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Bristol approves plan to be first British city to ban diesel cars

Bristol City Council has approved a plan to ban all diesel cars, vans and trucks. Due to come into effect in 2021, the ban is expected to make the city the first in Britain to ban diesel.
Motors • 06 Nov 19

Car companies begin offering scrappage schemes for older diesels

In a sign of what it likely to happen across Europe, some of the biggest car companies have begun offering generous scrappage discounts to owners of older diesel cars. The companies figure it's a cheaper option than expensive retrofits.
Motors • 23 Oct 18

First German diesel ban comes into effect this week

Hamburg - home to 1.8 million people - is the first city to impose a city ban on older diesel cars. Two thirds of diesel cars in the city will be affected and fines will be imposed on two major streets for infringements of the new rules.
Motors • 29 May 18

Diesel manufacturers fight back but how long will diesel last?

The "Diesel is Dead" advertising message from Lexus has ruffled more than a few feathers in the motor industry and companies, like Peugeot, which have invested heavily in "clean" diesel technology are fighting back.
Motors • 16 Nov 17

Britain to ban sale of new diesel and petrol cars from 2040.

The future of diesel and petrol cars suffered another blow today when Britain's Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, announced that the cars will not be sold in the UK after 2040.
Motors • 26 Jul 17

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