Competitions

Green-Car-Guide embarks on Volvo economy challenge

  • April 4, 2011

volvo-v60-001-f.jpgGreen-Car-Guide has set off on an economy challenge to see if it’s possible to drive from the UK to Volvo Snowbombing at the ski slopes in Austria on one tank of fuel.

smart cdi wins MPG Marathon with 94.66 mpg

  • September 28, 2010

A smart cdi has won the ALD Automotive/Total ECO 10 MPG Marathon for the second year in a row with 94.66 mpg.

100 mpg cars win $10 million in X PRIZE

  • September 16, 2010

After months of competing, three teams have won a share of $10 million in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE for Super Fuel-Efficient Vehicles.

Automotive X PRIZE progresses to Finals Stage

  • July 4, 2010
The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE has concluded its Knockout Qualifying Stage.

Honda Rally Car scores highest MPG on economy run

  • November 20, 2008
A Honda Hybrid stage rally car achieved the highest miles per gallon figure at a recent fuel economy run with 81.4mpg, however on the way to the event the same car managed an incredible 98.9mpg!

Ford Focus ECOnetic Smart Driving Challenge

  • June 18, 2008
Drivers eager to limit the impact of rising fuel prices have flooded Ford with applications for its summer Smart Driving Challenge.