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CITROËN RELAY’S BIO-DIESEL COMPATIBILITY ATTRACTS EAE
The Citroën Relay’s unique combination of environmental and operational benefits has convinced EAE Ltd to convert its 21-strong fleet of large vans. The Edinburgh based company has initially ordered four Relay 35 L3H2 and three Relay 30 L1H1 100 panel vans with a similar number scheduled for delivery next year. EAE distributes display stands, tourist information leaflets and other promotional material to some 5,000 locations in Scotland. The ... [more]
Ford's Focus ECOnetic Technology and Fiesta ECOnetic Technology debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show
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), m... [more]
Peugeot's 508 RXH diesel-electric HYbrid4 vehicle to go on sale in Spring 2012
Road presence and specific design immediately place Peugeot's 508 RXH in the world of top of the range all road vehicles. Unique, refined, higher and wider (than a 508 SW), the versatile diesel-electric HYbrid4 vehicle is also distinguished by a singular visual signature, with its distinctive LED lights visible both day and night, giving an impression of three vertical ‘lion claws’ on each side of its ‘floating’ grille, the style of which is even... [more]
Toyota Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle's average fuel consumption is 27 per cent better than an equivalent diesel car
Working in partnership with EDF Energy, Toyota has leased 20 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) to London-based businesses and organisations to monitor both vehicle performance and recharging patterns. Based on the third-generation Prius, the PHEV is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that lets the car be driven for longer distances and at higher speeds on electric power alone. Battery charge can be topped up simply by plugging the car int... [more]
BMW's new range sets a new benchmark for efficiency and driving pleasure
The new BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Saloon is approximately 10 per cent more fuel-efficient than the best its rivals can muster, without reducing the 184hp or 380Nm of torque developed by the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine. This equates to fuel economy of 62.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 119g/km, which means a company car benefit-in-kind taxation band of only 13 per cent. In addition to the standard Auto Start-Stop, Optimum Gearshift Indicator, Brake... [more]
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Diesel cars go easy on your pocket
A diesel car enjoys better resale value compared to the petrol version. If you're buying a new car, should you shell out a higher price upfront to buy the diesel variant?
Own a big diesel car? You may be TAXED more!
The Centre for Science and Environment has demanded an additional duty of up to Rs 1.62 lakh on big diesel cars to prevent the misuse of subsidized fuel for luxury.
FinMin for higher excise duty on diesel cars
Diesel car buyers may have to shell out more with the Finance Ministry considering the imposition of higher excise duty on such vehicles in the upcoming Budget likely to be unveiled sometime in March.
Maruti Suzuki looking to launch more diesel models to maintain market share
The country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki will reportedly launch more diesel models to maintain its market share...
Maruti focus on diesel models
However, sales turned around in January after seven consecutive months of decline. In January, there was a 5.18 per cent spike in sales at 1,15,433 units against 1,09,743 units in the year-ago period.
Maruti Suzuki bets big on diesel models
The country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki will launch more diesel models to maintain its market share, which has been under pressure for months now, a top company executive has said.
FinMin for higher tax on diesel cars
Buyers may have to shell more if FinMin has its way in upcoming budget.
She says, he says: Jaguar XF 2.2 diesel
The cheapest Jaguar money can buy. But have they cut corners?
Maruti Suzuki to launch more diesel models, says customer preference shifting
Maruti Suzuki to launch more diesel models, says customer preference shifting
Jaipal Reddy wants Rs 80,000 additional tax on diesel cars
Reddy also sought a 10-year tax holiday for oil and gas hunting companies & new refineries as well as removal of 5% import duty on gas imported in ships.
