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Kia unveils Soul urban crossover passenger car at Paris motor show

Seven versions of the all-new Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car will star in a special ‘Soul World’ as the new vehicle makes its world debut at the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile from 2 October 2008. The Kia Soul marks an expansion of the Kia product line-up. Alongside the new Soul – which will arrive in UK showrooms during Spring 2009 – will be a raft of new environmental-focused vehicles including a hybrid version of Soul, a cee’d hybrid, a latest-generation fuel-cell powered Sportage and a cee’d ‘Idle Stop&Go’ car, which is due to go on sale in the New Year. “Soul presents consum... [more]

New Ford Fiesta van make its public debut

The all-new Ford Fiesta van has made its public debut at the 2008 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, bringing practicality, style and fun to the light commercial vehicle segment. Based on the all-new Ford Fiesta hatchback which is about to go on sale in Britain, Fiesta van is designed to meet the needs of professional and personal use customers and will be available in the UK in Spring 2009. "A commercial vehicle is not just a tool that has to deliver goods in a reliable and cost-efficient way – it's also a business card," said Steve Kimber, Ford of Britain's Commercial Vehicles Dir... [more]

Converting your current car to run on LPG doesn't need to be a lengthy or costly process

According to Autogas, converting your current car to run on LPG needn't be a lengthy or costly process and can offer both cost-saving and environmental benefits. Autogas National Marketing Coordinator, Chris Taylor, says many motorists consider the LPG conversion process to be complicated and expensive. The reality however is quite different. "LPG is by far the most widely available alternative fuel available in the UK, although it is surprising that so few manufacturers are currently producing LPG powered vehicles1. However, most petrol powered cars, and even light commercial vehicles, ... [more]

New Audi S4 outperforms its predecessor with a 30 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions

The new Audi S4 will be making its Paris Show debut next month. It gives equally high priority to thrills and thrift thanks to a new six cylinder TFSI engine that not only outperforms its V8 predecessor but does so with a 30 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions and 29mpg-plus fuel economy. The new S4 and S4 Avant will open for order in November priced from approximately £36,000 and will reach their first UK customers in April 2009. The completely new 3.0-litre V6 shares its ‘TFSI’ designation with the six engines in the Audi range that combine single turbo charging with FSI direct inject... [more]

Tips to save money on fuel

With the credit crunch biting, British drivers are using a new range of tricks to save money on high fuel prices according to BuyYourCar.co.uk. The company questioned customers on how they are coping with rising fuel prices, with the findings revealing that drivers are now using a range of techniques to help them cut the cost of filling up. Top 10 Tips to save money on fuel: 1) Know where you’re going – It may sound simple, but a growing number of drivers are planning their routes more carefully before setting off – preventing them from getting lost and using up valuable fuel. It ... [more]