The Extra Mile

Not everyone feels inclined to make an effort to save on their fuel costs, or is even the least bit interested in the whole concept. Perhaps it’s the impression that any such effort involves a restraint of driving pleasure. That’s a pity, because we would argue that, in many circumstances, driving for economy can often […]

The Extra Mile

  Let’s go back to real basics with regards to fuel economy. If you don’t really know the abilities and characteristics of your car’s engine and transmission, you will always struggle to get the best out of it, both in terms of performance and economy. If you are not in the best gear for any […]

The Extra Mile

How much fuel is wasted when you are stuck in traffic? INRIX, an organisation that specialises in traffic management and the connected car, has worked out that in the UK, almost 70 per cent of us use the car to commute during peak times, representing 124 hours stuck in gridlock each year – the equivalent […]

High Mile Club – 451,741 miles 2010 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI

Living where he does in rural Herefordshire, Rich James might well be expected to clock up the miles in his car. But more than 450,000 miles, and in a 60-plate Volkswagen Touran that’s not yet five years old? That’s a phenomenal tally. So it’s unsurprising to learn that Rich is a private hire taxi driver, […]

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