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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 2m ago
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
Pricing Volkswagen's diesel Multivan arrives with prices from £44,410

Volkswagen's diesel Multivan arrives with prices from £44,410

That's about £1,250 more than the basic petrol version.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2022
Industry UK government urged to consider fuel duty cut amid rocketing prices

UK government urged to consider fuel duty cut amid rocketing prices

The RAC Foundation says a reduction would help households through a difficult period.
By James Fossdyke 17 March 2022
Weird McLaren F1 GTR filled with diesel is the mother of all fails

McLaren F1 GTR filled with diesel is the mother of all fails

Yet, a gearhead with 25 years of experience did it.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
Technology Audi V6 diesel engines can now run on hydrotreated vegetable oil

Audi V6 diesel engines can now run on hydrotreated vegetable oil

Six-cylinder TDIs with up to 282 bhp are now compatible with renewable fuel.
By Brian Potter 24 February 2022
Humour Garage 54 sort of succeeds in making half-petrol, half-diesel engine

Garage 54 sort of succeeds in making half-petrol, half-diesel engine

The entire engine is unhappy, though.
By Brian Potter 21 February 2022
Industry Fuel prices hit all-time high despite RAC calls for minimal hikes

Fuel prices hit all-time high despite RAC calls for minimal hikes

Although the RAC has urged petrol stations to keep margins reasonable, high oil prices are causing the cost of fuel to increase.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

But estimates suggest 2022 will still be a strong year for the industry.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Industry Fuel costs rise again but RAC says drivers are getting a better deal

Fuel costs rise again but RAC says drivers are getting a better deal

RAC claims fuel retailers are making less profit than at the end of 2021, despite increasing prices.
By James Fossdyke 07 February 2022
Industry UK fuel prices finally fall, but RAC accuses retailers of 'not playing fair'

UK fuel prices finally fall, but RAC accuses retailers of 'not playing fair'

RAC says a typical tank of petrol costs an average of £6 more than it should.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2022
Official VW won't give up on diesels, TDI can now run on paraffinic fuel

VW won't give up on diesels, TDI can now run on paraffinic fuel

The German automaker isn't done with its oil burner just yet.
By Brian Potter 16 December 2021
Aftermarket / Tuning UK: Toyota Supra with Cummins diesel is a performance tank with air suspension

UK: Toyota Supra with Cummins diesel is a performance tank with air suspension

Here's something you don't see every day.
By Brian Potter 02 December 2021
Industry UK: Four in 10 drivers 'forced to cut spending' amid rising fuel prices

UK: Four in 10 drivers 'forced to cut spending' amid rising fuel prices

The RAC study suggests almost half the UK's motorists have no alternative but to suck up the higher prices.
By James Fossdyke 17 November 2021
Industry UK used diesel sales grow to make up almost 40% of second-hand market

UK used diesel sales grow to make up almost 40% of second-hand market

Diesels accounted for around 30 percent of sales in the summer, but that has since risen to 38 percent.
By James Fossdyke 15 November 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK government pledges to make new HGVs zero-emission by 2040

UK government pledges to make new HGVs zero-emission by 2040

Internal combustion-powered vehicles weighing less than 26 tonnes will be banned from sale in 2035.
By James Fossdyke 12 November 2021
Industry UK diesel prices hit record high as petrol costs continue to rise

UK diesel prices hit record high as petrol costs continue to rise

The news comes after petrol prices hit record levels last month.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2021
Pricing Used diesel car prices keep rising despite London ULEZ expansion

Used diesel car prices keep rising despite London ULEZ expansion

Prices have risen by around £5,000 in 12 months.
By James Fossdyke 29 October 2021
Industry UK fuel prices rocket amid ongoing supply issues

UK fuel prices rocket amid ongoing supply issues

The RAC says drivers face "further forecourt misery" in the lead-up to Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 06 October 2021
Industry UK: August sees fuel prices fall for first time in nine months

UK: August sees fuel prices fall for first time in nine months

But the reductions were tiny and the RAC warns further increases could be on the way.
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2021
Green UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

Research suggests many drivers don't know which to choose.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
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