diesel

Nissan slammed by DVSA for failing to fix Qashqai diesel

Nissan has come under fire from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency for its reluctance to tackle excessive emissions from the Qashqai dCi diesel.

U-turn by EU lawmakers could mean a total ban on diesel cars

The European Commission has been found guilty of illegally allowing a huge loophole in diesel emissions regulations. We assess the implications for diesel-powered cars

Will electric cars outsell diesel by 2020?

Ready to ditch your diesel-buying sensibilities? A survey, backed up by SMMT figures, suggests we’ll be well on our way by 2020.

Diesel new car share could plummet to just 5% by 2030

New predictions indicate the rate of diesel decline is more severe than ever

Volvo reveals its first diesel-free car in decades

New S60 will offer hybrid and petrol options – but no oil-burner

Diesel car tax rise a ‘knee-jerk reaction’, say experts

Higher taxes on diesel cars labelled "a terrible misjudged 'knee-jerk' reaction" by the RAC.

BMW ‘categorically rejects accusations’ of diesel emissions cheat

Reports suggest BMW had been colluding with other German manufacturers

Mercedes-Benz awarded Porsche prize for its diesel engine

Four-cylinder diesel given award for its real-world efficiency

SMMT warns that ‘anti-diesel agenda’ will hit falling CO2 emissions

Diesel cars are falling in popularity and that could continue when new vehicle excise duty (VED) rules are introduced next month

Kia Sportage (2016) road test review

Can Kia’s mid-size Sportage SUV compete with the Qashqai?