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98 g/km Hyundai i20 Blue

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Hyundai has added a second model to its ultra-efficient Blue range. The i20 Blue emits just 98 g/km of CO2 - good enough for zero road tax and exemption from the London Congestion Charge - and achieves an impressive 76.4 mpg (3.7 l/100km) on the combined cycle. But Hyundai hasn’t had to resort to a tiny capacity, low-output engine to get to those figures, as the Blue is powered by the 89 bhp (66 kW / 90PS) 1.4 CRDi common rail diesel. What it has done is fit low rolling resistance tyres, a stop-start system and aerodynamic deflectors for the rear suspension and wheels. Based on the existing Comfort trim level, standard equipment is comprehensive and includes air conditioning, an electronic stability programme, Bluetooth, USB and aux-in connections, electric heated and folding door mirrors, electric windows all round and 15” alloy wheels. In fact, the only listed options are metallic paint and a body stripe. In the UK the i20 Blue is priced at £13,195, and it’s available as a fi...
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Electric car grants saved

The UK Plug-in Car Grant , which will cover up to 25% of the price of an electric car, has been saved. Originally announced back in March by the then Labour government, there had been fears the scheme would be scrapped by the Conservative / Liberal Democrat coalition to help reduce the public spending deficit. A decision wasn’t expected until the completion of the government’s autumn spending review, but today the Department for Transport confirmed that the money would be ring fenced. However, the rules of engagement have changed. Whereas the original proposal had £230 million set aside over five years, there’s now only £43 million allocated for the period January 2011 to March 2012. Any available budget beyond then won’t be confirmed until January 2012. Among the reasons given for the reprieve, Business Minister Mark Prisk said, “The consumer incentive will help Britain become one of the leading centres for the design, development and manufacture of ultra-low carbon vehicles....
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