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European court calls for car fuel economy test to be replaced after studies find large over-estimations

Published 12 April 2024
By Neil Briscoe
The WLTP economy and emissions test, designed to be more accurate and real-world representative than its predecessor, is falling short.
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Top fuel saving tips

If you drive a petrol- or diesel-powered car, brimming the tank is likely your biggest running cost.
Published 25 October 2022
Fiat 500 TwinAir

Five of the most economical cars under £5,000

With the cost of living surging, you could be looking to swap your current gas guzzler for an affordable car with excellent fuel economy.
Published 08 August 2022
Trump administration being sued by 23 states over fuel standards

Trump administration sued over relaxed emissions

President Trump’s administration is being sued by nearly two dozen states over lowered standards for fuel economy in the US.
Published 28 May 2020

What is the WLTP fuel economy and emissions test?

There was plenty of disruption in 2018 when the WLTP rules for new cars came into effect. But what are they and what does it mean for car buyers?
Published 28 February 2019
Guide to the best hybrid cars to buy instead of diesel

The best hybrid cars to buy instead of a diesel

Sales of diesel cars slumped by 17% in Britain, last year, as drivers switched to petrol or hybrid models, or simply postponed buying a new car a
Published 19 March 2018
Peugeot and Citroën websites now display "real world" fuel efficiency

Peugeot, Citroën, DS publish "real world" mpg

It's been a bone of contention for drivers for years: the fuel efficiency of their car rarely seems to tally with the MPG stated in the brochure,
Published 09 March 2017
Car Clinic: Does the Sport setting on a Mercedes save fuel around town?

Car Clinic: Does the Sport setting save fuel?

At a speed awareness course my husband was told that using the Sport setting on our automatic Mercedes in town saves petrol. My garage disagreed.
Published 19 December 2016
Why do cars not achieve the claimed MPG figure?

Why do cars not achieve the claimed MPG figure?

A Peugeot I test-drove recently claimed 90mpg; I managed 47mpg. Why the discrepancy?
Published 28 June 2016
Mitsubishi fuel economy rigging

First VW Dieselgate; now Mitsubishi admits rigging...

First it was Germany’s giant Volkswagen Group; now Mitsubishi, one of Japan’s biggest car makers, has admitted cheating in fuel economy tests
Published 20 April 2016
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Volkswagen emissions scandal: guess who'll pick up...

Drivers face paying hundreds of pounds extra for new cars as the costs of tough environmental controls ushered in after the VW emissions
Published 28 September 2015
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How accurate are fuel economy figures?

Q. My wife has bought a 61-plate petrol Nissan Qashqai+2. Its fuel economy is typically 20-24mpg. Our trips are short so we’re not expecting the...
Published 07 September 2015
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Driving Green: Nine tips for eco-driving

You don’t have to have a new car or one with green tech to cut your fuel bills. Whatever you drive, a few simple steps will help cut fuel use –...
Published 05 August 2015