2035 petrol and diesel car ban: 12 things you need to know


The ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been pushed back to 2035. What does the mean for used cars and their value?
Supermarkets confirm petrol price cuts as wholesale fuel values fall

Fuel price transparency could end inflated costs


British motorists could soon be shown national average fuel prices at every petrol station.
UK motorists hit by "hellish" petrol and diesel price rise

Should I buy a diesel car in 2022?


A diesel vehicle may be the best fit for you, but would buying one right now be a mistake?
Pouring AdBlue into a car

What is AdBlue and does your car need it?


Governments and the car industry work toward increasingly stringent emissions regulations.
Supermarkets confirm petrol price cuts as wholesale fuel values fall

What to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car


Every three minutes, according to the AA, a motorist in the UK makes the mistake of putting the wrong type of fuel their car.
Top 10 petrol cars to buy instead of diesel

Ten petrol cars to buy instead of a diesel


Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Allegra Stratton is sticking with diesel

Government eco adviser will stick with diesel car


A senior government spokeswoman on environmental affairs has said that she’s not yet ready to make the move to electric motoring.
HGVs

Government urged to ban diesel HGV sales by 2040


The sale of new diesel lorries should be banned by 2040 in an attempt to lower emissions, the government has been advised.
Coronavirus: Demand for used diesel cars has surged during pandemic

Car buyers turn to used diesels during coronavirus


Demand for used diesel cars surged by a quarter during 2020 as people sought an economical alternative to public transport, new data suggests.
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.
Shock as Which? magazine names UK's most unreliable car

Which? magazine names UK's most unreliable car


The Volvo XC90 SUV has been named the UK’s ‘most error-prone car’ in a survey of 47,000 drivers by Which? magazine. 
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.
Fuel duty revenue plummets during lockdown

Fuel duty revenue plummets during lockdown


The coronavirus lockdown left a gaping £2.4bn hole in the treasury’s income from fuel duty in April and May, compared with last year.