Tag: Petrol prices

Opting for a used petrol car is likely to be much more cost effective than the equivalent diesel model, according to new research. We take a closer look.

As consumer watchdog Passenger Focus publishes the findings of its annual survey on what bus users think of services, motoring writer Maria McCarthy asks: are you a bus user, bus snob - or a bit of both?

Audi's slogan is Vorsprung durch Technik, meaning "Advancement through Technology". The Q3 is testament to this ethos, says car reviewer Tim Barnes-Clay.

Has petrol had its day? If you look at recent sales figures both for diesel fuel and diesel-engine vehicles, it doesn’t seem such an unreasonable question.

Audi has been rapped by advertising watchdog the ASA for 'misleading' claims that its A3 TDI could do 68.9 miles per gallon (mpg). Motoring writer Maria McCarthy takes a closer look at mpg claims.

The average car in the UK is 7.44 years old. Motoring journalist Maria McCarthy asked car experts for tips on how to keep an older motor going.

The soaring price of motoring has boosted demand for smaller cars with cheaper running costs, a new study of Britain's most popular secondhand cars reveals.

The new Citroën C5 Tourer could be so good but never really quite hits the mark, says motoring writer Tim Barnes Clay, who put the executive car to the test.

The Peugeot RCZ coupe is aimed at professionals who want a sporty drive for less than the price of an Audi. Motoring journalist Tim Barnes-Clay puts it to the test.

Autumn fuel duty rise scrapped, a penny off a pint of beer and help for homebuyers. We round-up Chancellor George Osborne's 2013 Budget and what it means for you.