Extra Mile

It takes three times as much energy, and therefore fuel, to drive at a steady 70mph compared with 35mph! Is that shocking? Maybe not, but since only around one third of our fuel is converted into motive energy, it means that we waste three times as much fuel at the higher speed compared with the […]

Bright Spark

We already know that the coronavirus crisis has hammered the motor industry. Factories and showrooms have closed, and international supply chains have been badly disrupted. The only real question is what the hoped-for recovery will look like. Will it, in the jargon of the economists, be V-shaped, with activity quickly bouncing back to previous levels […]

All-electric Mazda MX-30 First Edition from £26,995

In a year that sees Mazda celebrate its centenary, Mazda UK is also looking to the future with the announcement of pricing for the Mazda MX-30 First Edition – the debut model in the MX-30 range. Limited to 500 examples, the Mazda MX-30 First Edition is available to pre-order now and costs £30,495 on-the-road – £26,995 inclusive of the OLEV grant.

The Extra Mile

It’s seemingly becoming an all-electric world, so let’s take a look at e-bikes, or pedal assist electric bicycles, which are a growing feature of the British transport scene. If you’re an eco-minded motorist, they should interest you, as an efficient method of independent local transport in place of a car, whilst people of all ages […]

Looking after a fine Patriot

As a regular subscriber to Diesel Car for over 14 years, I would be much appreciative of your advice. My 2007 Jeep Patriot, which is powered by a VW 2.0 TDI PD engine, has always used the recommended PD oil to specification VW 505.01, which is a 5W/40 fully synthetic grade. My local supplier has […]