VW-emissions
VW settles ‘class action’ over dieselgate for £193m
VW settles ‘class action’ over dieselgate for £193m
91,000 drivers - and lawyers - to share payout after Volkswagen opts to avoid court hearing
25 May 2022
Can I buy a car during the Covid-19 lockdown? Dealers reopen today
Can I buy a car during the Covid-19 lockdown? Dealers reopen today
National lockdowns have kept dealers closed but they're back as of today. Here’s how you can buy a new or used car in all parts of the UK
12 Apr 2021
Covid-19: what it means for motorists and the car industry
Covid-19: what it means for motorists and the car industry
Everything you need to know about how Covid-19 affects cars, motorists and the car industry in the UK
6 Apr 2021
Hybrid and electric cars outsell diesels in Europe for the first time ever
Hybrid and electric cars outsell diesels in Europe for the first time ever
European registration figures show diesel cars playing second fiddle to the combined might of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids and electric cars
30 Oct 2020
Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices
Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices
Around half a million FCA-engined vehicles in England and Wales could be affected by diesel emissions scandal, says law firm
27 Oct 2020
Frequency of speeding incidents tripled during lockdown
Frequency of speeding incidents tripled during lockdown
Telematics data shows drivers broke speed limits more often when they got behind the wheel during lockdown
18 Aug 2020
Public transport restrictions will put a million more cars on the road at rush hour
Public transport restrictions will put a million more cars on the road at rush hour
Climate campaigners call for public authorities to intervene and prevent UK towns and cities from being overloaded with traffic
10 Jun 2020
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Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads
Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads
The easing of lockdown in England saw a jump in claims, with the biggest leap occurring in south-central England
5 Jun 2020
SORN applications more than double during lockdown
SORN applications more than double during lockdown
Applications for statutory off-road notices more than double during first four weeks of lockdown as drivers save cash when not using their cars
13 May 2020
Ford’s European car factories to restart production on 4 May
Ford’s European car factories to restart production on 4 May
Production will resume at Ford’s engine plants in Dagenham and Bridgend on 18 May, the company has announced
13 May 2020
Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
Factory shutdowns, staff working from home and event disruptions and the fight back: we round up how coronavirus is impacting the car industry and its…
13 May 2020
Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters
Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters
Bentley begins phased return to production with up to 1,700 employees returning to work
11 May 2020
Kia says July car sales could be back to normal
Kia says July car sales could be back to normal
Kia Europe boss Emilio Herrera also calls for government support to boost sales
7 May 2020
Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April
Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April
There were 658 Tesla Model 3s registered in April – making it more popular than the Jaguar I-Pace and Vauxhall Corsa combined
5 May 2020
Nissan Sunderland aims to resume production in early June
Nissan Sunderland aims to resume production in early June
Production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant will remain suspended throughout May, with production resuming in June on a phased basis
30 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: support for car finance customers announced
Coronavirus: support for car finance customers announced
Financial Conduct Authority announces measures to help car finance customers struggling to meet payments during coronavirus crisis
24 Apr 2020
Renault Zoe vs MINI Electric
Renault Zoe vs MINI Electric
Fresh second-generation Renault Zoe takes on all-new MINI Electric in a showdown of the EV superminis
22 Apr 2020
Can I get a refund on my car insurance because of coronavirus?
Can I get a refund on my car insurance because of coronavirus?
With the coronavirus lockdown impacting car use, many drivers may be able to claim a partial refund on their insurance premiums.
22 Apr 2020
Admiral to issue £25 refund on all car insurance premiums
Admiral to issue £25 refund on all car insurance premiums
The insurer is passing on the savings it’s making as a result of less claims being made during the coronavirus lockdown
22 Apr 2020
Things to do with kids who like cars during the lockdown
Things to do with kids who like cars during the lockdown
Stuck for something that your car-loving kids can sink their teeth into? We’ve rounded up some of the best car-related activities, games and fun thing…
31 Mar 2020
Car industry to build ventilators for NHS in coronavirus crisis
Car industry to build ventilators for NHS in coronavirus crisis
Ford and seven F1 teams have signed up to the Ventilator Challenge UK Consortium, while UK motor industry body also pledges support
30 Mar 2020
2020 Geneva Motor Show officially cancelled over coronavirus fears
2020 Geneva Motor Show officially cancelled over coronavirus fears
The 2020 Geneva Motor Show has been called off after the Swiss government announces ban on public gatherings of more than 1,000 people
28 Mar 2020
Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall close all European factories due to coronavirus
Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall close all European factories due to coronavirus
All Groupe PSA plants to shut down until March 27 in bid to contain the spread of coronavirus
27 Mar 2020
Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus
Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus
In a bid to help contain coronavirus, Toyota has closed factories across Europe
27 Mar 2020
Porsche sets sales record and huge profit in spite of new dieselgate fine
Porsche sets sales record and huge profit in spite of new dieselgate fine
Porsche has sold in excess for 280,000 cars worldwide for the first time
20 Mar 2020
72 per cent of motorists support fines for idling drivers
72 per cent of motorists support fines for idling drivers
Seven in 10 motorists think drivers who leave their engines idling while parked should be fined
7 Oct 2019
AIR Index car emissions system launches
AIR Index car emissions system launches
AIR Index promises easy-to-understand, real-world NOx levels for buyers and policymakers. High NOx readings have been found for some models
28 Feb 2019
Volkswagen to reduce model count and increase vehicle costs
Volkswagen to reduce model count and increase vehicle costs
Volkswagen has announced that savings of 3 billion euros will be made by the end of 2020, while vehicle prices will rise
6 Dec 2018
EU Commissioner says diesel cars “are finished”
EU Commissioner says diesel cars “are finished”
Brussels official calls diesels “technology of the past”, and predicts they will “completely disappear” from European roads
29 May 2018
Audi accused of of emissions cheating
Audi accused of of emissions cheating
The Audi emissions recall covers the Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5 and Q7 with the majority of vehicles said to be in Germany
22 Jan 2018
Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness
Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness
A ship carrying Volkswagen cars was boarded by Greenpeace protesters at Sheerness, Kent with more entering the port itself
22 Sep 2017
BMW, Mercedes and VW agree on emissions update for 5.3m cars
BMW, Mercedes and VW agree on emissions update for 5.3m cars
The move agreed with German authorities includes an incentive scheme for owners to trade in their old car for a new, less polluting vehicle
3 Aug 2017
VW denies owing £2.5 million in London congestion charges
VW denies owing £2.5 million in London congestion charges
Mayor of London says Volkswagen owes payments for 80,000 cars fitted with defeat devices, Volkswagen does not agree
24 Jul 2017
Audi issues voluntary retrofit for V6 and V8 diesels
Audi issues voluntary retrofit for V6 and V8 diesels
Up to 850,000 cars across Europe from Volkswagen Group key brands with V6 and V8 engines are eligible for an emissions software fix
21 Jul 2017