Reports on the negative effects of diesel emissions have put 61% of consumers off buying a vehicle powered by the fuel, according to research carried out by Carbuyer.co.uk.
Essex Auto Group has offset the CO2 from their vehicle fleet and buildings through Castrol’s Carbon Neutral programme.
April’s road-tax changes remain a mystery to most dealership customers, according to a survey conducted by Carbuyer.
The UK has contacted the US Environmental Protection Agency after it accused Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of using hidden software to hide excess diesel emissions.
Automotive retailers face ever stricter regulations on the energy-saving ability of their showrooms, but it is not all about emissions – it can cut costs.
Tougher carbon dioxide standards for cars and vans will be introduced to help cut transport emissions and improve air quality in Europe.
Next April see the introduction of a completely re-imagined tax system for new cars, replacing the current format which sees the tax paid on a vehicle determined by its CO2 emissions.
MPs claim the Government should investigate and consider prosecuting over Volkswagen's emissions deception, but it has been far too slow to act.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan's 'Clean Air Action Plan' includes an Ultra Low Emission Zone for 2019 and owners of old diesels being incentivised to buy a new car.
Mitsubishi Motors’ president and executive vice president will step down following its fuel economy testing scandal as Suzuki admits “discrepancies” in its emissions testing.
Emission levels are the least important factor for choosing a car for the majority of buyers.
Emissions Analytics is launching its own NOx accreditation initiative to show the emissions of vehicles in real-world driving conditions.
Volkswagen has been fined almost £8.7 million and ordered to recall 125,000 cars in South Korea.
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.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has confirmed it will publish real-world fuel economy figures on its cars in spring next year.
The Environmental Audit Committee is urging the Government to introduce a diesel scrappage scheme to ensure VED changes tackle NOx pollution as well as CO2.
The ACEA has said new real-world emissions tests will mean a “substantial number” of diesel models will have to be phased out earlier than planned.
Car manufacturers are warning that some diesel models could become “unaffordable” if they are not given enough time to meet new requirements on emissions testing.
The new chairman of Volkswagen Group has reportedly said the emissions scandal is a threat to the company’s viability.
Vauxhall has said it has not used ‘defeat devices’ in its vehicles following the Volkswagen emissions scandal.
