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Peugeot 308 hits almost 100mpg

Peugeot Peugeot has proved that three-figure fuel economy figures for petrol engines might not be too far from becoming a reality, as its new 308 has set what it claims is a record of 99.1mpg. The 2014 European Car of the Year, powered by a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol Puretech engine, covered 1,124.7 miles on just one tank of fuel when tested on a track in Spain. Top 10 most economical carsPeugeot 308 review (2013 onwards) In doing so, it took more than 32 hours of driving to consume the 51.4-litre contents of its fuel tank.

Councils to cut roadworks red tape

COUNCILS in England could soon have the power to cut red tape and make road works much quicker and more accountable. The plan is to introduce permits for any company that wants to dig up a road, which means they will have to co-ordinate their work with other companies and local authorities to reduce the impact of delays on the public. The permit scheme could come into force as early as April 2015 and means anyone applying for a permit to carry out road works will need to present a convincing case for the work.

Win a trip to LA with the Fiat 500e 'Into the Green' contest

Fiat is holding a contest in conjunction with the release of the Fiat 500e electric vehicle. The grand prize is a trip to Los Angeles and entrance into an exclusive VIP event with the 500e. “Into the Green is a creative way for us at Fiat to maximize our efforts in promoting sustainability,” said Casey Hurbis, head of Fiat brand communications.