Tag : – Diesel
Audi finds software “irregularities” with 60,000 diesel engines
Audi has suspended deliveries of certain diesel-powered A6 and A7 models, as it develops a software update to rectify “irregularities” with the engine management on 60,000 … Read More »
Nissan to phase out diesel engines by 2025
Nissan has become the latest manufacturer to confirm it will drop diesel engines from its line-up, as it pushes ahead with plug-in hybrid and fully electric … Read More »
Road Test: Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC EX
Honda’s brilliant small diesel engine joins the Civic line-up, but can it match its predecessor’s frugality? Alex Grant finds out.
Diesel is “finished”, says Suzuki GB MD
Suzuki has dropped diesel engines from its UK line-up, following a year where more than 97% of its sales were petrol-powered.
‘Breakthrough’ Bosch technology could provide future for diesel
Bosch has developed new technology that it says could stop, once and for all, the debate about the death of diesel and ensure a future for … Read More »
EV used values up 41% in Q1 while diesel remains strong
Average selling prices for electric vehicles shot up 41% in the first quarter of 2018, outperforming the market, while diesel values held steady.
First Drive: Jaguar E-Pace 148bhp Diesel S
Does Jaguar’s new compact SUV live up to standards set by the popular F-Pace? Jonathan Musk finds out…
Petrol more than half of Q1 fleet registrations
Diesel car registrations fell 37.2% in the first three quarters of 2018, with petrol now accounting for over half of all new fleet cars during the … Read More »
Diesel emissions policies open to loopholes, study warns
Policymakers are being warned to take a wider look at the effects of vehicle emissions to avoid creating loopholes, a team of scientists has warned, following … Read More »
Road Test: Volvo XC60 D4 AWD Momentum Pro
Volvo’s best-selling nameplate has become a real threat to the German brands, says Alex Grant. SECTOR Large SUV PRICE £39,500 FUEL 50.4mpg CO2 148g/km Although the … Read More »
Statement of Intent: How the Autumn Budget will impact on fleets
The Autumn Budget sent out a clear message on how the Government views diesel vehicles, which will impact future choice. But will the changes impact the … Read More »
Best new diesels as clean as petrol, finds Emissions Analytics
The best-performing Euro 6 diesel engines emit as little NOx as petrol, while the worst-offending ones pollute worse than some 10-year-old cars.
Diesel share of new car market slips to a third
Diesel demand fell further in February, prompting fleet specialists to continue calls for businesses to ensure they’re picking the right vehicles for the job rather than … Read More »
First Drive: Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi GT-Line S
Kia’s big SUV gets a new look and keener drive – has it worked? Martyn Collins isn’t sure.
German cities win right to ban diesel
Germany’s highest administrative court has ruled that cities can ban diesel cars to tackle air pollution in a move that could set a precedent worldwide.
Road Test: Alpina D3 Biturbo
Half a century in the making, Alpina’s big-seller appeals to both head and heart, says Alex Grant.
Shift towards petrols is ‘inevitable’ for used car market, warns VRA
The used car market needs to start factoring in a forthcoming market shift to petrols to ensure the downturn in diesel demand is managed.
Road Test: Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic
SECTOR: Large SUV PRICE: £82,945 FUEL: 40.4mpg CO2: 185g/km
Updated Skoda Fabia drops diesels
Škoda’s updated Fabia will introduce an exclusively petrol engine line-up as it drops the 1.4-litre TDI.
Petrol becomes the top fleet fuel in January, SMMT data shows
Diesel dropped to around a third of new car registrations in the UK in January, even taking second place even among fleets, despite a much slower … Read More »
Fuel prices up for third month in row
Average petrol and diesel prices rose in January for the third month in a row following a 2% increase in the price of oil.
Unlimited fines for vehicle emissions cheats
Carmakers using so-called defeat devices to cheat emissions tests could face unlimited fines under new proposals.
Diesel demand remains strong in used car sector
Diesel used car sales rose in 2017 at Cox Automotive with both wholesale and consumer demand remaining strong.
Road Test: Hyundai i30 Premium 1.6 CRDi
Can the i30 stand up to the C-segment’s most formidable rivals? Alex Grant finds out.
Pricing announced for long-awaited Honda Civic diesel
Honda’s 10th-generation Civic is now available to order in diesel format following a lengthy wait for fleets.
Used diesel values rise while used petrol prices fall
Demand and prices for used diesels remained strong during 2017 and continued to outweigh the petrol market, according to Autorola.
First Drive: Range Rover Evoque 2.0 SD4
Land Rover’s first introduction of Ingenium engines brings benefits to the Evoque, finds Jonathan Musk.
Larger fleets more inclined to make switch from diesel
Fleets are being warned of the need to carry out whole-life cost analysis before switching away from diesel vehicles as latest research finds almost two third … Read More »
New car registrations fall in 2017 as CO2 rises
The UK new car market fell 5.7% to 2.54 million in 2017 while average new car CO2 figures rose for the first time in two decades as drivers … Read More »
The £365m Diesel Tax Grab
Professor Colin Tourick is unconvinced by the company car tax reforms announced in the latest Budget.