Skoda Scala Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI

Report 7 So far, so good. The slight problem-ettes I had with the Scala following the first ‘big freeze’ of the winter appear to have been of the temporary variety. As I mentioned last time around, the navigation system stopped working and there was endless bleeping to warn me that the tyres pressures were low […]

Accessorise

Dear Doc, I recently went to my local Halfords looking for Christmas presents for my car mad nephew, who has just started out driving.  There were all sorts of tools, oils and car cleaning kits, which you’d expect, but it all seemed a bit sensible and boring if I’m honest. I know most cars have […]

The Chancellor has spoken

Owning an electric car is getting less and less financially attractive. The latest chipping away of the fiscal advantages enjoyed by electric vehicle owners comes with the decision by the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to end the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) exemption for electric cars. The change, announced in the Autumn Statement in November, means that […]

February issue out now

It’s another bright cover this month, but this car still has its fair share of disguise still on it, thanks to Volkswagen’s teaser campaign for its upcoming ID.7. You can find out everything we know about the pure electric large car in the February 2023 issue of Diesel&EcoCar. We’ve also got the first photos of […]

Suzuki Swift 1.4 Boosterjet Mild Hybrid Sport

Report 2 They say that size isn’t everything, but I beg to differ – although not in the direction you might think. Our dinky Suzuki Swift Sport is perfectly pint-sized for our frequently congested narrow roads. The fact is that new cars are typically bigger than what came before, but our roadways remain unchanged. From […]

Search

Looks like you're leaving

Subscribe to Diesel&EcoCar for just £5.99 a Month

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.