Tag : – Diesel

Fleet World Fleet: Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI S line S tronic

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Julian Kirk puts the A6 Avant’s load-lugging abilities to the test. Part of my rock and roll life these days is to act as general gopher … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design

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Finding fault with the V60 is far from easy, says Martyn Collins. Volvo kindly sent me home from the UK launch in one of their Cross … Read More »

First UK Drive: BMW 3 Series (320d M Sport)

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BMW’s latest 3 Series impresses at every level, finds Jonathan Musk, but with stiff competition does it remain top of the class?

Road Test: Ford Edge

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Ford’s US-originated large SUV gets a new diesel powerplant to help make it more relevant, says Craig Thomas.

Road Test: Mercedes-Benz E 220d AMG Line Cabriolet

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The E-Class Cabriolet could bring more to the perk car table than you’d first think, says Julian Kirk.

Fleet World Fleet: Audi A6 Avant 40 TDI S line S tronic

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Julian Kirk finds solace in his new Audi long-termer.

First Drive: Volvo V60 Cross Country D4

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Martyn Collins finds the V60 Cross Country could be all the off-roader business drivers ever need.

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design

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Our Volvo V60 long-termer brings a wealth of onboard equipment, says Martyn Collins. Think Volvo, think safety. The well-being kit fitted to my V60 just adds … Read More »

First Drive: DS 3 Crossback

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Second in the new DS model assault, the DS 3 turns SUV, and Martyn Collins reckons it’s the brand’s most convincing model yet.

Don’t ditch diesel without accurate information, says Emtec Corporation

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Don’t ditch diesel just yet says Emtec Corporation Ltd, which has developed new technology to accurately measure driver and vehicle performance in order to put fleets … Read More »

Fleet World Fleet: Volvo V60 D3 R-Design

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Our new long-termer has quite a few creature comforts up its sleeve, reports Martyn Collins. Heated steering wheel? It is something I’ve never ever needed, but … Read More »

Electric cars step up to the challenge at 2018 MPG Marathon

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Results from the 2018 Fleet World/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon have shown fleets and drivers have never a wider choice of technologies at their disposal, just as … Read More »

Diesel may still be best choice, says Lex Autolease

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Lex Autolease is reiterating that all fuel technologies have a place in the fleet sector as it highlights the need to choose the right vehicle for … Read More »

Emissions Analytics to rate ‘real-world’ emissions compliance

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Emissions Analytics is developing a new rating system which will identify which vehicles are likely to come close to or exceed their legal NOx and particulate … Read More »

Toyota drops diesel for three core fleet models

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Toyota has shown full hybrid versions of the Corolla, Camry and RAV4 at the Paris Motor Show, each offering lower CO2 emissions than the diesel models … Read More »

Porsche calls time on diesel

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Porsche is not reintroducing diesel engines back into its range, claiming the fuel had a ‘secondary role’ and that it will instead focus on meeting demand … Read More »

Fleets need stronger links to Government, expert warns

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The fleet industry needs stronger links to Government to avoid a repeat of the current ‘breakdown in communication’ that’s causing confusion among decision-makers, according to mid-term … Read More »

Audi adds 2.0-litre diesel to new A6 and A7

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Audi is adding a 2.0-litre ‘mild hybrid’ diesel engine to the new A6 saloon and Avant, and A7 Sportback model ranges, offering CO2 emissions from 117g/km … Read More »

Electric vehicles ‘no solution’ to UK air quality

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Emissions Analytics has warned the Government not to focus on electric vehicles as the solution to improving air quality, with diesel engines already offering a viable … Read More »

Mazda CX-5 diesels gain AdBlue injection

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Mazda UK has updated the CX-5’s 2.2-litre diesel engines in line with the facelifted Mazda6, adding NOx-reducing Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) to its best-seller for the … Read More »

First Drive: Hyundai Kona 1.6 CRDi diesel

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Can diesel prove to be the pick of the bunch for Hyundai’s fun Kona? By Jonathan Musk

Fleets warned about flawed anti-diesel policies

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Fleets and policymakers are being told not to take a blanket anti-diesel approach, as leasing statistics show a widespread move towards potentially more polluting, higher CO2, … Read More »

Asda sparks further fuel price war

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Asda has announced a further fuel price cut, marking its second in a fortnight, following further decreases in the cost of wholesale oil.

UK cities call for earlier petrol and diesel ban

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City leaders from across the UK are calling on Government to bring forward the ban on pure petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030, as part … Read More »

Germany’s second diesel ban likely to have ‘domino effect’

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Germany is to get its second diesel ban by 2019 after a judge in a regional court rules that it must go ahead.

Fiat Chrysler to phase out diesel by 2021

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Fiat Chrysler has become the latest carmaker to call time on diesels in Europe with plans to ditch diesels across its car line-up by 2021, citing … Read More »

Mercedes-Benz expands E-Class range

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Mercedes-Benz has expanded the E-Class range with new petrol and diesel engines.

Mazda debuts 1.8 diesel with updated CX-3 SUV

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Mazda has launched its updated CX-3 compact SUV in Japan, debuting a new 114bhp 1.8-litre diesel engine as a replacement for the old 1.5-litre unit.

Diesel used car demand stays strong but ULEV uptake soars

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Demand for used diesel and ultra-low emission vehicles rose in Q1, with drivers showing particular interest in zero-emission vehicles.

Volvo to phase out diesel from 2019

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Volvo Cars will begin phasing out diesel engines this year, with all new launches offering only electric or progressively more hybridised petrol engines – starting with … Read More »