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Official Volvo to end diesel production in early 2024

Volvo to end diesel production in early 2024

By 2030, it plans to sell fully electric cars and be climate-neutral by 2040.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Rumours Mazda determined to sell diesel cars for as long as customers want them

Mazda determined to sell diesel cars for as long as customers want them

There's still some demand for diesels in Europe and Australia.
By Brian Potter 16 August 2023
Industry UK diesel prices remain above petrol despite wholesale price parity

UK diesel prices remain above petrol despite wholesale price parity

RAC says retailers are buying petrol and diesel for roughly the same amount, but selling diesel for far more.
By James Fossdyke 29 March 2023
Pricing UK: EV U-turn sees petrol and diesel Berlingos return with £25,465 price tag

UK: EV U-turn sees petrol and diesel Berlingos return with £25,465 price tag

Two diesel engines and one petrol motor will rejoin the electric Berlingo in the range after two-and-a-half years away.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2023
Industry UK: Diesel drivers being overcharged at the pumps, RAC claims

UK: Diesel drivers being overcharged at the pumps, RAC claims

That's despite the fact average prices for both fuels fell in February.
By James Fossdyke 06 March 2023
Industry UK fuel prices fall for third consecutive month but cuts may be ending

UK fuel prices fall for third consecutive month but cuts may be ending

Petrol and diesel prices were down again in January, but the RAC reckons we could soon be in for price hikes.
By James Fossdyke 06 February 2023
Industry UK fuel prices tumbled in late 2022, but should they have fallen faster?

UK fuel prices tumbled in late 2022, but should they have fallen faster?

The RAC reckons so.
By James Fossdyke 30 January 2023
Industry UK fuel prices fell by 9p per litre in December

UK fuel prices fell by 9p per litre in December

But the RAC says prices should be lower still.
By Hyundai 10 January 2023
Industry UK: Competition authority confirms further investigation of petrol station margins

UK: Competition authority confirms further investigation of petrol station margins

The Competition and Markets Authority says fuel margins have increased in 2022 but can't yet ascertain why.
By Hyundai 12 December 2022
Official Audi delivering cars filled with eco-friendly petrol and diesel fuel

Audi delivering cars filled with eco-friendly petrol and diesel fuel

R33 fuel is used at Audi manufacturing plants in Germany.
By Christopher Smith 10 December 2022
Pricing Diesel-powered Mazda CX-60 coming to the UK with prices from £43k

Diesel-powered Mazda CX-60 coming to the UK with prices from £43k

3.3-litre diesel engine is latest addition to the CX-60 line-up.
By James Fossdyke 24 October 2022
Industry UK: Average petrol prices down by almost 7p per litre in September

UK: Average petrol prices down by almost 7p per litre in September

But the RAC says retailers have increased their margins by around 10p per litre as oil prices tumble.
By James Fossdyke 07 October 2022
Industry UK fuel prices in slow decline despite rapid drop in wholesale cost

UK fuel prices in slow decline despite rapid drop in wholesale cost

RAC says retailers are only dropping forecourt prices slowly as oil prices plummet.
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2022
Government UK offers some of the lowest fuel tax cuts in Europe amid price hikes

UK offers some of the lowest fuel tax cuts in Europe amid price hikes

RAC claims drivers abroad are paying considerably less for fuel.
By James Fossdyke 02 August 2022
32:31 Weird UK: BMW 7 Series travels 1,026 miles on a single tank of diesel with fuel to spare

UK: BMW 7 Series travels 1,026 miles on a single tank of diesel with fuel to spare

Diesel's not dead yet.
By Brian Potter 05 July 2022
Industry Kia and Hyundai raided: Authorities search for diesel defeat devices

Kia and Hyundai raided: Authorities search for diesel defeat devices

According to authorities in Germany, the South Korean carmakers may have sold over 200,000 fraudulent vehicles.
By Brian Potter 29 June 2022
Official Alpina launches new D4 S Gran Coupe with tuned diesel power

Alpina launches new D4 S Gran Coupe with tuned diesel power

Deliveries begin this September.
By Brian Potter 21 June 2022
Industry UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

UK: Electric car rapid charging costs up 21 percent in eight months

But charging is still cheaper than filling up with petrol or diesel.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2022
Government FCA will plead guilty in emissions fraud probe, pay $300m fine - report

FCA will plead guilty in emissions fraud probe, pay $300m fine - report

The multi-year investigation focused on Ram trucks and Jeep SUVs with diesel engines.
By Brian Potter 26 May 2022
Industry UK diesel prices hit record high despite reduction in fuel duty

UK diesel prices hit record high despite reduction in fuel duty

Drivers are now paying an average of more than £1.80 a litre for diesel.
By James Fossdyke 20 May 2022
Industry UK fuel prices finally fall in April, but not by much

UK fuel prices finally fall in April, but not by much

Minor reductions signal respite constant price hikes... For now.
By James Fossdyke 09 May 2022
Official Mazda inline-six 3.3-litre diesel engine detailed

Mazda inline-six 3.3-litre diesel engine detailed

It's available with or without a mild hybrid system.
By Brian Potter 08 April 2022
Government UK: Chancellor receives mixed response to fuel duty cut

UK: Chancellor receives mixed response to fuel duty cut

RAC says the cut is "welcome" but amounts to a "drop in the ocean".
By James Fossdyke 01 April 2022
Official Audi stops diesel car sales in The Netherlands, the beginning of the end?

Audi stops diesel car sales in The Netherlands, the beginning of the end?

The TDI is history in Holland.
By Brian Potter 31 March 2022
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