Results | diesel (2029)

Renault to withdraw all diesel models except Megane

Renault to withdraw diesel models except Megane


French car making giant Renault has announced that it will withdraw almost all diesel-powered models from its UK lineup.
California to ban internal combustion cars from 2035

California to ban new petrol car sales from 2035


Californians will not be able to buy new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2035 after Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order.
VW suffers hit in ongoing dieselgate scandal

VW suffers hit in ongoing dieselgate scandal


Car making giant Volkswagen has been dealt another blow by judges in ongoing action regarding diesel emissions.
New diesel engines announced for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport

New mild hybrid engines announced for Range Rover


Land Rover has announced a new diesel hybrid setup for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, as well as unveiling some new special editions.
New car registrations down 35% in June

Diesel car sales down as electric sales surge


Nearly 250,000 private car sales have been lost because of the coronavirus pandemic, as the registrations of new cars fell 34.9% in June.
Car industry pushes for scrappage scheme and petrol incentives

Car industry wants scrappage, petrol incentives


The UK’s automotive industry is reportedly in talks with the government in order to procure a £1.5bn deal in the form of a scrappage scheme.
Drivers shouldn’t expect fall in fuel prices despite low wholesale price

Fuel prices are at low point, say experts


Experts have told driving.co.uk drivers should not expect a further fall in fuel costs, despite March events that saw wholesale prices drop.
Petrol and diesel car ban could be brought forward to 2032

Petrol and diesel ban could now be banned by 2032


The UK government's plans to ban all sales of new petrol and diesel cars could come into force even earlier than anticipated.
Plan to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035 is 'extremely concerning', warns UK motor industry

Petrol & diesel ban 'extremely concerning'


The government's plans to accelerate the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales have been slammed in no uncertain terms by the UK motor industry.
Jeremy Clarkson: what's the point of a diesel Mercedes-Benz G-Class?

Clarkson: What's the point of a diesel G-Class?


Jeremy Clarkson may have a soft spot for the AMG G-Class, but he's less approving of the Mercedes when there's a diesel engine under the bonnet.
Councils accused of hypocrisy over diesel after 91.6% of fleets found to run on the fuel

Council fleets found to be 91.6% diesel-powered


Local authorities have been accused of hypocrisy after it was found that councils are punishing members of the public for driving diesel vehicles
Bristol city aerial view Clifton Suspension Bridge

Bristol council approves plans to ban diesel cars


Bristol is on track to become the first place in the UK to issue a blanket ban on all diesel-powered cars entering its city centre.