Industry News from Yes Insurance

Car insurance customers may be interested to know new research has indicated that 'superfuels' may not improve a car's economy.

A study conducted by What Car? found that a number of high-octane premium fuels did not perform better than less expensive products.

The magazine's editor Steve Fowler said that the tests showed that premium fuels do not always have a "major fuel economy benefit".

"Unless the prices of these superfuels come down, there are far easier and cheaper ways of reducing your fuel consumption and your car's emissions," Mr Fowler said.

Motorists can reduce the amount of fuel they use by changing their driving style and by complying with speed limits, he added.

In related news, the Society of Motor Manufacturing and Trading recently reported that total year-to-date diesel registrations increased by 2.2 per cent during August.

According to the organisation, full-year volumes are set to reach 2.355 million units this year.


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