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Diesel Car and Eco Car magazine have brought the ‘top 50’ to their February issue. There might be a few surprises in there, but overall it’s hard to fault not only the range but the genuine quality among the top contenders. In first place is a car that quite simply lives up to its name, […]
Hauliers have reacted strongly to Theresa May’s pledge to help drivers of diesel cars in the wake of plans to introduce new taxes on their vehicles by calling for a scrappage scheme to assist them with the transition. Non-Euro 6 HGVs will be hit hardest by the new measures with a fine of £100 per […]
The UK new car market achieved another record year in 2016, with annual registrations climbing for the fifth year in a row to almost 2.7 million, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The market has experienced uplifts in 10 out of the last 12 months, albeit finishing with a […]
It’s an age old question that baffles car owners to this very day. Which fuel is right for me – diesel or petrol? With that in mind, let’s consider some issues that might help that decision become a little easier: Diesel Diesel at the moment is almost the same price at petrol. A diesel engine […]
A diesel engine has always been the preferred choice when it comes to an SUV. The larger and heavier body normally needs more torque to get it going. That’s where an oil burner comes into its own – you wouldn’t want to have to hit high revs in this type of car, that’s not really […]
If you drive galactic mileages, there’s only one way to really save money – and that’s to buy a car that is as fuel efficient as possible. The 2013 SEAT Leon Ecomotive offers a real treat on the wallet by the way it sips diesel and it is now available for order. A figure of […]
Need a quick car? Need it to be a diesel for higher MPG and lower emissions? Then look no further than the strangely named BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-turbo. Poor name aside, this car is made to surprise you. Performance figures are zero to 62 mph in just 4.6 seconds and on to 173 mph, yet […]
Are you after fun, fast and frugal? In that case, the new 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTD might be right up your street. This new car is set to be shown at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 and will go on sale likely in April. Pricing and specification is yet to be confirmed however it is […]
Some cars will undoubtedly be shouted from the rooftops for many years to come and if rumour is to be believed, the XL1 from Volkswagen will be just that. The reason? A possible 300 miles per gallon. Yes, 300. Not the 30 to 50 that your fairly modern decent car gives… But ten times that […]
There’s recently been some press coverage over issues around ownership of new vehicles fitted with a diesel particulate filter, or DPF. It stops the nasty black smoky stuff from pouring out of the exhaust of your diesel powered car. It seems that some owners of said diesels are feeling a little mis-sold, as they are […]