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emissions reduction: BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2011 GO GREEN FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH CARBON NEUTRAL INVESTMENTS

(08/11/2011)

Last week, Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park saw the glittering 2011 British Travel Awards take place, and for the first time, the entire event could boast 100% carbon neutrality thanks to a new partnership with CNI. The British Travel Awards celebrates the work of the UK’s best travel companies, with over 700,000 industry votes cast in deciding 2011’s winners. This year’s major winners were Thomson – collecting no fewer than 18 awards – followed closely by Thomas Cook, Virgin and Emirat... [more]

ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION: ELEKTROMOTIVE WELCOMES ELECTRIC CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION

(21/10/2011)

"Pay As You Go" EV charging schemes will be key to consumer buy-in Elektromotive, the Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) recharging point manufacturer, has welcomed the announcement that a privately funded EV network is to be rolled out across the UK over the next 12 months. Chargemaster’s introduction of the POLAR recharging network plans to bring over 4,000 charging points to British towns and cities throughout 2012, and Elektromotive believes this news will help build consumer confide... [more]

ECOnetic: Ford's Focus ECOnetic Technology and Fiesta ECOnetic Technology debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show

(07/09/2011)

At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Ford will show two new ultra-efficient models packed with advanced fuel saving technology. The new Focus ECOnetic Technology – featuring first lean NOx adsorbing technology in a Ford diesel – achieves 89 g/km, and the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology – the first Fiesta with Auto-Start-Stop technology – which delivers 87g/km. The Focus will be able to travel 100 kilometres on 3.4 litres of fuel (83.1 mpg), making it the most fuel efficient non-hybrid family... [more]

EX30d Black Premium: Production of the Infiniti EX30d Black Premium will be limited to 150 units

(28/01/2011)

Infiniti’s latest limited edition – the EX30d Black Premium – comes with a VIP pass to a selection of the world’s most beautiful hotels and restaurants. Available to order now, the EX Black Premium costs £45,671. Production of the EX30d Black Premium will be limited to 150 units to be shared among all of Infiniti’s European markets. This exclusive car marries Infiniti’s passion for luxury and performance with the passion for hospitality and fine cuisine that is Relais & Châteaux. In what cou... [more]

Exeo: SEAT celebrates sales records in the UK and in Spain

(10/01/2011)

SEAT celebrates a raft of sales records both here in the UK and in its home market. SEAT can look back on a record UK market share for the last 12 months of 1.62%, which comfortably exceeds its previous best share of 1.50% - registered in 2009. What's more December's market share of 1.65% matches the all-time record for the month, precisely equalling the previous best of 1.65% from 2003. And this sales success is all the more encouraging when set against the UK's ongoing uncertain economic ba... [more]

ECU tuning and remapping: Engine tuning can be agreat way to reduce vehicle running costs

(13/12/2010)

Viezu Technologies says more companies and private motorists are upgrading their vehicles for improved fuel economy and efficiency than ever before, with an increase over last year up by 40%. Paul Busby, CEO for Viezu, thinks this is directly related to the very high fuel prices currently being forced onto motorists. He says: “Motorists are simply being squeezed and squeezed, private vehicle owners and corporations alike are looking to do anything they can to reduce their vehicle running cos... [more]