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Industry UK petrol prices rise for sixth month in a row

UK petrol prices rise for sixth month in a row

And the RAC says more rises could be on the way.
By James Fossdyke 7h ago
Rumours Citroen done with diesel engines - report

Citroen done with diesel engines - report

The company's CEO says he's "extremely cold-blooded on diesel."
By Anthony Karr 04 May 2021
Rumours Renault ends development of new diesel engines

Renault ends development of new diesel engines

The company will update the existing ones, though.
By Anthony Karr 27 April 2021
Manufacturing / Production Ford Dagenham gets the nod for Transit diesel engine production

Ford Dagenham gets the nod for Transit diesel engine production

The east London factory will build engines for the next-generation Transit van.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2021
General Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Full tank of fuel now costs £5 more than in late 2020, RAC says

Petrol prices rose by the fourth month in a row in February.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2021
General Used car market analysis suggests diesel isn't dead just yet

Used car market analysis suggests diesel isn't dead just yet

Research shows diesels command a hefty premium on the used market.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2021
Green Drivers expect electric cars to overtake diesels by 2030

Drivers expect electric cars to overtake diesels by 2030

Study shows the UK is expected to have more EVs than diesels at the end of the decade.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2021
Industry Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month in January

Petrol prices rise for third consecutive month in January

Increase means prices have risen to levels not seen since before the first lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 03 February 2021
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
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