Seven steps to make your car more efficient this winter 

As budgets tighten and every penny counts, there are simple measures you can take to reduce your outlay on motoring 

Efficiency is a key topic in motoring at the moment. Manufacturers are striving to make their new cars as clean and efficient as possible, to not only aid the environment but meet stringent new emissions targets too.

And you can also take some steps to make sure the car you currently own a little more economical to drive. These won't make seismic changes, but a couple of small switches could contribute to a reasonable fuel saving.