It’s a huge market – almost 40% (12 million) of the more than 30 million cars in the UK are diesels. But could we now be seeing the end of the road for this fuel type?
Volkswagen has admitted conspiracy to commit fraud, obstruction of justice and entry of goods by false statement during a hearing in Detroit.
HPI is displaying future valuations online via a free service which comes in direct response to increasing negativity and bad publicity surrounding diesel vehicles and usage.
PSA Group has expressed “surprise” at the French Competition, Consumer Affairs and Prevention of fraud department's decision to send findings from its emissions investigation into the manufacturer to the public prosecutor.
Automotive technical consultant James Dillon has claimed that diesel technology is now “out of bounds” to manufacturers as downward pressures on consumer demand for diesel cars reach a critical level.
A diesel car scrappage scheme is being considered by Government as part of a plan to lower emissions and improve air quality across the country, reports suggest.
Volkswagen Group has received the green light for all fixes proposed to TDI engines in the wake of the dieselgate emissions scandal.
Marriott Motor Group has blamed pressure in margins and the effects of the Volkswagen emissions scandal for a slump in profits.
My advice would be to research the many sites which these days provide you with ‘real world’ fuel consumption comparisons against the government figures, and go for one of the better performers.
Seven in 10 car buyers would be likely or very likely to choose a petrol car, compared to four in 10 for diesel, according to a new consumer survey by What Car?
An agreement which will see Volkswagen buy back around 600,000 vehicles from their US owners as part of a $1 billion settlement “sends out the right signals to the consumers”, according to industry analyst.
Brexit could offer diesel vehicles a stay of execution as the UK would no longer to meet stringent EU emissions laws means manufacturers could slow production from 2017, claims Motoring.co.uk.
The VW emissions scandal has damaged motorists’ trust in manufacturers’ environmental claims, but it hasn’t deterred them from considering diesel in the future.
Calls to ban or reduce usage of existing diesel cars in major towns and cities could see the values of affected vehicles fall significantly, predicts Glass's.
