Martin Lewis has been flooded with praise after he returned to Good Morning Britain with a historic special episode. The Money Saving Expert is no stranger to hosting the ITV news programme now having made his presenting debut on the show last year.
10.03.2022 - 16:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A car expert has revealed how motorists can reduce their fuel consumption by up to 25 per cent as fuel prices skyrocket to record levels.
It comes as the cost of living crisis rages on, doubled by the conflict in Ukraine, which has left many behind the wheel struggling to affordably fill up their tank.
Former Top Gear presenter and award-winning motoring journalist Quentin Wilson appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain (GMB) today to provide some tips on how to save money on fuel consumption.
Read more: How a bowl of water can help you spend less on petrol and diesel
He describes how drivers could save up to 25 per cent on fuel after it was revealed the average family diesel car will now cost around £90 to top up. Meanwhile, a tank in a similar-sized car with petrol will set the driver back by £87, Wales Online reports.
Speaking to hosts Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh, Mr Wilson said: "The way to reduce your fuel bills if you have to drive your car is to drive more sensitively and we have to change our mindsets.
“There are lots of things you can do that could reduce your fuel consumption by as much as 25%. And it is simple things like making sure your car is serviced, that the oil filters are changed and the air filters aren’t blocked.
“Check your tire pressure, make sure your brakes aren’t dragging and set a trip computer in your car which will tell you your MPG (miles per gallon) and how much fuel you're using and how much you can save.”
Besides those vehicle checks, Quentin explained how simply driving more cautiously and being more aware on the roads can reduce your fuel consumption.
He added: “Just drive gently, progressively, look at the road ahead. Don’t barrel in towards a junction or roundabout and then brake
Martin Lewis has been flooded with praise after he returned to Good Morning Britain with a historic special episode. The Money Saving Expert is no stranger to hosting the ITV news programme now having made his presenting debut on the show last year.
Susanna Reid hosted ITV's Good Morning Britain on her own on 30 March amid another presenter shake-up.The 51 year old, who recently revealed her chic new hairstyle, is usually joined by a roulette of different co-anchors, including Richard Madeley, 65, Ben Shephard, 47, and Adil Ray, 47, amongst others. Different presenters have been hosting the programme alongside her every morning during the weekdays after her former colleague Piers Morgan, 57, made his dramatic exit in 2021 after a row with Alex Beresford, 41.
Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh was pulled off the show on Tuesday morning after suffering from a sudden allergy. Her co-host Richard Madeley shared his concerns for the presenter after she appeared to have 'the worst hay fever he'd ever seen'.
Susanna Reid debuted her new haircut in an smiling snap to Instagram on Friday, giving followers a glimpse of the shorter style. The 51 year old Good Morning Britain wore a pretty red printed blouse whilst sporting blushing cheeks and a swipe of pink lip gloss in the image. Susanna appeared delighted at her latest hair makeover as she displayed a sleek blowout complimented with honey highlights which framed her face perfectly.
Rishi Sunak made an appearance on Good Morning Britain on Thursday morning following the criticism of his spring statement. After the ITV show interviewed a couple who are struggling with the soaring costs amid the cost of living crisis, the Chancellor was hit with questions from presenters Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh.
Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Madeley has been swapped out of the show for the second day in a row.The 65 year old journalist and on-screen veteran, who has often appeared as Susanna Reid's co-anchor since Piers Morgan quit the show last year, was absent from the early news show on Tuesday 22 March, just as he was the day before. Richard was replaced by financial expert and frequent stand-in host Martin Lewis, who also took over at the helm on Monday's show. Following Martin's first stint this week however, the money-saving pro told his online followers that he'd be back again on Tuesday, but would be bowing out for the rest of the week.
Good Morning Britain changed their presenters today as Richard Madeley was replaced. On Monday 21 March, the ITV morning show host was replaced by financial expert, Martin Lewis. Susanna Reid has been hosting the show on Mondays to Wednesday since before Christmas and she took to Twitter to announce the presenter shake-up.
Martin Lewis was almost left overcome with emotion as he hosted Good Morning Britain on Monday and shared an update on the young girl who went viral singing in a Ukraine bunker.
Good Morning Britain presenter Laura Tobin accidentally overslept and missed her regular weather slot after a boozy night out.The TV host, 40, was due to present her regular weather segment on ITV of Friday alongside Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard. However, when it cut to her segment, the presenter was absent, with Charlotte Hawkins ready to step in instead.
Richard Arnold couldn't help but make a cheeky comment at the expense of his Good Morning Britain co-star Kate Garraway. The entertainment editor was back on the ITV news programme on Friday (March 18) where he was reporting live from Leeds on the set of Emmerdale.