It looks like the UK economy has now clawed its way out of the recession, with a cemented recovery and a little more disposable income around.<\/p>\n
However, there are still a great many experts who warn that hundreds of thousands are having to deal with a very real cost of living crisis. Wages are not rising fast enough for the average working person to deal with increasing energy bills and loan repayments.<\/p>\n
But one way to ease the stress of those purse strings is to make a few savings in other areas – not least the amount of fuel we have to buy to get to and from our place of work.<\/p>\n
Petrol prices across the country are increasing at a slightly slower rate than was the case a year ago, but in the grand scheme of things, it still represents a massive hole in people's finance.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, it is worth thinking very carefully when purchasing a new car in order to ensure you get the model that best suits your circumstances. There is no point pottering around town or spending rush hour sat in traffic in a huge gas guzzler.<\/p>\n
For people who are more used to short journeys on main carriageways, something a bit more understated is bound to be kinder to your bank balance and the environment. So to give you an idea of where to start, here are some of the most economical cars on the market right now.<\/p>\n
Peugeot 308 Blue HDi<\/p>\n
Based on research and fuel economy tests carried out by Auto Express, the Peugeot 308 Blue HDi has been adjudged to be the most efficient petrol or diesel car on the market, with a rating of 98.1 miles per gallon.<\/p>\n
This zippy hatchback is expected to be a best seller over the next 12 months, with the French manufacturer recognised for being one of the most proactive in the automotive industry when it comes to stretching out each tank of petrol that extra little bit further.<\/p>\n
But just because this is the greenest option around doesn't mean that it needs to be considered lightweight. It will indeed save you a few pennies during the daily grind in and out of work, but when the weekend comes around you will find the model is still spacious enough for days out with the family.<\/p>\n
Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi<\/p>\n
This revamped version of the Corsa is part of a range that has to be considered as an absolute classic. For decades, the Corsa has been unofficially recognised as the top choice for first time buyers and new drivers, but thanks to the tireless efforts of Vauxhall's engineers, it has come up with its most economical model yet.<\/p>\n
It's slightly smaller than the Peugeot, meaning that those wanting to accommodate a full car at the weekends could be slightly put off. But when it comes to getting into work quickly, easily and cheaply, there are few better options.<\/p>\n
When Auto Express tried out this one for its fuel efficiency, it revealed a reading of 88.3 miles per gallon – slightly less than the 308, but still enough to make it a hatchback that is a truly shrewd investment.<\/p>\n
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion<\/p>\n
This is another range that even novice motorists will not need introducing to. The Volkswagen Golf has been coming out top in terms of style, performance and price for years. However, with the new BlueMotion model, the firm has managed to push its trademark German efficiency even further.<\/p>\n
The most discerning motorists among us have a set of needs more complex than those who simply want to get from A to B – so luckily for them, the Golf is the cream of the crop in a number of different ways.<\/p>\n
It also manages 88.3 miles per gallon and boasts an average distance of just shy of 1,000 miles on a full tank. But even for those whose most regular journey takes them in and out of work, the excellent value for money offered by this model could simply prove too good to refuse in 2015.<\/p>\n
So for workers out there wanting to take the stress out of their daily commute for the rest of 2015, these are the models to keep an eye out for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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