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Fleets advised to delay vehicle choice until data available

Fleets face policy flux due to the introduction of WLTP, the ‘demonisation’ of diesel and the lack BIK rates beyond 2020/21, says FleetCheck.

15 May

EC plan to further strengthen car and van emission testing agreed

Proposals include a standardised on-board energy monitoring device to allow drivers to compare lab results for CO2 emissions with average real-world driving.

9 May

Loughborough University develops technology to reduce diesel real-world emissions

Researchers claim to have had interest from a number of manufacturers who want to fit it to their diesel cars.

9 May

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

The Department for Transport (DfT) has dismissed reports that it is planning a ban on the sale of certain hybrids from 2040.

8 May

Diesel sales fall as drivers consider an electric vehicle for next car

Diesel is no longer the dominant fuel for fleets, with petrol now the powertrain of choice for company car drivers, newly released sales data reveals.

8 May

Former Volkswagen chief executive charged in US over diesel emissions scandal

Former Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn has been charged in the US over the diesel emissions scandal.

4 May

Bosch diesel breakthrough may slow electric vehicle adoption, says analysts Fitch Ratings

A recent technology breakthrough by Bosch could slow down the move away from diesel vehicles, says Fitch Ratings.

30 Apr

Bosch claims new diesel technology cuts NOx emissions

Bosch claims it has achieved a “breakthrough” in diesel technology by dramtically cutting NOx emissions.

26 Apr

Fear of fall in used diesel car values has passed, says VRA

Fears of a crash in used diesel car values prompted by air quality concerns “should now have passed”, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

18 Apr

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

New figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that the number of diesel cars licensed in Great Britain stood at 12.4 million at the end of 2017.

16 Apr

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.

Mayor of Greater Manchester calls for ‘bold’ approach to reducing emissions

Andy Burnham has called for a bold approach to driving down transport emissions at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership’s Moving North Conference.

13 Apr

'Balance will return to 2018 car market despite recent dramatic falls in registrations' - Cazana

March is generally a very busy month whether it be in the new or the used car market.

11 Apr

Cardiff Council considers clean air zone to improve air quality

The move follows legal direction from the Welsh Government, which agreed to take action to tackle illegal levels of air pollution in the country at a hearing at the High Court recently.

11 Apr

New emissions labelling for vehicles doesn’t include WLTP data for 2020

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has updated the environmental label for new cars to highlight which models will be hit by diesel tax supplement rises this month.

10 Apr

Bath reveals plans to charge vehicles to enter clean air zone

Vehicles not meeting the latest Euro emission standards could be charged to enter the centre of Bath under air quality plans revealed by the local council.

6 Apr

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond made the commitment in last November’s budget. But, MPs have questioned the Government’s commitment.

3 Apr

VW Group class action hearing at High Court

Legal action brought against the VW Group following the ‘dieselgate’ scandal will be heard at the High Court tomorrow (Tuesday, March 27).

26 Mar

Clean air funding available for local scrappage schemes and retrofitting vans and trucks

The Government says clean air funding could be available for locally targeted scrappage schemes and the retrofitting of vans and trucks to LPG.

23 Mar

Diesel market share of new car sales falls in Europe

The decline in diesel was largely caused by falling demand in Germany and the UK, reports Jato.

23 Mar

MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Environmental Audit, Health and Social Care, and Transport Committees have published a joint report on air quality.

15 Mar

diesel - Page 9

Fleets advised to delay vehicle choice until data available

EC plan to further strengthen car and van emission testing agreed

Loughborough University develops technology to reduce diesel real-world emissions

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

Diesel sales fall as drivers consider an electric vehicle for next car

Former Volkswagen chief executive charged in US over diesel emissions scandal

Bosch diesel breakthrough may slow electric vehicle adoption, says analysts Fitch Ratings

Bosch claims new diesel technology cuts NOx emissions

Fear of fall in used diesel car values has passed, says VRA

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

Mayor of Greater Manchester calls for ‘bold’ approach to reducing emissions

'Balance will return to 2018 car market despite recent dramatic falls in registrations' - Cazana

Cardiff Council considers clean air zone to improve air quality

New emissions labelling for vehicles doesn’t include WLTP data for 2020

Bath reveals plans to charge vehicles to enter clean air zone

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

VW Group class action hearing at High Court

Clean air funding available for local scrappage schemes and retrofitting vans and trucks

Diesel market share of new car sales falls in Europe

MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

diesel - Page 9

Fleets advised to delay vehicle choice until data available

EC plan to further strengthen car and van emission testing agreed

Loughborough University develops technology to reduce diesel real-world emissions

DfT denies 2040 plan to ban sale of hybrid vehicles

Diesel sales fall as drivers consider an electric vehicle for next car

Former Volkswagen chief executive charged in US over diesel emissions scandal

Bosch diesel breakthrough may slow electric vehicle adoption, says analysts Fitch Ratings

Bosch claims new diesel technology cuts NOx emissions

Fear of fall in used diesel car values has passed, says VRA

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

Mayor of Greater Manchester calls for ‘bold’ approach to reducing emissions

'Balance will return to 2018 car market despite recent dramatic falls in registrations' - Cazana

Cardiff Council considers clean air zone to improve air quality

New emissions labelling for vehicles doesn’t include WLTP data for 2020

Bath reveals plans to charge vehicles to enter clean air zone

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

VW Group class action hearing at High Court

Clean air funding available for local scrappage schemes and retrofitting vans and trucks

Diesel market share of new car sales falls in Europe

MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

Changes to ZEV targets ‘puts billions of pounds of UK investment at risk’

Opinion: Positive performance in new and used LCV market