The new Range Rover 2010 model is said to be modelled on the previous Tange Rover sport with minimal changes that seem to make a big difference. The new model is said to have improved fuel consumption by up to 7.3% in the diesel range but it managers to also deliver improved performance figures.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has today improved the Act on CO2 website - http://www.direct.gov.uk/actonco2 - to provide a car search tool that can be used to compare CO2 emissions and annual running costs on all current editions of each make and model.
Transport minister Andrew Adonis said: "I hope this will encourage individuals and businesses to look for an economical car whilst supporting the industry and stimulating widespread environmental change."
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Sinclair Direct have two fantasic cruise promotions to help you start 2009 off in luxury...
Le Break
Choose from a huge selection of quality used multi-franchise vehicles and test drive just one to be entered into our daily test drive prize draw to win a relaxing Le Break to France with your car on board one of Brittany Ferries' award winning ships. Departing from Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth arriving in Caen, Cherboug, St Malo or Roscoff. Stay for up to 72 hours in your chosen destination to enjoy a taste of what France has to offer.
Cruise & Dine
Purchase any vehicle and receive our bonus offer of mini weekend 'Cruise and Dine' break to the old walled city of St Malo on the coast of Brittany France. Enjoy a return cruise with cabin accomodation plus a superb complimentary meal. Plus for those of you who love to golf we are also offering discounted green fees at Le Tronchet.
Available on selected test drives and all purchases at either Sinclair Direct Bridgend or Sinclair Direct Newport throughout January 2009.
For full stock of vehicles plus special discounted offers search www.sinclairdirect.co.uk
At Sinclair Direct you can drive away in a 2007 (07) Mazda 3 2.0 Sport 5dr for only £147* per month. Typical 10.4% APR. Outright purchase price is only £8,995 - saving £7,484 over new UK list prices...
The best way to encourage drivers to reduce fuel usage is to give them a share of the savings.
Software Company Lysanda believes that if drivers knew they were going to receive a share of the fuel cost savings they achieved, they would immediately change their driving style.
A government study has found that almost all business drivers and their employers are complying with laws banning smoking ban in vehicles.
A report for Smokefree England found almost total compliance was across vehicles and the workplace - although a self-employed man was found "dumbfounded" by the penalty after being recently fined for smoking in his van.
Sinclair Direct have reduced over 25% of their used car stock, offering customers some amazing summer savings on high quality vehicles, only available at the two used car sites in Bridgend and Newport, South Wales, with brands including; Audi, BMW, Citroen, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Vauxhall plus many more.
A sample of the fantastic offers on the pre-owned and ex company cars can be seen below (Click on Continue Reading):
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One year on from the introduction of the smoking ban and businesses have been warned that drivers who smoke in their vehicles could end up costing the company more than a fine.
"Presentation is one of the strongest price factors in the used market and becomes even more important when used vehicle values are under pressure, as they are now,” Tim Naylor, PR manager at BCA, said.
“Presentation is not just about how it looks, but how it smells.
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