News By Topic: Fuel Economy

Green Motion Supports the Green Fleet Capital Arrive and Drive 2009

Sep 24, 2009

Green Motion, the pioneers of low CO2 car and van rental, is pleased to support, for the third year running, Green Fleet's Capital Arrive and Drive event at the Guild Hall, London ... Continue reading

Audi Showcases Efficiency from A to B

Sep 23, 2009

Following the successful premiere of its extraordinary E-tron electric vehicle at Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), Audi is also proving the efficiency of its combustion engines with the start of a long distance 'Efficiency Challenge' covering 4,182 kilometres through Europe in nine days ... Continue reading

Only 99 Grams CO2 per Kilometer: Two New Models in Audi's A3 Series

Sep 22, 2009

Audi has once again raised the efficiency bar: the new A3 1.6 TDI emits just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer (159.33 g/mile) - thus undercutting the threshold of 100 g/km (160.93 g/mile). This corresponds to astounding fuel efficiency of 3.8 liters of diesel per 100 km (61.90 US mpg). At the same time, this TDI engine ge ... Continue reading

Fiat Sets New Record for Lowest Co2 Emissions

Sep 22, 2009

Fiat Automobiles has again shown its commitment to a cleaner environment following the announcement that its average CO2 emissions figure on cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 has dropped to 129.1 g/km. ... Continue reading

Mazda Leads the Way in Cutting Emissions

Sep 21, 2009

Mazda is one of Europe's leading brands in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars, says a recent report by the European Federation for Transport and Environment ... Continue reading

Jungle Motors Launches New Longer Range Conversion Kit for the Toyota Prius

Sep 21, 2009

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Jungle Motors, Orange County’s largest electric vehicle conversion facility, is now offering a new Plug-In Hybrid conversion kit for the 2004-2009 Toyota Prius using state of the art Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries and advanced, integrated Battery Management Systems (BMS). Jungle Moto ... Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO Explains Oil and Gasoline Pricing

Sep 19, 2009

AUTO CENTRAL - September 19, 2009: Inspector 14's dumpster diving efforts have again paid off this time with a secret video clip from the recent OPEC meeting. ... Continue reading

Fiat Sets New Record For Lowest CO2 Emissions

Sep 17, 2009

Fiat Automobiles has again shown its commitment to a cleaner environment following the announcement that its average CO2 emissions figure on cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 has dropped to 129.1 g/km. ... Continue reading

Battery Electric Volvo C30 - Zero Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Sep 17, 2009

Following the recent announcement of the 99g/km Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe and the plans to introduce a plug-in hybrid in 2012, Volvo is also evaluating the viability of an entirely electric-powered C30 known as a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). ... Continue reading

2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: Volkswagen e-up! Zero-emissions Concept Unveiled

Sep 15, 2009

Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new zero-emissions vehicle - the E-Up! concept ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz is in the Front Row Seat for London Fashion Week

Sep 14, 2009

Mercedes-Benz has announced its partnership with London Fashion Week continuing its ongoing commitment to supporting fashion around the globe. As the official car of London Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz will be providing a fleet of low CO2 emission, BlueEFFICIENCY cars to provide transport for accredited journalists VIPs ... Continue reading

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics

Sep 11, 2009

The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is BMW's most innovative concept car ever and sets a new performance car agenda. Its unique powertrain, ground-breaking performance potential and exo-skeletal style bodywork crafted from aerodynamic knowledge gained in Formula One set it apart from anything previously seen. ... Continue reading

Toyota Unveils Auris Hsd Full Hybrid Concept

Sep 11, 2009

The new Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept, presented publicly for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show, marks a significant milestone in Toyota's plan to equip its mainstream European models with full hybrid technology. Toyota is committed to making the environmental benefits of its Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) accessi ... Continue reading

Europcar and Renault Sign Partnership Agreement For Zero-Emission Mobility

Sep 11, 2009

Renault and Europcar, the Renault Group's number one short-term rental partner in Europe, today announced an agreement to speed up the implementation of shared innovative solutions as part of Renault's 'Zero-Emission' vehicles programme. The agreement will be signed at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 16. ... Continue reading

Renault - The Spark Of Imagination At Frankfurt Motor Show 2009

Sep 10, 2009

Following a raft of unveilings at European motor shows in recent years, Renault's range expansion shows no signs of abating with news today that it will preview the launch of the new Renault Zero Emission product range by taking the covers off of four electric concepts at next week's Frankfurt Motor Show. ... Continue reading