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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
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
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