Fuel efficiency boost by Cobra speed limiter

Companies operating fleets across the UK could benefit from the installation of a new device from Cobra that has delivered exceptional results for improving fuel efficiency in the recent MPG Marathon.

The Cobra speed limiter helped a Volkswagen Transporter BlueMotion achieve a 26 per cent improvement on its manufacturer's stated fuel efficiency in the 370-mile green race that took place last week.

Driver of the vehicle Doug Powell commented: "For commercial vehicle drivers and fleet managers this is a big cost saving, whilst reducing stress on the vehicle and also the likelihood of accidents."

He added that the speed limiter could offer significant rewards for businesses which see their vehicles travel regularly on the UK's motorways, A and B roads, and duel carriageways.

Meanwhile, two vehicles entered into this year's event beat the elusive 100 mpg barrier - the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi and Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi eco, the latter owned by three-time former winner Mick Linford.

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