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New vehicle emissions testing facility RDE ready

The facility in Northampton, built by Mahle Powertrain, is claimed to be the world’s first dedicated Real Driving Emissions test centre.

3 Sep

Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Vauxhall complete WLTP homologation

PSA Group has completed the re-homologation of its model ranges from the Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Vauxhall brands.

30 Aug

WLTP could spell the end of optional extras

Car manufacturers are expected to streamline their model ranges by removing optional extras as a result of WLTP, according to Autovista Group.

28 Aug

Traffic at a red traffic light on a rainy day with a cyclist in the foreground

Derby air quality plan favours no-CAZ option

Derby City Council is considering three different options to meet its legal obligation to improve air quality.

3 Aug

ALD backs PHEVs as it reduces own fleet emissions

ALD Automotive has seen an increase in the number of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) ordered by its employees.

30 Jul

Aggressive driving increases NOx by up to five times, finds Emissions Analytics

Aggressive driving on average increases pollutant emissions by 35% in rural driving and by around five times on the motorway, according to tests by Emissions Analytics.

19 Jul

Venson advises drivers to choose a company car now to avoid WLTP tax rises

Company car drivers are being advised to select a car that has not yet undergone the new WLTP emissions test, in order to minimise tax bills.

9 Jul

WLTP could prompt fleets to offer more company cars, says FleetCheck

Company car schemes could be extended in a bid to reduce grey fleet emissions.

6 Jul

Rupert Stadler, chairman and chief executive of Audi

Audi chairman arrested over VW Group's diesel emissions scandal

Audi’s chairman and chief executive Rupert Stadler has been arrested as part of the continued investigation into Volkswagen Group’s diesel emissions scandal.

19 Jun

Carmakers face £50,000 fine per vehicle for fitting defeat devices

Government consultation shows overwhelming support for measures to crack down on emissions cheats.

7 Jun

All new diesel cars fail EU NOx emissions standards in real-world driving, says study

All new diesel-engined cars fail to meet EU standards in real-world driving for NOx emissions, research by the International Council of Clean Transportation has shown.

6 Jun

Car and van emissions cost NHS and society £6 billion each year, says new research

Health damage effects associated with car and van emissions is costing the NHS and society £6 billion each year, researchers at the University of Oxford and University of Bath have found.

6 Jun

‘Doing nothing not an option’, says Lex as fleets await WLTP’s impact

Fleet operators have been warned that “doing nothing” in the face of legislation and taxation changes will lead to increased costs and “noise” from drivers.

6 Jun

Germany rules in favour of diesel bans

German cities have been given the go-ahead to ban older diesel cars from their roads with immediate effect.

21 May

Volvo updates emissions figures for all models with WLTP

Volvo has homologated its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).

21 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

WLTP regime will increase fleet demand for plug-in cars, says Puddy Vehicle Solutions

Demand for plug-in cars from fleet customers will increase with the arrival of the WLTP testing regime, says Puddy Vehicle Solutions (PVS).

23 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

New emissions test prompts warnings on grey fleet driver safety and environmental damage – Fleet200 debate

A lack of clarity from government on the tax implications of the new emissions testing regime will lead to drivers opting out of company cars into grey fleet vehicles with dangerous implications for safety and the environment.

3 Apr

Fears that CO2MPAS figures will increase BIK and NIC

‘Real-world’ emissions conversion tool, which changes a new WLTP value into an NEDC figure for tax purposes, increases CO2 values by 10% or between 10-15g/km on average.

26 Mar

emissions - Page 7

New vehicle emissions testing facility RDE ready

Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Vauxhall complete WLTP homologation

WLTP could spell the end of optional extras

Derby air quality plan favours no-CAZ option

ALD backs PHEVs as it reduces own fleet emissions

Aggressive driving increases NOx by up to five times, finds Emissions Analytics

Venson advises drivers to choose a company car now to avoid WLTP tax rises

WLTP could prompt fleets to offer more company cars, says FleetCheck

Audi chairman arrested over VW Group's diesel emissions scandal

Carmakers face £50,000 fine per vehicle for fitting defeat devices

All new diesel cars fail EU NOx emissions standards in real-world driving, says study

Car and van emissions cost NHS and society £6 billion each year, says new research

‘Doing nothing not an option’, says Lex as fleets await WLTP’s impact

Germany rules in favour of diesel bans

Volvo updates emissions figures for all models with WLTP

Former Volkswagen chief executive charged in US over diesel emissions scandal

WLTP regime will increase fleet demand for plug-in cars, says Puddy Vehicle Solutions

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

New emissions test prompts warnings on grey fleet driver safety and environmental damage – Fleet200 debate

Fears that CO2MPAS figures will increase BIK and NIC

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Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

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emissions - Page 7

New vehicle emissions testing facility RDE ready

Peugeot, Citroen, DS and Vauxhall complete WLTP homologation

WLTP could spell the end of optional extras

Derby air quality plan favours no-CAZ option

ALD backs PHEVs as it reduces own fleet emissions

Aggressive driving increases NOx by up to five times, finds Emissions Analytics

Venson advises drivers to choose a company car now to avoid WLTP tax rises

WLTP could prompt fleets to offer more company cars, says FleetCheck

Audi chairman arrested over VW Group's diesel emissions scandal

Carmakers face £50,000 fine per vehicle for fitting defeat devices

All new diesel cars fail EU NOx emissions standards in real-world driving, says study

Car and van emissions cost NHS and society £6 billion each year, says new research

‘Doing nothing not an option’, says Lex as fleets await WLTP’s impact

Germany rules in favour of diesel bans

Volvo updates emissions figures for all models with WLTP

Former Volkswagen chief executive charged in US over diesel emissions scandal

WLTP regime will increase fleet demand for plug-in cars, says Puddy Vehicle Solutions

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

New emissions test prompts warnings on grey fleet driver safety and environmental damage – Fleet200 debate

Fears that CO2MPAS figures will increase BIK and NIC

Most read

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)

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GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Vauxhall Frontera first drive | Likeable and great value SUV

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

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