The Extra Mile

Having commented in the last issue on the economy potential of electric cars and hybrids in relation to the type of motoring involved, it was interesting to recently come across some relevant research results regarding plug-in electric car fuel efficiency variations between different drivers. Six drivers were asked to tackle four different types of test […]
Man with a yellow Duster?

Hello Doc Although I have read Diesel Car since 1988, I have never before contacted you before. However, there is a question that I would like an answer to. Why do petrol hybrids sell much better than diesel hybrids? I thought that it would be the other way round. Also, just to let you know […]
The Extra Mile

The advice offered on this page regarding improving fuel economy is primarily directed towards drivers of conventional diesel cars, the vast majority of our readership. But that’s not to suggest that the same principles do not apply in most ways to petrol-driven cars, and similarly all hybrids. But much of the fuel-saving work is done […]
Renault unveils new Grand Scénic

Renault took the wraps off the all-new Scénic at the Geneva Motor Show in March – now it’s the turn of the larger Grand Scénic to step into the limelight. The new car comes with either five or seven seats, and a choice of five diesel-engined versions including a hybrid.
BMW launches 7-Series plug-in hybrid

BMW is launching plug-in hybrid versions of the 7-Series in the UK. The new cars will join the new iPerformance range of electrified fuel-saving, emissions-reducing models announced at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.