The Extra Mile
It’s interesting to take a look at driving for economy from a distinctly different angle, and to do this we’ll take a look at the characteristics of the Merlin engine used in the Supermarine Spitfire ñ one of the heroes (along with the pilots and the Hurricane) of the Battle of Britain. Spitfires used in […]
UK CO2 emissions fall for 19th consecutive year, but SMMT warns anti-diesel agenda will halt progress
The UK automotive industry has once again beaten CO2 targets, with average new car emissions down for the 19th consecutive year, according to a report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today.
Diesel, or what?
Following on from the letter by Sam Connell a couple of issues ago about engine capacity and reliability, I am thinking of replacing my wife’s Renault Clio with a new one, and I’m concerned about the reliability of these new small capacity engines. I worry that the extra complexity of the turbocharger and ancillaries is […]
Electrics and hybrids edge ahead of diesels in used car values
Online car classifieds website Auto Trader is reporting that average used car values in the first quarter of 2016 for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) – which include electrics and hybrids – have improved by £1,502, or seven per cent, on a year-on-year basis.
Diesels take 48.5 per cent of record UK car market
Diesels take 48.5 per cent of record UK car sales of over 2.6 million in 2015