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Range / Efficiency New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

New cars five percent thirstier than official figures, study shows

That's despite the introduction of a new, more "real-world" test in 2017.
By James Fossdyke 19 June 2020
13:10 Races and Chases Audi RS3 drag races its pre-WLTP self

Audi RS3 drag races its pre-WLTP self

Are new cars getting slower?
By Chris Okula 23 December 2019
Government Over-emitting Euro 6 cars threaten to scupper air quality measures

Over-emitting Euro 6 cars threaten to scupper air quality measures

Government data shows some cars exempt from ULEZ charges are emitting more than they should.
By James Fossdyke 26 July 2019
Supercars Mercedes-AMG One hypercar delay caused by stricter emissions laws

Mercedes-AMG One hypercar delay caused by stricter emissions laws

AMG is making "great progress" fixing the problems to make the hypercar WLTP-compliant.
By Adrian Padeanu 01 May 2019
Manufacturing / Production Caterham is WLTP emissions exempt in UK market

Caterham is WLTP emissions exempt in UK market

But the new test has meant a revamp of the European line-up.
By James Fossdyke 19 April 2019
Manufacturing / Production Bentley hit hard by new Euro emissions regs

Bentley hit hard by new Euro emissions regs

The Crewe manufacturer was 'too slow' when it came to implementing the new rules.
By Dominik Wilde 21 November 2018
Government Government to investigate effect of new emissions test on car tax

Government to investigate effect of new emissions test on car tax

The powers that be will publish their findings next spring.
By James Fossdyke 30 October 2018
Industry EU car sales plunge 23.5 percent due to new emissions rules

EU car sales plunge 23.5 percent due to new emissions rules

Deliveries are down across all automakers, and some companies have things even worse.
By Chris Bruce 22 October 2018
Manufacturing / Production Vauxhall and Peugeot confirm their cars meet WLTP standards

Vauxhall and Peugeot confirm their cars meet WLTP standards

New emissions testing procedure has caused many manufacturers to stop production.
By James Fossdyke 30 August 2018
Official VW Golf R to lose 10 horsepower in Europe due to WLTP

VW Golf R to lose 10 horsepower in Europe due to WLTP

The 2.0 TSI engine will deliver 296 bhp.
By Adrian Padeanu 05 July 2018
In a nutshell Your new car just got less fuel-efficient

Your new car just got less fuel-efficient

We guide you through the ins and outs of the new emissions and mpg test that's supposed to give us more realistic figures.
By James Fossdyke 05 October 2017
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