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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
Manufacturing / Production Volvo could drop diesel engines entirely in 3 to 5 years

Volvo could drop diesel engines entirely in 3 to 5 years

Final generation diesel engines to launch in June
By Anthony Karr Mar 14, 2019
Corporate / Financial BMW hit with hefty fine for emissions mishap

BMW hit with hefty fine for emissions mishap

It hasn't intentionally cheated emissions tests though.
By Dominik Wilde Feb 26, 2019
Demand for eco-friendly cars surges as diesel

Demand for eco-friendly cars surges as diesel's decline continues

Sales of hybrid and electric cars rose by more than a quarter in January.
By James Fossdyke Feb 06, 2019
Industry FCA to pay £628M in diesel emissions settlement

FCA to pay £628M in diesel emissions settlement

Half going to civil penalties.
By Anthony Karr Jan 11, 2019
09:59 Weird Crazy Mazda RX-8 with a Cummins diesel swap angers everyone

Crazy Mazda RX-8 with a Cummins diesel swap angers everyone

It's called the RX-Hate for a reason.
By Christopher Smith Nov 10, 2018
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