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According to the study, an estimated one billion gallons of extra fuel were used up to compensate for the added weight of drivers and passengers from 1960 to 2002. If you look at it another way, 0.7 percent of all the fuel burned in vehicles from 1960 to 2002 was due to passengers who have packed on a few extra pounds. Or, how about this one: 39 million gallons of fuel are burned for each pound gained by the average American. While these numbers will probably make an eco-conscious driver think twice next time they're in line at a fast food joint, it seems unlikely that the majority Americans will slim down for the simple sake of saving fuel. Via Autoblog Green

Car seat manufacturer Britax owners The Carlyle Group has hired Rothschild to advise it on a potential sale. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

Car Enthusiast - A 59-year-old trucker has broken the land speed record in his Volvo HGV, achieving 155mph. A Volvo truck has broken the land speed record by reaching 155mph. Swedish HGV driver Boije Ovebrink set the record on a one-kilometre run at Hultsfred airport in Sweden, just after his 59th birthday. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Nissan , Green Daily "I wouldn't touch that thing with a ten-foot pole!" That's the statement we often hear when it comes to working on potentially dangerous electric vehicles (EVs). This anti-EV sentiment can be heard from shadetree mechanics and old-timers who aren't specifically trained to work on the high voltage, amped-up inner workings of EVs - or first responders who know the dangers to the inexperienced - but we often hear similar ramblings from trained automotive technicians. Nissan aims to put the myths of danger associated with working on EVs like the Leaf to rest by training technicians at its newly opened technical center in Livermore, CA.

BMW's independent streak, Opel's loan bid and extra shifts plus the effects of a certain chancellor's 'Austerity Budget' on the autobiz drew the crowds to j-a this past week. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Green Daily Nissan Leaf dash display - Click above for high-res image gallery Here's a discussion we've had many times before. Let's say that you assess your driving habits and are convinced that an electric car with a range of 100 miles is perfectly suited to you. So you head on down to a dealership, buy that electric car and go about your business. A month or two of time passes and you begin to realize that the hundred miles of claimed range is more like 70 miles. Well, it turns out that 70 miles doesn't quite cut it for you. Disgusted, you demand a refund for your purchase and vow to never buy an electric car again.

Car Enthusiast - A Bugatti Veyron model small enough to fit on a fireplace is on sale for an astonishing £2 million. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

Nein. That little word, or more likely a longer-winded variant, was not what GM Europe supremo Nick Reilly needed to hear from Germany's coalition federal government over the little matter of backstopping a EUR1.3bn loan with taxpayers' money. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

video top 15 engine producers The latest forecast from JD Power sees global light vehicle production rising by 13% to 67.7m units in 2010, driven mainly by soaring demand in emerging markets. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

Car Enthusiast - Proof that Audi is preparing a new rival for BMW's 5 Series GT and Mercedes-Benz CLS as the A7 is caught testing. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

Car Enthusiast - Seatbelt tensioner fault sees Porsche recall 11,300 Panameras. Via Yahoo! rss_cars : Car News | Motoring News - Yahoo! Cars UK

The European Commission has signalled its support for electric and hybrid cars as the technology that will green Europe's transport systems, with a detailed policy statement that says little about biofuels. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

Renault-owned Dacia is rolling out its sixth model to market - the Dacia Duster 4x4. Via Daily automotive news and comment - from just-auto.com

BMW Romania a organizat o incursiune unica in design, in prezentarea lui Oliver Heilmer, seful de design interior la noua Serie 5. Via News AutoNews.ro

Extrem de atragator, rezultat din pasiune pentru excelenta, noul Cabriolet reprezinta cea mai noua inovatie inclusa in Clasa E de la Mercedes. Via News AutoNews.ro

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After putting the local big sixes to the sword, the Honda Accord V6 saw off challenges from supercars and luxury limousines to win Drive’s overall Car of the Year award. JOSHUA DOWLING explains how it won.

The dynamic styling and rousing performance of the BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible will set your pulse racing. The twin turbo 635d channels 286hp through it's standard six-speed Sports automatic gearbox, complete with steering wheel paddles.

The Mazda RX-8 Kuro seats two adults comfortably in the rear. A fine balance of modern sports styling, fine craftsmanship and smart engineering, it is designed to deliver maximum driving pleasure and complete comfort to you and all your passengers. All four seats provide optimal support for high performance driving. The seats have been deployed to optimise cabin space, whilst a concave floor at the front enables the lower slung sports car proportions familiar to the Mazda RX-8.

What do you get if you cross a Mazda sports car with an SUV? The answer is the new Mazda CX-7. This innovative sports crossover offers a unique balance of performance and practicality, which makes it perfectly equipped for today’s demanding urban lifestyle. You get the athletic design and 2.3-litre direct-injection turbo petrol engine of a true sports car. And you also get the superior levels of space, visibility, comfort and flexibility that you’d expect of an SUV.

Price: From £17,550 Deluxe yet affordable – a contradiction in terms? Not with the Mazda6 Kumano special edition. This sporty new 2.0 litre (petrol or diesel) five-door has classy looks, is rewarding to drive and yet it is refreshingly easy on your finances. For superior comfort, a range of special features and journeys that are a touch more exclusive, settle into the Mazda6 Kumano.