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Pricing Skoda UK launches diesel-powered Octavia vRS

Skoda UK launches diesel-powered Octavia vRS

The new 2-litre diesel joins petrol and hybrid models in the vRS line-up.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2021
Industry UK new car sales down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus carnage

UK new car sales down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus carnage

The result comes after a surprisingly solid December minimised the misery expected by some.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2021
General Fuel prices up 2p per litre as Covid-19 restrictions bite

Fuel prices up 2p per litre as Covid-19 restrictions bite

The RAC says price hikes are much higher than oil price rises.
By James Fossdyke 06 January 2021
General UK new car registrations in November tumble as dealers close for lockdown

UK new car registrations in November tumble as dealers close for lockdown

New car sales have now fallen to levels last seen during the 2008 recession.
By James Fossdyke 07 December 2020
Industry Fuel prices expected to remain steady despite rising oil prices

Fuel prices expected to remain steady despite rising oil prices

The RAC hopes prices have "plateaued".
By James Fossdyke 03 December 2020
General Fuel prices expected to fall amid second English lockdown

Fuel prices expected to fall amid second English lockdown

Prices stayed steady during October, but November could be a different story.
By James Fossdyke 10 November 2020
08:02 Industry 2021 VW Golf GTD acceleration test shows the power of diesel

2021 VW Golf GTD acceleration test shows the power of diesel

Make no mistake, this thing packs a punch.
By Matthew Crisara 09 November 2020
Green Demand for hybrid and electric cars outstrips diesels for first time

Demand for hybrid and electric cars outstrips diesels for first time

One in four new cars registered in September was a hybrid or electric vehicle.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2020
Industry Europe: In September 2020, electrified cars outsold diesel for first time

Europe: In September 2020, electrified cars outsold diesel for first time

xEVs (BEVs, PHEVs, HEVs) noted higher monthly sales in Europe than diesel cars.
By Mark Kane 30 October 2020
Industry UK: Honda phasing out diesels and heading towards electrification

UK: Honda phasing out diesels and heading towards electrification

Honda to get rid of diesel models in Europe by the end of 2022. In the UK they are already gone. It's an 'electrifying' time.
By Mark Kane 20 October 2020
General Fuel prices sink in September to end three months of consecutive rises

Fuel prices sink in September to end three months of consecutive rises

But the RAC says diesel drivers still have good reason to feel hard done by.
By James Fossdyke 05 October 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Watch diesel truck explode on dyno going for 3,000 bhp

Watch diesel truck explode on dyno going for 3,000 bhp

That's quite a fireball.
By Chris Bruce 22 September 2020
Industry Fuel prices climb for third consecutive month, but costs remain low

Fuel prices climb for third consecutive month, but costs remain low

Fuel is still 13p per litre cheaper than in January.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2020
General Drivers in for 'shock to the system' as fuel prices rise once more

Drivers in for 'shock to the system' as fuel prices rise once more

It comes after three months of falling forecourt prices.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2020
Industry May saw the UK's lowest fuel prices in four years amid Covid-19 crisis

May saw the UK's lowest fuel prices in four years amid Covid-19 crisis

But the RAC warns prices could soon be on the rise again.
By James Fossdyke 04 June 2020
Official BMW launches cleaner inline-six diesel engine with more power

BMW launches cleaner inline-six diesel engine with more power

The updates planned for this summer include the expansion of mild hybrid tech to 51 models.
By Adrian Padeanu 28 May 2020
General Fuel price hits four-year low as coronavirus triggers oil price cut

Fuel price hits four-year low as coronavirus triggers oil price cut

And the RAC says prices are likely to remain stable as May continues.
By James Fossdyke 06 May 2020
Rumours Land Rover V8 diesel to be replaced by electrified six-cylinder?

Land Rover V8 diesel to be replaced by electrified six-cylinder?

The 4.4-litre V8 diesel could be phased out later this year.
By Anthony Karr 27 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles National Express to switch to electric bus and coach in the UK

National Express to switch to electric bus and coach in the UK

National Express is done purchasing diesel buses. It's time to go electric.
By Mark Kane 04 March 2020
General Petrol and diesel prices slump as oil price takes a hit

Petrol and diesel prices slump as oil price takes a hit

Petrol fell 3p a litre in February, while diesel fell 4p per litre.
By James Fossdyke 04 March 2020
Geneva Motor Show 2021 Volkswagen GTE, GTD debut as electric and diesel GTIs

2021 Volkswagen GTE, GTD debut as electric and diesel GTIs

Diesel and electricity want to have fun, too.
By Christopher Smith 27 February 2020
General Drivers want to see motorway services' fuel prices cut

Drivers want to see motorway services' fuel prices cut

Research from 2019 showed motorway services could be 37p per litre more expensive than normal petrol stations.
By James Fossdyke 26 February 2020
Commercial Vehicles Renault adds new £28k Black Edition to Trafic van line-up

Renault adds new £28k Black Edition to Trafic van line-up

Extra tech and styling tweaks are included in the price.
By James Fossdyke 25 February 2020
Green A third of drivers don't know whether to go petrol, diesel or electric

A third of drivers don't know whether to go petrol, diesel or electric

But a surprising number still say diesel is the one for them.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2020
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