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Volkswagen Golf GTE review

Volkswagen Golf GTE

Looking for a swift, practical car that’s kinder to the environment, but not quite ready to go fully electric? You could do a lot worse than the all-new Volkswagen Golf GTE – the all-new “performance” plug-in hybrid version of the iconic hatchback. Despite having a smaller engine than the GTI …

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Fuel economy figures more accurate than ever

What Car Real MPG fuel economy testing procedure

What Car?’s True MPG testing has revealed that new official fuel economy tests are providing more accurate results than ever before. The Worldwide Harmonised Test Vehicle Procedure (WLTP) was introduced by the European Union in September 2017 to assess new vehicle emissions and fuel economy more accurately. The WLTP protocol …

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Motorway driving: essential tips

motorway-traffic

Whether it’s safety, etiquette, fuel economy or dealing with bad habits and breakdowns, driving on a motorway is a daunting prospect for many motorists. We’ve teamed up with Simon Acker of Warranty Direct to create some top tips to help you navigate problems and stay safe on motorways. Safety, discipline …

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Real-world fuel economy figures revealed

Just one in 10 cars hits advertised MPG, claims new research

The gap between advertised and on-the-road MPG is now at its widest ever point, with just one in 10 cars managing to hit their official fuel economy figures, according to new claims. Motoring website HonestJohn.co.uk analysed 118,000 Real MPG fuel reports, submitted by UK drivers, and found that an average …

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Motorists not put off diesel

Diesel exhaust

Most drivers are more concerned about fuel economy than emissions, according to new research. In a survey of 2,565 motorists by the RAC, nearly three in four people made the confession they are generally more worried about fuel consumption than they are about health-harming emissions. However, the Volkswagen emissions scandal …

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The Myths Of Fuel Economy

Petrol is and has routinely been very expensive these days and saving fuel is high on most motorists’ lists. There are many myths about how to save to precious golden stuff. If you believe in them then apologies if we debunk a few. Many drivers think that garages that sell …

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Fuel Consumption Is Top Priority

It has been officially noted that lately fuel consumption is what comes first when potential car buyers are thinking about a new car. Dealers are offering paltry money for gas guzzlers in part exchange because they want good used economical cars on their forecourts (Alternatively, if a customer can afford …

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10 Top Fuel Saving Tips

With the numbers on petrol price boards across the country edging ever higher, and the proposed fuel duty announcements to be made in the chancellor’s budgets this week, the cost of motoring is at an all-time high. Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM motoring assist have come up with 10 …

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Most Fuel Economic Cars

Fuel Consumption, CO2 Emissions and Tax band have recently become important factors when buying new and used cars. Find out which car is the best buy most fuel economic cars?

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Toyota’s A Glass of Water Challenge

Toyota are trying to convince us all that by driving as if we had a glass of water on our dashboards and not spilling any we will save money, it will lead to decreased fuel consumption and be better for the planet all round. Top Gear undertook a similar test …

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