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Green Drivers

Drivers' group urges government to reject Bristol's diesel ban

But the mayor says alternative plans will impact the lowest-income families "disproportionately".
By James Fossdyke Nov 11, 2019
Industry UK car market

UK car market's continuing woes blamed on waning confidence

Registrations were down by almost seven percent last month.
By James Fossdyke Nov 06, 2019
General Good news for drivers as petrol prices fall for third month in a row

Good news for drivers as petrol prices fall for third month in a row

But the RAC still thinks prices are slightly too high.
By James Fossdyke Nov 06, 2019
Green Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

A clean air zone for HGVs and buses is also on the cards.
By James Fossdyke Oct 31, 2019
Government 2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales

2040 ban on petrol and diesel sales 'may yet prove premature'

British drivers' group suggests petrol and diesel will still have a part to play.
By James Fossdyke Oct 21, 2019
Industry Drivers

Drivers 'losing out' as retailers overprice petrol by 7p a litre

And the RAC says diesel is also too expensive.
By James Fossdyke Oct 18, 2019
General UK petrol prices fell in September despite Saudi refinery fires

UK petrol prices fell in September despite Saudi refinery fires

Some had feared the fires would cause price hikes, but none materialised.
By James Fossdyke Oct 03, 2019
Industry Honda to end diesel car sales in Europe in 2021 - report

Honda to end diesel car sales in Europe in 2021 - report

All of the company's cars sold in Europe by 2025 will be electrified.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 24, 2019
General Drivers

Drivers 'should' be angry August's fuel price cuts weren't bigger

The RAC says petrol prices should have fallen by "at least" 2p per litre.
By James Fossdyke Sep 04, 2019
General Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21 percent despite stricter rules

Exhaust-related MOT failures down 21 percent despite stricter rules

That's despite an increase in the number of MOTs undertaken since new rules came into force.
By James Fossdyke Sep 03, 2019
Technology 2020 VW Golf to get cleaner diesel with 80 percent less NOx emissions

2020 VW Golf to get cleaner diesel with 80 percent less NOx emissions

The diesel's not dead yet.
By Anthony Karr Aug 30, 2019
Industry UK new car market suffers lowest July demand since 2012

UK new car market suffers lowest July demand since 2012

Falling demand for diesel is partly to blame, although electric car sales are on the increase.
By James Fossdyke Aug 06, 2019
Industry Fuel prices rose again in July, and further hikes could be coming

Fuel prices rose again in July, and further hikes could be coming

If oil prices rise and the value of the pound falls, things will only get worse.
By James Fossdyke Aug 03, 2019
Green Average lease car

Average lease car's CO2 emissions hit five-year high amid diesel slump

Emissions among leased cars are up seven percent since 2017.
By James Fossdyke Jul 24, 2019
Government Bristol City Council proposes ban on diesel cars

Bristol City Council proposes ban on diesel cars

Scheme is one of two proposals designed to improve air quality.
By James Fossdyke Jul 09, 2019
Industry BMW: Diesels still around for at least 20 years, petrol 30 years

BMW: Diesels still around for at least 20 years, petrol 30 years

BMW Group Chief Technical Officer estimates gasoline engines will survive until at least 2050.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 27, 2019
Aftermarket / Tuning VW Amarok by Abt pushes diesel V6 to 302 bhp

VW Amarok by Abt pushes diesel V6 to 302 bhp

The company can tune the less powerful versions of the diesel V6, too.
By Chris Bruce Jun 21, 2019
Corporate / Financial Porsche slapped with £460m fine linked to Dieselgate

Porsche slapped with £460m fine linked to Dieselgate

The saga is finally over for the sports car brand.
By Anthony Karr May 09, 2019
Exclusive Jeep Compass may get Mercedes diesel

Jeep Compass may get Mercedes diesel

Our source tells us that the Compass is currently undergoing testing with a diesel engine.
By Cam VanDerHorst May 07, 2019
03:57 Races and Chases BMW 840d, Mercedes E400d, Audi A8 50 TDI in diesel drag race

BMW 840d, Mercedes E400d, Audi A8 50 TDI in diesel drag race

Three 3.0-litre diesels in a straight-line acceleration test.
By Anthony Karr Apr 22, 2019
Green Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

Sales of diesel HGVs should be banned from 2040, report claims

The National Infrastructure Commission also said the UK could decarbonise road and rail freight by 2050.
By James Fossdyke Apr 22, 2019
Official Audi S5 gains its first V6 diesel ever

Audi S5 gains its first V6 diesel ever

In countries outside of Europe, the models come with a 3.0 TFSI.
By Adrian Padeanu Apr 17, 2019
Official 2020 Audi S6 and S7 diesels revealed for Europe

2020 Audi S6 and S7 diesels revealed for Europe

Audi is showing its love for diesels even after the messy emissions scandal.
By Adrian Padeanu Apr 11, 2019
Rumours Audi S5 lineup rumoured to get diesel engine from SQ5 TDI

Audi S5 lineup rumoured to get diesel engine from SQ5 TDI

Blasphemy or a good idea?
By Adrian Padeanu Mar 14, 2019
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