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Volvo to drop diesel engines completely from early next year

Volvo Cars is to end production of remaining diesel models by early next year as diesel sales continue their decline in Europe and manufacturers race to become fully-electric producers. It was thought Volvo's transition to fully electric would be in 2030.
Diesel cars • 19 Sep 23

SUV sales causing environmental concerns as sales remain high

The continuing popularity of SUV's and an increase in petrol car sales are causing issues for global warming solutions.
Motors • 13 Jan 20

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

City of Leeds to charge up to €56.99 a day for polluting diesels

High-polluting trucks, buses and coaches are to be charged up to €56.99 a day to enter the new clean air zone in Leeds, according to the city council.
Motors • 20 Jun 18

Sales of diesel cars in Britain drop by more than a third.

An increase in tax on diesel cars in Britain and continuing anti-diesel sentiment has led to a huge drop in sales during the busiest month of the year for new car sales.
Motors • 08 Apr 18

Used car imports soar and Brexit affects new car sales.

The number of used cars imported into Ireland in the first three months of this year has increased by almost 10 per cent over the same period last year and Brexit is continuing to bring new car sales down. Diesel sales have also dropped.
Motors • 04 Apr 18

Making the choice between petrol, diesel and alternative fuels

With new car sales figures showing a steady decline in diesel, motorists are turning to petrol, hybrid and electric cars. In this special report, our Motoring Editor, Donal Byrne, looks at the trends and the alternatives and hears some expert advice.
Motors • 06 Feb 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

VW group offering scrappage deal of up to €6,500 on older diesels

Engulfed by the diesel scandal, German car manufacturers are now offering big cash incentives to owners of older diesel cars to get them to buy newer and cleaner models. The Volkswagen Group is the latest to offer a deal.
Motors • 04 Sep 17

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