European motorists are being shown how to drive more economically in a project designed to help reduce fuel bills and lower CO2 emissions.

The Nissan Intelligent Driver Project (NIDP), an eight-month study of drivers in the UK that begins this month, uses satellite navigation systems, mobile phone technology and advanced vehicle telematics to analyse driving habits and suggest ways of improving fuel economy.

Reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 are the two main targets behind the project.