a 10 per cent improvement in the fuel efficiency* of its hybrids and other electric-powered vehicles using a new power semiconductor technology. Semiconductors are important in the […]
Two influential motoring organisations have called on the Chancellor to help motorists when he announces the 2014 Budget tomorrow, 19th March. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association want the government to provide more incentives to business to run ultra-low […]
The popular Nissan Note has been enhanced by the addition of a supercharged 1.2 litre petrol engine to its line-up which should provide low running costs and efficiency that is best in class. Nissan says the new engine matches the […]
The previous generation 308 wasn’t really a bad car, but in a class dominated by very talented metal, and despite strong sales, it was nowhere near the top of the class. Peugeot knew this, which is why this new 308 […]
If you’re thinking about driving a new car under a contract hire or car lease agreement then a new government campaign is urging you to consider an ultra-low emission vehicle. The Deputy Prime Minister has teamed up with the UK […]
If you are planning on driving a new vehicle under a car lease or contract hire agreement in 2014 the chances are it could be greener than ever. Next Green Car says that ‘the year 2014 will undoubtedly see the […]
Having already reviewed and been impressed with the Peugeot 208 in various petrol guises, it’s now time to see how it fares with diesel power under the bonnet. I got my hands on the smaller of the two diesel units on […]
