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BMW X1 (2009) at 2009 Frankfurt motor show

Ben Barry, 02 July 2009 00:01

CAR’s Georg Kacher drove a camouflaged prototype a few months back, but now BMW has pulled the covers off its X1 mini-SUV and revealed UK specs and pricing for the first time. Don’t tell me: the BMW X1 is another gas-guzzling 4x4 Nope. Firstly, only diesel power will be offered in the UK, buyers getting a choice of 18d, 20d and 23d models. ...

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BMW X1 (2009) at 2009 Frankfurt motor show

Ben Barry, 02 July 2009 00:01

Vauxhall Insignia Ecoflex (2009) first pictures

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Ben Barry, 21 April 2009 13:20

Vauxhall has announced its answer to the planet-conscious Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion – the Insignia Ecoflex. Essentially the Ecoflex is a 158bhp 2.0-litre CDTi Insignia, but an army of now-familiar C02-slashing improvements have been swung into action. What are these eco tweaks then? These improvements include under-car panelling and a lower ride height to help the Insignia cut through air more ...

Seat Ibiza Ecomotive

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Ben Barry, 12 September 2007 07:28

Seat Ibiza Ecomotive: the lowdown Even the Spanish went green at Frankfurt. Using the Polo BlueMotion’s 1.4-litre TDi engine, longer gear ratios and Dunlop tyres that generate less friction, the Ibiza Ecomotive will deliver 74.3mpg and emit just 99g/km CO2, meaning it is tax exempt and, should Ken Livingstone’s recent proposals be approved, get into London’s Congestion Charge zone for ...

Subaru's first diesel shown

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Ben Barry, 08 March 2007 08:32

Hold on, where’s the rally car? Subaru may have transformed its reputation from builder of dull-but-sturdy farmermobiles to maker of fast-and-furious racers with a little help from Burns and McRae, but the game’s moved on and not everyone’s impressed by sub-20mpg Imprezas anymore. Besides, Subaru’s WRC outfit isn’t exactly competitive these days. So Ikuo Mori’s speech – the man in ...