Luxury vehicles

HRH Prince Charles' Aston Martin 1969 Volante DB6 MK II at the Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Submitted by Start on 1 August, 2011 - 22:31

Given to HRH The Prince of Wales on his 21st birthday and last seen driven by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they left their wedding reception. The DB6 MKII Vantage Volante is one of the rarest and sought after Aston Martin cars ever made. This particular model was converted to run on E85 bioethanol, made from English wine wastage, in 2008 at the specific request of His Royal Highness.

Infineum UK

Submitted by Infineum on 24 July, 2011 - 00:40

Infineum is a leader in the formulation and manufacturing of petroleum additives for lubricants and fuels and has been developing products to enhance the performance of vehicles for over 80 years. Infineum's products are used in 1-in-3 of the world's vehicles and they expect to continue to make advances in the fuel efficiency of vehicles for many years to come.

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Zipcar Car Share Service supports 2012 Oxford to London Eco-Rally

Submitted by Zipcar on 3 June, 2012 - 12:03

Joining a car club means having means saving money and emissions,. A typical Zipcar member saves £3,162 per year vs. owning their own vehicle. Car club models available in the UK emit 20% less CO2 per kilometer than the average British car. In the US, 10% of the population is expected to adopt car sharing as their primary mode of transportation. Millions of people saving billions of gallons of gas and oil. Factor in the savings and you've got an economic revolution.

Nearly-weds drive royal blue Aston Martin Cygnet wedding car in Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Submitted by Aston Martin on 3 August, 2011 - 07:06

Aston Martin Racing driver Darren Turner and his fiance took part in the 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally in a Cygnet dressed in Seychelles Blue. This is the paint colour of the Aston Martin DB6 Mark II Volante recently driven by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their wedding day. The Volante is owned by HRH Prince of Wales and will lead the final Eco-Rally procession past Buckingham Palace and across the finish line.

Peugeot 508 with latest-gen micro-hybrid Stop & Start System - only 109g/km CO2

Submitted by Peugeot UK on 23 July, 2011 - 02:03

The elegant Peugeot 508 is aimed at corporate and fleet customers who need a stylish, spacious and comfortable saloon with good performance and fuel efficiency. The Active e-HDi diesel engine includes the latest generation micro hybrid Stop & Start System, meaning emissions are zero when the car is standing still in traffic and just 109g/km CO2 overall. The air intakes open and close in relation to speed and cooling requirements, this 'active aerodyamic' technology makes the car super-streamlined without looking like a supercar.

If Aston Martin did a city car...

Submitted by Aston Martin on 11 July, 2011 - 13:30

It is time to think differently. The Aston Martin Cygnet is a city car that sets a new benchmark for compact luxury, building upon nearly a century of experience building high performance sports cars, luxurious long-range grand tourers, and extremely competitive racing machines.

GUTSi luxury shuttle service returns for 2011 Bridgestone Eco-Rally

Submitted by GUTSi on 9 July, 2011 - 18:24

The GUTSi zerO is a first class 9-seater coach that aims to offer everything to make express travel more appealing. The bespoke fast charging, long range electric vehicle was developed in conjunction with Smith - the world leader in electric vehicles. The coach is Wi-Fi enabled and breaking news is shown on the on-board TV.

100% electric and powered by green electricity, GUTSi is a truly sustainable commuting solution that simultaneously fights climate change, improves city air quality and reduces the burden on overcrowded public transport.

Start's guide to choosing a greener car

Submitted by Start on 30 May, 2011 - 12:33

Diesel? Hybrid? Electric? Petrol? There are lots of options when it comes to choosing the most environmentally friendly car. That's why Start have created an interactive tool that aims to provide a rough guide to the best choices for you - taking into account how much you drive, how far and much more.