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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

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

Former Green minister regrets decision to promote diesel engines

The former Green Party minister, Eamon Ryan, has agreed with a former British government advisor that decisions to give diesel cars a tax advantage were wrong.
Motors • 06 Apr 17

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