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  • TOXIN TAXES

    Diesel drivers in the UK have seen thousands wiped offthe value of their diesel carsdue to a string of scrappage schemes aimed at reducing carbon emissions made by diesel engines. The UK Government has announced, what's been coined, 'toxin taxes' which can see diesel drivers fined for taking their cars into the bigger cities. As a result of these scrappage...

  • Renault-Nissan will build electric cars with China's Car maker, Dongfeng

    In a brand new venture, the Renault-Nissan alliance has announced that they plan to collaborate with China’s Dongfeng Motor company to build electric. This is again another alliance which is  joining the global scramble to meet Beijing’s stringent quotas for zero-emission vehicles. The eGT New Energy Automotive Co, will develop an electric mini-SUV to go into production in 2019 by...

  • Car prices and motor tax is set to rise again

    A new system for testing fuel economy and fuel emissions of cars is sound but it will come at a price The proposed changes to the tests for emissions and fuel economy in new cars are likely to result in higher car prices and increased motor tax according to some. The new vehicle test procedure, known as the Worldwide Harmonised...


  • UK to ban diesel and petrol cars by 2040

    The UK Government has said that they will ban all petrol and diesel cars in Britain by 2040. Many governments around the world have already outlined plans to phase out petrol and diesel combustion engines. They are trying to combat air pollution and pave the way for electric vehicles and sustainable fuels sources. The UK is the latest European country...


  • New book reveals inside track on the Volkswagen emissions scandal

    New book reveals inside track on the Volkswagen emissions scandal It’s been almost two years, 21 months to be precise since the news surfaced that one of the biggest motor manufacturers in the world, Volkswagen, one of the most trusted and popular car brands in the world deliberately misled millions of their customers. The author of the new book by...

  • Irish car dealers unprepared for slump in diesels

    Irish car dealers unprepared for slump in diesels The drop in diesel car sales in the UK could have a major impact on car values in Ireland. There was an 8.5 per cent drop in car sales in the UK in May, compared to the same month last year and diesel car sales have been hit the hardest with a...


  • More SHOCKING proof why diesel cars should face a total BAN

    It has been scientifically proven that diesel car emissions can significantly raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes. According to new research, danger to human health is increased due to the particles emitted by car exhausts. Diesel vehicles emit toxic particles and pollutants emitted from exhaust pipes which can enter the bloodstream via the lungs thus increasing the risk...