FORD LOOKS SET to add another economy-enhancing technology to its engines to sit above the ‘coming-soon’ Eco-Boost range of engines, set to debut in the US-market Lincoln MKS.

The system, dubbed Direct Injection Octane Boost, has the ability to improve fuel economy by a further five to ten percent. It works by injecting a quick burst [...]

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The hedonistic pleasures of ultra-luxurious automobiles would ordinarily seem at odds with any sort of concern for the environment, but Bentley is aiming to change all that with its new focus on high-efficiency, alternative fuel engines.

The British automaker announced yesterday that its entire stable of high-end coupes, sedans and limousines will all be capable of [...]

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Dual fuel is so old hat, but Tri-Fuel? Now that’s something to get excited about. Apparently we weren’t the only ones who took great interest in the Lotus Exige 270E Tri-Fuel when it was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last year.

Lotus Enthusiast is reporting that strong interest from Youngman Auto (Lotus’ Chinese partner) [...]

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An oil-free future might sound like a pipe-dream right now, but that is exactly what Sweden is aiming for by 2030.

In just 21 years’ time, Sweden hopes to have kicked its oil habit. The country’s heavy investment in renewable fuels like ethanol and clean electricity are seen as the way forward.

Already, around 85 percent of [...]

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We first copped a look at the Bentley Continental Supersports around this time last month, though at the time it didn’t have a name – or at least not one that Bentley was willing to divulge.

In fact, all anyone would tell us was that it would be the company’s fastest, most powerful production car ever.

The [...]

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From mid this year, Saab’s entire Australian line-up will be compatible with the ethanol-heavy E85 fuel, making Saab the first automaker in this country to fully embrace the largely plant-derived fuel additive.

The Swedish manufacturer will also be extending its pollution-reducing two-stage turbocharging system across its diesel offerings, adding yet another string to Saab’s eco-friendly bow. [...]

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