Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Diesel&EcoCar Magazine EVERY NEW ELECTRIC, HYBRID AND DIESEL CAR RATED ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dieselcar.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Euro and green NCAP](https://dieselcar.com/euro-and-green-ncap/) - A few thoughts about New Car Assessment Programmes. Euro NCAP is the long-running European car safety testing scheme initiated in 1997, which the UK still recognises, since Brexit. The 2001 Renault Laguna, with four airbags, was the first car given five stars for occupant safety, yet the car would fail to get a single Euro NCAP - [Our cars: Isuzu D-Max Report 3](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-isuzu-d-max-report-3/) - MODEL ON TEST: DOUBLE CAB V-CROSS AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 5,278 A general rule of thumb is that a start-stop system helps fuel economy, as it automatically turns off the engine when the vehicle is stopped in traffic or at a red light. Usually this can result in up to a 10% improvement in fuel economy - [Our cars: Citroen C5 Aircross Report 3](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-citroen-c5-aircross-report-3/) - MODEL ON TEST: MAX PLUG-IN HYBRID 195 AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 4,725 I think the C5 Aircross is a serious looking car. Its stocky stance, thin headlights and bold double chevrons all add up to a car that is confident and assertive.The sage green paintwork is fashionable right now, and I like the way the - [Our cars: Skoda Octavia Final Report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-skoda-octavia-final-report/) - THAT’S A WRAP ON 9 MONTHS WITH SKODA’S ULTRA PRACTICAL OCTAVIA ESTATE, WITH SIMON THOMPSON COVERING MORE THAN 19,000 MILES DURING HIS TIME BEHIND THE WHEEL - [Our cars: Toyota Yaris Cross Report 7](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-toyota-yaris-cross-report-7/) - MODEL ON TEST: GR SPORT 1.5 VVT-i HYBRID - MILEAGE - 10,879 Last month was a busy one, as we visited Toyota UK’s heritage fleet, introducing Terry the Toyota toan ancestor, a glorious sub-900-mile Mk1 Yaris. The following month looked as though it would be quieter, but it didn’t turn out that way at all. - [Our cars: Volvo XC90 Report 5](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-volvo-xc90-report-5/) - MODEL ON TEST: ULTRA T8 PLUG-IN HYBRID AWD AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 2,801 I learned to drive in a split-screen, side valve, 1954 Morris Minor Traveller and liked nothing so much, when not driving it, as servicing it. I topped up the dashpot, greased the suspension, changed the oil and filter, and even rebuilt the - [Our cars: Jeep Avenger Final Report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-jeep-avenger-final-report/) - AS THE AVENGER 4xe DEPARTS, WE REFLECT ON A CAR THAT HAS SHOWN CHARACTER AND CAPABILITY, AS WELL AS TRUSTWORTHINESS AND A SENSE OF HUMOUR - [Our cars: Abarth 600e Report 5](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-abarth-600e-report-5/) - MODEL ON TEST: SCORPIONISSIMA - MILEAGE - 6,999 What is it about supermarket chargers? If it’s not diesel X5s parked in the EV charging bays with the sole intention of abusing electric car owners, it’s a creeping armada of abandoned shopping trollies. Are these left here simply out of laziness, in that age-old motif of - [Our cars: Cupra Terramar Report 3](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-cupra-terramar-report-3/) - MODEL ON TEST: VZ2 1.5 e-HYBRID DSG AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 4,005 There’s a members-only club for people who have Cupra Terramars on a certain social media platform and I’ve asked to join it. I thought it might be enlightening, but I had a sneak preview, pending approval, and I’m getting the feeling that this - [Our cars: Vauxhall Frontera Report 2](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-vauxhall-frontera-report-2/) - MODEL ON TEST: GS 1.2 HYBRID AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 2,346 It isn’t that long ago that buyers shopping for a compact SUV had a much simpler choice in the showroom. The two-fuel era was a trade-off between diesel efficiency and pulling power, versus the smoother petrol with its lower monthly payments, but finding the - [Our cars: Isuzu D-Max Report 2](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-isuzu-d-max-report-2/) - MODEL ON TEST: DOUBLE CAB V-CROSS AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 4,379 The planned longer trip mentioned in the last report didn’t unfortunately happen due to illness. So, to keep my two teenagers busy during the Easter holidays, we headed East, along with the dog, to one of our favourite places on the Suffolk coast – - [Our cars: Citroen C5 Aircross Report 2](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-citroen-c5-aircross-report-2/) - MODEL ON TEST: Max Plug-in Hybrid 195 Automatic - MILEAGE 3,897 In many ways, Citroën’s new design language could have been inspired by Lego, as it’s quite blocky and angular, compared to previous designs. I’m a big fan of the Danish building bricks and that’s probably why I find the latest designs from the company - [Our cars: Skoda Octavia Report 7](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-skoda-octavia-report-7/) - MODEL ON TEST: SE L 2.0 TDI DSG AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 18,599 No, before you ask, the Octavia hasn’t been back to Skoda yet, thanks to availability at the workshop. We’ve also completed some decent miles this month,so the Race Blue estate is now asking for its first service. We like long service intervals. - [Our cars: Toyota Yaris Cross Report 6](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-toyota-yaris-cross-report-6/) - MODEL ON TEST: GR SPORT 1.5 VVT-i HYBRID - MILEAGE - 8,840 Sometimes you find yourself mentally making excuses not to do something. I’ve been known to avoid the dentist, for example, and have repeatedly put off sorting through old pairs of running shoes because – you never know – I might need them one - [Our cars: Cupra Terramar Report 2](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-cupra-terramar-report-2/) - MODEL ON TEST: VZ2 1.5 e-HYBRID DSG AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 3,097 A few days ago, the Cupra travelled past the milestone for having driven the equivalent of the Nürburgring 24 hours. This might sound impressive as a reflection of my autosport recall, but the truth is I wasn’t aware – the car told me - [Our cars: Abarth 600e Report 4](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-abarth-600e-report-4/) - MODEL ON TEST: SCORPIONISSIMA - MILEAGE - 6,907 With the current plague of potholes across the UK, I assumed it was probably that which had triggered the Abarth’s tyre pressure monitor warning on the way home from the chip shop – but no, the offside rear tyre turned out to have an absolutely massive screw - [Our cars: Mazda2 Hybrid Final report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-mazda2-hybrid-final-report/) - OUR THREE MONTHS WITH MAZDA’S SMALLEST CAR IN THE RANGE IS NOW UP. ANDY GOODWIN REPORTS ON HIS TIME WITH THE YARIS IN A FANCY FROCK. - [Our cars: Jeep Avenger Report 6](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-jeep-avenger-report-6/) - MODEL ON TEST: 4xe THE NORTH FACE 1.2 eHYBRID - MILEAGE - 13,856 Size, apparently, matters. The countryside is the Jeep’s natural habitat, and as we’ve found during the past few months, it’s decidedly comfortable there – both on- and off- road.That’s partly because it’s compact, which means you don’t spend too long wincing when - [Our cars: Volvo XC90 Report 4](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-volvo-xc90-report-4/) - MODEL ON TEST: ULTRA T8 PLUG-IN HYBRID AWD AUTOMATIC - MILEAGE - 2,521 It’s strange how, with missiles falling in the middle east and fuel prices rising steeply here, our view of Volvo’s top plug-in hybrid, the XC90 T8, has changed almost overnight. We’d already been fairly good at plugging in, at least when the - [Our cars: Renault Symbioz Final report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-renault-symbioz-final-report/) - AFTER SIX MONTHS AND 10,000 MILES, GAVIN WAVES GOODBYE TO THE SYMBIOZ, WHICH NEVER REALLY ESCAPED THE SHADOW OF THE RAFALE. - [THE MAY 2026 ISSUE IS OUT NOW](https://dieselcar.com/the-may-2026-issue-is-out-now/) - On the front cover of the May 2026 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, we’re charting the next stage of BMW’s reinvention, with the launch of the i3 saloon in pure electric guise. Forget its quirky predecessor, this newcomer is designed to eat the Tesla Model 3 for breakfast. We’ve also got the first photographs of the new DS No7, a radical new electric Nissan Juke and facelifted editions of the Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS and EQS luxury saloon. In addition, we reveal the Cupra Raval small car, have the first details of the Toyota Yaris Cross facelift, feature the new 2.2-litre diesel engine in the Isuzu D-Max and show off the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo. There’s also pictures of the Lepas L6 and first details of the Honda Super-N. - [Our cars: Isuzu D-Max First report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-isuzu-d-max-first-report/) - DO TAXATION CHANGES AND THE COST OF FUEL MAKE OUR D-MAX DIESEL A TOUGH SELL? WE’VE GOT SIX MONTHS TO FIND OUT. - [Our cars: Vauxhall Frontera First report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-vauxhall-frontera-first-report/) - A FAMILIAR NAME MAKES A RETURN FOR VAUXHALL. THE FRONTERA FORMULA HAS BEEN REMIXED SINCE THE 90S SUV, AND WE’LL BE TRYING OUT THE LATEST INCARNATION FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. - [Our cars: Citroen C5 Aircross First report](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c5-aircross-first-report/) - WHILE THE MILD HYBRID AND PURE ELECTRIC VERSIONS OF THE C5 AIRCROSS HAVE BOTH GRABBED PLENTY OF COLUMN INCHES, THE PLUG-IN HYBRID HAS HAD A VERY LOW-KEY ARRIVAL. WE PLAN TO EVEN UP THE STAKES BY RUNNING ONE FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. - [ELECTRIFIED TOP 50 AWARDS 2026](https://dieselcar.com/electrified-top-50-awards-2026/) - Diesel&EcoCar magazine is proud to unveil the winners of the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards 2026, an annual celebration of the very best electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles available in the UK today. As the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 enters its fifth year as a standalone awards event, it has - [THE JUNE 2026 ISSUE IS OUT NOW](https://dieselcar.com/the-june-2026-issue-is-out-now/) - The June 2026 edition is a bumper issue – the biggest of the year – where we count down the 50 best electrified cars that you can buy, as well as crowning a new Electrified Car of the Year. With this year’s winner, we were bowled over by its chummy character, affordable price and excellent road manners. You’ll have to pick up a copy of the latest issue to find out what it is. - [Our cars: Abarth 600e Report 3](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-abarth-600e-report-1/) - SOMETHING VIVID THIS WAY COMES... OUR ABARTH 500e TURISMO HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH AN EQUALLY BRIGHT 600e SCORPIONISSIMA - [Our cars: Toyota Yaris Cross Report 5](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-toyota-yaris-cross-report-1/) - SAY HELLO TO THE YARIS CROSS GR SPORT JOINING OUR FLEET. HOW WILL SEÁN WARD GET ON WITH TOYOTA’S DINKY CROSSOVER OVER THE NEXT SIX MONTHS? - [Our cars: Skoda Octavia Report 6](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-skoda-octavia-report-1/) - SIMON THOMPSON TAKES DELIVERY OF HIS SKODA OCTAVIA ESTATE, WHICH SHOULD MAKE HIS LIFE AS A PHOTOGRAPHER SO MUCH EASIER DAY-TO-DAY. - [Our cars: Peugeot 3008 Final Report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-peugeot-3008-report-1/) - WE TAKE DELIVERY OF ONE OF PEUGEOT’S SHARPEST SUVS, AND WHILE THE ELECTRIC EDITION OF THE 3008 HAS COMMANDED SIGNIFICANT ATTENTION, I’M TRYING OUT THE MILD HYBRID PETROL EDITION FOR THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. - [Our cars: Volvo XC90 Report 3](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-volvo-xc90-report-1/) - VOLVO’S FLAGSHIP XC90 HAS IT ALL, ACCORDING TO REPORTS ON LAST YEAR’S REFRESH. IBUT HOW DOES IT STAND UP IN PRACTICE? - [Our cars: Mazda2 Hybrid Report 2](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-mazda2-hybrid-report-1/) - WE’VE SWAPPED MAZDA’S BIGGEST SUV FOR ITS SMALL AND THRIFTY SUPERMINI. WILL ANDY GOODWIN FIND GOOD THINGS REALLY DO COME IN SMALL PACKAGES? - [Our cars: Cupra Terramar Report 1](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-cupra-terramar-report-1/) - CUPRA MAY BE SHAPESHIFTING BRAND PERCEPTIONS WITH THE NEW TERRAMAR. SIMON HACKER EXPLORES HOW... - [Our cars: Vauxhall Mokka Final Report](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-vauxhall-mokka-report-1/) - IS A SUBTLE UPDATE ENOUGH TO KEEP VAUXHALL’S COMPACT ELECTRIC CROSSOVER ONE STEP IAHEAD OF RIVALS? ALEX GRANT HAS BEEN FINDING OUT.. - [Our cars: Jeep Avenger Report 5](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-jeep-avenger-report-1/) - AVENGER 4Xe THE NORTH FACE AIMS TO BRING A SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE TO OUR FLEET, BUT WILL IT DELIVER ON OUR LONG-TERM TEST? JAMES FOSSDYKE WILL FIND OUT. - [Our cars: Renault Symbioz Report 5](https://dieselcar.com/our-cars-renault-symbioz-report-1/) - REPLACING THE MUCH-LOVED RAFALE IS NO SMALL TASK. RENAULT’S UPDATED SYMBIOZ ARRIVES PROMISING SPACE, EFFICIENCY AND TECHNOLOGY –BUTCANITLIVEUPTOMY HIGH EXPECTATIONS? - [The April 2026 issue is out now](https://dieselcar.com/the-april-2026-issue-is-out-now/) - It may be April Fool’s day, but there’s no trickery going on in the latest edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine. We’ve got the first information on the hot new Dacia Striker that will have the competition shaking in their boots. Also, in the news pages, it is all about the Mercedes-Benz VLE luxury MPV, as well as the revised Cupra Born, the updated BYD Seal, Porsche Cayenne Electric S, Chery Tiggo 4 and the Lepas L8. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re featuring MG’s first seven-seater, the S9, and the Jaecoo 8 SUV. - [THE MARCH 2026 EDITION IS OUT NOW!](https://dieselcar.com/the-march-2026-edition-is-out-now/) - The March 2026 edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine is all about the new plate change, as 26-plate cars roll off the forecourts for the first time. We’ve got some really useful guides as to what products you should be buying from the dealer for new car, and those that you should source yourself, as well as an insight into private plates, which is incredibly handy if you want to disguise the age of your current car. - [The February 2026 issue is now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/the-february-2026-issue-is-now-on-sale/) - Another bright and bold cover for the February 2026 issue of Diesel&EcoCar magazine, with the Citroën ELO concept taking price of place on the cover. While there are no plans for production right now, it’s likely that elements of the car will appear on future Citroën designs, a bit like it did with the Oli from 2022. That show car went on to influence the appearance of the C3, C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross. We have also got the first photos of the facelifted Vauxhall Astra and updated Peugeot 408, as well as lots of Kia news, including an interview with Jochen Paesen, Vice President and Head of Kia Future Design. As well as discussing and looking at the new EV2, we’ve got the inside line on what we can expect from Kia in the coming years. And if that isn’t enough, there’s news about the EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT. We’ve been driving Citroën’s new C5 Aircross on UK roads in mild hybrid and electric guises and put the diesel Audi A6 Avant through its paces. Kia’s EV5 is tested too, as well as the updated Toyota bZ4X which features a larger battery pack. Completing this month’s tests is the Fiat 500 Hybrid and the Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid. In the Our Cars section, we wave goodbye to our super bright Abarth 500e and Volvo V90, with replacements soon to be announced. The headline act for the February 2026 issue is the Diesel&EcoCar Used Car Top 50, as we count down the winners in this year’s awards. If you’re in the market for a secondhand car in 2026, you really can’t miss it. With Mitsubishi set to return to the UK market later this year, we take a look at the vehicles that are already earmarked for showrooms and speculate about those that could make an appearance. We’ve got a new set of letters for the Doctor to respond to, we examine three generations of the Vauxhall Corsa, and this month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the eye-catching Alfa Romeo Stelvio. This is in addition to all of your other favourite features including Motorgrump, Fully Equipped, Bright Spark, and the most up-to-date data section in the magazine business. Don’t forget to check out one of our newest columns, Grand Designs, that looks back at The Peugeot BB1 concept car, as well as an interesting look at past prototypes, clay models and design sketches, some or all of which you may never have seen before. Finally, don’t forget to read the column from our resident legal expert, Neil Sargeant, in Legal Lane. - [The January 2026 issue is now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/the-january-2026-issue-is-now-on-sale/) - It’s the first issue of a new year, and we’ve got Porsche new Cayenne plastered over the cover, with the Turbo version developing an eye-popping 1,140bhp. The German sports car brand has thrown down the gauntlet to every other maker of electric cars to put a vehicle on sale that beats it. Place your bets - [The December 2025 edition is now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/the-december-2025-edition-is-now-on-sale/) - It may not be arriving in UK showrooms for 20 months, but we’ve got the first information and pictures showing the brand-new Renault Clio, which will be here in May 2027. The petrol and hybrid small car continue the great work of its predecessor in a more grown up and tech-laden package. In the October - [The November 2025 edition is now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/the-november-2025-edition-is-now-on-sale/) - The funky looking Dacia Hipster is featured on cover of the November 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, which previews what a future production electric Dacia could look like. In a bold move, Dacia designers have pared back all of the fripperies and included only the essentials. It’s not confirmed for production yet, but we bet you’ll The funky looking Dacia Hipster is featured on cover of the November 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, which previews what a future production electric Dacia could look like. In a bold move, Dacia designers have pared back all of the fripperies and included only the essentials. It’s not confirmed for production yet, but we bet you’ll be able to buy a toned-down edition in the future. The bright blue issue is a bit of a DaciaFest with news on the facelifted editions of the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger, with the latter two adopting a new 1.8-litre hybrid drivetrain from next year. There’s also news of updates to the Spring city car, including more power, and the Duster gains an uprated hybrid drivetrain, too. - [The October 2025 issue is now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/the-october-2025-issue-is-now-on-sale/) - It may not be arriving in UK showrooms for 20 months, but we’ve got the first information and pictures showing the brand-new Renault Clio, which will be here in May 2027. The petrol and hybrid small car continue the great work of its predecessor in a more grown up and tech-laden package. - [Diesel Top 50 2025: Mazda CX-80 Takes Top Honours in Diesel&EcoCar's annual awards](https://dieselcar.com/diesel-top-50-2025-mazda-cx-80-takes-top-honours-in-dieselecocars-annual-awards/) - It’s that time of year again, and the results are in. Diesel&EcoCar magazine has revealed its eagerly awaited Diesel Top 50 for 2025, published in the October issue, on sale now. Following the spring unveiling of our Electrified Top 50, it’s now diesel’s moment to shine, and shine it does, with 50 of the best diesel-powered cars currently on sale in the UK, each rigorously tested and assessed over the past 12 months. - [ON SALE NOW - SEPTEMBER 2026 EDITION](https://dieselcar.com/on-sale-now-september-2026-edition/) - The September 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar is your essential guide to buying a new 75-plate car, including an interesting feature on the history of number plates, advice on picking up a private plate, and answers to the quandary about whether you really need to change your old car for a brand new one. All of - [ON SALE NOW - JULY 2025 ISSUE](https://dieselcar.com/on-sale-now-july-2025-issue/) - The front cover of the July 2025 edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine is cooler than a polar bear’s wobbly bits, with Alpine’s exciting new electric A390 taking centre stage. Elsewhere we’ve got the first news and pictures of Peugeot’s bid to revive the GTi name with the hot new E-208 GTi. Other cool cars include Renault’s - [EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards 2025](https://dieselcar.com/ecocar-electrified-top-50-awards-2025/) - Diesel&EcoCar magazine is very pleased to announce the winners in the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards for 2025, championing the very best electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles on-sale today. Now in its fourth year as standalone awards, the Electrified Top 50 captures the latest advances in zero- and low-emissions motoring, highlighting the models that offer the best blend of innovation, efficiency, performance, and affordability, as well as a strong ownership package. Diesel&EcoCar magazine is very pleased to announce the winners in the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards for 2025, championing the very best electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles on-sale today. Now in its fourth year as standalone awards, the Electrified Top 50 captures the latest advances in zero- and low-emissions motoring, highlighting the models that offer the best blend of innovation, efficiency, performance, and affordability, as well as a strong ownership package. - [ON SALE NOW - JUNE 2025 EDITION](https://dieselcar.com/on-sale-now-june-2025-edition/) - No Kermit the Frogs were harmed in the making of this issue! The cover of the June 2025 edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine has a bright green hue, and we’re extremely proud of the latest feature packed issue. There’s the first photographs of the Citroën C5 Aircross, as well us news of the latest Lexus ES, the new Jeep Compass, Audi A6 saloon, Mercedes-Benz Vision V and the facelifted DS No4. And if that wasn’t enough, we have the first details about the facelifted Subaru Solterra, and its Trailseeker sister car, as well as images of the striking Genesis X Grand Equator, the Isuzu D-Max EV and information on Renault’s new 1.8-litre hybrid engine. - [On sale now - April 2025 edition](https://dieselcar.com/on-sale-now-april-2025-edition/) - Volvo’s new ES90 electric fastback is unveiled on the front cover of the April 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar magazine, and features alongside Kia’s EV4, EV2 Concept and PV5, the Volkswagen Every.1, Audi A6 Avant, facelifted Volvo XC60 and the dual motor versions of the Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008. We’ve also got sneak spyshot glimpses of the Alpine A390, the BMW Neue Klasse and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ power. - [The March 2025 issue is now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/the-march-2025-issue-is-now-on-sale/) - The dazzling front covers continue, this month with the exciting new Fiat Grande Panda emblazoned across it, as we finally get behind the wheel of the Italian brand’s new small car. We’ve also been trying out the new Mazda CX-80 diesel seven-seater, the Volkswagen Golf Estate, Audi Q6 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, Renault Rafale and - [2024 Diesel Top 50 announced](https://dieselcar.com/2024-diesel-top-50-announced/) - We are pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Diesel Top 50 in the October 2024 edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine, which is now on sale. Earlier in the year we revealed the Electrified Top 50, and we have great pleasure in revealing the Diesel Top 50 today. - [EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Announced](https://dieselcar.com/ecocar-electrified-top-50-announced/) - Diesel&EcoCar magazine is excited to present the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards for 2024, celebrating the finest new electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles available today. Now in its third year, the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards have been separated out from the DieselCar Top 50, which will be announced on 1st October - [Mazda CX-60 AWD Takumi e-Skyactiv D automatic](https://dieselcar.com/mazda-cx-60-awd-takumi-e-skyactiv-d-automatic/) - Bespoke. Individual. Personal. Tailored. Exclusive. They’re the consumer buzz words of the 20’s and everyone’s at it. It’s all marketing balm; making you feel extra special when you check into a hotel room, book a holiday package – or buy a car. Mazda’s got it down to a T. I visited the firm’s Training Academy - [Genesis GV70 Sport 2.2 AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/genesis-gv70-sport-2-2-awd-automatic/) - Report 4 When it comes to early starts, how early is too early? By my reckoning, 3am should be renamed ‘silly o’clock’, but it’s perfect for when you’re faced with a 300-mile journey and you want to reach your destination without the inevitable delays that grace our motorway network. This was the first proper test - [WEIGHING IN](https://dieselcar.com/weighing-in/) - Do you remember the 1991 W140 S-Class? The mighty W140 is generally considered to be one of the finest cars ever made, and it’s often said to be the last model to embody Mercedes’ uncompromising old-school engineering-led approach to product development. But this mostly magnificent Merc also harvested a fair amount of criticism alongside the - [EV Downturn](https://dieselcar.com/ev-downturn/) - There doesn’t seem to be much doubt about it now – the switchover to electric is faltering. The main motor industry trade body in the UK, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, recently reported that in November 2023, fewer pure electric cars were sold than in the same month the previous year. Sales were - [DS 7 Rivoli BlueHDi 130 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ds-7-rivoli-bluehdi-130-automaticds-7/) - First Report First things first. This wasn’t how I wanted to introduce our new DS 7 to you. A mere three days prior, she was looking box fresh after spending quite literally hours in the sun washing, cleaning and sprucing up – I even bought a new spray on polish that Instagram told me to - [Genesis GV70 Sport 2.2 AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/genesis-gv70-sport-2-2-awd-automaticgenesis-gv70/) - First Report The Genesis GV70 gets a lot of attention. I’ve seen countless people turn their heads as I’ve driven past them and noticed passengers in cars checking it out when I’m on a motorway. Only yesterday, I watched as a chap walked up to the GV70 in a car park, stood staring at it, - [Hyundai Tucson Premium 1.6T Hybrid](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-tucson-premium-1-6t-hybridhyundai-tucson/) - Europe has had almost 25 years to familiarise itself with full (or “self-charging”) hybrids, but they’ve had a bit of a bumpy road here. It’s a technology that lived in the shadow of diesel engines until the mid-2010s then, for a while, seemed to have been skipped altogether as drivers rushed for plug-ins instead. However, - [Cupra Formentor VZ2 e-Hybrid 245 DSG Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/cupra-formentor-vz2-e-hybrid-245-dsg-automatic/) - The birth of Cupra is an interesting tale with quite a twist. Originally SEAT’s sporty sub-brand – think AMG for Mercedes-Benz – Cupra is today a marque in its own right. In fact, the success of this dynamic new brand has been so impressive that SEAT is to leave the mainstream car manufacturing party after - [Laser Tools Extendable Flexi Head Ratchet](https://dieselcar.com/laser-tools-extendable-flexi-head-ratchet/) - How often have you tried, and failed, to access a hard-to-reach fastener on your car, bicycle, motorcycle, caravan or maybe the lawnmower, and had to pay a specialist instead? Undoing a tricky nut or bolt can be an expensive business if you call in the pros, so investing a little in the right tools instead - [Light pollution](https://dieselcar.com/light-pollution/) - Hi Doc I have a 2017 Focus, and back in 2021 it started to show a warning light for tyre sensors not detected. After being reset, they did not come on again for a few days. Gradually the warning started to come on more and more, until it appeared every time the car was driven - [Motoring Turmoil](https://dieselcar.com/motoring-turmoil/) - A good deal of water has passed under the bridge, and many diesel models have come and gone since I started writing for Diesel Car back in 1999. Those were the days when people were dumping company cars, on account of taxation, and taking mileage allowances for company business miles using their own car. The maximum - [Honda Civic e:HEV Advance 2.0 i-MMD](https://dieselcar.com/honda-civic-ehev-advance-2-0-i-mmdhonda-civic/) - Final Report Some cars stand the test of time. One is the Honda Civic. The Civic, now in its eleventh generation, has been with us for most of my life, having launched in 1972. My first meeting with the Civic came when a friend’s mum bought a Mark 1 three-door hatchback. It was exciting, even - [COVID stops play](https://dieselcar.com/covid-stops-play/) - About of COVID, my first, has made me even more splenetic than usual as I wheeze and splutter my way through this column. On the day I achieved my ‘passing out’ stripes (two red lines next to the letters C and T on a COVID test kit), I should have been heading for Epsom race - [STATE OF THE NATION](https://dieselcar.com/state-of-the-nation/) - As the summer faded away, two big announcements gave us an indication of the way the switchover to EVs is going in the UK. First, BMW said that it would build the next generation of electric MINIs at its factory in Oxford. This may not seem like a big deal given that this plant is - [Skoda Fabia Colour Edition 1.0 MPI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-fabia-colour-edition-1-0-mpi/) - Report 4 While driving a supermini from just a decade ago meant a serious compromise in practicality, times are changing. Every class of car seems to get gradually bigger, and with increased platform sharing and the use of common parts, even superminis are becoming ‘supermaxi’. Our Mk4 Fabia is a case in point, being just - [Mazda CX-60 AWD Takumi e-Skyactiv D](https://dieselcar.com/mazda-cx-60-awd-takumi-e-skyactiv-d-2/) - REPORT 2 It’s exciting getting to ‘know’ a new vehicle, and the visually imposing CX-60 has – in its first month – already become a family titan, providing limo-like transport for five on holiday. It excelled on our first outing, when we headed north to the Yorkshire Dales. There, the same engine that burbled unobtrusively - [GWM Ora Funky Cat First Edition](https://dieselcar.com/gwm-ora-funky-cat-first-edition-2/) - Report 2 Frequent readers of my musings will be familiar with my advocacy of using well-calibrated adaptive cruise control (ACC) systems. Whether urban bimbling, lightning cross-country journeys, or plying motorways, employing ACC promotes motoring wellbeing. Select your speed and chill. Pleasingly, the Funky Cat’s blessed with an easy-to-operate steering column wand for its ACC, permitting - [Peugeot 408 Allure Premium Hybrid 225](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-408-allure-premium-hybrid-225/) - Report 1 It’s been a few years since Peugeot has had a model in its range starting with a ‘4’. My first car was a 405, and so I reckon that I’m going to be a good judge on whether this latest 408 is as good as that was. I’m also a huge fan of - [Does hydrogen have a viable future in passenger cars?](https://dieselcar.com/does-hydrogen-have-a-viable-future-in-passenger-cars/) - Hydrogen fuel cell power is being pushed hard by a number of global car manufacturers, with one of the main headline attractions being that the emissions are essentially just H2O, oxygen as a useful by-product of the overall process, and nothing else... well, apart from brake dust and tyre wear emissions, subjects for which I - [Citroën Ë-C4 X Shine Plus](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-e-c4-x-shine-plus/) - First Report As the new Ë-C4 X backed into my drive, I felt a bit like I was watching one of those deep-sea documentaries where something unexpected looms into view. Fish analogies don’t make the stuff of dealership brochures, but stay with me. Evolution, both in marine zoology and cars, can take interesting turns. In - [CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL UNEXCEPTIONAL CARS](https://dieselcar.com/celebrating-exceptional-unexceptional-cars/) - Have you ever heard of Mastodon? A mastodon – small m – is an extinct hairy elephant-like creature but Mastodon – big M – is a social media platform that has enjoyed a lot of growth lately. If you’ve never come across it before, the best description I can give you is that it works - [Mazda CX-60 AWD Takumi e-Skyactiv D](https://dieselcar.com/mazda-cx-60-awd-takumi-e-skyactiv-d/) - First Report Hand car washes see so many customers that the vehicles become virtually invisible... but not Mazda’s CX-60. “Great looking car!” the guy shouted as he chamoised off the final drips and took my £20. He’s right. This Mazda is one imposing vehicle, exuding a distinctive, purposeful, premium air with – I feel – - [Private plates](https://dieselcar.com/private-plates/) - how to avoid falling foul of the law Private or personalised number plates are a popular way for vehicle owners to add a personal touch to their favourite cars. This can help them stand out from the crowd, making them more quickly recognisable to family and friends, and help disguise the age of a cherished - [Vauxhall Astra Ultimate 1.6 Turbo plug-in hybrid](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-astra-ultimate-1-6-turbo-plug-in-hybrid/) - The recent all-too-brief stint of warmer weather has given our Astra a bit of a break, as it’s been sharing work and family duties with my 32-year-old VW Polo. There’s something quite grounding about reconnecting with mainstream motoring as it was not so long ago because, regardless of whether classics are a preference, a well - [Saving the Hybrid](https://dieselcar.com/saving-the-hybrid/) - Quite some years ago, Emissions Analytics, the UK's respected researchers on the subject of vehicle emissions, made some detailed studies on the practicalities of conversion of road transport to electric power. It concluded that, when EV battery supplies are limited (as they were, and still are), the cause of reducing CO2 emissions was better served - [GWM ORA Funky Cat First Edition](https://dieselcar.com/gwm-ora-funky-cat-first-edition/) - First Test We’ve all experienced that concoction of emotions boiling in our minds’ cauldron when starting a new job in an unfamiliar workplace. We are the same as before, everyone else, the environment, and the way of doing things are tangibly different, making us work that bit harder to both perform the role we’re employed - [What do Electric Vehicle battery packs cost?](https://dieselcar.com/what-do-electric-vehicle-battery-packs-cost/) - We’re all used to renewing devices because of depleted battery life, or even taking the batteries out and throwing in new ones. No wonder, then, that the idea of owning an expensive car with a giant battery is a daunting prospect for many motorists. Yet, electric car batteries are a different kettle of fish, and - [Ring RTC4000 Cordless Tyre Inflator](https://dieselcar.com/ring-rtc4000-cordless-tyre-inflator/) - If you appreciate the convenience of cordless tools, the new RTC4000 Rechargeable Tyre Inflator from Ring could be worth a closer look. Measuring 150mm, it can easily slip into your car’s glovebox or a storage cubby, and kept charged via its one-metre USB-C cable or three-metre DC cable if you’d prefer to charge it at - [Do modern cars need undersealing?](https://dieselcar.com/do-modern-cars-need-undersealing/) - There was a time when cars could begin to show signs of rust after just a few years on the road, especially in areas near the sea and where lots of salt grit is spread on the roads in winter. Luckily, those days are largely over, because most manufacturers now pay much more attention to - [Bentley Flying Spur MULLINER HYBRID](https://dieselcar.com/bentley-flying-spur-mulliner-hybrid/) - The magnificent 429bhp 4.0-litre V8 diesel engine that made a brief appearance in the Bentayga SUV would have been splendid under the long nose of the Flying Spur, but the British firm got uneasy about offering a diesel powerplant when the fuel’s reputation got hauled though the mud. In its place at the most eco-friendly - [Riskier summer driving](https://dieselcar.com/riskier-summer-driving/) - Summer heralds the onset of clear blue cloudless skies, holidays, road trips, festivals, barbecues, and a general feeling of well-being for most. Driving during the summer months is, however, surprisingly, riskier. June, July, and August statistically, attract the heaviest traffic on UK roads, with July seeing the largest spike in speeding offences being committed on - [IS Progress towards net zero stalling?](https://dieselcar.com/is-progress-towards-net-zero-stalling/) - How’s the UK doing when it comes to cleaning up its economy? Answering that question at regular intervals is the job of an official body that was set up under the Climate Change Act of 2008. The Climate Change Committee, as it is called, monitors and reports on our progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions - [Family favourite](https://dieselcar.com/family-favourite/) - Hi Doc In 2010 my dad bought an 07-plate Saab 9-3 TiD 8v. So far it has covered 120k miles and has been passed on to my brother, and then me, so it’s been in the family for more than 12 years. It’s always been maintained properly and just before Christmas had a serious service - [SEAT Ateca FR 2.0 TDI DSG Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/seat-ateca-fr-2-0-tdi-dsg-automatic/) - First Test The ideal family wagon has to cover a lot of bases. Practicality is key, but in 2023 things like charging ports and Apple CarPlay are just as important to buyers in a connected world. SUVs have now long been the form factor of choice for many looking to ferry kids and a dog - [Honda CR-V 2.0 i-MMD Hybrid EX AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/honda-cr-v-2-0-i-mmd-hybrid-ex-awd-automatic/) - Report 1 You should have been reading about the latest Civic on these pages, but a phone call late in the afternoon poured cold water on that idea, as the car that was allocated to us was no longer available. How do you fancy running a CR-V instead, said the man from Honda. Not wanting - [What happens when I run out of charge?](https://dieselcar.com/what-happens-when-i-run-out-of-charge/) - While statistically, it’s less common to run out of charge in an EV than it is to let a fuel tank run dry in a combustion engined car, the incident rate is only likely to increase as electric cars become more and more common. Thankfully the driving range of EVs is improving all the time, - [Volvo EX30 costs less than Jeep rival](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-ex30-costs-less-than-jeep-rival/) - Volvo has announced pricing and UK specifications for its forthcoming EX30 small electric SUV, which will start from a highly-competitive £33,795. This means at current standings it will undercut models including the Peugeot e-2008 and Jeep Avenger, despite its premium badge. Available to order now, the first customer deliveries are expected in early 2024, and - [Tipo Tur.d](https://dieselcar.com/tipo-tur-d/) - When it comes to vehicles, I like a bit of weird, which is why I signed up to a Facebook group charmingly titled ‘Shite cars for sale.’ Here, people who really ought to have better things to do – and probably have – seek out classified ads for vehicles they consider deserve the ‘shite’ sobriquet. - [STILL WORK TO BE DONE](https://dieselcar.com/still-work-to-be-done/) - I probably spend a bit more time than is good for me on social media. Mastodon, the open-source alternative to Twitter, probably absorbs at least an hour of my day as I link up with fellow car geeks from around the world, and I’m also a member of a set of transport-related forums that has a - [Technology and its effect upon some road users](https://dieselcar.com/technology-and-its-effect-upon-some-road-users/) - With rapid advances in technology, it is becoming increasingly common for motorists to use a variety of audio devices whilst driving. We know that the laws have become far stricter in the UK surrounding the use of mobile phones while driving, to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians and other road users. Whilst it - [Electrified Top 50 Awards announced](https://dieselcar.com/electrified-top-50-awards-announced/) - Diesel&EcoCar magazine is very pleased to announce the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards, where we celebrate the most capable new electric cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles on sale today. Now in its second year, the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 awards define the very best electrified vehicles and separates out the DieselCar Top - [Who is Gridserve?](https://dieselcar.com/who-is-gridserve/) - If you live in Essex or Norfolk, you’ve likely heard of Gridserve, the company which opened its first ‘Electric Forecourt’ in Braintree and is now expanding rapidly, including a recently opened site in Norwich and a facility close to Gatwick Airport opening soon. The Essex location became a destination for electric vehicle owners thanks to - [Laser Tools Oil Funnel Sets](https://dieselcar.com/laser-tools-oil-funnel-sets/) - If you dread the mess of an engine oil change or top up, the latest funnel sets from Laser Tools could prove invaluable. Designed specifically for Volkswagen Group (part number 8301) and Renault/Nissan (8302) models, the funnels come with adaptor caps to fit securely to the car’s filler neck, so there’s no way it can - [Vauxhall Astra GS Line 1.5 Turbo D Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-astrags-line-1-5-turbo-d-automatic/) - Report 2 Back at the turn of the Millennium, a good friend of mine had a Mk2 Astra as his first car. I remember it for two things; the 1.6-litre engine’s respectable turn of speed, and the lengths he went to modernising its audio setup. Our lunchtime drive-thru soundtrack came courtesy of tinny 1980s speakers - [The legalities of keeping and driving vehicles in good order](https://dieselcar.com/the-legalities-of-keeping-and-driving-vehicles-in-good-order/) - April’s rather soggy driving conditions often result in more effort being required to keep vehicles clean. Apart from the obvious benefits of driving a clean car, there are real advantages too, in avoiding criminal prosecution. Failing to maintain a vehicle to the standard required by law can lead to penalty point endorsements, driving bans and - [The May 2023 issue is now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/the-may-2023-issue-is-now-on-sale/) - As Volkswagen reveals a concept car of its forthcoming £22k electric car, we reckon it’s significant enough to grace the cover of the May 2023 edition of Diesel&EcoCar. If VW stay true to their word, this cut-price EV will bring price parity to the petrol and diesel world. But is it little more than a - [Suzuki Swift1.4 Boosterjet Mild Hybrid Sport](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-swift1-4-boosterjet-mild-hybrid-sport/) - Report 6 The Swift Sport Hybrid is primarily designed to be a fun to drive supermini – something it does very well. It’s nippy, entertaining, and capable of carrying the weekly shopping. Ours has needed to be pretty versatile this month, venturing into the territories of people mover and dog van. The Swift’s first unusual - [Peugeot 308 SW](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-308-sw/) - Report 2 I drove 520 miles in the 308 yesterday. From my mum’s house in North Wales (happy birthday mum) to Sussex, and then back up to Birmingham. That’s with a day’s work somewhere in between. And boy did the French estate look after me, or my wallet at least, sipping diesel frugally and delivering - [TESLA PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON COSTS](https://dieselcar.com/tesla-putting-the-squeeze-on-costs/) - Last month I was explaining how the degree of choice in the lowest price bracket for electric cars is probably going down, even as the overall number of models of electric vehicles on the market multiplies seemingly day-by-day. Cars like the smart EQ range, Volkswagen’s e-Up! and the Hyundai Ioniq are fading away without immediate - [Get 12 issues for £44.99 or 2 issues for £9.99 in our egg-cellent Easter subscriptions sale](https://dieselcar.com/get-12-issues-for-44-99-or-2-issues-for-9-99-in-our-egg-celent-easter-subscriptions-sale/) - A range of special subscription offers are back, but only for this bank holiday Easter weekend. Why not grab a special subscription offer, we have deals to suit all pockets!A special Easter subscription rate of just £44.99 for 12 issues is available until Tuesday, delivered to your front door every month. And for smaller budgets, - [Laser Tools 4-in-1 Wheel Nut Socket –Half-inch Single Hex (6pt)](https://dieselcar.com/laser-tools-4-in-1-wheel-nut-socket-half-inch-single-hex-6pt/) - This innovative socket features a spring-loaded insert at each end, allowing it to accommodate four different sizes: 17, 19, 21, and 22mm. With this all-in-one solution, you can save on the number of tools you need to carry around with you and make the most of limited storage space. It’s crafted from tough chrome vanadium - [Citroën ë-C4 Sense](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-e-c4-sense-2/) - EV choices are tricky, so is the ë-C4 easy for you? Before Alex Grant handed me the keys, an RAC verdict caught my eye: “If you're fed up with clinical family EVs, here's one that might charm you.” That sounded promising, since charm and family can be strangers. As a typecast dad driver, I’m used - [Advancing comfort](https://dieselcar.com/advancing-comfort/) - Citroën introduced its new Advanced Comfort technology back in 2017, and launched to the press in the form of a prototype of the now discontinued second generation 2018 C4 Cactus. Since then it has appeared in a number of Citroën models. It demonstrated some radical changes to the standard C4 Cactus, primarily in suspension system - [Additional hurdles in the race to zero](https://dieselcar.com/additional-hurdles-in-the-race-to-zero/) - Another month passes and if anything, the headwinds facing the electric switchover have grown. First, some new evidence on the extent of the problems with public charging in the UK. The Times newspaper, basing its calculations on Department for Transport and SMMT data, has worked out that the ratio of EVs to charging points has - [Aside from environmental reasons, is now a good time to buy an Electric car?](https://dieselcar.com/aside-from-environmental-reasons-is-now-a-good-time-to-buy-an-electric-car/) - According to the latest Society of Motoring Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data, battery electric models now make up 14.3% of new car sales in the UK, overtaking diesel (7.7%) and plug-in hybrids (6.7%) by a significant margin. So does that mean it now makes good financial sense to buy an EV, as well as an - [April 2023 Issue On sale now](https://dieselcar.com/april-2023-issue-on-sale-now/) - After an exceptionally long development period, we finally get behind the wheel of the Ineos Grenadier and test it out in 3.0-litre diesel guise. While it may look like an updated classic Defender, it is in fact all new. Elsewhere we’ve been driving the Lexus RX 450h+, the company’s first plug-in hybrid, and also get - [Home charging speeds explained](https://dieselcar.com/home-charging-speeds-explained/) - If you’re buying a plug-in car or you’ve been given one as a company car, you may be wondering what on earth a home charger is versus a fast or rapid charger, which wallbox to go for, and why plugging a BMW iX into a three-pin plug will barely heat up its battery, let alone - [Volvo V90 Cross Country B5 AWD Plus Geartronic](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-v90-cross-country-b5-awd-plus-geartronic/) - Report 4 There’s something reassuring about driving a Volvo in winter. It stems from an assumption that surely any cold or snow we face here must pale into insignificance compared with a Swedish winter, where the V90 is designed and engineered, and much of its testing takes place. You only have to watch the wipers - [Kia Niro Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi](https://dieselcar.com/kia-niro-hybrid-4-1-6-gdi-3/) - Report 4 One of the nice things about Christmas is that we always host the family, so everyone comes to us, which means that we don’t have a lot of travelling around to do. With all of them living within a ten-mile radius, and the fact that we’re lucky enough to have a couple of - [Citroën ë-C4 Sense](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-e-c4-sense/) - Report Three It’s become much easier to switch to battery power recently, but I reckon it takes a full year of seasonal changes to really get to grips with what an electric car is capable of. Plunging temperatures over the last few weeks mean I’m roughly two seasons into that journey with the ë-C4, and - [Skoda Scala Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-scala-monte-carlo-1-0-tsi-3/) - 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 - [Charge anxiety](https://dieselcar.com/charge-anxiety/) - Drivers get more time to go electric in energy strategy. That was the headline that appeared above a recent online newspaper article about the Scottish government’s new 194-page ‘Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan’, which apparently moved the phase-out date for new petrol and diesel car sales from 2030 to 2032. It soon turned - [Accessorise](https://dieselcar.com/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](https://dieselcar.com/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 - [Eco-friendly car cleaning tips](https://dieselcar.com/eco-friendly-car-cleaning-tips/) - Many motorists are making the switch to eco-friendly car cleaning products, for a variety of reasons. These could be as straightforward as an aversion to certain packaging or chemicals, prevalent in both household and automotive cleaners, or more immediate concerns. If you wash your car right next to your prized flower beds, you probably don’t - [Please proceed to the next window](https://dieselcar.com/please-proceed-to-the-next-window/) - It’s fitting that in a nation that both loves cars and queueing, we’re now tucking into a supersize portion of ‘drive-thru’ culture. Over the last year, we’ve got used to doing nothing and going nowhere. In these rarer moments of tier-restricted freedom, staying inside our cars has become the new going out. And by and - [SEAT Leon SE DYNAMIC 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-leon-se-dynamic-2-0-tdi-5/) - Report Six In 1992, I bought a 1969 Triumph Vitesse which I still own. It's a wonderfully analogue car with its smooth naturally aspirated straight-six petrol engine, its four-speed manual gearbox with overdrive, its unassisted brakes and steering, along with the keep-fit windows and manual adjustment for everything. My ancient Triumph is a world away - [HYDROGEN AND ELECTRIC: CAN WE BE FRIENDS?](https://dieselcar.com/hydrogen-and-electric-can-we-be-friends/) - Hi Doc, Now that we've resolved the political disagreement I had with Ian, I'm back, and we can discuss the equally contentious subject of motoring. I'm now a bit slow, but I wanted to comment on the battery wish-list you used to answer the question from Les in January. Before Diesel Car magazine even existed, - [Great roads](https://dieselcar.com/great-roads/) - The past year and a half have given all of us time to ponder on the things we have missed most during an exceptional diversion from normality. Friends, family, and freedom have all been on pause. So too has travel, and the option to drive where we want, and when we want to. Now, though, - [Dacia Sandero Comfort TCe 100 Bi-Fuel](https://dieselcar.com/dacia-sandero-comfort-tce-100-bi-fuel/) - I’m going to come right out and say it: running a Dacia Sandero for a few months is a dream come true. Granted, Britain’s cheapest new car might not find a slot in many people’s fantasy garage, but I have a thing for cars at the bottom end of the market. Give me a £7,995 - [Here we go again](https://dieselcar.com/here-we-go-again/) - Has the Ford Focus really been around for twenty three years? I was quite grumpy and quite old when it was launched, now I’m grumpier and older and think that the original car has aged rather better than I have. Taking over from the final, and pathologically timid Escort, it’s hard to remember now just - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-37/) - Batteries are the part of an electric car we never normally see. But in this case, out of sight is not necessarily out of mind. In particular, we can expect to hear a lot more about efforts to attract battery production to the UK, as the motor industry makes the big switch to EVs. The - [Ups and downs](https://dieselcar.com/ups-and-downs/) - Everyone loves a bit of spectacle and drama, and the arrival of new models on the automotive scene is usually a good excuse for both. Planners, designers, engineers, production managers and all the other staff working on the development of a new car, which typically takes up to five years, have meticulously honed a vehicle - [Our moaner-in-chief on the car launch circus](https://dieselcar.com/our-moaner-in-chief-on-the-car-launch-circus/) - Before I became a car hack, I had some rosy fantasies about what the job would be like. From the international travel to driving the cars themselves, motoring journalism seemed impossibly exotic, and I remember boring on to my dad about what a fabulous way to earn a living it must be. With great kindness - [Laser Tools Telescopic Support](https://dieselcar.com/laser-tools-telescopic-support/) - Laser Tools has launched an ingenious telescopic bonnet and tailgate support strut, with applications for repairs where gas struts are faulty or need to be removed. It could also be used during restoration projects, as an alternative to a car’s standard bonnet support or in competition cars where they’ve been removed for lightness. Extending between - [Suzuki Across 2.5 PHEV E-Four Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-across-2-5-phev-e-four-automatic/) - Second Report It doesn’t feel like such a long time ago that, with a couple of new SUVs on the way, traditionally retail sales-weighted Suzuki was sizing up fleet opportunities with some competitive diesel engines. That groundwork and relationship-building has held firm in the meantime, but hybrids are at the forefront today and the Across - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-38/) - One of the most frequent grumbles about electric cars in the early years was that the choice was very limited. The main options were the Renault Zoe, the Nissan Leaf and the Tesla Model S. These cars have all proven themselves and are still with us on the new car market a decade or so - [Will my EV battery deteriorate like the one in my smartphone does?](https://dieselcar.com/will-my-ev-battery-deteriorate-like-the-one-in-my-smartphone-does/) - Next to driving range, the life of an EV’s battery pack is often one of the biggest worries cited by prospective electric car buyers. It’s hardly a surprise, given that we’ve all experienced the reduction in battery life of smartphones and other technology after just a few years use, which often then become disposable items. - [The future of British service stations](https://dieselcar.com/the-future-of-british-service-stations/) - Possibly some of our readers have seen the recent short television series about the M6 northbound and southbound motorway service stations at Tebay, in the Lake District. It's a real eye-opener, and you can't help thinking when the credits are playing out “Why can't all motorway services be like that?” Fortunately, they are not alone, - [Transporter of delight](https://dieselcar.com/transporter-of-delight/) - If research from RoSPA (those safety-obsessed people who allegedly sleep in high-vis pyjamas) is true, you might be best advised to forget all the dangers out on the open road and focus instead on the ones right next to you. RoSPA’s analysis of a study in 2019 from the Department for Transport suggested that 3% - [Guilty as charged](https://dieselcar.com/guilty-as-charged/) - My wife works in education and once said that she liked children, but why bring your work home? Generally, I subscribe to this view, partly because when I speak to young people, I seem to change from being a regular human being into a patronising old fart. ‘So, young man, what’s happening in the hit - [Our resident EV owner and expert, David Wilkins, examines the world of electrification](https://dieselcar.com/our-resident-ev-owner-and-expert-david-wilkins-examines-the-world-of-electrification/) - Next year, the previously unthinkable will happen, at least according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Sales of electric cars are expected to exceed those of diesels in 2022, and by a comfortable margin – 260,000 EVs, to be precise, compared with 221,000 diesels. Of course, forecasting is always a hazardous game, and - [Lightbulb moment! How a small town lived the electric dream](https://dieselcar.com/lightbulb-moment-how-a-small-town-lived-the-electric-dream/) - Draped in a wrinkle of the Surrey Hills, Godalming makes a fascinating target for an electric car excursion, even if, like to so many destinations, it’s not exactly choked with recharge points. Maybe that’s surprising, because as far as electricity and early adoption goes, Godalming is a trailblazer. Or was: 140 years ago, in the - [Kia Niro Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi](https://dieselcar.com/kia-niro-hybrid-4-1-6-gdi/) - As a journalist specialising in transport and travel, I receive scores of press releases daily, most with little news value. And if I can’t sell a story on to a news or features editor, it’s worthless. Dead ducks today include a list of the UK’s most instagrammed road trips, Santander plugging their new ‘online marketplace’ - [Being in charge of a vehicle at Christmas](https://dieselcar.com/being-in-charge-of-a-vehicle-at-christmas/) - How many times have you heard that people have returned to their cars to sleep off alcohol or as a place of safety as a last resort following a night out drinking? Most people imagine that as long as they don’t drive the vehicle, the decision is a sound one, but that’s not so. We - [Cupra Formentor V2 e-Hybrid 204](https://dieselcar.com/cupra-formentor-v2-e-hybrid-204-3/) - There's a lot to like about the Formentor, from the luxurious cabin and sharp exterior design that’s unique to Cupra – there’s no SEAT equivalent – to the build quality and the driving experience. The latter is something that is very different from what I'm used to when I run long-termers, because for more than - [A is for Allegro: An Alphabet of Curious Cars](https://dieselcar.com/a-is-for-allegro-an-alphabet-of-curious-cars/) - Take a trip down memory lane, with an illustrated A-Z of nostalgic cars from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Designer and illustrator Roy McCarthy explores the models that impacted him during his formative years, from the sludge-coloured Austin Allegro his father owned in 1975, to the Ford Zephyr he lusted after. Words are accompanied with - [February issue out now](https://dieselcar.com/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 - [A cautionary tale](https://dieselcar.com/a-cautionary-tale/) - The path to the big electric switchover continues to be a bumpy one. Electric cars are selling well but they are still expensive by most buyers’ standards, whether new or second hand. The high prices seem to be the result of tight supply conditions resulting from chip shortages and other supply chain issues and remind - [Peugeot e-Rifter Long Allure Premium](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-e-rifter-long-allure-premium-2/) - Report 6 Ouch doesn’t quite cover it. A catch-up bill from Electricité de France (we don’t, ahem, like to nationalise our utilities unless it’s other nations nationalising them) tells me I need to add £1,785 to catch up, while from now the monthly bill for gas and electricity will more than double to a hernial - [Suzuki Swift 1.4 Boosterjet Mild Hybrid Sport](https://dieselcar.com/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 - [Scalextric Back to the Future vs Knight Rider](https://dieselcar.com/scalextric-back-to-the-future-vs-knight-rider/) - Here’s one for kids and big kids alike; Scalextric’s Back to the Future vs Knight Rider tribute to 1980s TV. Surely one of the most evocative kits in years, it includes Michael Knight’s KITT and the famous DeLorean in scale form with working lights, along with 20 track pieces for a total length of 5.3 - [Skoda Scala Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-scala-monte-carlo-1-0-tsi-2/) - Another month, another glowing report. Well, yes, but before we get to the bit where I sing the Scala’s praises, this time around there are one or two caveats. Five months in, I have noticed a few ‘issues’ with the Skoda. That is perhaps overselling it, ‘niggles’ would be closer to the truth. Since the - [Size matters](https://dieselcar.com/size-matters/) - I recently made the acquaintance of Chester’s Pepper Street car park, and if you’re a local, you’ll know what a joy that was. Apparently dating from the early 1960s and abutting Chester’s city walls, the Chester Live website was moved to describe Pepper Street thus: "Cramped, damp, dirty. Ugly, ill-planned, unfitting. Concrete, but not even - [Skoda Scala Monte Carlo 1.0 TSI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-scala-monte-carlo-1-0-tsi/) - Report 4 It’s funny how you get attached to certain cars. Month four with the Scala has led me to contemplating life without it. That should happen around Christmastime, unless I can persuade Skoda to let me have it for longer. It isn’t that I am in love with the car, so much as it - [Moving on up](https://dieselcar.com/moving-on-up/) - The dictum that less is more doesn’t seem to apply to cars. The number of features most of them contain is frankly ridiculous. Many of them are there to give showroom lackies things that glitter and hypnotise punters into buying. Ambient lighting is a good example. A while back I borrowed a Mercedes-Benz A-Class that - [Peugeot e-2008 Allure Premium](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-e-2008-allure-premium/) - Continuous development is the best way of ensuring that products are up to date, and Peugeot has certainly embraced that with its popular pure electric e-2008. An increase in the optimum driving range from 206 to 212 miles has been achieved thanks to the fitment of A+ efficiency rated low rolling resistance tyres, and a - [Citroën C3 Aircross Shine Plus BlueHDi 110](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c3-aircross-shine-plus-bluehdi-110-2/) - Being forced to sit on the sidelines for a fair chunk of the past month has seen the C3 Aircross take a well-earned break from regularly transporting me to the four corners of my home city and beyond. No, I haven’t had a brush with the law, but I did have a date with a - [Cupra Born V3 58kWh](https://dieselcar.com/cupra-born-v3-58kwh/) - Report Three Continuing as the Cupra’s custodian is giving me a little insight as to what it must be like being a minor celebrity. The Glaswegian giant I mentioned last time out who wanted to chat about the ‘wee Tesla’ was merely the start; complete strangers regularly stop me in car parks to ask about - [Dangerous driving and careless driving – where the line is crossed](https://dieselcar.com/dangerous-driving-and-careless-driving-where-the-line-is-crossed/) - With weather conditions on a downward curve towards the end of the year, we tend to see an escalation in the number of cases of alleged careless and dangerous driving being brought against drivers. Both offences take into consideration the nature of the driving, given the road conditions at the time that the offence is - [Sue Baker - 1947 to 2022](https://dieselcar.com/sue-baker-1947-to-2022/) - It is with great sadness, and with tears in my eyes, that I announce that Sue Baker has lost her fight with Motor Neurone Disease, passing away aged just 75. It is with great sadness, and with tears in my eyes, that I announce that Sue Baker has lost her fight with Motor Neurone Disease, passing away aged just 75. - [i-Spy On a Car Journey in France](https://dieselcar.com/i-spy-on-a-car-journey-in-france/) - If you’re driving to France this summer, and fancy some interactive entertainment to keep the family entertained, i-Spy On a Car Journey in France could be well worth every penny of its £3.99 cover price. There are more than 140 French sights to find, including famous landmarks, rivers, tourist attractions and motorway signs. The book - [Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-grandland-ultimate-1-5-turbo-d-automatic-2/) - REPORT 3 Vauxhall’s are everywhere. And yes, I know you start noticing or spotting cars wearing the same badge as yours, but this is next level. There’s literally a Vauxhall at every turn – of all eras too – and I’m amazed at the variety proudly wearing the griffin badge, from fresh out of the - [Laser Tools Magnetic Foldable Parts Tray](https://dieselcar.com/laser-tools-magnetic-foldable-parts-tray/) - If you’ve dropped vital parts while working on a repair project, or even during one of your other hobbies, then you’ll understand the appeal of this magnetic parts tray from Laser Tools. It boasts a rather innovative design, because not only is it mostly silicon to avoid scratches, it’s also collapsible to make it easier - [Do people still hitchhike?](https://dieselcar.com/do-people-still-hitchhike/) - When I first started driving in the pre-history of the early 1980s, you’d often see middle aged blokes with trade plates, or students with destinations scrawled on bits of cardboard standing on motorway service slip roads, hoping some kind soul would give them a lift. My dad, a trusting type, sometimes indulged in this early - [Any old insurance?](https://dieselcar.com/any-old-insurance/) - There are legal obligations imposed upon drivers and motorcycle riders that, if not met, render an individual guilty of no insurance, an absolute offence, with little opportunity of a defence. As a driver or rider of a car or motorcycle, you must ensure that the vehicle is registered, insured (the minimum is third-party insurance covering - [Is the switchover timetable to electric realistic?](https://dieselcar.com/is-the-switchover-timetable-to-electric-realistic/) - How quickly can the UK make the transition to electric cars? At the moment there is a formal target for the sale of conventional petrols and diesels to end in 2030, with the cleanest hybrids being allowed to continue until 2035. On the face of it, with sales of electric cars taking an ever larger - [Toyota Gazoo Racing win at Le Mans 24 hours](https://dieselcar.com/toyota-gazzo-racing-win-at-le-mans-24-hours/) - With a fifth win under its belt at this year’s 90th running of the Le Mans 24 hour race, the Toyota GR010 took a fairly comfortable one-two victory with only the much smaller American Glickenhaus team keeping them on their toes until the end. Sebastian Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa drove a brilliant race - [Businesses wake up to electric power](https://dieselcar.com/businesses-wake-up-to-electric-power/) - Electric commercial vehicles are on the march. In July this year, the US Postal Service modified an order for 50,000 mail trucks that it had placed with Oshkosh Defence only a few months earlier so that it could include far more EVs. Petrol powered vehicles were due to make up 90% of the order, but - [Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate 1.5 Turbo D Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-grandland-ultimate-1-5-turbo-d-automatic/) - This is the new, refreshed Vauxhall Grandland. It looks much improved over its predecessor, doesn’t it? Looks, design – call it what you will – are of course subjective, but in this specification and two-tone colour combination, you’ll be a pretty strong glass-half-empty kind of soul to think otherwise. For a mid-life refresh, there’s a - [Weigh to go!](https://dieselcar.com/weigh-to-go/) - My son asked “So how much does this e-Rifter weigh?” It seemed a decent question. He wanted to know the weight compared to the last vehicle I ran. Pound for pound, might there be some bargain to be savoured in the Peugeot. So we checked the scales and he’s kind of right. Here’s how the - [Hyundai i10 Premium 1.2 MPi](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-i10-premium-1-2-mpi/) - First Report City cars are a dying breed, and that’s a shame – especially when they’re as accomplished as Hyundai’s i10. Why are they facing extinction? Consumers’ ever-hungry appetite for larger SUVs is one factor, which combined with car makers’ desire to focus on pricier and more profitable models for business survival, means many of - [Honda e Advance](https://dieselcar.com/honda-e-advance/) - First report The Honda e burst onto the electric vehicle scene back in the summer of 2020, and proved that concept car style does translate to the road. Its ‘face’ recalls cars from the 1970s and 1980s, with twin single headlamps flanking either end of a gloss black ‘grille’ panel. Its dinky dimensions and upright - [Peugeot e-Rifter Long Allure Premium](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-e-rifter-long-allure-premium/) - First Report Like swapping a thong for elasticated shorts, I have traded the compact chic of Vauxhall’s Mokka-e for a large roadgoing brick. Let’s kick off with full disclosure. They’re not going to shout this in the brochure, but Peugeot’s new and now solely electric Rifter range (this being the director’s cut seven-seater) owes its - [I live in an older house. Can I have an EV charger installed?](https://dieselcar.com/i-live-in-an-older-house-can-i-have-an-ev-charger-installed/) - Even if you live in an older property with dated wiring, it should still be possible to fit an electric vehicle wallbox, but it may require a bit more time and expense to get up and running if upgrades are required. In many circumstances these are fairly quick, and not very invasive. Any wiring changes - [Scrapping of plug-in grant makes sense](https://dieselcar.com/scrapping-of-plug-in-grant-makes-sense/) - It was long signalled, but now it’s finally happened; the government has ended the plug-in car grant via which it subsidised the purchase of new electric vehicles. Of course, by the end of its life, the plug-in grant was not what it had been. Initially set at a generous £5,000 when it was introduced in - [MG 5 EV Exclusive Long Range](https://dieselcar.com/mg-5-ev-exclusive-long-range-2/) - Fifth Report If the recent return of traffic jams, the influx of holiday adverts on television, and Commons debates about getting bums back on office seats are anything to go by, then travel is back on the agenda. And for those of us who are driving for work, it’s more likely than ever that we’ll - [MINI TAKES AN AXE TO MODEL RANGE](https://dieselcar.com/mini-takes-an-axe-to-model-range/) - MINI has reduced the complexity of its line-up by axing all MINI Hatch One models, discontinuing manual transmission derivatives and deleting the MINI Electric Level 1. In addition, all model lines are no longer available in Sport specification, though Classic and Exclusive models remain. The discontinuation of models means that the cheapest MINI, the Cooper MINI has reduced the complexity of its line-up by axing all MINI Hatch One models, discontinuing manual transmission derivatives and deleting the MINI Electric Level 1. In addition, all model lines are no longer available in Sport specification, though Classic and Exclusive models remain. - [Mazda CX-5 AWD GT Sport Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/mazda-cx-5-awd-gt-sport-automatic/) - REPORT THREE Here’s a confession. I’m one of the few motorists who actually enjoys a good read… of their car’s manual. Normally I’m the driver, as I like compiling mental notes about the car from behind the wheel; useful ammo for the next write-up. I’m particularly enjoying the CX-5, but even so, my wife takes - [The bigger picture](https://dieselcar.com/the-bigger-picture/) - Mass market electric cars have been with us for about a decade now, and for all of that time, the popular Fully Charged YouTube channel has been on hand to explain to anyone who is interested in the subject what’s going on. Since 2018, though, Fully Charged has not just been an online presence but - [Road traffic laws may be enforced by local councils](https://dieselcar.com/road-traffic-laws-may-be-enforced-by-local-councils/) - Despite there being a limited number of police officers in towns and cities across England and Wales dealing with minor road traffic contraventions, new legislation being implemented, namely Civil Enforcement of Road Traffic Contraventions (Approved Devices, Charging Guidelines and General Provisions) (England) Regulations 2022, provides that local councils will have the power to enforce traffic - [Synthetic fuels](https://dieselcar.com/synthetic-fuels/) - Synthetic fuels are nothing particularly new, and we're familiar with GTL (Gas to Liquid) fuels that are made from natural gas. The Fischer-Tropsch process that's used for this can employ all kinds of hydrocarbon raw materials, to create designer fuels like kerosene, petrol and diesel, all of them significantly purer and lower in emissions than - [Green electricity](https://dieselcar.com/green-electricity/) - As we've pointed out previously, the benefits of electric power for transport hinges significantly on how green the electricity is when vehicles are charged. Some electricity suppliers claim to supply only renewable “zero carbon” electricity, where they “buy” green electricity on the wholesale market. But there isn't an inexhaustible supply of “green” zero carbon electricity - [It’s official: an EV may save you dosh, but it’s no steal](https://dieselcar.com/its-official-an-ev-may-save-you-dosh-but-its-no-steal/) - If you’ve crossed over to the spark side, congratulations! You’ve ditched combustion and now are free to pursue a motoring life unshackled from the angst of fuel queues, GBH from unanticipated mechanical bills and those ever-looming existential questions that nag anyone who doesn’t have a second home on planet B. But there must, surely, be - [Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition 2.5 PHEV automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-st-line-x-edition-2-5-phev-automatic-3/) - Eighth Report It’s been a month of hibernation for the Kuga this month, with many long bank holiday weekends resulting in the Kuga barely turning a wheel. With work so pressurised and busy over the winter months, we’ve taken the opportunity to stay at home, keep the car keys on the hook and instead have - [Diamondbrite Rise & Shine](https://dieselcar.com/diamondbrite-rise-shine/) - Diamondbrite has released a new product that it describes as a ‘cationic rinse aid’, which helps with the drying process at the end of your car washing routine. A way to speed up the process of a quick weekend clean, you simply spray it onto the car’s bodywork while it’s still wet and wipe it - [Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-mokka-e-sri-nav-premium-3/) - Ninth Report Whirring inexorably towards ten thousand miles, I am feeling like a bit of an old hand. Much to the embarrassment of adolescent family members, this is best shown whenever we visit a public charge point, where some newcomer to the electric vehicle world will inevitably roll up and stare in paralysed bafflement at - [Peugeot 5008 GT Premium BlueHDi 180 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-5008-gt-premium-bluehdi-180-automatic-2/) - Fifth Report Back down to reality with a thud this month after the last update featuring continental adventuring, autobahn blasting and driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road. I found myself with an afternoon where the sun was shining and the temperature was tempting me outdoors, I had work that really should have kept - [SEAT Azrona FR 1.0 TSI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-azrona-fr-1-0-tsi/) - Sixth Report For those of you who didn’t make it through to the end of last month’s thrilling instalment, the big news was that I decided I like the Arona after all. Having spent much of the previous five months railing against its poor ride quality and more besides, the SEAT had wormed its way - [Upward mobility](https://dieselcar.com/upward-mobility/) - There might be some discreet sniffling at the demise of the Ford Mondeo and VW Passat saloons, but to me the slow death of the MPV multi-purpose vehicle is sadder still. For the past four decades, the best MPVs have been exemplars of clever packaging, unlike a great many so called sports utilities, which often - [MG 5 EV Exclusive Long Range](https://dieselcar.com/mg-5-ev-exclusive-long-range/) - March kicked off with an unwelcome, though entirely expected, arrival in my inbox. After a winter of volatile energy prices, our utility company set out our new gas and electricity rates from April, and it was wince-inducing. With a chargepoint on the driveway, higher energy costs mean pricier motoring, so does an electric car still - [Citroën C3 Aircross Shine Plus BlueHDi 110](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c3-aircross-shine-plus-bluehdi-110/) - In many ways, Citroën’s C3 Aircross is as conventional as they come. The driving experience isn't going to encourage Porsche Macan owners to switch, while the practical cabin layout is unlikely to provoke any major criticism from occupants. But that's not the case with the car's exterior. I can't help thinking that, with the growth - [Honda HR-V Hybrid 1.5 i-MMD Advance Style](https://dieselcar.com/honda-hr-v-hybrid-1-5-i-mmd-advance-style-2/) - I've had a busy month with my ‘Hormone Replacement Vehicle’, and it's taken some very varied driving for me to finally start to 'get' it. I'm lucky enough to rarely do many urban miles, and because I can avoid rush hour at either end of the day, it's unusual for me to spend hours in - [I've heard Tesla owners refer to Easter eggs contained within their cars - What does that mean?](https://dieselcar.com/ive-heard-tesla-owners-refer-to-easter-eggs-contained-within-their-cars-what-does-that-mean/) - One of the things that has set Tesla apart from other manufacturers, and created a notoriously devoted fanbase of owners, is the ‘Easter eggs’ found within its cars. So what are they? Sadly Elon Musk doesn’t send you a chocolate egg each year – although that would be nice – but no, it’s the term - [A fate worse than breath?](https://dieselcar.com/a-fate-worse-than-breath/) - I never thought I’d need a home breathalyser. Not because I’m some soberer-than-thou abstainer, but because the drinking I do is indoors, when I know I have no need to go back out. But if you find yourself out socialising with your car keys in your pocket, there’s never been a better time to be a - [Striking out along a different path](https://dieselcar.com/striking-out-along-a-different-path-2/) - It’s a question that won’t go away – what will the government do to replace the large amounts of tax revenue it derives from petrol and diesel fuel as the UK switches to electric cars? According to a recent report in the Times, Downing Street’s policy unit is examining new taxes and charges for motorists - [Reader Survey](https://dieselcar.com/survey/) - Win a year’s subscription to Diesel&EcoCar worth £54.99 Plus 9 runner up prizes of 3 month subscriptions [formidable id="6"] Terms and conditions To win, complete and return the reader survey to: Diesel&EcoCar Magazine, 40 Nevendon Road, Basildon, Essex. SS13 1AW or e-mail the form to: subscriptions@motorworldmedia.co.uk. If you’d rather not cut up your copy of - [Hyundai Tucson PHEV Ultimate 1.6 T-GDi AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-tucson-phev-ultimate-1-6-t-gdi-awd-automatic/) - Report One Forget the old Tucson’s humdrum worthiness – this generation of mid-size Hyundai SUV is dripping with desirability. Compromises rarely work to anyone’s satisfaction – attempting to balance the needs of all parties while simultaneously sugaring the pill that has to be swallowed often results in an outcome that’s never as well-honed as it - [Honda HR-V Hybrid 1.5 i-MMD Advance Style](https://dieselcar.com/honda-hr-v-hybrid-1-5-i-mmd-advance-style/) - Report One Richard Dredge is the custodian of the third generation HR-V that arrived on the fleet early in the new year. READ ON TO FIND OUT HOW HE IS GETTING ALONG WITH IT. It seems incredible that it’s already almost six years since I last ran a Honda HR-V. It was a second-generation model - [Striking out along a different path](https://dieselcar.com/striking-out-along-a-different-path/) - How many drivers will really miss the experience of driving a car with a manual gearbox when the world goes electric? Toyota clearly thinks that the number is significant if a recent series of patent filings is anything to go by. This registration, it appears, shows that the company is working on technologies that would - [For all that is holey](https://dieselcar.com/for-all-that-is-holey/) - The hole in my road is back. It’s irking me and will probably cause our local newspaper to unearth a self-styled pothole campaigner. I get the feeling that there are a number of tarmac vigilantes. A quick google search revealed one Mark Morell of Brackley, who styles himself as ‘Mr Pothole.’ Think Clark Kent morphing - [How does the Government’s Plug-in Car Grant work?](https://dieselcar.com/how-does-the-governments-plug-in-car-grant-work/) - First introduced in 2011, the plug-in car grant (PiCG) was established by the Government to encourage the buyers of new cars to choose low emissions models. It worked by automatically reducing the purchase price of new plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles with a subsidy to make them more affordable. In this article we’ll look into - [Michelin Pilot Sport 5](https://dieselcar.com/michelin-pilot-sport-5/) - The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has become a hugely well-respected tyre, thanks to its mixture of strong grip, predictable behaviour and impressive longevity. Now it’s being replaced with the Pilot Sport 5, aimed at high-performance models, it’s an evolution of the award-winning design. Offered in 50 different dimensions from 17- to 21-inches in diameter, it - [Ageing of the electric vehicle](https://dieselcar.com/ageing-of-the-electric-vehicle/) - Most readers will be aware of the degradation effects of ageing in electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries, which are primarily related to the crystal structure and chemistry of the electrodes. It's a result of the inevitable charge/recharge cycle, how many times this takes place, and the rate of charge and discharge. The effects of extreme - [Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition 2.5 PHEV automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-st-line-x-edition-2-5-phev-automatic-2/) - Invariably when someone new asks me what I do for a living, I wince for a moment, as I know what question will come next. A bit like a doctor, who gets asked about a medical problem the person is suffering with, I tend to get asked either what the best car I’ve ever driven - [SEAT Arona FR 1.0 TSI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-arona-fr-1-0-tsi/) - Report Three It seemed improbable at the start, but I have bonded with the Arona. Three months in, and more than 4,500 miles later, I see past its shortcomings, at least for the most part. The springy, long-travel clutch no long bothers me, while the over-servoed brakes now seem perfectly normal. I have even become - [Peugeot 5008 GT Premium BlueHDi 180 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-5008-gt-premium-bluehdi-180-automatic/) - Second Report A top up of oil and AdBlue before the second report? It all happened more or less at once, which is quite thoughtful of the 5008. We all know how frustrating it is having just sat back down on the sofa after emptying the washing machine, only for the dishwasher to declare itself - [Secret Fords Volume Two](https://dieselcar.com/secret-fords-volume-two/) - In the follow-up to his award-winning first volume of Secret Fords, ex-Ford product designer Steve Saxty continues to take readers into a world of prototypes, one-off cars and design studies that were never made public. Volume Two begins in the late 1980s, and spans to the launch of the Mk1 Focus RS, including fascinating disclosures - [Game on!](https://dieselcar.com/game-on/) - Hiker and haikuist Matuo Basho, the Japanese poet, once said “the journey itself is my home”. I’m assuming he didn’t have kids. I’m as one with Basho when it comes to going solo. Push me out of the door with a road map and a clear diary and I’m more than happy to spend days - [Radio ga ga](https://dieselcar.com/radio-ga-ga-2/) - I’m so old that I remember the excitement involved when my dad fitted a push button Pye radio to his car, so he could flip from a small selection of crackling, pre-set AM and MW stations by ramming home one of three rectangular chromium buttons. The fact that he wired in this transistorised technical marvel - [Celebrating 35 years of Sunderland manufacturing](https://dieselcar.com/celebrating-35-years-of-sunderland-manufacturing/) - Nissan is celebrating 35 years of production at its Sunderland plant in style, with a one-off commission called ‘Newbird’. The mash up of the first model to roll off the line and the Leaf’s EV powertrain is described as “all that is great” about the factory. The Nissan Bluebird was the earliest car manufactured in - [SsangYong Korando Pioneer 1.6 Diesel 4x4 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-korando-pioneer-1-6-diesel-4x4-automatic/) - Report 2 We live in a world of noise, with our ears regularly filled with everything from far-off sirens to the chatter of birds. As is so often the way, humans need a little noise without being subjected to too much – sensory deprivation and prolonged exposure to white noise are both classed as torture. - [Precision spray painting technology](https://dieselcar.com/precision-spray-painting-technology/) - Electrostatic airless rotary atomisers were developed for use in car painting in the 1980s and ‘90s, primarily for their economic use of paint, where 90% of the paint can be applied directly onto the bodywork, improving greatly on earlier spray technology. Applying opposite electrostatic charging to the paint and the receptor body ensures good adhesion - [Hanubu Karasu Rear Car Seat Cover](https://dieselcar.com/hanubu-karasu-rear-car-seat-cover/) - If you want to protect your rear seats, but without giving the interior the look and feel of a commercial vehicle, the Hanubu Karasu could be the ticket. It’s made from thicker and more luxurious materials than you’d usually associate with a seat cover, but it’s still waterproof and durable. Its construction is also recyclable, - [Does our self-confessed electric car nut have a new love in his life?](https://dieselcar.com/does-our-self-confessed-electric-car-nut-have-a-new-love-in-his-life/) - Most cars are pretty much what you expect them to be, but every now and then something comes along that really takes you by surprise. This happened to me recently with the BMW i4, which really is staggeringly good. Now I’ve had a chance to drive it, it’s obvious why the i4 is so appealing - [Volvo V60 Cross Country B4 AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-v60-cross-country-b4-awd-automatic-2/) - Almost exactly one decade ago, Volvo made a big announcement about its future. Not only would all of its new products be based on a Scalable Product Architecture (SPA), but all its models would also share a new modular engine family consisting solely of four-cylinder engines, called Volvo Environmental Architecture (VEA). Advantages to VEA were - [FWD, RWD and AWD in EVs](https://dieselcar.com/fwd-rwd-and-awd-in-evs/) - For most small and medium hatchbacks and SUVs, front-wheel drive (FWD) has long been the norm, yet many new dedicated all-electric cars are seemingly reverting back to the classic rear-drive layout. New EV models created as purely electric cars from the outset, like the BMW i3, the Tesla Model 3, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and - [Interior monologue](https://dieselcar.com/interior-monologue/) - There’s a fuzz-encrusted five pence piece trapped in my car. This bum fluffed coin of the Realm must have rolled out of my pocket, down the side of the driver’s seat and has become wedged under one of its slider rails. On the odd occasions I clean my car’s interior, I will see this coin - [Laser Tools Windscreen Washer Jet Tool 4-in-1](https://dieselcar.com/laser-tools-windscreen-washer-jet-tool-4-in-1/) - To ensure a great view ahead, and pass an MOT, it’s important to keep your vehicle’s windscreen wipers and washer jets in good order. This handy four-in-one tool from Laser can be used to clean and adjust all washer jets for optimum effectiveness. The handle includes a magnet to hold adaptors in place, and there - [Autohome Defender roof tent](https://dieselcar.com/autohome-defender-roof-tent-2/) - The paint may barely be dry on the first Land Rover Defenders, but Italian company Autohome has already created a bespoke roof tent for the new 4x4. Protected by a lightweight fibreglass shell when stowed, the 2.3-metre-long tent takes advantage of the car’s 300kg maximum static roof load and allows you to camp atop your - [Ring Magflex pivot slim LED inspection lamp](https://dieselcar.com/ring-magflex-pivot-slim-led-inspection-lamp/) - When your head is buried deep within the engine bay of your pride and joy, light can be hard to come by. We’ve all been there, straining our eyes to peer into the darkness in the hope of locating that annoying oil leak. That’s where inspection lamps come in, and this Ring Magflex pivot might - [Crash Buddy](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-4/) - If you’re ever been unlucky enough to be in a car accident, you’ll know that the shock and trauma of the incident can make you forget the simplest of things. Gathering details of the other car involved and grabbing the driver’s details can often be made more difficult because you haven’t got anything to write - [Alcosense Pro Review](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-alcosense-pro-review/) - For anyone who drives and who also enjoys a drink, having a personal breath-tester is a wise safeguard to ensure that the two activities are kept well enough apart. Sales of these portable testers have soared in recent times, and before forking out for one you want to be certain that it is as reliable - [Table Top Racing: World Tour](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-6/) - Table Top Racing: World Tour is now available for Microsoft Xbox One and PC via Stream, joining gamers on the PS4 platform. This micro-combat racing game has been 18 months in the making. Following the huge success of the mobile version of the game, Table Top Racing: World Tour has been reinvented for other consoles. - [Ring pocket lamp](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-7/) - The RIL54 is the upgrade from the award-winning RIL50 and features ultra-bright chip-on-board LEDs. There’s no casing which enables a much denser beam pattern and brings Ring’s ultra-bright 110 lumen intensity. This handy pocket lamp comes in at under 400 grams, making it incredibly easy to use for inspection of your car and for use - [Connects2 Adaptiv](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-8/) - Suitable for Audi (A3, A4, A5, Q3, Q5), BMW (1, 3, 5, X5, X6), Citroën (C4 Picasso, C4 Cactus, C5, DS 5), Mercedes-Benz (A-Class, B-Class, C-Class, E-Class, GLA-Class, M-Class), Peugeot (208, 308, 508, 3008), SEAT (Ibiza, Toledo, Leon), Skoda (Fabia, Rapid, Octavia), Volkswagen (Polo, Golf, Passat). Adaptiv is the latest gadgetry from aftermarket audio and - [Clarion NX706E](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-9/) - As each new car is launched, it boasts of greater connectivity with this, better harmonisation with that, but what if you quite like your current car, but would like a technology upgrade for music and to include navigation. A new top-of-the-range system from Clarion is a double-DIN system with CD, DVD, radio and navigation sources, - [Snooper My-Speed XL](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-5/) - A greater number of speed cameras on our roads has the potential to harm your driving licence, and more importantly your wallet, so a new product from Snooper is designed to help motorists stay under the speed limit. The My-Speed XL features a 4.3-inch touchscreen and displays the speed of the vehicle alongside the limit - [Off-Car DPF Cleaner](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-10/) - For those car owners that have more advanced skills under the bonnet, and for car workshops, Wynnís has launched a new Off-Car Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Cleaner. We have all heard the horror stories of expensive DPF failures and those that fail to regenerate, and so this solution cleans the filter and removes all of - [Yakima FrontLoader bike carrier](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-11/) - If you object to most bike carriers, which clamp onto the frame, the Yakima FrontLoader could be the answer to your prayers. With an ingenious design, the Yakima only holds a bike by its tyres, with a ëYí-shaped set of arms to hold the bike by its front wheel, while a simple strap holds the - [Autoglym Bumper & Trim Gel](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-12/) - Discoloured bumpers and plastic trim can instantly make a car look old and scruffy, even if itís only a few years old, or brand new. The power of the sunís UV rays, chemicals and harsh winter weather can all leave a vehicleís plastic and rubber parts looking mottled, dull and grey. Autoglymís Bumper & Trim - [Autoglym Scratch Removal Complete Kit](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-13/) - Any car owner will know the sinking feeling upon finding a scratch, which not only makes a car look scruffy, but could have serious financial repercussions too when you come to sell it. While deep or major scratches will usually need professional attention, Autoglym’s Scratch Removal Complete Kit can come to the rescue for smaller - [Ayrton Senna:
The last night](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-14/) - For many, the mere mention of Ayrton Sennaís name sends a tingle down the spine. Perhaps never before has a single racer meant so much to so many fans of all nationalities. Giorgio Terruzzi tells the story of the legendary Brazilian racing driver, illustrated with one hundred photographs by Formula One photographer Ercole Colombo, covering - [RoadHero space saver wheel kit](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-15/) - As engineers fight to save weight and cut every vital gram off the CO2 emissions figures and designers try to liberate every last litre of boot space, many models have seen their spare wheel slashed in favour of a can of tyre foam and an electric compressor. For many, this ëget you homeí solution isnít - [Haynes Building a MINI](https://dieselcar.com/haynes-building-a-mini/) - If you own a modern MINI, youíll need to be careful to pick up the right Haynes manual, as this latest publication explains how the car is built, rather than how to take one apart and repair it. The first Haynes publication of its type, it takes readers on a journey through MINI production at - [Sony XAV-AX205DB](https://dieselcar.com/product-inspector/) - The Sony XAV-AX205DB could be a great option if you want to keep your current car, but feel like youíre missing out on the latest infotainment technology. This double-DIN replacement head unit has a classy, minimal design dominated by its 6.5-inch colour touchscreen, for a factory-fitted look. It features a DAB+ tuner to give you - [Jaguar Classic Infotainment Systems](https://dieselcar.com/product-inspector-2/) - Owners of classic Jaguar and Land Rover models will now be able to enjoy the convenience of modern infotainment systems, without spoiling the look of their heritage model. Jaguar Land Rover Classic has launched five head units, two of which are branded Jaguar and two Land Rover. The Jaguar system is primarily designed to fit - [Gift of detailing knowledge](https://dieselcar.com/product-inspector-3/) - Do you know someone that wants to learn how to detail their car? Gtechniq, the leading ceramic coating formulators, are offering a one-day training course for £185 ñ a great gift this Christmas. Gtechniqís Total Surface Care Course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn professional methods for taking care of their car, using - [Seetroën anti motion sickness glasses by Citroën](https://dieselcar.com/produ/) - More than 30 million people suffer from travel sickness in Europe, which has led CitroÎn, in association with start-up company Boarding Ring, to develop glasses that eliminate motion sickness. And far from being complicated, the solution is actually quite simple, as demonstrated by these SeetroÎn glasses. A moving coloured liquid simulates the horizon line to - [Road Angel Pure Speed Camera Detector](https://dieselcar.com/product-inspector-4/) - The Road Angel brand is making a comeback with a new product range. The mainstay is the Road Angel Pure Speed Camera Detector, helping boost awareness as you drive. Capable of providing fixed and mobile camera alerts, it also boasts laser gun detection and warnings for schools and accident black spots. It has been designed - [Dynamic Volkswagen Hub Caps](https://dieselcar.com/31145/) - Volkswagen has added a touch of Rolls-Royce luxury to its accessories catalogue, thanks to its self-levelling Dynamic Volkswagen Hub Caps for alloy wheel centres. With a clever ‘floating’ design, the Volkswagen badge is always the correct way up. It stays that way no matter how you park, or even if your VW is in motion, - [Gtechniq Easy Coat Kit](https://dieselcar.com/gadget-inspector-17/) - Cleaning purveyor Gtechniq has released the easiest solution yet for applying a ceramic paint protection layer. Costing £15.95, the kit comes with a 500ml bottle of Easy Coat, a dispenser and hose connector to attach to your pressure washer. Buying extra 500ml refill bottles is a wallet friendly £11.95, and each one will coat two - [Bentley wooden toy garage](https://dieselcar.com/bentley-wooden-toy-garage/) - For those of us who love cars, there’s something quite special about the world of die cast models. Matchbox brings back memories of plastic car mats with fantasy road layouts, and Hotwheels conjures up images of brightly coloured cars racing down even more brightly coloured tracks. If your kids have been bitten by the same - [Diamondbrite Winter Kit](https://dieselcar.com/diamondbrite-winter-kit/) - Respected detailing purveyors Diamondbrite have added a Winter Kit to their product list, bundling popular items together with an attractive discount. It includes everything necessary for safe motoring in poor conditions, from a One-Shot Screenwash to a Rainscreen serum that leaves a hydrophobic coating on glass and perspex. Buyers also get Glass Cleaner, Screenwash De-Icer, - [Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax](https://dieselcar.com/bilt-hamber-double-speed-wax/) - This carnauba wax-based product from British firm Bilt Hamber has a great reputation, thanks to its ability to produce a highly water repellent finish on bodywork that can help stave off dirt for months at a time. It can be applied after a vehicle has been washed (and polished if necessary), using the provided sponge - [Alcosense Pro Fuel Cell Breathalyser](https://dieselcar.com/alcosense-pro-fuel-cell-breathalyser/) - According to Alcosense, its Pro model breathalyser brings “near police accuracy into the reach of the consumer”, thanks to its 121mm2 fuel cell sensor, that’s an identical design to its 200mm2 big brother used in several UK, US and European police breathalysers. It also uses a sampling system that ensures only deep lung air is - [Pioneer VREC-DZ600 dash camera](https://dieselcar.com/pioneer-vrec-dz600-dash-camera/) - The VREC-DZ600 is the latest dash cam from Pioneer, with a small form factor, helping it fit discreetly and easily inside your vehicle. It has a 1.5-inch screen and rotating camera, so it can record either the road ahead or provide coverage of the cabin. It has a wide 160-degree recording angle in full HD - [Clarke JSM400 Multi-Purpose Lithium Polymer Jumpstarter](https://dieselcar.com/clarke-jsm400-multi-purpose-lithium-polymer-jumpstarter/) - If you have vehicles that struggle to start, or you just need a handy source of electricity while away from home, the Clarke JSM400 could be money well spent. Weighing 1.37kg and small enough to fit in a coat pocket or glovebox, it’s able to start a diesel engine of up to 4.0-litres and a - [Nextbase 222 Dash Cam](https://dieselcar.com/nextbase-222-dash-cam/) - The Nextbase 222 is an affordable model within the second-generation line-up of dash cams from the Nextbase brand. Costing just £69, it can record in 1080p high definition, giving sharper images than the 720p 122 model and includes a 140-degree wide angle lens. It also boasts a 2.5-inch screen and parking mode in a compact - [Austin and Rover Metro – The full story](https://dieselcar.com/austin-and-rover-metro-the-full-story/) - If you’re fascinated by the history of the British motoring industry, journalist Craig Cheetham’s in-depth look at the Austin and Rover Metro story should pique your interest. It’s packed with information about the development, design and incredible 18-year production run of the model that was supposed to be the spiritual successor to the Mini. As - [Ring Lithium Jump Starter and Power Packs RRPL250 and RRPL400](https://dieselcar.com/ring-lithium-jump-starter-and-power-packs-rrpl250-and-rrpl400/) - With fewer journeys during travel restrictions, many drivers have found their vehicles refuse to start when called upon. One of Ring’s car Power Packs could be the ideal solution, with a lithium battery designed to jump start a vehicle and recharge a phone up to four times from a single charge, yet small enough to - [Ring Connect app](https://dieselcar.com/ring-connect-app/) - Ring Automotive has launched a new smart way for motorists to take care of their car, with an expert ‘app’ at the touch of a button. The new Ring Connect app works with a range of compatible Ring products and provides car maintenance updates and reminders, taking the hassle out of car ownership. The app - [AlloyGator wheel protection](https://dieselcar.com/alloygator-wheel-protection/) - Drive with confidence, knowing that your wheels and tyres are safe from road damage. We know that wheel and tyre damage is infuriating and expensive, so eliminate this stress by fitting AlloyGators to protect your alloy wheels. And while you’re at it, you can choose from 14 different colours, so you can make them stand - [Formula One 2021](https://dieselcar.com/formula-one-2021/) - If you want to power your way straight into this year’s racing season, Formula One 2021 by Bruce Johnson is the way to get ahead. It features detailed insights into each team in the race for the constructor’s championship, details of each driver, and information on every track. It’s complemented with colour photographs, detailed circuit - [Laser Tools Funnels](https://dieselcar.com/laser-tools-funnels/) - As a result of the 150,000 or so UK drivers who misfuel their cars each year, vehicle manufacturers increasingly fit filler necks designed to save their owner’s bacon. However, these anti-misfuelling flaps can also make it difficult to refuel from a portable container in an emergency, or even dose your car’s fuel tank with an - [A captive audience](https://dieselcar.com/a-captive-audience/) - You don’t need to have visited all of Britain’s 112 motorway service areas (MSAs) to know that the quality of a ‘visitor experience’ can vary enormously. The first non-temporary MSA to open in Britain did so 62 years ago. Newport Pagnell, on the M1, was constructed in a spirit of elation, designed to be a - [A changing infrastructure](https://dieselcar.com/a-changing-infrastructure/) - Car charging point numbers fall behind as plug-in vehicles surge. That was the alarming headline on a recent press release from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders - alarming because concerns about the state of the public charging infrastructure are probably one of the biggest obstacles to the adoption of electric cars. On closer - [Kia Niro Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi](https://dieselcar.com/kia-niro-hybrid-4-1-6-gdi-2/) - Fifth Report The whole point about a hybrid is that they’re easy on mpg and emissions. They’re popular in cities because who wants a full EV when there aren’t enough public chargers, and you can’t guarantee parking outside your home in order to trip people up with an electric cable across the pavement. So it’s - [Citroën C4 Shine Plus BlueHDi 130 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c4-shine-plus-bluehdi-130-automatic-4/) - Report five Keyless entry technology is awesome. A real labour-saving addition to a car's kit list, and I'm constantly grateful that it's a feature of my C4. While I often come across as a Luddite, what with my disdain for creeping automation and intrusive ‘safety’ features, not having to fumble for your keys while grappling - [Dacia Sandero Comfort TCe 100 Bi-Fuel](https://dieselcar.com/dacia-sandero-comfort-tce-100-bi-fuel-3/) - Sixth Report Britain’s cheapest car is now a little more expensive. Dacia has ditched the Access trim from the Sandero range, increasing the starting price of its supermini by £1,850 to £9,845. A far cry from the days when the £5,995 Sandero Access grabbed the headlines, although very few punters decided they could live without - [Peugeot 2008 GT BlueHDi 110](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-2008-gt-bluehdi-110/) - Second Report The winter weather is starting to show its hand, with sunny warm days replaced with the UK’s more traditional wet and windy benchmark. While that’s bad news for BBQs and trips to the beach, it does at last give us the chance to properly test out our Peugeot 2008’s gadgets that are designed - [Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-mokka-e-sri-nav-premium-2/) - Third Report A friend e-mailed, “I bet you’re feeling so smug,” as Britain gradually turned into one big queue for the fuel pumps. Range anxiety came as standard with every journey in a combustion engine car this autumn, but to imagine all EV drivers were bypassing the queues with an aloof flick of their indicators - [Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition 2.5 PHEV automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-st-line-x-edition-2-5-phev-automatic/) - Second Report Following my ‘hello’ report last month, I thought I would go into some detail about the technology that is found under the skin of my Kuga. The give away that this isn’t a conventionally powered petrol or diesel Kuga is the charger flap that is located on the passenger side front wing, together - [Volvo V60 Cross Country B4 AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-v60-cross-country-b4-awd-automatic/) - First Report It’s a tale of two Volvo’s this month, as a stroke of misfortune instead turned into a pretty handy experiment. With the Crystal White Volvo V60 Cross Country you see above not quite ready for delivery in time for a road trip to Devon, Volvo graciously sent a Fusion Red V60 R-Design to - [Made in Dagenham](https://dieselcar.com/made-in-dagenham/) - At 1:16pm on October 1st, 1931, the first Ford manufactured in the UK rolled off the production line in Dagenham, at Ford’s brand-new global plant. Now, 90 years later, Ford is celebrating the achievements of the hundreds of thousands of people who have contributed to Ford Dagenham’s success, and looking towards its future. Following in - [Rev matching in the C-HR](https://dieselcar.com/rev-matching-in-the-c-hr/) - Hello Doc, While my old 2006 Toyota Avensis was having an MoT, Toyota gave me a 2021 C-HR with the 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid engine as a courtesy car. When I picked up the C-HR from Toyota, I asked for a brochure, as I am always interested in the engine specifications, however they had none. Once - [Autonomous Driving: Automated Lane Keeping Systems – First Steps](https://dieselcar.com/autonomous-driving-automated-lane-keeping-systems-first-steps/) - The Department of Transport announced in April this year that “Motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year.” This involves a limited definition of self-driving, in that vehicles fitted with Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) can, with suitable type approval, be legally defined as self-driving. The proposals are - [Plugging in India](https://dieselcar.com/plugging-in-india/) - Every day, more than 60% of India’s population hits the road, which is a lot of road, but a lot of people to fill it. Although this ranks as the second biggest network in the world (at 3,862,317 miles, it’s pipped only by the USA), life is a squeeze. Fast approaching 300 million vehicles, India’s - [Vauxhall Mokka-e SRi Nav Premium](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-mokka-e-sri-nav-premium/) - Second Report I recently researched the potential death of the grille, given its growing redundancy in an EV-driven world. I felt sad because, let’s face it, who doesn’t suffer from pareidolia? Otherwise known as the human instinct to perceive a face in inanimate objects, millions spent on development can easily be blown by an unfortunate - [Citroën C4 Shine Plus BlueHDi 130 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c4-shine-plus-bluehdi-130-automatic-3/) - Fourth Report The older I get, the more I’ve started to value convenience over headline-grabbing, whizz-bang new gadgets, or supposedly life-enhancing new technology. Apple devotees will remember the technology company’s old “it just works” slogan to promote the ease of use of its computers. No need to grapple with impenetrable jargon or operating procedures; it - [Ford Kuga ST-Line X Edition 2.5 PHEV](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-st-line-x-edition-2-5-phev/) - First Report Regular readers will remember our earlier attempt to run a plug-in hybrid version of the Kuga for five months last year. And while we were largely smitten with the drivetrain, being able to plug it in for electrical top-ups were brought to an abrupt end, due to a problem with the Kuga’s battery - [Post Brexit angst](https://dieselcar.com/post-brexit-angst/) - I came across some rather disturbing facts recently, in Diesel and Eco Car, indirectly relating to the EU and its ecological policies. As a previous “Remainer”, I began to have second thoughts, and doubts, as the so-called Brexit negotiations dragged on and on. I began to detect a strong vein of nastiness within the EU, particularly - [Ford Grand Tourneo CONNECT ACTIVE 1.5 ECOBLUE](https://dieselcar.com/ford-grand-tourneo-connect-active-1-5-ecoblue/) - Just as we get our hands on the most rugged version of the Tourneo Connect range, Ford replaces it with an all-new model, this time based on the Volkswagen Caddy. As a result of a joint venture between the two auto giants, the firm’s new Transit Connect van with windows has been developed in-house by - [Michelin CrossClimate 2](https://dieselcar.com/michelin-crossclimate-2/) - Michelin has launched a new CrossClimate 2 all-season tyre, replacing the successful CrossClimate+. Billed as the perfect all-rounder, the CrossClimate 2 can be used in summer months, but it’s also rated for use during winter in countries where winter tyres are mandatory. This will be handy for anyone driving to ski resorts from the UK, - [Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/volkswagen-golf-alltrack-2-0-tdi-4motion-dsg-automatic/) - Considering that just three examples of the Golf Alltrack were sold in the UK during 2020, we’re quite surprised that it has survived to see another generation. It first made an appearance back in 2016 and a grand total of 481 examples have been sold up until the end of last year. That kind of - [Drink and drug driving by non-UK heavy goods vehicle licence holders](https://dieselcar.com/drink-and-drug-driving-by-non-uk-heavy-goods-vehicle-licence-holders/) - Recent distribution problems have highlighted the shortage of UK lorry drivers available, exacerbated by the backlog in testing new lorry drivers within the UK. Fuel forecourts and empty supermarket shelves are testaments to what seems to be an escalating problem as we move towards winter. Emergency visa applications have been submitted by European lorry drivers - [Gridserve opens first UK Electric Forecourt](https://dieselcar.com/gridserve-opens-first-uk-electric-forecourt/) - Gridserve has announced that the UK’s first Electric Forecourt near Braintree, Essex, is open for business. The site is the first of over 100 Electric Forecourts® being built by Gridserve over the next five years. The company’s £1bn UK-wide programme aims to make EV driving "an enjoyable, ultra-convenient and stress-free experience". - [OLD RUBBER AND STRETCHING THE TRUTH](https://dieselcar.com/old-rubber-and-stretching-the-truth/) - Dear Doctor Diesel, I’ve just bought a used car from a local garage, and to my horror, I’ve found that all four of the tyres are different brands, though they are all of the same size. Should I be worried? I have spoken to the garage, and they tell me that it’s perfectly legal, but - [SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID enters production](https://dieselcar.com/seat-tarraco-e-hybrid-enters-production/) - SEAT’s range of electrified vehicles continues to expand as the SEAT Tarraco e-HYBRID enters production this week. The plug-in hybrid version of the brand’s flagship SUV will deliver a maximum power of 242 bhp. - [Renault adds new Venture Edition to the Zoe line-up](https://dieselcar.com/renault-adds-new-venture-edition-to-the-zoe-line-up/) - Europe’s best-selling electric car, the Renault Zoe, is now available with a new specification, available to order from mid-January 2021 from £28,495 after the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG). - [Speedier plug-in Audi A3 on the way](https://dieselcar.com/speedier-plug-in-audi-a3-on-the-way/) - The Audi A3 range is being joined by a new, more powerful 45 TFSI e version of the Sportback. With peak system power of 242 bhp and 295.0 lb-ft of system torque, the new version is being positioned as a top-tier S line Competition model when it becomes available in the UK early in 2021. - [A SMORGASBORD STARTER](https://dieselcar.com/a-smorgasbord-starter/) - Hi Doc, I have recently purchased my second Mazda6 diesel – a great car. Reading your report on the Mazda3, you cast some doubt about the reliability of the engine. In three years and 30,000 miles of mainly non-motorway driving, I have experienced no problems. Now that this engine employs the use of AdBlue, do - [DO DIESELS OF THE PAST HAVE A FUTURE?](https://dieselcar.com/do-diesels-of-the-past-have-a-future/) - Hello Doc, More an observation than a question, but I was overtaken – yes, overtaken – by a Peugeot 205 STDT the other day, and it got me thinking about the future of classic diesel cars. I must say it looked brilliant – I thought it was a GTI at first – but it got - [The Life of your Car](https://dieselcar.com/the-life-of-your-car/) - There were 38.7 million cars registered in the UK at the end of 2019, with an average age of 8.3 years, which is creeping steadily upwards with the recent dive in new car sales. Petrol cars are, on average, 9.1 years old, while diesel is considerably younger at 7.3 years old. By contrast, the average - [ROVER AND OUT?](https://dieselcar.com/rover-and-out/) - Dear Doc, I currently run a Rover 75 diesel and last year it only just passed its MOT because of the dreaded tin worm in somewhere crucial under the car. I’m scared that it may not pass another year and I’ll have to condemn it to the graveyard in the sky. The problem is in - [Volvo caring for its customers](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-caring-for-its-customers/) - Do you love the cachet of driving a brand-new car, but hate the idea of long-term commitment? Volvo has the answer with its new hassle-free Care by Volvo scheme. The whole process of owning a car can be daunting. There’s the upfront expense, the fees for insurance, tax and maintenance, but most of all, the - [Too much of a merry Christmas](https://dieselcar.com/too-much-of-a-merry-christmas/) - Despite 2020 largely being a write off for most of us with regard to our social plans, we can always (at least hopefully) still look forward to Christmas. Like many, I am optimistic that the current lockdown will end prior to the festive season getting into full swing. It would be fantastic if there was - [Out with the e-Golf and in with the ID.3 at Volkswagen's Dresden factory](https://dieselcar.com/out-with-the-e-golf-and-in-with-the-id-3-at-volkswagens-dresden-factory/) - The last Volkswagen e-Golf has rolled off the production line at VW's 'Transparent Factory' in Dresden. With the e-Golf in Urano Grey, a total of 50,401 vehicles have been manufactured in Dresden since March 2017. At the beginning of the new year 2021, the production area of the Transparent Factory will be reconstructed for three weeks before the first ID.3 series vehicles roll off the assembly lines in Dresden at the end of January. - [Nissan Re-Leaf gets emergency power into disaster zones](https://dieselcar.com/nissan-re-leaf-gets-emergency-power-into-disaster-zones/) - Natural disasters are on the rise globally, and when they strike, power outages often follow, hampering rescue efforts and plunging residents into disarray. A 2019 report from the World Bank found that natural shocks and climate change caused around 37 per cent of the power cuts in Europe from 2007 to 2017 and 44 per - [Bentley Bentayga Hybrid expected to be top seller in revised line-up](https://dieselcar.com/bentley-bentayga-hybrid-expected-to-be-top-seller-in-revised-line-up/) - Bentley is taking the next step on its journey to a sustainable future with the launch of the new Bentayga Hybrid, which the company describes as the only electrified true-luxury SUV in the world. Bentley predicts it will become the best-selling member of the new Bentayga family. - [Skoda adds diesel option to the Octavia vRS range](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-adds-diesel-option-to-the-octavia-vrs-range/) - Skoda has added a third powertrain option to its new Octavia vRS line-up with the introduction of a 2.0 TDI model priced from £32,260. It joins the 2.0 TSI petrol and 1.4 TSI PHEV models already unveiled last month and introduces the option of four-wheel drive for the first time on the fourth-generation Octavia vRS. - [Bigster concept foreshadows Dacia's future flagship](https://dieselcar.com/bigster-concept-foreshadows-dacias-future-flagship/) - Dacia has unveiled its five-year plan as part of Groupe Renault’s Renaulution strategy. The company says it will boost its efficiency and become more competitive with the creation of a new Dacia-Lada business, broadening into new areas of the new car market. In addition, the unveiling of the Bigster Concept car paves the way for Dacia in the C-segment. - [Reinvented electric Renault 5 leads the 'Renaulution'](https://dieselcar.com/reinvented-electric-renault-5-leads-the-renaulution/) - Renault has revealed its strategy for the next five years and beyond, as part of Groupe Renault’s ‘Renaulution’ programme. The company says the plan will see Renault "evolving and embracing modernity in the automotive industry to become a tech, service and clean energy brand". - [Qashqai hybrids boost Nissan's electrification drive](https://dieselcar.com/qashqai-hybrids-boost-nissans-electrification-drive/) - Supporting Nissan’s goal of achieving 50 per cent electrified sales in Europe by FY23, the new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 DiG-T petrol equipped with mild hybrid technology, but it also represents the European debut of e-POWER, Nissan’s powertrain that draws technologies from the company’s pioneering Nissan LEAF electric vehicle. - [Britishvolt seals technology pact with Siemens](https://dieselcar.com/britishvolt-seals-technology-pact-with-siemens/) - Britishvolt, the investor in battery technologies with plans to develop the UK's first battery gigafactory, has announced that it has entered into an exclusive technology collaboration agreement with Siemens. The collaboration will see Siemens provide Britishvolt with access to its automation, electrification solutions and Digital Twin manufacturing execution technology. - [Ford links with MS-RT for Ranger special edition](https://dieselcar.com/ford-links-with-ms-rt-for-ranger-special-edition/) - Ford has introduced an exclusive new model of the award-winning Ranger pick-up, developed in partnership with vehicle design specialists MS-RT. The new Ranger MS-RT "combines a motorsport-inspired appearance with a premium specification and unique, hand-finished detailing, offering customers a high-end, street-focused version of Europe’s best-selling pick-up that sits alongside the desert-race-influenced Ford Ranger Raptor at the pinnacle of the Ranger line-up". - [MG supports good causes with 100 free-of-charge EVs](https://dieselcar.com/mg-supports-good-causes-with-100-free-of-charge-evs/) - MG’s electric ZS will once again serve the nation during times of crisis with the company offering 100 of the all-electric cars to good causes to use free of charge. The company supported the NHS, its partners and its agencies during the first UK lockdown in 2020 with an offer of free cars to help them with transport. It is now offering a further 100 cars through its 120-strong dealer network, which will be given to local good causes that are supporting their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. - [Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab Barbarian X 2.3 DI-D Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-barbarian-x-2-3-di-d-automatic/) - First Report I’m writing this first report exactly three months to the day since I was scheduled to take delivery of the Mitsubishi L200. It was delivered to Simon Thompson in the West Midlands, so the plan was to meet in Bristol and swap cars. I’d drive home in the L200 and he’d take custody - [Range Rover Evoque D180 R-Dynamic HSE AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/range-rover-evoque-d180-r-dynamic-hse-awd-automatic/) - First Report You dream, as a parent, that the endless ‘taxi service’ will become a thing of the past when your offspring disappear to university. But we reckoned without the end-of-year accommodation switch, when all those pots and pans, guitars, amplifiers and furniture, delivered to their digs only months ago, must come home again. Fortunately - [Skoda Octavia Estate SE-L FIRST EDITION 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-estate-se-l-first-edition-2-0-tdi/) - First Report When you’re renovating your house, a roomy estate car is pretty much ideal. That’s why I had mixed feelings when I handed over the keys to the enormous Skoda Superb and replaced it with the slightly smaller Octavia. Still, with a 640-litre boot to play with, it isn’t like I’ve replaced an aircraft - [SsangYong Musso Rhino LWB Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic/) - First Report My Musso arrived just before the leaves began to fall; all going well, it will be on hand to perform all manner of heroic duties until we’re heading into spring. But this is no standard model – this is the new 310mm longer flagship Rhino. Seeing as Musso means ‘Rhino’ already, the marketing - [Pleasing planet Earth](https://dieselcar.com/pleasing-planet-earth/) - Perhaps it's rather too fashionable to moan about motoring today, its costs and its annoyances, and maybe some of it is a result of the present circumstances, without mentioning the dreaded C-word. But it's difficult not to feel hard done by at times, and one of those instances came up recently when it was time - [A rank experience?](https://dieselcar.com/a-rank-experience/) - I wanted to tell him to get lost, but he was managing it all on his own. He had thick, bottle glasses and an ageing Volkswagen T5 minibus with seat trim weave worn smooth by the backsides of hundreds of punters. This was my latest minicab ride and the T5’s pilot was taking me to - [Warts and all](https://dieselcar.com/warts-and-all/) - Very early in my career, as a junior reporter on a local newspaper, I was lectured by my then news editor about precisely who I served. My responsibility, he said sternly, was to honestly inform my readers, while writing skillfully enough to please my newspaper bosses – principally him! – and not to concern myself - [Listen up, you animals...](https://dieselcar.com/listen-up-you-animals/) - A fresh set of roadkill statistics hardly makes cosy reading as we contemplate January’s long hours of darkness. A Freedom of Information request to the Highways Agency on the extent of wild and domesticated animal deaths on UK roads unearths some depressing statistics. The 2017 to 2018 data – the latest set available – reveals - [Mercedes reveals EQA compact electric SUV](https://dieselcar.com/mercedes-reveals-eqa-compact-electric-suv/) - EQA is the name of the new entry-level model to the all-electric world of Mercedes-EQ vehicles. The EQA is the first all-electric member of the compact car vehicle from Mercedes-Benz. The EQA is a close relation of the GLA. UK pricing and specification is still to be confirmed. - [Nissan shows off electric Winter Camper concept](https://dieselcar.com/nissan-shows-off-electric-winter-camper-concept/) - Nissan has unveiled its vision for sustainable adventuring with its all-electric e-NV200 Winter Camper concept. The company says the concept is "equipped with a host of bespoke driving and lifestyle features" and "the adventurous camper-concept is primed to tackle tough terrain". - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-26/) - In November last year, BMW announced it was moving production of its mighty eight and twelve cylinder engines from Germany to its plant at Hams Hall near Birmingham. On the face of it, that looks like a big vote of confidence in the British motor industry against the background of the uncertainty generated by Brexit - [Gap Insurance](https://dieselcar.com/gap-insurance/) - As with paint protection and fabric protection, another product that new and used car salespeople will often attempt to sell, is Gap insurance, or the less sexily named ‘Return to Invoice’ cover. You'll not have much time to consider it, and a torrent of its features and benefits will doubtlessly stream from the mouth of - [Fuel economy and taxation of plug-in hybrids](https://dieselcar.com/fuel-economy-and-taxation-of-plug-in-hybrids/) - When Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) arrived on the UK market, people were obviously attracted by the government purchase grants, but also low company car Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) taxation, and also their impressively low CO2 emissions figures and lofty official fuel consumption statistics. Many company car users jumped on the PHEV bandwagon, reaping the benefits of that low - [Vauxhall's Combo-e electric load-lugger arrives in the autumn](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhalls-combo-e-electric-load-lugger-arrives-in-the-autumn/) - Vauxhall has released first pictures of the all-new Combo-e, a fully-electric variant of its award-winning Combo van. With a range of up to 171 miles (WLTP) from a single charge, the new Combo-e is aimed at business and private users after a zero emissions van. - [Enhanced Volkswagen Arteon gets plug-in hybrid power](https://dieselcar.com/enhanced-volkswagen-arteon-gets-plug-in-hybrid-power/) - For the first time, the Volkswagen Arteon is now available with an electrified drivetrain in the form of a plug-in hybrid. The system comprises a 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine supported by an electric motor, together providing a peak power output of 215 bhp and torque of 295 lb ft. Prices start at £39,905 for the fastback in Elegance trim. - [Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 Allgrip](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-ignis-1-2-dualjet-hybrid-sz5-allgrip/) - Regular readers will already know what a big fan we are of the Suzuki Ignis. Here is a minute city car that boasts the interior space of a car several classes higher. Now our editor could never be described as small, in fact he can often be heard referring to himself as a hippo, but - [Kia Sportage 3 1.6 CRDi 48V 2WD](https://dieselcar.com/kia-sportage-3-1-6-crdi-48v-2wd/) - Last year, the Kia Sportage sold almost double the number of cars than the second best-selling Kia, the Picanto. That’s right, Kia’s dealers shifted 34,502 examples of the Sportage in 2019, compared to 17,948 Picantos. And I’m sure Kia management are elated at that, as there’s no doubt a lot more profit in a Sportage - [Kia XCeed PHEV 3 1.6 GDi](https://dieselcar.com/kia-xceed-phev-3-1-6-gdi/) - Kia has to be commended for the ways that it has expanded its Ceed range. Besides the hatchback and Sportwagon derivatives, the Korean company has branched out with a pretty looking Shooting Brake, as well as a chunky crossover edition, as tested here. But if that wasn’t enough, there’s now plug-in hybrid versions of the - [Hyundai i10 N-Line 1.0 T-GDi](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-i10-n-line-1-0-t-gdi/) - With car makers focusing ever more carefully on costs, the viability of offering city cars comes into question. While some have exited the market altogether, others have rationalised their ranges. In the past, buyers often had a choice of performance-led pint-sized pocket rockets, but that sub-segment has all but dried up, except Volkswagen’s up! GTI. - [SEAT Tarraco Xcellence 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-tarraco-xcellence-2-0-tdi/) - Greater globalisation by the Volkswagen Group sees SEAT producing its large SUV outside of Spain, as it trundles along the production line alongside the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace at the company’s Wolfsburg plant. Of course, under the skin, the two products are closely aligned, along with Skoda’s Kodiaq, though that model is produced at the Kvasiny - [Volvo XC90 B5 AWD R-Design geartronic](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-xc90-b5-awd-r-design-geartronic/) - First Report The silhouette of the typical family car has changed a lot since I was growing up. In the 1980s, a lift home from school in the third row of a Volvo would have involved peering out of the tailgate glass of an estate. Today, in a European market where 38 per cent of - [Mitsubishi L200 DOUBLE CAB BARBARIAN X 2.3 DI-D AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-barbarian-x-2-3-di-d-automatic-2/) - Report 2 The Mitsubishi L200 has gone, replaced by a Mitsubishi ASX. Shock horror: the ASX is powered by a petrol engine. I haven’t had the courage to tell our esteemed editor yet. But fear not, Ian, because the L200 will be back once Mitsubishi has fixed a few electrical gremlins that we’ve been experiencing. - [RANGE ROVER EVOQUE D180 R-DYNAMIC HSE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/range-rover-evoque-d180-r-dynamic-hse-awd-automatic-2/) - REPORT 2 When the alarm went off at 23.07 (precisely), I had just dozed off. So, it seems, had my neighbours. It had been a long, hot, sticky, sleepless week in central London during a punishing heat wave. Half-dreaming, I fell out of bed, fumbling for my shorts, the car key and front door key - [SKODA OCTAVIA ESTATE SE-L FIRST EDITION 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-estate-se-l-first-edition-2-0-tdi-2/) - Report 2 When the Skoda Superb left the Diesel Car fleet, I spoke of the build quality of its interior and reliability. However, the Superb’s replacement is proving a somewhat less bulletproof proposition. It’s not that the Octavia has broken down or gone into limp mode, like the Peugeot 508 we ran last year did, - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-27/) - One of the concerns I’ve always had about electrification, even as an enthusiast for plug-in motoring, is that it might make cars feel bland and samey. In the world of the internal combustion engine, you don’t have to be an expert to tell the difference between a three-cylinder diesel and a petrol V8, but all - [E-Scooter your way to a penalty](https://dieselcar.com/e-scooter-your-way-to-a-penalty/) - E-scooters seem to be the new gadget of choice recently, with Halfords recently claiming that sales had increased by 450 per cent. This is of little surprise given that the pandemic has forced and encouraged people to consider other modes of transportation, particularly in large cities such as London. I regularly see users of all - [Suzuki Ignis 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 Allgrip](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-ignis-1-2-dualjet-hybrid-sz5-allgrip-2/) - First report Now that Suzuki’s quirky Jimny is no longer an option if you’re in the market for an ultra-compact SUV, the car maker’s Ignis has assumed its mantle as the choice for buyers seeking something small, left-field, yet capable. This refreshed model builds on the Ignis of 2017, with a cosmetic nip and tuck - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-28/) - Just how clean are electric cars? That’s the question a recent report commissioned by a number of car makers and component suppliers purported to investigate. It came up with an answer that could broadly be summarised as “not as clean as you thought”. It wasn’t long before the whole thing became mired in controversy, and - [HESITATING TO ASK](https://dieselcar.com/hesitating-to-ask/) - Dear Doc, Hope you are keeping well. When the Ford Fiesta was having its fifth service at my local Ford dealer a couple of months ago, they told me that there was an update to be done to the car’s brain and that this would be carried out free of charge. The car is running - [JLR unveils Tucana project for composite materials research](https://dieselcar.com/jlr-unveils-tucana-project-for-composite-materials-research/) - Jaguar Land Rover is preparing for future electric vehicles with advanced lightweight composite research it says will will help deliver increased range, greater performance and a more dynamic drive. The Tucana project is a four year programme to make the UK a world leader in low-carbon technology, helping prevent 4.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2023 and 2032 by accelerating mainstream use of electric vehicles and making vehicles lighter. - [MINI Countryman Cooper D Sport](https://dieselcar.com/mini-countryman-cooper-d/) - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-29/) - Just how clean are electric cars? That’s the question a recent report commissioned by a number of car makers and component suppliers purported to investigate. It came up with an answer that could broadly be summarised as “not as clean as you thought”. It wasn’t long before the whole thing became mired in controversy, and - [SSANGYONG MUSSO RHINO LWB AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic-2/) - Report 2 Running ahead of Professor Whitty, I packed in extra miles at the lofty helm of HMS Rhino. Most were domestic duties, like moving half a tonne of greenery and clogging the council tip. Buy one of these, incidentally, and no matter how soft your hands or white your collar, you’re in with the - [SEAT Leon SE Dynamic 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-leon-se-dynamic-2-0-tdi/) - First Report I've driven a lot of SEAT Leons over the years and I've run a couple as long-termers for this magazine, most notably a Leon ST SE 1.6 TDI in 2014, a car that took over from a Leon FR. I've never driven a Leon that I didn't like, so when I was asked - [Skoda Octavia Estate SE-L FIRST EDITION 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-estate-se-l-first-edition-2-0-tdi-3/) - Report 3 While movement has been limited for mere mortals, the Diesel Car Skoda Octavia has been on a little holiday. Like a homesick university student, it was rescued from the wilds of Somerset and returned to the Skoda headquarters in Milton Keynes for a healthy dose of tender loving care. It was all perfectly - [Mitsubishi L200 DOUBLE CAB BARBARIAN X 2.3 DI-D AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-barbarian-x-2-3-di-d-automatic-3/) - Report 3 It’s five months since the L200 was originally scheduled to arrive in Devon. Maybe the pick-up will stick around long enough this time for me to carry out a proper evaluation. I began last month’s report by saying that the L200 had returned to Mitsubishi HQ to fix a couple of issues, then - [Volkswagen ID.4 hits UK dealerships from March](https://dieselcar.com/volkswagen-id-4-hits-the-dealerships-in-march/) - For the first time Volkswagen is offering a fully electric SUV – the ID.4. As the second model from the brand to be launched on the dedicated MEB platform, it will also offer four-wheel drive at a later date. Like the ID.3, the new model is being launched as a limited-run 1ST Edition with a range of pre-configured trim levels to follow later in the year. The ID.4 1ST Edition will cost £37,800 after the plug-in vehicle grant is applied, and is expected to arrive in dealerships during March. - [Special edition celebrates ten year anniversary of the Nissan Leaf](https://dieselcar.com/special-edition-celebrates-ten-years-of-nissan-leafs/) - Nissan introduces the Leaf10, a special edition of the popular all-electric car, to celebrate 10 years of sales as the world's first mass-market EV. Available in UK dealerships from February, Leaf10 introduces a new body colour to the Nissan palette, complemented by pattern detailing on the exterior. - [Isuzu adds dealers for the launch of the new D-Max](https://dieselcar.com/isuzu-adds-dealers-for-the-launch-of-the-new-d-max/) - Isuzu UK is adding to its UK dealer network as it prepares to launch the all-new Isuzu D-Max. Ten new dealers were appointed in 2020 and a further ten are expected in 2021 to increase Isuzu’s network coverage. The company says this will help facilitate future growth and achieve Isuzu’s ambitious long-term sales objectives ahead of its first all-new model launch since 2012. - [Ford adds to charging network as it readies Mustang Mach-E for launch](https://dieselcar.com/ford-adds-to-charging-network-as-it-readies-mustang-mach-e-launch/) - The size of the charge network available to Ford electric vehicle drivers has increased more than threefold in readiness for first deliveries of the Mustang Mach-E performance SUV. Ford is expanding its long-standing business partnership with bp by adding pulse – the biggest public charging network in the UK – to the Ford Pass charging network. - [All-electric Mercedes EQA now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/all-electric-mercedes-eqa-now-on-sale/) - The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA is now on sale, with the entry-level EQA 250 Sport priced from £40,495 on-the-road including the plug-in car grant (£43,495 excluding PiCG). The EQA 250 AMG Line is available from £41,995 (£44,995 excluding PiCG). - [Electric MGs join green taxi fleet](https://dieselcar.com/electric-mgs-join-green-taxi-fleet/) - A private hire and taxi firm that was one of the first to embrace electric car technology has added five MG5 EVs to its fleet. Award-winning Premier Taxis was named GreenFleet Private Hire/Taxi Company of the year thanks to its EV initiative after it began operating electric taxis in 2015. The new all-electric MGs replace Toyota - [Vauxhall Corsa top UK seller in January](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-corsa-top-uk-seller-in-january/) - The all-new Vauxhall Corsa was the UK’s best-selling new car in January, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). - [Hybrid power for Ford's S-MAX and Galaxy](https://dieselcar.com/hybrid-power-for-fords-s-max-and-galaxy/) - The new Ford S-MAX Hybrid sports activity vehicle has gone on sale, offering an electric/petrol hybrid powertrain. Priced within £625 of the equivalent diesel version for the ST-Line version, the new S-MAX Hybrid becomes, according to Ford, the UK’s most affordable hybrid with seven seats. - [Production start at second site for Volkswagen's ID.3](https://dieselcar.com/production-start-at-second-site-for-volkswagens-id-3/) - The Transparent Factory in Dresden has begun series production of the fully electric ID.3. This makes it the second production site for the ID.3 and the fourth site in the world producing Volkswagen models based on the Modular Electric Drive Toolkit (MEB). - [RANGE ROVER EVOQUE D180 R-DYNAMIC HSE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/range-rover-evoque-d180-r-dynamic-hse-awd-automatic-3/) - Third Test It’s not every day that Range Rover gets to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and it’s certainly not every day you get to star in the celebrations. But that’s what happened when – as temporary keeper of the Evoque – I was invited to a party with a difference. ‘Arrive in the Ballroom Car - [Vauxhall Combo Life is going electric](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-combo-life-is-going-electric/) - Vauxhall has released the first images of the new Combo-e Life, a fully electric variant of its award-winning Combo Life van, with a range of up to 174 miles in WLTP testing from a single charge. - [Final production run for Polestar 1](https://dieselcar.com/final-production-run-for-polestar-1/) - Final build slots for Polestar 1 – the Polestar brand’s electric performance hybrid halo car – are now available. Produced in Polestar’s leading production facility in Chengdu, China, Polestar 1 will see the completion of its production run towards the end of 2021. - [Volkswagen expands the ID.3 line-up](https://dieselcar.com/volkswagen-expands-id-3-line-up/) - The Volkswagen ID.3 Pro is available to order now, bringing the multi award-winning electric hatchback’s entry price to £28,670. The Pro electric motor option is available across the ID.3’s Life, Business and Family specifications, and offers a second, 143 bhp power output in addition to the introductory 201 bhp Pro Performance version. - [Audi unveils flagship e-tron GT](https://dieselcar.com/audi-unveils-flagship-e-tron-gt/) - Audi has unveiled the new Audi e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT, which the company says "are about to conduct electricity in an exciting new direction for the Vorsprung durch Technik brand". - [Dacia Duster Commercial ready for business](https://dieselcar.com/dacia-duster-commercial-ready-for-business/) - Dacia has unveiled a new Duster Commercial model. Based on the passenger version of the company's Duster SUV, the LCV version brings a new offering to van customers, with its practical cargo area offering 1.5 cubic metres of load space. - [Ford's new ambulance future-proofed for electrification](https://dieselcar.com/fords-new-ambulance-future-proofed-for-electrification/) - Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the UK ambulance market, with a new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. - [Issue 411 of DieselCar & EcoCar Magazine goes on sale this Friday!](https://dieselcar.com/32818/) - After a significant pause in new debuts, DS Automobiles took the wraps off its brand-new DS 4 this month, and what a looker it is. - [New hybrid Honda HR-V unveiled](https://dieselcar.com/new-hybrid-honda-hr-v-unveiled/) - Honda has unveiled the latest generation of its HR-V compact SUV, available with a two-motor e:HEV powertrain as standard for the first time. According to Honda, the all-new HR-V "delivers exceptional hybrid efficiency and advanced safety and technology features, all incorporated into a bold and sleek coupe-inspired form designed to enhance the class-leading interior space and comfort the nameplate is known for". - [Servicing plans from £6 per month for electric MGs](https://dieselcar.com/servicing-plans-from-6-per-month-for-electric-mgs/) - MG is now offering its EV customers a full service plan from just £6 a month. "Our mobile phones are paid monthly. Our favourite boxset streaming service is paid monthly. So why pay for your car’s servicing any differently?,” said MG’s Head of Aftersales, Harvey France. “Owners can now spread their running costs with our new pay monthly service plans from MG". - [Ford goes all-in on EVs in Europe](https://dieselcar.com/ford-goes-all-in-on-evs-in-europe/) - Ford today is making a commitment to go all-in on its electric passenger vehicles in Europe and to substantially grow and electrify its leading commercial vehicle business. - [British Gas van fleet goes electric](https://dieselcar.com/british-gas-van-fleet-goes-electric/) - British Gas has announced that it is ordering 2,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from Vauxhall and has introduced plans never to purchase another combustion engine vehicle. - [New Nissan Qashqai breaks cover](https://dieselcar.com/new-nissan-qashqai-breaks-cover/) - Nissan has unveiled its all-new, third generation Qashqai. As with the two previous generations, the design for the all-new Nissan Qashqai came out of Nissan’s European Design Studio in London, UK. - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-30/) - In November last year, BMW announced it was moving production of its mighty eight and twelve cylinder engines from Germany to its plant at Hams Hall near Birmingham. On the face of it, that looks like a big vote of confidence in the British motor industry against the background of the uncertainty generated by Brexit - [Ford Kuga Vignale 2.0 EcoBlue AWD automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-vignale-2-0-ecoblue-awd-automatic/) - First Test It all started out so beautifully. While the idea of running a plug-in hybrid Kuga didn’t immediately thrill me, once I took delivery and I saw the number of miles that I was able to complete running solely on electricity, it won me over. I got into a routine and plugged the car - [New Isuzu D-Max is 'smarter, stronger and safer'](https://dieselcar.com/new-isuzu-d-max-is-smarter-stronger-and-safer/) - Isuzu says the all-new Isuzu D-Max "combines smart new styling and improved off-road performance with impressive safety technology" but also adds superior levels of comfort and refinement to the mix. - [Long-range PHEV heads new Mercedes C-Class line-up](https://dieselcar.com/long-range-phev-heads-new-mercedes-c-class-line-up/) - Mercedes has launched the latest generation of C-Class saloons and estates. Since the introduction of the still-current generation in 2014, over 2.5 million saloon and estate models have been sold. All in all, over 10.5 million Mercedes-Benz cars in this category have been delivered to customers since 1982. - [How green is your EV?](https://dieselcar.com/how-green-is-your-ev-2/) - I don't really feel too comfortable about disagreeing with a colleague at Diesel Car and Eco Car, but The Editor encourages diversity of thought amongst his contributors. So there's no threat of me “losing the whip” if I beg to differ with Bright Spark David Wilkins regarding his recent thoughts about how clean EVs are, - [IONIQ 5 opens up new electric future for Hyundai](https://dieselcar.com/ioniq-5-opens-up-new-electric-future-for-hyundai/) - Hyundai Motor Company has launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV. As the first model in Hyundai’s new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEV), and says the IONIQ 5 "sets the benchmark to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative features". - [The lion roars - Peugeot unveils new brand identity](https://dieselcar.com/the-lion-roars-peugeot-unveils-new-brand-identity/) - Peugeot says the new visual language "reflects its bold electrification strategy and its desire to enhance the ownership experience through pioneering new technologies". The new Peugeot logo features a new take on the Peugeot lion, with a roaring lion’s head inside a new Peugeot coat of arms. - [First over-the-air updates for Volvo XC40](https://dieselcar.com/first-over-the-air-updates-for-volvo-xc40/) - Volvo Cars is rolling out its first ever over-the-air (OTA) software update on the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric car. Starting soon, XC40 Recharge drivers in Europe will receive a range of updates, including new features and improvements to the car’s infotainment and propulsion systems. - [Citroën C3 Flair Plus BlueHDi 100](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c3-flair-plus-bluehdi-100/) - First Test Motoring journalists are often guilty of getting caught up with the sexier elements of testing a car. Handling prowess and 0-62mph sprints are far more entertaining than talking about what armrest a manufacturer has opted for. However, enthusiasts aside, who really stretches the legs of their Ford Fiesta? In reality, the true priorities - [Volvo readies all-electric C40 Recharge for autumn launch](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-readies-all-electric-c40-recharge-for-autumn-launch/) - The future of Volvo Cars is electric, and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of the company’s commitment to a zero-emission future. - [Mitsubishi L200 DOUBLE CAB BARBARIAN X 2.3 DI-D AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-barbarian-x-2-3-di-d-automatic-5/) - Fifth Test It’s the season of mist and mellow slipperiness, when the combination of wet leaves and mud dragged onto the roads by tractors emerging from fields turns the local lanes into something resembling narrow ribbons of grease. Not the ideal conditions for a rear-wheel drive pick-up weighing two tonnes which, for the most part, - [Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 AWD Inscription](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-xc90-recharge-t8-awd-inscription/) - First Test Like a lot of high-mileage drivers, this year has unexpectedly made me a prime candidate for a plug-in hybrid. Most of my long journeys have been replaced by Zoom calls, so a range of 20 to 30 miles covers the majority of my daily use, which in turn balances out the dent in - [Range Rover Evoque R-Dynamic HSE D180 AWD Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/range-rover-evoque-r-dynamic-hse-d180-awd-automatic/) - Fourth Test Did you know that of just 16 highly prized official Dark Sky Reserves worldwide, five are here in the UK? And that the latest – Cranborne Chase – was added only last year? That puts this wild and remote Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) – straddling Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Dorset – right - [Hyundai unveils Bayon compact SUV](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-unveils-bayon-compact-suv/) - Hyundai Motor has revealed the new Hyundai Bayon - an all-new crossover SUV designed specifically for Europe. As a B-segment SUV, Bayon will be the latest and smallest member of Hyundai’s expanding SUV family. - [14-day return guarantee for Vauxhalls bought online](https://dieselcar.com/14-day-return-guarantee-for-vauxhalls-bought-online/) - Vauxhall has launched a new, ‘14 Day Return Guarantee’ for vehicles bought via its new Online Store – giving buyers up to two weeks to try their new car. - [Polestar goes for over-the-air updates](https://dieselcar.com/polestar-goes-for-over-the-air-updates/) - Polestar is embracing the connected nature of Polestar 2 with the availability of over-the-air (OTA) updates. Incrementally since December 2020, Polestar 2 owners in all markets have begun to benefit from remote software updates that mean workshop visits will no-longer be required to enjoy the latest features and functionality developments. - [Citroën adds ë-Berlingo to its electric line-up from Q4](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-adds-e-berlingo-to-its-electric-line-up-from-q4/) - Citroën has unveiled the ë-Berlingo, the latest version of its MPV that was first introduced in 1996. The new ë-Berlingo features a 100kw (134 bhp) electric motor with up to 192 lb ft of torque. Connected to a 50kWh battery, the ë-Berlingo can achieve up to 174 miles of range from a single charge under WLTP testing. - [Are EVs grounded before they start?](https://dieselcar.com/are-evs-grounded-before-they-start/) - Hi Doc, An unusual request that perhaps could be included in future road tests. Some five years ago, a new neighbour very heavily grounded his new BMW 3 Series between the driveway and pavement. As I was cutting the lawn and heard the noise, I went over to help. Armed with two trolley jacks and - [Ford Kuga VIGNALE 2.0 ECOBLUE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-vignale-2-0-ecoblue-awd-automatic-7/) - Eighth Report A tight schedule, hundred of miles to travel and a brace of electric cars in for test has meant that my long-term Kuga has been even more precious than ever. Two trips, one to Warwickshire and another to Worcestershire meant that the electric vehicles I had on test would have been pushed to the - [BMW M340d xDrive Touring Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/bmwt-m340d-xdrive-touring-automatic/) - While many car makers are throwing in the towel when it comes to diesel, in some quarters, notably the Germans, it’s still the mainstay of their model ranges. And when it comes to Audi and BMW, diesel is powering their sporting flagships. Here we test the sportiest 3 Series diesel of them all, the M340d - [The solid-state electric vehicle battery](https://dieselcar.com/the-solid-state-electric-vehicle-battery/) - Current lithium-ion (Li-ion) electric vehicle battery technology and production is continually being refined, and has progressively reduced battery costs over recent years, but rising raw material costs now threaten that progress. Projections of data showing falling Li-ion battery costs over a decade are being made when there's no certainty of past performance being replicated. With - [Cupra Formentor V2 e-Hybrid 204](https://dieselcar.com/cupra-formentor-v2-e-hybrid-204-2/) - Although a plug-in hybrid isn't the best powertrain for me, I was keen to run the Formentor to see if my preconceptions were valid. After more than 5,000 miles in three months (which means I'm half-way through the loan), everything that I expected has come to pass. I've found that the UK's charging network is - [Citroën C4 Shine Plus BlueHDi 130 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c4-shine-plus-bluehdi-130-automatic-2/) - Being an outlier does have its benefits. With the C4 proving to be the exception rather than the rule in my neighbourhood, finding it in supermarket car parks is rarely a challenge. Fair play to Citroën for, once again, ploughing its own furrow when it comes to vehicle choice. We've been here before with the - [Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI DSG AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-vrs-2-0-tdi-dsg-automatic/) - Old habits die hard, I guess. I was pretty confident that we’d turned a page with Skoda, as all was going to be well after our somewhat problematic Octavia estate that preceded the vRS. After all, and I’ve said it before, the perceived improvement in build quality of our vRS is really noticeable. It’s a - [SsangYong Musso Rhino LWB Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic-8/) - Tenth Report A stay of execution means this is not the final goodbye for the SsangYong, retirement having been pushed back so we can dovetail (or is that mid-air refuel?) my eventual migration to different wheels for this page. The extra month is great news, though I am a bit jittery about the editor prising - [Volvo XC40 RECHARGE R-DESIGN PRO T5 AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-xc40-recharge-r-design-pro-t5-automatic/) - Second Report I’m not normally into designer labels – I don’t care whether my T-shirt was made by Stella McCartney or Stella in Mansfield – but there is one item of clothing about which I admit to snobbery. I absolutely will not wear jeans unless there’s a little red tab that reads ‘Levi’s’. I know - [Vauxhall Astra SRi NAV 1.5 TURBO D](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-astra-sri-nav-1-5-turbo-d-3/) - Fourth Report At the end of the last report, we were still in Devon enjoying a well-needed holiday, and I’m happy to say the Astra performed admirably. We stayed in the countryside near Totnes, and the navigation app Waze delighted in taking us along single-track B-roads at every opportunity, which was a great test of - [Dacia Sandero Comfort TCe 100 Bi-Fuel](https://dieselcar.com/dacia-sandero-comfort-tce-100-bi-fuel-2/) - Second Report Four weeks in, and nothing has fallen off. Actually, I tell a lie, because the plastic cover hiding the screw inside the driver’s side interior door handle came loose last week. It’s not a great fit, so I suspect it will happen again. A blob of Blu Tack will no doubt sort it. - [Cupra Formentor V2 e-Hybrid 204](https://dieselcar.com/cupra-formentor-v2-e-hybrid-204/) - First Report It might just be the end of an era for me, because I may well have run my last diesel-powered long-termer. For me that's a rather depressing thought, as I'm convinced that diesel engines are still the most suitable form of motive power for me, along with huge numbers of other high-mileage drivers - [Peugeot 2008 GT 1.5 BlueHDi 110](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-2008-gt-1-5-bluehdi-110/) - First Report The compact SUV remains flavour of the month with this segment continuing to grown at quite a pace. Gone are the days of humdrum hatchbacks, if you want to be ‘on trend’ in today’s Instagram filtered world, you need one of these on your driveway. Preconceptions aside, the notion of a compact SUV, - [Kia Niro Hybrid 4 1.6 GDi Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/kia-niro-hybrid-4-1-6-gdi-automatic/) - First Report You just know within seconds of settling behind the wheel of Kia’s Niro that the designers had endless meetings discussing ‘how can we make customers feel really cosseted in this car?’ And it has paid off handsomely. When you get in and out, the electric driver’s seat – standard on the equipment-laden 4-specification - [Citroën C4 Shine Plus BlueHDi 130 Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c4-shine-plus-bluehdi-130-automatic/) - First Report Citroën is aiming high with its new C4. From the obvious move upmarket from the previous C4 Cactus, to the new car’s elevated SUV-like stance, this iteration is as far away from its quirky design past as it could be. Its maker has also fully embraced the new era of motoring, as buyers - [Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-vrs-2-0-tdi/) - Well hello there game changer – the sportiest set of wheels to be found in the Our Cars pages of Diesel Car & Eco Car, currently. We’ve switched from the modest cabbie’s favourite up to the full fat choice of the UK constabularies and got ourselves an Octavia vRS, Skoda’s take on a Golf GTI - [Going anywhere vehicular for your holidays, sir?](https://dieselcar.com/going-anywhere-vehicular-for-your-holidays-sir/) - Place names that have graced the flanks of some of the world’s most memorable cars also happen to be pretty interesting places to visit – even if you admit that you don’t know your Italian ski resorts from Ford’s back catalogue. But let’s not rush ahead. Our journey, pandemic permitting, of course, begins like any - [Critical EV raw materials](https://dieselcar.com/critical-ev-raw-materials/) - Most readers will be aware of the current shortage of what we'll call “computer chips” that are used today in all sorts of technological areas, but critically in car manufacturing. Compared with only a decade ago, most cars contain ten times as many such chips today, many of them involved in safety systems, communications, and - [Delays to justice](https://dieselcar.com/delays-to-justice/) - The pandemic has had a huge impact on us all over the last 12 months and the courts have been no exception. How criminal cases are funded over the last few years resulted in significant backlogs for the court to deal with, and this has been exacerbated by the pandemic with the backlog now reaching - [Kia teases all-electric EV6](https://dieselcar.com/kia-teases-all-electric-ev6/) - Kia Corporation has revealed the first official images of the ‘EV6’ – its first dedicated Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) built on the company’s new EV platform (Electric-Global Modular Platform, or E-GMP). - [SsangYong updates the Rexton for 2021](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-updates-the-rexton-for-2021/) - SsangYong Motors UK has introduced the new 21-model year SsangYong Rexton into the UK market. The Rexton facelift boasts a new look front end and a revamped rear and changes to its drivetrain too – with a more powerful engine and the introduction of a new 8-speed automatic transmission. - [Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab Barbarian X 2.3 DI-D Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-barbarian-x-2-3-di-d-automatic-8/) - Final Report I’ll say from the outset that I don’t think I’ve done the Mitsubishi L200 justice. Aside from the Subaru Outback, I can’t think of another Diesel Car long-termer better suited to our life in Devon. It’s why I jumped at the chance to run the L200 for the magazine, as I felt I - [FUTURE OF DEALERSHIPS](https://dieselcar.com/future-of-dealerships/) - Salesrooms reached a crossroads in 2020. In their rear-view mirror, some grim perspectives loomed. Two years before, number crunchers at KPMG forecasted half of them will be gone by the middle of this decade, while online comparison site Carwow declared that we’re quickly moving into a retail landscape where the car buying process is virtually - [New prices and specs for revamped Hyundai Kona Electric](https://dieselcar.com/new-prices-and-specs-for-revamped-hyundai-kona-electric/) - Hyundai Motor UK has announced the pricing and specification of the New Kona Electric, the Company’s game changing zero emission electric vehicle. - [DEFRA expands Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV fleet](https://dieselcar.com/defra-expands-mitsubishi-outlander-phev-fleet/) - The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is growing its fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles as it strives to lower its transport emissions and set a positive example for other fleet operators. - [Kia unveils all-new electric EV6](https://dieselcar.com/kia-unveils-all-new-electric-ev6/) - Kia Corporation has revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere later this month. - [Renewables boost for Nissan's Sunderland plant](https://dieselcar.com/renewables-boost-for-nissans-sunderland-plant/) - Nissan has announced plans for a major expansion to renewable energy generation at its record-breaking plant in Sunderland, UK. Complementing the plant’s existing wind turbines and solar farm, the proposed 20MW solar farm extension represents a further step in Nissan’s path to carbon neutrality. - [Skoda adds SportLine model to Enyaq iV range](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-adds-sportline-model-to-enyaq-iv-range/) - Skoda has confirmed pricing and opened order books for the new Enyaq iV SportLine - a sporty addition to the Enyaq iV range. The SportLine joins the 60 Nav and 80 models in the brand’s launch line-up and gives customers what Skoda describes as one of the broadest ranges in the electric vehicle sector. - [Dagenham powers next-gen Ford Transit Custom diesels](https://dieselcar.com/dagenham-powers-next-gen-ford-transit-custom-diesels/) - Ford has announced that Ford Dagenham Engine Plant to the east of London will manufacture the latest advanced technology diesel engines for the next generation Ford Transit Custom range. - [Audi and Onto offer e-tron on a subscription basis](https://dieselcar.com/audi-and-onto-offer-e-tron-on-a-subscription-basis/) - By taking a selfie and completing a simple online registration process, drivers can now take delivery of a new Audi e-tron Black Edition for as little as one month usage period. - [SSANGYONG MUSSO RHINO LWB AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic-3/) - Report 3 I used to think the Exeter University chore, a 100-mile taxi run on the M5, was that and nothing more. And to be honest, I dreaded how it might tally in our new pickup. We’ve evolved in the age of Covid-19 to short, mundane journeys and the Rhino has taken to this challenge - [Going wild](https://dieselcar.com/going-wild/) - Most car launch press trips involve staying overnight in a hotel somewhere, in a location with good local roads for the test drive and attractive scenery for the photography. Sometimes, though, manufacturers are more adventurous and seek out wilder terrain and rather more unusual accommodation. Sunrise over the Sahara is very bright and starts very - [Exhausting experience](https://dieselcar.com/exhausting-experience/) - It was the night before the most recent lockdown when my exhaust pipe snapped. “There were sparks coming out from under your car,” said a passing cyclist. The car, a 56 plate Honda Jazz, is neither diesel nor hybrid powered, but what followed could have happened to ones that were, so bear with me. It - [SKODA OCTAVIA ESTATE SE-L FIRST EDITION 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-estate-se-l-first-edition-2-0-tdi-4/) - Second Report When the Skoda Superb left the Diesel Car fleet, I spoke of the build quality of its interior and reliability. However, the Superb’s replacement is proving a somewhat less bulletproof proposition. It’s not that the Octavia has broken down or gone into limp mode, like the Peugeot 508 we ran last year did, - [Mon ami](https://dieselcar.com/mon-ami/) - On sale now in France, is this cute and fun quadricycle that can be rented each month for a similar price as a mobile phone contract. Citroën is evaluating the Ami for the UK, and Ian Robertson got behind the wheel to check it out for size. It looks like it’s escaped from Alton Towers. - [SUZUKI IGNIS 1.2 DUALJET HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-ignis-1-2-dualjet-hybrid-sz5-allgrip-3/) - Second Report I have some bad news this month: I managed to dent the Ignis' otherwise impressive fuel economy performance. The good news is I had fun doing it. Yes, the Ignis is already proving to be an entertaining little car. And if the penalty for having some fun is knocking a few miles per - [MG maintains EV prices to end of March despite PICG changes](https://dieselcar.com/mg-maintains-ev-prices-to-end-of-march-despite-picg-changes/) - MG has committed to honouring the £3,000 Plug-In Car Grant after the Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) cut the level of support and price cap for which awards are eligible on March 18th - [SEAT to launch urban EV in 2025](https://dieselcar.com/seat-to-launch-urban-ev-in-2025/) - The SEAT S.A. company, under which the SEAT and CUPRA brands operate, has announced that it will launch an urban electric vehicle to market in 2025. Additionally, it was confirmed CUPRA will launch the Tavascan in 2024. The CUPRA Tavascan will be the brand’s second 100 per cent electric model, following the CUPRA Born launched later in 2021. - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-31/) - It’s a typical Tesla move that has really got everyone talking. Photos of the interior of the new updated versions of the Model S and Model X show a radically redesigned dashboard; at its centre, a different large central LCD screen mounted with a landscape orientation rather than in portrait mode. But the feature that - [Bad commercial break?](https://dieselcar.com/bad-commercial-break/) - Have you noticed that there seems to be a standard template for television car adverts these days? Nobody over thirty is featured, and the airbrushed twenty somethings who do appear have apparently been kidnapped from the nearest modelling agency. They all have razor sharp cheekbones, nobody is fat, and everyone is either skipping or walking - [Kia offers Long Range e-Niro for less than £35,000](https://dieselcar.com/kia-offers-long-range-e-niro-for-less-than-35000/) - Kia has opened the order books today for its new e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range, offering more range than any other sub-£35,000 electric vehicle. The new model is now available to order across the UK, with customer deliveries due to start in July. - [Skoda teases new Kodiaq](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-teases-new-kodiaq/) - Design sketches released by Skoda give a first impression of the revised Kodiaq. The large SUV, which is also available as a seven-seater, marked the start of the brand’s SUV campaign in 2016. Now featuring a refreshed look and technological enhancements, the updated Kodiaq will be celebrating its premiere on 13 April. - [Revealed: the cars that never died](https://dieselcar.com/revealed-the-cars-that-never-died/) - The ink still wet on our decree absolute, arch-Brexiteer Daniel Hannan wasted little time in calling for an end to EU red tape. Recently handed a peerage, Hannan drew up a list of laws perceived as a handbrake on our prosperity. And in among his wish-list bonfire is the EU’s End of Life Vehicles Directive - [Fire and ice](https://dieselcar.com/fire-and-ice/) - Peering down into murky blackness in sub-zero temperatures, it was hard to believe that anything could be living there, deep beneath my thickly-booted feet. I was gazing into a hole cut in the unforgiving ice of a frozen lake in Swedish Lapland, watching for any sign of a twitch on the fishing line I had - [When a takeaway can lead to a ban](https://dieselcar.com/when-a-takeaway-can-lead-to-a-ban/) - Whilst many businesses have unfortunately suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, some have positively thrived. Online shopping giants like Amazon have reaped the benefits from a population forced to stay at home, and restaurants offering takeaways have also been able to increase their output, particularly via Just Eat, Deliveroo and UberEats. Many people with access to - [Nissan cuts Leaf prices in the face of PICG changes](https://dieselcar.com/nissan-cuts-leaf-prices-in-the-face-of-picg-changes/) - Nissan has confirmed price reductions of both 40kWh and 62kWh versions of its Leaf electric vehicle, effective from April. As a result, all grades of Leaf and both battery capacities (40kWh and 62kWh) are eligible for the revised Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500, which is offered on electric vehicles under £35,000 RRP. - [VOLVO XC90 RECHARGE T8 AWD INSCRIPTION](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-xc90-recharge-t8-awd-inscription-2/) - Second Test Well, that’s just typical. Our XC90 touched down in Cardiff at the start of December; a safe, wool-lined oasis of calm, shielded from the unpredictability of life in 2020. Two weeks later, Wales had been locked down again. Within a month, England had followed suit. Restricted travel has curtailed opportunities to enjoy a - [Eight-year Assistance breakdown cover for Citroën electrics and hybrids](https://dieselcar.com/eight-year-assistance-breakdown-cover-for-citroen-electrics-and-hybrids/) - Citroën UK has announced that all new electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models from the brand will benefit from Assistance cover for eight years/100,000 miles. The comprehensive offer includes roadside assistance and recovery, assistance at home, onward travel and even European cover, for all customers of the Citroën brand’s range of BEV and PHEV models. - [Citroën unveils new C5 X flagship](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-unveils-new-c5-x-flagship/) - Citroën has unveiled its new C5 X flagship. The company describes it as "an innovative offering in the best Citroën tradition, it combines the elegance and comfort of a saloon with the space and versatility of an estate". Available with both plug-in hybrid and petrol powertrains, the C5 X "exceeds the high expectations for customers in both the large car and SUV segments". - [Skoda adds SportLine models to the Octavia range](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-adds-sportline-models-to-the-octavia-range/) - Skoda is broadening its Octavia range with the introduction of a new SportLine model. Set to deliver what the company describes as an enhanced dynamic look, SportLine models feature black exterior detailing, a three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel and sports seats with integrated headrests. Available as a hatch or estate, both can be ordered with the optional DCC Dynamic Chassis Control and a number of driver assistance systems. The range comprises diesels, petrol engines, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. - [SUZUKI IGNIS 1.2 DUALJET HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-ignis-1-2-dualjet-hybrid-sz5-allgrip-4/) - As the number of local miles driven have increased, I’ve become more impressed by the agility of Suzuki’s mighty little Ignis. I was concerned that small might not be beautiful when the car was delivered – it’s tasked with carrying more than just a modest weekly shop and occasional passenger. It has, however, managed to - [FORD KUGA VIGNALE 2.0 ECOBLUE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-vignale-2-0-ecoblue-awd-automatic-2/) - The third lockdown hasn’t given us an awful lot of opportunities to get ourselves familiar with our Kuga Vignale, with recent journeys confined to essential shopping only. Even so, we’ve managed to take note of a few differences between the plushest specification of our car and other models in the Kuga line-up. The first, most - [CITROËN C3 FLAIR PLUS BLUEHDI 100](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c3-flair-plus-bluehdi-100-2/) - Second test Typically when trawling the motorways, you want a big cosseting car to settle down for the journey ahead. Being at the centre of an automotive cocoon sets you up well for mile-munching without the backache and fatigue. Much to my surprise, our C3 long-termer is proving to be an impressive motorway hauler. With - [Bringing up the rear](https://dieselcar.com/bringing-up-the-rear/) - Dear Dr Diesel and Ian, This might not be a topic for you. Apologies if it isn’t, and please could you make sure it is passed on to the right department, if needed? Yesterday we had heavy snow in The Midlands, and this resulted in the usual chaos. Having had a less than ‘fun morning’, - [SSANGYONG MUSSO RHINO LWB AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic-4/) - Report four The driving year began with a looming cliff-edge – not from behind the wheel, but vis-a-vis the SsangYong brand itself, given news of bankruptcy in South Korea. We soon learned subsequent restructuring should not affect UK operations and, for me, that was a relief: among all the pickups I’ve fostered over the years, - [GTX - Volkswagen's GTI badge for electrics](https://dieselcar.com/gtx-volkswagens-gti-badge-for-electrics/) - With the new ID.4 GTX, Volkswagen is showing the first sporty top-of-the-range electric model on April 28th: In Europe, the respective performance models of the ID. Family will wear the logo GTX in the future. Similar to GTI and GTE, it stands for its own product brand. According to the company, "it charges the world of electric mobility from Volkswagen with new, intelligent sportiness". - [Hyundai seals electrification partnership with Uber](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-seals-electrification-partnership-with-uber/) - Hyundai Motor has entered a strategic partnership with Uber, with the aim of electrifying its mobility services in Europe. Hyundai provides Uber’s partner drivers with discounted access to thousands of Kona Electrics and IONIQ Electrics for drivers using the Uber app. These include the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands. - [Entry-level models added to Volkswagen ID.3 range](https://dieselcar.com/entry-level-models-added-to-volkswagen-id-3-range/) - The Volkswagen ID.3 will be available from £28,370 in new Pure Performance guise. Two trims – entry-level City and design-focused Style – become available with the new powertrain, in addition to the Pro, Pro Performance and Pro S versions already on sale in the UK. The Pure Performance is differentiated by its lighter 45 kWh (net) battery, 148 bhp power output and 229 ft lb of torque. - [SEAT Leon SE Dynamic 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-leon-se-dynamic-2-0-tdi-2/) - Third Report Two months in with our long-term Leon and I'm really starting to get to grips with it. It still seems a bit weird having such a low-specification car on the press fleet; we're so used to having something packed with all of the bells and whistles that our optionless SE Dynamic edition is - [Skoda teases the new Fabia](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-teases-the-new-fabia/) - Skoda is building anticipation for the upcoming fourth generation of the Fabia by releasing the first official design sketches. The company says the new car will be "significantly larger, more dynamic and more expressive than its successful predecessors". Switching over to the Volkswagen Group’s Modular Transverse Toolkit MQB-A0 has made the new proportions possible and created more space for passengers and luggage. Additional highlights, according to Skoda, include the sharply drawn front headlights and rear lights featuring LED technology. The world premiere of the new Skoda Fabia will take place this May. - [Top five-star safety rating for the Volkswagen ID.4](https://dieselcar.com/top-five-star-safety-rating-for-the-volkswagen-id-4/) - The new ID.4 has performed well in the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) safety test. With five stars, the Volkswagen brand’s first compact SUV was awarded the top score. Auditors gave the ID.4 good ratings on all criteria – for the protection of adult occupants, children and vulnerable road users, as well as in terms of assistance systems. - [SsangYong Musso Rhino LWB Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic-6/) - Report Six Up here at the helm of the Musso, I’m feeling upbeat. Okay, most of the time it’s been difficult to go anywhere, given restrictions that prevailed at the time of writing. Still, I’m optimistic they won’t be in operation when you read this. And I have other reasons to be cheerful. Firstly, this - [A classic denied diesel](https://dieselcar.com/a-classic-denied-diesel/) - Something recently resparked my interest and admiration for the 1955 Citroën DS, the first mass production car with disc brakes, and so many other engineering firsts that made it a totally ground-breaking design. Aside from the engineering, the innovation in styling alone is stunning in comparison to its immediate predecessor, the much-admired Citroën Light 15, - [Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 R-Design Pro](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-xc40-recharge-t5-r-design-pro/) - The whole point of these long-term tests is to find out what a car is like to live with. We try our best to get under the skin of a car – even when time is necessarily tight – and my colleagues that write the regular road tests have an enormous talent for doing exactly - [More choice for Polestar 2 buyers](https://dieselcar.com/more-choice-for-polestar-2-buyers/) - The Polestar 2 model range is expanding to three variants. With two powertrains, two battery packs and optional equipment packs, the electric performance fastback now starts at £39,900– making it accessible to a wider audience. - [All-new Nissan X-Trail heading for Europe in 2022](https://dieselcar.com/all-new-nissan-x-trail-heading-for-europe-in-1922/) - To complement Nissan’s range of crossovers, next summer (2022) will see the introduction of the all-new X-Trail, whose world debut took place today at Auto Shanghai 2021. - [Maserati launches Levant Hybrid](https://dieselcar.com/maserati-launches-levant-hybrid/) - The Maserati Levante Hybrid has been presented to the world in both a physical and digital World Premiere event. The Shanghai Auto Show was chosen for its live presentation, and, for the rest of the world, there was a virtual launch event on the brand’s website. - [SKODA OCTAVIA ESTATE SE-L FIRST EDITION 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-estate-se-l-first-edition-2-0-tdi-5/) - Report 5 The moment I filed the copy for last month’s magazine, in which I celebrated the Octavia’s triumphant return to my driveway, the Skoda seemingly decided it wanted to go back to Milton Keynes. I pressed send, threw on my coat and headed to the shops. As I made my way there, the car - [It’s that touchy subject again](https://dieselcar.com/its-that-touchy-subject-again/) - Dear Doctor, Hope you had a good Christmas. I’m afraid I’m going to jump aboard the bandwagon and share my thoughts on the increasing reliance on touchscreens in modern cars. I was reading a review of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class when I noticed that it had not one, not two, but three touchscreens in the - [RANGE ROVER EVOQUE D180 R-DYNAMIC HSE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/range-rover-evoque-d180-r-dynamic-hse-awd-automati/) - Final Test You tend to get a very different perspective on a car when it clocks up most of its mileage crawling in city traffic, and so it has proved with the Evoque, which has spent much of its time confined to London. It quickly became evident that out on the motorway the D180 is - [BMW MINI celebrates twentieth birthday](https://dieselcar.com/bmw-mini-celebrates-twentieth-birthday/) - The MINI brand and BMW Group’s UK manufacturing plants in Oxford and Swindon are celebrating twenty years of MINI production. In early 2001, production began for MINI body parts in Swindon and on the 26th April that same year, the first new MINI rolled off the line in Oxford. - [Vauxhall lands big Mitie electric van deal](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-lands-big-mitie-electric-van-deal/) - Vauxhall is to supply Mitie, one of the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services companies, with 655 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans. - [Griffin models join Vauxhall van range](https://dieselcar.com/griffin-models-join-vauxhall-van-range/) - Offering high levels of standard specification, Vauxhall has introduced new Griffin Edition models across its light commercial vehicle (LCV) line up including Combo, Vivaro and Movano models. - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-32/) - Who would want to be a traditional car dealer these days? I’m sure lots of people have made plenty of money in the trade over the years, but now the path to profit seems to be getting ever more difficult. There’s the major disruption of the Covid-19 crisis, of course, which has confined potential car-buyers - [Gas-to-liquid fuel](https://dieselcar.com/gas-to-liquid-fuel/) - We have touched on the subject of GTL fuels occasionally over recent years, mainly because GTL diesel, usually manufactured from natural gas, is a superior fuel that's capable of significantly reducing diesel engine emissions. At present it's being supplied in bulk by oil giant Shell to commercial vehicle operators, and using it secures them some - [Typecast](https://dieselcar.com/typecast/) - Have you noticed that like dogs, some cars seem to share characteristics with their owners? This was brought home to me when I attended a mindfulness course in that long ago, pre-Covid world we used to inhabit. You may laugh, but I felt less frazzled at the end of it than I did at the - [FORD KUGA VIGNALE 2.0 ECOBLUE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-vignale-2-0-ecoblue-awd-automatic-3/) - Third report As I pen this report, the kids are set to return to school and the first phase of leaving lockdown has begun. While our long-term Kuga would usually be pounding the streets, earning its keep, it has largely been kept a prisoner on the driveway. I’m sure it’ll relish taking the kids to - [Football’s own goal](https://dieselcar.com/footballs-own-goal/) - One of modern life’s burning issues is how to spend £40,000 wisely. And if you’re David Beckham, that’s a daily cashflow problem. Beckham is, of course, the ultimate icon of fiscal fame, but in perfect formation behind him stands a very long line of UK premier league footballers who, while not exactly blighted by shyness, - [Will new automotive technology change our lives by 2035?](https://dieselcar.com/will-new-automotive-technology-change-our-lives-by-2035/) - As climate change and the urgent need to reduce pollution shakes up the car industry, the vehicles we buy and our motoring habits are set to undergo the biggest transformation since the motor car was invented. Changes to our new cars will be more far reaching than the new bumpers, incremental fuel economy gains, and - [CITROËN C3 FLAIR PLUS BLUEHDI 100](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c3-flair-plus-bluehdi-100-3/) - Third Report It’s month three with the updated Citroën C3 and it has certainly made itself quite at home in my household. Its deep boot and good real world fuel economy has quickly been taken for granted, as it straddles the role of motorway commuter and urban shopping cart. However, something that hasn’t been lost - [SUZUKI IGNIS 1.2 DUALJET HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-ignis-1-2-dualjet-hybrid-sz5-allgrip-5/) - Report Four Like an excitable toddler rushing to splash about in a puddle, I couldn't resist making a beeline for a layby full of muddy puddles. I'm not going to lie, it was a childish and impulsive act. But Suzuki's Ignis made me do it. The car's impish character has clearly become a bad influence. - [Kia reveals pricing for electric EV6](https://dieselcar.com/kia-reveals-pricing-for-electric-ev6/) - Kia UK Limited has revealed full pricing for the Kia EV6 model line-up, ahead of UK customer deliveries starting later this year. Pricing for the rear-wheel drive EV6 starts from £40,895. - [Low-cost IONITY subs for Kia EV drivers](https://dieselcar.com/low-cost-ionity-subs-for-kia-ev-drivers/) - Kia UK Limited has introduced a new IONITY bolt-on to its Kia Charge service, opening the door to low-cost high-power charging for Kia EV owners. Kia Charge provides comprehensive access to the UK public charging network, with around 17,000 connectors accessible from a single account. The new bolt-on enables Kia EV owners to access IONITY’s high-speed 350kW charging points across the UK and Europe. - [Fleet-friendly Style joins Volkswagen's Golf PHEV line-up](https://dieselcar.com/fleet-friendly-style-joins-volkswagens-golf-phev-line-up/) - Volkswagen has opened its order books for a fleet-friendly addition to its Golf plug-in hybrid line-up with the unveiling in the UK of the new Golf eHybrid Style model., Volkswagen expects the Golf eHybrid, priced from £32,995, to expand significantly the appeal of the brand’s plug-in hybrid offerings. - [SsangYong Musso Rhino LWB Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic-5/) - Report Five We’re edging towards the final lap with the Rhino. Unbelievably, I got the keys last September, shortly before the government’s second, softer lockdown. Amid the third one, as I write this, I realise that ‘lap’ is a tricky word. With all but essential trips forbidden since the last report, I have hardly been - [SEAT Leon SE DYNAMIC 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-leon-se-dynamic-2-0-tdi-3/) - Report four In my last report, I mentioned that the Leon's tyre pressure monitoring system was flashing up seemingly erroneous warnings, after the nearside rear Bridgestone was punctured and then subsequently repaired. That problem has now gone away, but just as that glitch disappeared, a new one cropped up: an error message on the dashboard - [Skoda Octavia Estate SE-L FIRST EDITION 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-estate-se-l-first-edition-2-0-tdi-6/) - Report Six Despite being back from the menders’ and supposedly fixed, it comes as no surprise that the Skoda’s electrics are still playing up. Thankfully, issues are a lot less frequent than before, with just the occasional error message flashing up on the dashboard, but it’s still common enough to be irritating. It’s a shame, - [Reservoir gone to the dogs](https://dieselcar.com/reservoir-gone-to-the-dogs/) - Dear Doc, I have a five-year-old Citroën C4 1.6HDi. On Christmas Eve, while on the motorway, a whole host of warning lights on the dashboard manifested themselves, and to cut a long story short, I have ended up having to have a new AdBlue reservoir fitted. The cost of this repair would have been over - [Solterra - the new all-electric Subaru](https://dieselcar.com/solterra-the-new-all-electric-subaru/) - Subaru Corporation today announced that Subaru's all-new global battery electric SUV will be named "Solterra" and it is scheduled to go on sale in 2022. “Solterra” is Subaru’s all-new, all-electric C-segment-class SUV and it will be the first Subaru vehicle to be built on the battery electric vehicle (BEV) dedicated e-Subaru Global Platform. - [Dual-motor models join the Mercedes EQA line-up](https://dieselcar.com/dual-motor-models-join-mercedes-eqa-line-up/) - The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA has added two more versions to the line up, now offering EQA 300 4MATIC and an EQA 350 4MATIC alongside the existing EQA 250. - [VOLVO XC90 RECHARGE T8 AWD INSCRIPTION](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-xc90-recharge-t8-awd-inscription-3/) - Report Three Like most of the UK’s 33-million passenger cars, our XC90 is spending more time parked up than it normally would. Local journeys are unusually favourable for a plug-in hybrid, of course, but I’ve picked up enough information to figure out how it compares to the ‘mild hybrid’ B5 diesel it replaced a couple - [Touchscreens: over-hyped and over here?](https://dieselcar.com/touchscreens-over-hyped-and-over-here/) - Dear Doc, I have just read the letter from Eddie Minford in your February issue. I too have a car from the Volkswagen Group: a 2018 Skoda Octavia. I totally agree with him and with your response to him about the increasing use of touchscreens. These are dangerous. If travelling with my wife, I ask - [Get your EV motor runnin’](https://dieselcar.com/get-your-ev-motor-runnin/) - What’s it take to fall in love with electric? Edgy tech? Sharp brand status? Happening haptics? Meh. They’re all a given. Nope, the mountain EVs need to conquer is all about music. To outline the extent of this challenge, let’s do a mini pop quiz – with just one question: name me a rocking hit - [Order books open for the all-new Vauxhall Combo-e Life](https://dieselcar.com/order-books-open-for-the-all-new-vauxhall-combo-e-life/) - The all-new, all-electric Vauxhall Combo-e Life is available to order now, with prices starting from £31,610 on-the-road. Based on the Combo Life, the Combo-e Life features a 50kWh lithium-ion battery and a 100kW (134 bhp) electric motor producing 192 ft lb of torque and is capable of up to 174 miles from a single charge (WLTP). - [Entry-level Volkswagen ID.4 qualifies for plug-in grant](https://dieselcar.com/entry-level-volkswagen-id-4-qualifies-for-plug-in-grant/) - The Volkswagen ID.4 range has grown further, with City and Style variants of the 2021 World Car of the Year rolling out to UK customers. Both models bring the option of ‘Pure’ and ‘Pure Performance’ battery and motor specifications, with the former delivering 52 kWh and 146 bhp, and the latter having 168 bhp on tap, with the same 52 kWh net battery capacity setup. The new City also represents the new entry-point into the ID.4 range, and qualifies for the PIVG, which brings the car’s OTR price down to £32,150. - [Vauxhall Vivaro-e to get hydrogen power by 2023](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-vivaro-e-to-get-hydrogen-power-by-2023/) - Vauxhall’s new zero emissions Vivaro-e HYDROGEN light commercial vehicle has a range of up to 249 miles, refuels in just three minutes and a cargo volume up to 6.1m3, the same as the diesel or battery electric versions. - [Citroën ë-Berlingo starts at £29,575](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-e-berlingo-starts-at-29575/) - Citroën UK has opened its order books for new ë-Berlingo, the all-electric version of the brand’s multi-award winning MPV. Prices and specifications are now confirmed – with new ë-Berlingo available in five-seat and seven-seat form – and with prices starting from £29,575. - [Removing small dents and scratches at home](https://dieselcar.com/removing-small-dents-and-scratches-at-home/) - Small parking dings and scratches can be incredibly annoying, detracting from the look of your car and potentially knocking hundreds off its value when it comes time to trade-in or sell. It can also be tricky to know what to do about it, because minor cosmetic damage isn’t usually worth putting in an insurance claim - [Citroën C3 FLAIR PLUS BLUEHDi 100](https://dieselcar.com/citroen-c3-flair-plus-bluehdi-100-4/) - fourth REPORT When you think of diesel power, thoughts of lengthy motorway stints and effortless overtakes come to mind. It’s what they are built to do, but our C3 has spent the past few weeks away loitering around town. A diesel engine in a compact car is quickly becoming a rare thing these days, but - [Movano-e completes electric van line-up at Vauxhall](https://dieselcar.com/movano-e-completes-electric-van-line-up-at-vauxhall/) - Vauxhall has released the first details and images of the all-new Movano and Movano-e, the first large Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) from the brand to be available as a fully-electric variant. Both electric and diesel versions will arrive in the UK later this year. The third generation Movano is available as a panel van, crew cab and chassis cab. With the Movano-e, customers also benefit from zero emissions-in-use running, low running costs as well as a range of up to 139 miles (WLTP). - [Peugeot launches e-Boxer van in the UK](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-launches-e-boxer-van-in-the-uk/) - Peugeot has opened reservations for the new e-Boxer van, the brand’s largest full electric Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV). The Peugeot e-Boxer is available with two battery options and comes in three lengths to suit a variety of needs for both business and private users. Prices for the new PEUGEOT e-Boxer start from £49,335 (excluding VAT, after PiVG). - [EV subscription service Onto orders new 250-strong Peugeot e-2008 fleet](https://dieselcar.com/ev-subscription-service-onto-orders-new-250-strong-peugeot-e-2008-fleet/) - The all-inclusive electric car subscription service Onto has expanded its fleet with 250 Peugeot e-2008 GT models. This follows on from last year’s order of 300 Peugeot e-208s. With first deliveries expected in June, customers have been able to book Peugeot e-2008 models from 20th May. - [FORD KUGA VIGNALE 2.0 ECOBLUE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-vignale-2-0-ecoblue-awd-automatic-4/) - FOURTH REPORT Quite often, the Ford Kuga is the best-selling diesel car in the sales charts in the UK, and in Diesel Car’s mailbag, it is one of the cars that is most often asked about by readers. One theme seems to run through those enquiries and that’s price. For a medium-sized SUV, it’s priced - [Updated Skoda Kodiaq set for UK launch in July](https://dieselcar.com/updated-skoda-kodiaq-set-for-july-uk-launch/) - Skoda has announced final pricing and specifications for the updated new Kodiaq. The revised range, which arrives in the UK in July, introduces a host of design and specification improvements along with new engine options and upgraded assistance systems. Prices for the facelifted Kodiaq range start from £27,650 for the entry-level SE five-seat model. - [Peugeot 2008 GT Line 1.5 BlueHDi 100](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-2008-gt-line-1-5-bluehdi-100/) - First Report It’s only eight years since the Peugeot 2008 was first launched, but the small SUVs popularity is so vast it already feels like part of the automotive furniture. You go out, you see a 2008. Until recently, though, there’s always been a third step to that process. You go out, you see a - [Peugeot to add hydrogen option to the e-Expert van range](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-to-add-hydrogen-option-to-the-e-expert-van-range/) - The new Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen has become the latest model to fulfil Peugeot’s "power of choice" promise, which gives customers the option to choose a powertrain best suited to their needs without compromising on capability. As Peugeot's first fuel cell vehicle, the e-Expert Hydrogen outlines the brand’s ambitions to offer an electrified vehicle across its entire range by 2025. - [Plug-in Jeep Wrangler 4xe combines all-wheel drive and electric tech](https://dieselcar.com/plug-in-jeep-wrangler-4xe-combines-all-wheel-drive-and-electric-tech/) - Jeep has launching a plug-in hybrid version of the Wrangler, the Wrangler 4xe. The Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is equipped with two electric motor generators and a high-voltage battery pack, with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine and the proven TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-33/) - For most of my life, I’ve been a fan of the BBC’s Top Gear. I used to love Old Top Gear, as it is often called, which featured our own legend, Sue Baker, among others, and I was always glued to the Clarkson-era New Top Gear as well. But apart from a few bright spots, - [Do it yourself](https://dieselcar.com/do-it-yourself/) - Why do I keep doing these things? Over the decades I’ve managed to put my foot in it verbally and physically with monotonous regularity, and some of these cock-ups have related to my work as a motoring journalist. Take the case of the wrong trousers, or more specifically, the only trousers. I’d been invited on - [SUZUKI IGNIS 1.2 DUALJET HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-ignis-1-2-dualjet-hybrid-sz5-allgrip-6/) - Fifth Report Another month of ambling around town in a bid to stay legal in the eyes of the state had me discovering another quirk of Ignis motoring. Unlike some cars I’ve run in the past, the Ignis’ engine stop-start feature appears to be one of the more polished examples. And it’s one of the - [MG offers £750 incentive for plug-in test drives](https://dieselcar.com/mg-offers-750-incentive-for-plug-in-test-drives/) - From June 1 to 30, MG is offering a £750 discount across its entire EV portfolio. Until June 30, 2021, anyone booking a test drive in the company’s MG ZS EV, MG5 EV or MG HS Plug-in Hybrid can download a £750 discount voucher, which can be used as money off if they place an order before the closing date. The £750 bonus is in addition to any other offer at the time of purchase and is compatible with 0 per cent finance deals. - [Hyundai Bayon starts at £20,295](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-bayon-starts-at-20295/) - Hyundai Motor UK has announced the pricing and specification of Bayon, the latest member of the Hyundai SUV line-up in Europe. Bayon models will all be powered by a 1.0 turbocharged GDi engine which combines with a 48 Volt Mild Hybrid system to provide a choice of 99 bhp or 118 bhp power outputs. - [Memories are made of these…](https://dieselcar.com/memories-are-made-of-these/) - Some might say that motoring journalists have lived something of a high life over the years. Never was it higher than when I gazed out of a window at 60,000 feet above the earth’s surface, with enough height to see the curvature of the earth, while travelling at a speed of Mach 2, which equates - [Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 Inscription AWD](https://dieselcar.com/volvo-xc90-recharge-t8-inscription-awd/) - Report Four School runs have returned to the Grant family routine, following a hiatus that seems a lot longer than three months. In turn, our XC90 has re-gained cabin clutter, climate control presets, and faces the unfiltered opinions of the household’s toughest critics; Jenson (7), Ewan (4), and Eve (2). Staggered, socially distanced drop-offs have - [SEAT Leon SE DYNAMIC 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/seat-leon-se-dynamic-2-0-tdi-4/) - Report Five A thousand years ago, when I was learning to drive in a Vauxhall Nova, my instructor impressed upon me the importance of keeping the engine within its power band. No need to over-rev it, but don't let the engine labour or the revs drop, because you never know when you'll need that burst - [Five tricks to make your car look like new again](https://dieselcar.com/five-tricks-to-make-your-car-look-like-new-again/) - Remember when your car first rolled out of the showroom? New cars have that perfect, factory fresh sheen that looks so great, and it is possible to get your car close to this look with some easy tricks. Andy Goodwin shows you how. 1 Restore exterior trim It happens so gradually, it’s hard to notice - [First glimpse of the next Vauxhall Astra](https://dieselcar.com/first-glimpse-of-the-next-vauxhall-astra/) - Vauxhall has shown a first glimpse of the all-new Astra – the first generation of the British brand’s compact car to be electrified. The central exterior design element is a further development of the Vauxhall Vizor first seen on the latest Mokka. - [Skoda Octavia Estate SE-L FIRST EDITION 2.0 TDI](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-octavia-estate-se-l-first-edition-2-0-tdi-7/) - Report Seven So the Octavia hasn’t exactly been good as gold whilst with Mr Fossdyke, but as far as I’m concerned, the car comes to me with a clean sheet, and we’ll see how long that lasts. Niggles encountered aside, James was positive towards the Octavia, and who can blame him. It’s a Skoda and - [BMW unveils all-electric i4](https://dieselcar.com/bmw-unveils-all-electric-i4/) - BMW says the i4 is a statement vehicle, "putting all-electric mobility at the very heart of the BMW brand. It combines style, agility and comfort with zero tailpipe emissions and up to 367-mile range". The company describes t the i4, due for launch in the UK in November 2021, is its first all-electric premium car aimed at the traditional core of the midsize segment. - [Hyundai Ioniq 5 on sale from £36,995](https://dieselcar.com/hyundai-ioniq-5-on-sale-from-36995/) - The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available to order now, priced from £36,995. It is the first car in the new EV-exclusive Ioniq sub-brand, and the first Hyundai built on a new dedicated E-GMP battery electric vehicle platform. - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-34/) - One of the most widely held beliefs about electric cars is that the public charging infrastructure isn’t very good and that it will struggle to serve the increasing number of electric cars pouring onto our roads. I’ve always been sceptical about this. By 2019, for example, it was already being reported that the UK had - [Brazilian’s all round](https://dieselcar.com/brazilians-all-round/) - Sitting amid tropical flowers on a hotel terrace, I had to pinch myself to believe that this was the start of another working day. Fresh exotic fruits were a colourful sight on the breakfast table, and just a couple of feet away, vibrant hummingbirds in hovering flight were sipping nectar from a suspended feeder. It - [Skoda launches Enyaq iV in the UK](https://dieselcar.com/skoda-launches-enyaq-iv-in-the-uk/) - Skoda's Enyaq iV has launched in retailers nationwide in the UK. The model was first previewed in 2019 as the Vision iV concept car, which showcased Skoda’s electric future potential. The company says the production car has not strayed far from its roots, "offering innovative technology, emotive design and extensive range capability". It says the all-electric SUV will suit a wide-range of customers, fitting the need as an agile and spacious family car. - [The vision thing](https://dieselcar.com/the-vision-thing/) - I live in a house called High View. It’s a Victorian semi that’s perched on a smallish hump, hence the name. We have a short, steep drive hemmed in by a low brick wall on one side and a stone bank on the other. It’s a sort of tarmac-lined culvert and getting a car up - [A road map for going electric – part two](https://dieselcar.com/a-road-map-for-going-electric-part-two/) - So, we're now seemingly travelling the road to a zero carbon 2030, and we have some sort of route plan, although the destination is only defined as somewhere between three million and ten million electric vehicles (EVs), using National Grid forecasts. Some critical matters will be clarified as we travel along the road, with the - [LEVC shows off e-Camper](https://dieselcar.com/levc-shows-off-e-camper/) - LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has revealed first impressions of its new leisure vehicle, the new e-Camper. The vehicle is claimed to be the world’s first electric campervan, and the company says it is optimised to offer both zero-emission capability with zero range anxiety, "making it the perfect way to explore the great outdoors with the benefit of low environmental impact". - [Ford and Venari to produce emergency vehicles at Dagenham](https://dieselcar.com/ford-and-venari-to-produce-emergency-vehicles-at-dagenham/) - Ford and Venari Group today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding for a new alliance to take cooperation between the two businesses on emergency vehicles to the next level. - [Dacia UK sales top 200,000](https://dieselcar.com/dacia-uk-sales-top-200000/) - Dacia is celebrating reaching 200,000 sales in the UK. This milestone has been achieved just eight years since the brand launched to market. In 2013, when Dacia launched in the UK, the range was made up of the second-generation Sandero and the first-generation Duster. These models were quickly followed by the Logan MCV. - [The fun of 4x4s… legally](https://dieselcar.com/the-fun-of-4x4s-legally/) - The 4x4 and SUV market is forever growing and many motorists purchase these vehicles to experience the thrill of some off-road adventures. If the most excitement you see in your 4×4 is a full load of shopping on the way back from the supermarket, then it may be time to put it through its paces. - [Cupra Leon First Edition e-Hybrid 245](https://dieselcar.com/cupra-leon-first-edition-e-hybrid-245/) - The Cupra name has long been recognised as the sportiest models in the SEAT range, and in February 2018 the Cupra name was established as a separate, standalone brand. With an edgy, transformer-like logo and copper as its corporate colours, its designed to stand out in the marketplace. Here we test the most eco-friendly of - [Vauxhall Astra SRi Nav 1.5 Turbo D](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-astra-sri-nav-1-5-turbo-d/) - First Report The Vauxhall Astra is on the precipice of some big changes. The 21-plate facelifted model that’s just arrived on the Diesel Car fleet will in future be known as one of Vauxhall’s last pre-Stellantis cars. More than that, pub quiz hosts will try and catch out car geeks with the fact it comes - [SSANGYONG MUSSO RHINO LWB AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-musso-rhino-lwb-automatic-7/) - Report 7 Like the birds and bees, evolution in the auto kingdom can be untrustworthy. Looking at weight as an index of progress, you’d think manufacturing and technology advances would make cars inexorably lighter. But as we know, safer spells kilos added. And then there’s dimensional creep. If you beheld our Musso Rhino three decades - [Luxury goes green with the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid](https://dieselcar.com/luxury-goes-green-with-the-bentley-flying-spur-hybrid/) - Bentley Motors has announced details of the company’s latest luxury model on its journey to electrification. The introduction of the new Flying Spur Hybrid builds uses a third powertrain delivering what the company says is the most environmentally friendly Bentley to date. - [Ford Kuga VIGNALE 2.0 ECOBLUE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-vignale-2-0-ecoblue-awd-automatic-5/) - Report 5 I had an interesting conversation with a lady at the post office this month, as she asked what the car was. She explained that she has always owned Ford cars, as her now departed husband worked there, and she gets a discount. I told her that it was a Kuga, and she asked - [Suzuki Ignis 1.2 DUALJET HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP](https://dieselcar.com/suzuki-ignis-1-2-dualjet-hybrid-sz5-allgrip-7/) - Report 6 Normally I’ll reach for the bucket and sponge when I need to wash a car, but recently a lack of time and enthusiasm for the DIY approach saw me embrace the local jet wash. You know the drill; you spend some money for seven minutes and a little more for 10 minutes. I - [BMW unveils new 2 Series Coupé](https://dieselcar.com/bmw-unveils-new-2-series-coupe/) - BMW has launched the new edition of the 2 Series Coupé. The new car boasts rear-wheel drive, a six-cylinder in-line engine option and borrows extensively from the technology used in the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series. - [INEOS shows off the Grenadier's rugged interior](https://dieselcar.com/ineos-unveils-the-grenadiers-rugged-interior/) - INEOS says the interior of the Grenadier is "designed on purpose, to deliver the space, practicality and versatility owners need from a hard-working 4X4. Starting from a clean sheet, the design incorporates the modern technology and comfort expected of a vehicle for the 2020s and beyond". - [IT’S NOT ALL ROVER FOR MODERN DASHBOARDS](https://dieselcar.com/its-not-all-rover-for-modern-dashboards/) - Hello Doc/Editor, Excellent mag with a noticeable lack of hyperbole (aka BS). I have been following the various bits of correspondence about touchscreens in cars. I am not a fan and trying to remember the approximate position of the relevant heater button is not conducive to safe driving. I thought that I would add something - [Vauxhall reveals all-new Astra](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-reveals-all-new-astra/) - Vauxhall has today revealed the all-new, eighth generation of the Astra. The story of Vauxhall’s bestseller began over 40 years ago. With the all-new Astra, the company is now opening the next chapter: for the first time, the compact class model is available with electric drive. - [SEAT Ateca xperience Lux 2.0 TDI 4Drive Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/seat-ateca-xperience-lux-2-0-tdi-4drive-automatic/) - Ever since the Ateca arrived on the market in 2016, it has been one our favourite medium SUVs. Sharing its underpinnings with the Skoda Karoq and Volkswagen Tiguan, it makes use of the VW Group parts bin to great effect. Last summer the Ateca received a facelift, with a revised, more ornate front grille, new - [New fourth-gen Skoda Fabia rolls off the line](https://dieselcar.com/new-fourth-gen-skoda-fabia-rolls-off-the-line/) - The first fourth-generation Fabia has rolled off the line at Skoda Auto’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The production facilities were extensively modified so that this latest edition of the popular small car can be built there; the investments made amount to 110 million euros - or about £94 million. - [Vauxhall commits to all-electric line-up by 2028](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-commits-to-all-electric-line-up-by-2028/) - Vauxhall is opening the next chapter of its comprehensive electrification offensive: the British brand will focus entirely on full battery electric vehicles from 2028. - [Jaguar XF D200 AWD R-Dynamic S Automatic](https://dieselcar.com/jaguar-xf-d200-awd-r-dynamic-s-automatic/) - The announcement earlier this year that Jaguar plans to ditch internal combustion engines by 2025 and become a pure electric brand largely overshadowed the arrival of its facelifted range of products for 2021. Jaguar boss Thierry Bolloré boldly declared that its existing model range would be jettisoned and replaced by a totally new design language - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-35/) - There are many real and imagined obstacles to switching to an electric car. In the early days it was all about range. Now, people are worrying more about the charging infrastructure instead. Those are both subjects that have had more than their fair share of attention, but there is another issue that has probably been - [Range boost for the MG5 EV](https://dieselcar.com/range-boost-for-the-mg5-ev/) - MG has introduced a new longer range model of the MG5 EV. With a 250-mile range from its 61.1kWh battery, the longer range MG5 EV will take an 80 per cent charge in just 61 minutes on a 50kW rapid charger or 40 minutes on a 100kW rapid charger. A 100 per cent overnight fast charge takes approximately 9.5 hours on a domestic home charger supply. - [SsangYong reveals next-generation SUV](https://dieselcar.com/ssangyong-reveals-next-generation-suv/) - SsangYong Motor Company (SMC) has released the design of its next-generation SUV under the code name of X200. The company says that the new car "carries the brand’s newly created design vision and philosophy, presenting the value and future direction of its new products". - [Dynamo Motor Company offers all-electric Black Cab](https://dieselcar.com/dynamo-motor-company-offers-all-electric-black-cab/) - Dynamo Motor Company has announced its next expansion phase for its all-electric taxi and van conversions. It plans to recruit an extra 275 people (total team 300) in the UK and convert up to 10,000 taxis and commercial/privately owned vehicles per year in 2026. - [Volkswagen unveils new Taigo compact crossover](https://dieselcar.com/volkswagen-unveils-new-taigo-compact-crossover/) - The stage is set for a new body shape from the Volkswagen brand: With the new compact front-wheel drive crossover Taigo, Volkswagen is launching an SUV coupé on the European market for the first time. This sees Volkswagen expand the portfolio of the compact Polo (hatchback) and T-Cross (SUV) models built on the MQB platform with a third chassis variant, which has previously been primarily re-served for high-end models. - [FORD KUGA VIGNALE 2.0 ECOBLUE AWD AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/ford-kuga-vignale-2-0-ecoblue-awd-automatic-6/) - Report 6 It was only by pure luck that I’m not reporting the premature departure of another Ford Kuga this month. Regular readers will remember that our Kuga plug-in hybrid was returned to Ford earlier than expected late last year, due to a fault with it, but this month’s drama almost saw the demise of - [PEUGEOT 2008 GT LINE 1.5 BLUEHDI 100](https://dieselcar.com/peugeot-2008-gt-line-1-5-bluehdi-100-2/) - Report 3 They say silence is golden, but I’m not sure I agree. After all, sensory deprivation is a form of torture and therefore is therefore a violation of human rights – not really the sort of thing we want to be glamourising, is it? Anyway, I much prefer to think of quietness as the - [A road map for going electric - part three](https://dieselcar.com/a-road-map-for-going-electric-part-three/) - We've looked previously at the various critical issues surrounding electrification of road transport and, like it or not, there's little chance Britain will run out of steam on the electric road, or that alternative technology, such as hydrogen power, will displace electricity as the primary source of motive power on our roads. Many obstacles exist - [Three jeers for the badmobile](https://dieselcar.com/three-jeers-for-the-badmobile/) - The perfect wheels for a chemistry teacher or discreet drug kingpin, Walter White’s 2004 Pontiac Aztek was the most inspired piece of autocasting in a generation of dark-comedy drama. Officially, the Aztek was chosen to match 2008 drama Breaking Bad’s setting in New Mexico, given the badge references. But its brutally angular resonance with Walter’s - [BMW rewards plug-in hybrid drivers for running on electric](https://dieselcar.com/bmw-rewards-plug-in-hybrid-drivers-for-running-on-electric/) - BMW has launching BMW Points in the UK - a programme designed to reward customers for each electric mile driven. Offered to BMW 330e, BMW 530e, BMW 545e, BMW 745e, BMW X3 30e (produced from August 2021) and BMW X5 45e drivers with BMW Operating System 7.0, the programme offers free charging in exchange for driving electric miles. - [Vauxhall Astra SRi NAV 1.5 TURBO D](https://dieselcar.com/vauxhall-astra-sri-nav-1-5-turbo-d-2/) - Report 2 While exterior changes to the facelifted Astra were fairly minimal, some big alterations were made under the skin. The most notable is the 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo diesel engine, which isn’t to be mistaken with the four-cylinder 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel unit fitted in many other models across the Stellantis brands. Instead, the Astra’s 1.5-litre - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-36/) - One of the main arguments in favour of electric cars is that they produce far lower CO2 emissions in use than petrols or diesels. My own view is that while customers do care about the planet and they also like the fact that electric cars are green, they mostly switch and stay converted because EVs - [Memorable launch moments](https://dieselcar.com/memorable-launch-moments/) - On a fine mid-summer day, on a car launch, in Italy, all was well with the world. I was sharing a test car with a chum, we were enjoying a natter about the event, our impressions of the car – a Fiat – and life in general. We had just left behind us an enjoyably - [Electric sales help MG Motor to best month ever](https://dieselcar.com/electric-sales-help-mg-motor-to-best-month-ever/) - MG Motor has achieved another best month for market share in July, taking nearly 2 per cent of the UK car market – a record for the brand. The company’s year-to-date figures are now up 67.5 per cent in a market which has risen 24.7 per cent. - [Mitsubishi L200 DOUBLE CAB BARBARIAN X 2.3 DI-D AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-barbarian-x-2-3-di-d-automatic-4/) - Fourth Report The L200 came to our rescue this month when ‘Elaine Beige’ threatened to leave us in the lurch. ‘Elaine Beige’ is the name of our retro motorhome: an FFB Classic from the early 90s with a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine. Like many of us, Ms Beige has been in lockdown for most of - [Mitsubishi L200 DOUBLE CAB BARBARIAN X 2.3 DI-D AUTOMATIC](https://dieselcar.com/mitsubishi-l200-double-cab-barbarian-x-2-3-di-d-automatic-6/) - sixth test Given the choice between a track day or driving off-road, I think I’d choose to get my tyres dirty. There’s something deeply satisfying about plotting a course along a muddy track or over a rocky hillside. In the last update, I promised to test the Mitsubishi L200’s off-road capabilities, which we managed to do - [Paint protection and sealant](https://dieselcar.com/paint-protection-and-sealant/) - If you find yourself looking at a product that seems to have hundreds of competing suppliers, all advertising heavily, then you can be sure that the profit margins are high, as they are with car paint protection products. As a buyer, it's easy to become confused, and therefore quite vulnerable. Like when buying a new - [Adding additional additives](https://dieselcar.com/adding-additional-additives/) - Three issues ago (issue number 345), we previously described the diesel fuel supply situation in the UK, the variable quality, how meeting the EN590 diesel specification is no guarantee of trouble-free motoring, and the general picture regarding the use of fuel additives. This follow-up article serves to describe in more detail how fuel additives can - [It’s all white: for now, at least](https://dieselcar.com/its-all-white-for-now-at-least/) - The colour of our car matters enormously to us, but are we subject to changing fashions without even realising it? Craig Thomas investigates. A car’s colour is important to us when we’re making a purchasing decision. It might not consciously be primary among our concerns – economy, reliability, safety and, increasingly, technology tend to be - [Designing advanced fuels to go into advanced engines](https://dieselcar.com/designing-advanced-fuels-to-go-into-advanced-engines/) - After five years of scrupulous testing in harsh conditions, BP claims to have created a fuel that will tackle the problematic issue of dirt in the engine. Even a microscopic amount of dirt can have an adverse effect on a car’s performance, reducing economy and clogging up vital components such as fuel injectors and intake - [Driving the driverless debate](https://dieselcar.com/driving-the-driverless-debate/) - Motoring is on the brink of a brave new world of driverless cars. Autonomous vehicles are no longer the stuff of science fiction, they are almost here. So who is driving the debate about what happens next? Cue a conference in London hosted by the Association of British Insurers, insurance industry research centre Thatcham, and - [Shared Space](https://dieselcar.com/shared-space/) - For fifty years, separation of traffic and people has been the aim of all street design, but now planners are keen to mix it up. What's happening, and why? Pavements originated as cleaner walkways at a time when the streets were made of mud, horse manure and worse. With the advent of motor vehicles - [The Name's Bond](https://dieselcar.com/the-names-bond/) - Need to outrun some baddies with rocket launchers and laser-guided missiles? Then you need a Land Rover Defender with a few tricks up its sleeve... Land Rover got it all wrong when it turned the Defender into a movie star last year. Thereís a maxim that says if your career is flagging, die, and - [Life In The Rough](https://dieselcar.com/life-in-the-rough/) - Since its demise at the start of this year, the Land Rover Defender has become seriously hot property. But few owners seem keen to keep things original, and if you want to invest in upgrades, the sky is the limit... It's funny how things evolve. When Land Rover launched the Series 1 soon after World War II, it was - [ARCTIC ROLL](https://dieselcar.com/arctic-roll/) - A 500-odd mile road trip sounds easy peasy, but throw in some of the most inhospitable conditions anywhere in the world and things begin to get interesting. Phil Huff reports on an extra special expedition in Mazda’s CX-3 all-wheel-drive. During our briefing, the words ìbeing out of the vehicle for any length of time - [Lines and signs](https://dieselcar.com/lines-and-signs/) - On some streets there are so many signs that you only have time to read them all when you're stuck in a traffic jam. Common sense suggests that if drivers don't have time to read them, they aren't much use, but what might come as a surprise to many people is that quite a few - [Car Hacking… really?](https://dieselcar.com/car-hacking-really/) - The subject of car hacking has been hitting the headlines, but how much of a danger is it really? Phil Thane investigates. Both the traditional media and the social kind have a history of getting over-excited about anything to do with computer hacking. Scary headlines bring in readers and complicated explanations of technical issues - [CITROËN’S COMFORT CUSHION](https://dieselcar.com/citroens-comfort-cushion/) - Ride comfort was a key feature of early Citroëns, and now it is once again the definitive goal for future models. Sue Baker reports. Citroën is on a mission. Ride comfort is what once defined its cars, with the legendary cushioned glide of the DS 19's hydropneumatic suspension fondly remembered by anyone who experienced it. - [How to import a passenger vehicle into the UK](https://dieselcar.com/how-to-import-a-passenger-vehicle-into-the-uk/) - Importing a car into the UK? You can either do it yourself or ask an importer or shipping company to do it for you. Gavin Braithwaite-Smith investigates. Have you ever considered importing a vehicle into the UK? There are certain steps you must complete as soon as the car arrives in the UK, and - [Ice Ice Baby](https://dieselcar.com/ice-ice-baby/) - Driving on ice for the first time isn’t something you want to attempt by accident. So how do you learn how to handle a car when the temperature tumbles? We sent the youngest member of the Diesel Car team to find out. When it comes to ice and snow, in the UK at least, we always - [Where will the used EV batteries go?](https://dieselcar.com/where-will-the-used-ev-batteries-go/) - An electric future for cars is certain, but what happens to the batteries at the end of their useful life? Vicky Parrott investigates. Electric cars are The Future. We all know it. Be it plug-in hybrid or pure electric, sales of those cars eligible for the government plug-in car grant (EVs) are up 27 - [Five that come alive](https://dieselcar.com/five-that-come-alive/) - Tuning a diesel car doesn’t have to be expensive to reap significant rewards, as Andy Goodwin finds out. For many of us, modifying cars is an itch thatís hard not to scratch. Knowing more power lurks under the bonnet, or that your car could handle, stop or even look better than it does from the - [A trip down memory lane](https://dieselcar.com/a-trip-down-memory-lane/) - Seán Ward takes a history lesson as he visits Peugeot’s museum, close to the Sochaux factory in Eastern France. For some, the word ëmuseumí conjures up images of dull, boring buildings filled with dusty, seemingly random artefacts; places with a strange, stale smell lurking in the air, and an almost unending sea of very worn - [All aboard](https://dieselcar.com/all-aboard/) - It's one of the great British icons, but what is it like to own and live with a London bus? Classic vehicle enthusiasts are notorious for having drunken late-night eBay binges and ending up with something barmy like a Sherman tank or an obscure Russian microcar for which parts are entirely obsolete. Or maybe a - [A ferry short adventure](https://dieselcar.com/a-ferry-short-adventure/) - For all the advances in automotive technology, the modern motor car remains all at sea when faced with a stretch of water. Examples of amphibious cars do exist ñ the German Amphicar is the first aquatic automobile that swims to mind ñ but the car parked on your driveway requires a little help if it - [Why it might be time to dig out your old steering wheel lock](https://dieselcar.com/why-it-might-be-time-to-dig-out-your-old-steering-wheel-lock/) - You might think that, in this age of alarms, immobilisers and tracking devices, the humble steering wheel lock is like a relic from motoring of days gone by. But youíd be wrong, because sales of the devices doubled in 2017, as motorists took an old-school approach to solve a very modern problem. After years - [Crash damaged electric vehicles](https://dieselcar.com/crash-damaged-electric-vehicles/) - We tend not to think too much about car crashes until we’re unlucky enough to be involved in one. If it’s serious, a panoply of public and private services swing into action, particularly the fire and ambulance services if anyone needs rescuing or treatment. The police will take statements and collect evidence, recovery specialists will - [Changing your tune: Should you remap or get a tuning box?](https://dieselcar.com/changing-your-tune/) - There was a time when tuning was the preserve of louts in modified Saxos, cruising around industrial areas to the beat of drum and bass. Now, though, tuning has become more mainstream, with the ability to improve not just performance, but also cut fuel consumption. You can even get tuning set-ups that prioritise torque, power - [How Green is your EV?](https://dieselcar.com/how-green-is-your-ev/) - Considering pure electric cars, we'll take a look at how ìgreenî they can be, and contrastingly how ìdirtyî they can also be, depending not on the efficiency of the car itself, and its battery, but as an owner based on your geographic location. We'll look at this strictly in terms of carbon dioxide (ìglobal warmingî) - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-11/) - This month, I’ve spent a bit of time on the road with two visits that got me thinking further about the state of electrification. The first of these was to the second annual Fully Charged Live event at Silverstone, the real-world spin-off from the popular Fully Charged youtube channel run by former Red Dwarf - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-12/) - Range has been the number one concern ever since modern electric cars appeared on the market in 2011. Back then, the prospects for improvement seemed slight – without a breakthrough in battery chemistry, it looked like we were going to be stuck with 80-mile cars for the foreseeable future. That’s probably why BMW, for example, - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-13/) - I think it’s fair to say that the new Kia e-Niro has caused a bit of a stir. Its 64kWh battery is the biggest currently fitted to an electric car from any of the mainstream brands and if you want to buy one, get ready to join a long queue. Supply difficulties notwithstanding, I managed to - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-14/) - Electric conversions of classic cars have been a part of the electric car scene almost from the start. The appeal is obvious. Interest in older cars is at very high levels, with classic car events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or Germany’s Techno-Classica apparently in much better shape than the mainstream motor shows - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-15/) - From the very beginning, Tesla has set the pace in electrification. Even back in 2008, a few years before the established car makers launched their first eighty-mile EVs, the original Tesla Roadster was capable of covering 200 or more miles on a single charge. Later, the Tesla Model S hatchback and the SUV-style Model - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-16/) - Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. Everyone knows the old rhyme about Guy Fawkes’ foiled scheme to blow up Parliament in 1605, but motor industry executives may in future have more cause to remember, remember the fourth of November, the day in 2019 that Volkswagen commenced production of its mid-sized all-electric - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-17/) - Like most British electric car drivers, I’m mainly a charge at home sort of person and usually stick to my car’s known safe radius of action. In fact, something like eighty to ninety per cent of all electric car charging takes place on owners’ driveways. After all, wouldn’t you mainly fill up at home if - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-18/) - I don’t know about you, but whenever I hear the words ‘MG ZS’, I still think of a Rover 45 with an octagonal badge, a plastic body kit and a bit more go. That original MG ZS was one of the last desperate throws of the dice by the management of MG Rover, and while it - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-19/) - Here’s an interesting contradiction. Electric cars are a fresh, new, fast-changing technology, but most of the well-known models spearheading the electrification drive are now getting decidedly long in the tooth. Take the Nissan Leaf, which dates back the best part of a decade to 2010. Or the Renault Zoe and the Tesla Model S, which - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-20/) - This year’s Geneva motor show was shaping up to host a blizzard of electric vehicle launch announcements. BMW was going to show its i4 Concept, an important competitor for the Tesla Model 3. Renault’s budget brand Dacia had an electric baby SUV, the Spring, ready to roll, and Fiat was poised to pull the sheets - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-21/) - It goes without saying that the coronavirus lockdown has been a frustrating time for anyone who likes cars. I’ve spent even more of my time than usual on online car searches and spotted a few electric bargains – pre-registered delivery mileage MG ZS EVs for less than £20,000 and Nissan Leafs with the smaller 40kWh - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-22/) - We already know that the coronavirus crisis has hammered the motor industry. Factories and showrooms have closed, and international supply chains have been badly disrupted. The only real question is what the hoped-for recovery will look like. Will it, in the jargon of the economists, be V-shaped, with activity quickly bouncing back to previous levels - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-23/) - If there’s one thing every motoring journalist dreads, it’s a request from a family member, friend or casual acquaintance for specific car buying advice. If things go wrong, you can be on the hook for a long time. For years, I negotiated this particular minefield by telling people to get a Skoda Octavia. How - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-25/) - Britain’s motor industry, at least in the form of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, is now taking electrification very seriously indeed. That seemed to be the big message from the Society’s Drive Zero 2020 event held at the ex-General Motors proving ground in Millbrook, Bedfordshire recently. The SMMT’s chief executive Mike Hawes - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-24/) - Hyundai has made a lot of the running in green cars in the last few years. It has been catching up with Toyota in hybrids, and Nissan and Renault in electrics, and in some areas, it has been nosing ahead. One of those areas is efficiency, with Hyundai apparently being capable of squeezing more miles - [Toyota C-HR Dynamic 2.0 VVT-i Hybrid](https://dieselcar.com/toyota-c-hr-dynamic-2-0-vvt-i-hybrid/) - It all seems such a long time ago, but new car registrations in the UK for 2019 dropped by 2.4 per cent compared to the previous year. Out of all of the car makers that sell products in the UK, more than half of them saw a drop in sales compared to the previous year. - [Driving abroad post-Brexit](https://dieselcar.com/driving-abroad-post-brexit/) - With Brexit looming, motorists should be aware that the rules for exchanging UK driving licences will change, if or when the UK leaves the EU. UK licence holders living in the EU, EEA or Switzerland If you’re a resident in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you should exchange your - [Premiere for all-new Audi A5](https://dieselcar.com/premiere-for-all-new-audi-a5/) - Nine years after the launch of the first A5, Audi has unveiled an all-new version of its four-door coupé model. - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-62/) - With the good Doctor having addressed some of the realities of electricity supply and the practicalities of charging electric cars in Issue 391 “How it Works”, it's not inappropriate for us to take a look at the cost side of the subject in this column. How, in the vastly different world of electric power, might - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-63/) - I guess that we all, at times, get stuck in a bumper-to-bumper convoy where the car at the front is someone who, arguably, quite rightly, has chosen a lower cruising speed than suits most of those stuck behind. On roads where opportunities to overtake are few, and when some of those in the convoy have no - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-64/) - If you're anything of an enthusiast of driving for economy, and a keen fan of this column, you'll know that the energy in the fuel we use is dispersed as heat, in one form or another. Overcoming air resistance ends up heating the air, the energy dispersed in braking to slow down is turned into - [Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/extra-mile-2/) - If this page is about eco driving – meaning economical and ecologically supportive – then it has to be as much about the cars that we can buy, and we choose to buy, as it does about how we drive them. In the few years since Dieselgate, we diesel drivers have had to accept a - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-65/) - It's seemingly becoming an all-electric world, so let's take a look at e-bikes, or pedal assist electric bicycles, which are a growing feature of the British transport scene. If you're an eco-minded motorist, they should interest you, as an efficient method of independent local transport in place of a car, whilst people of all ages - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-66/) - Well, we're into 2020, and the days are getting longer, but the worst of the winter weather often hits in January and February, which are usually also the least sunny months of the year. February traditionally serves up the lowest daily minimum temperatures, with the most days of air frost. Engines take much longer to - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-67/) - The transition from winter to spring is historically a cheerful time for motorists, as washing, and maybe polishing, the car again become possible. And motoring trips become more pleasurable, without the threat of seriously adverse conditions – albeit that February and March can have some pretty nasty late winter weather up their sleeves! But it's - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-68/) - Eco driving, driving for economy, getting an extra few miles out of every gallon – call it whatever you wish, but what's it really all about? What can you really get out of it, apart from maybe saving, at best, a couple of hundred pounds on fuel each year? The whole reasoning behind it fails - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-69/) - Hopefully a few readers are still with us, and possibly some previously uncommitted to eco-driving previously took up the challenge of tackling a familiar, busy, stressful, urban route using the minimal aggression approach we suggested, before the country entered lockdown. Hopefully the results were also encouraging. But with the very best of intentions, you need - [Sorry Judge, I was too wasted to give a breath sample...](https://dieselcar.com/sorry-judge-i-was-too-wasted-to-give-a-breath-sample/) - This is something that we are often asked about and it is certainly an issue that raises much debate. It’s an issue you might find to be a mix of both interesting and outrageous. It is common knowledge that if you are suspected of drink driving, you may be arrested and required to give - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-70/) - Mnemonics are a bit trendy, and perhaps rather over-used these days, but one popped up recently in relation to driving that seems quite useful, and easy enough to remember. It's COAST. The letters mean Concentration, Observation, Anticipation, Space, and Time, the merits of all five of which we've covered in relation to eco-driving over the - [Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/extra-mile-3/) - It takes three times as much energy, and therefore fuel, to drive at a steady 70mph compared with 35mph! Is that shocking? Maybe not, but since only around one third of our fuel is converted into motive energy, it means that we waste three times as much fuel at the higher speed compared with the - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-71/) - It takes three times as much energy, and therefore fuel, to drive at a steady 70mph compared with 35mph! Is that shocking? Maybe not, but since only around one third of our fuel is converted into motive energy, it means that we waste three times as much fuel at the higher speed compared with the - [Invaluable advice in keeping your running costs down and efficiency up](https://dieselcar.com/invaluable-advice-in-keeping-your-running-costs-down-and-efficiency-up/) - Regenerative braking is now a commonly encountered technology, and increasingly so as plug-in hybrids (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV) significantly depend on it for their efficiency, and to achieve maximum battery range. But it's also been used for quite some years on fossil fuel cars, by drawing on the available kinetic energy when a - [Legal I - Speeding and technical requirements of the prosecution](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-speeding-and-technical-requirements-of-the-prosecution/) - Last month, we looked at technical defences to speeding charges and we will follow with a series that analyse specific speed detection device types, but first let us look this month at the technical requirements that the prosecution have to observe when using technological aids in evidence, regardless of the specific device. If the - [Radar Speed Meters](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-radar-speed-meters/) - Last month, we looked at the technical requirements that the prosecution have to observe when using technological aids in evidence, regardless of the specific device. Let us now consider this in relation to radar speed meters. These devices appear to be very accurate if working under good conditions and operated by experienced police constables. - [Laser Speed Measuring Equipment](https://dieselcar.com/laser-speed-measuring-equipment/) - In continuing to consider the technical requirements that the prosecution have to observe when using technological aids in evidence, we will look at laser speed measuring equipment in this month’s issue. There are very many laser speed measuring devices and it would require a small book to review them all, so let us look - [Legal i - VASCAR, Police Pilot and electric trip wire equipment](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-vascar-police-pilot-and-electric-trip-wire-equipment/) - We conclude consideration of the technical requirements that the prosecution have to observe when using technological aids in evidence, by looking at VASCAR, Police Pilot and electric trip wire equipment. Some police cars are equipped with VASCAR (Visual Average Speed Computer And Recorder). These are extremely accurate devices which record the average speed of - [Drink drive offences and post-driving consumption](https://dieselcar.com/drink-drive-offences-and-post-driving-consumption/) - Question I had a glass of wine with dinner in a restaurant near to a holiday cottage I had rented. It was the first night and I had dropped off my luggage at the cottage before venturing out in search of a meal. I was staying in quite a remote location and on the way - [Mobile phone held or not?](https://dieselcar.com/21740/) - Question I recently received a phone call in my car, when I was driving my car very slowly in heavy traffic and approaching a red traffic light. On average, I was braking approximately every one metre as I neared the traffic light. At one point, the vehicle was stopped, the hand brake was applied and - [Warning of intended prosecution](https://dieselcar.com/warning-of-intended-prosecution/) - Question I have been served with a magistrates’ court requisition for speeding, but I have not prior to this received a notice of intended prosecution. I was stopped by the police at the time (about three months ago), although there was no accident or anything of that kind. All they told me is that I - [Court charges](https://dieselcar.com/22080/) - Q I want to challenge a speeding offence, and I’ve found your answers to questions about this very helpful, but I’ve recently heard that the courts are now charging extra to defend a case, which seems very unfair to me, as it’s weakening my resolve to plead not guilty to the charge. Is there truth in - [Speeding charge](https://dieselcar.com/speeding-charge/) - Q uestion A couple of months ago, I was flashed by a speed camera on the M25 and I received a notice of intended prosecution seven days later. I no longer have the envelope in which the notice was sent, and I donít recall whether it was sent to me by first or second class post. - [Falsely Implicated](https://dieselcar.com/falsely-implicated/) - Q My twin brother took my car without my knowledge, got stopped for speeding by the police, and gave my name at the roadside. Because he knows all of my personal details, the policeman accepted them as being correct. I have now received a summons to court, and my brother won't confess that he was driving - [New driver and speeding](https://dieselcar.com/new-driver-and-speeding/) - Q A road that I use every day to travel to work has had the speed limit cut, but because I didnít realise, I have been caught speeding almost every day for a fortnight. I am a new driver ñ does it mean that I will get disqualified? A You do not elaborate on being caught - [Effective date of penalty points](https://dieselcar.com/effective-date-of-penalty-points/) - Q I already have nine points on my licence and have just been caught speeding again. Three points were due to expire on the 1st November, but I was caught again on the 30th October. Is the important date when the speeding offence actually occurred, or the date that it goes before the court? A The - [Driving instruction and alcohol](https://dieselcar.com/driving-instruction-and-alcohol/) - Q I am a learner driver and my husband is teaching me to drive. If we go to the pub and I donít drink any alcohol, but drive home with ëLí plates on, can he drink an amount of beer that will take him over the legal limit? A So long as your husband does not - [Speed detection and penalties](https://dieselcar.com/speed-detection-and-penalties/) - Q I was driving along a dual carriageway within the legal speed limit, at 60mph, and was signalled to stop by a policeman. He advised me that his speed detection device had recorded me travelling at 84mph, but it wasn’t me. I believe that the speed was captured from the car that was overtaking me – - [It wasn't me!](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-4/) - Q I have been visited by the Police as they say that I hit a car while reversing off of my driveway, drove off and failed to stop. The owner says that she witnessed me do it, but I don't actually believe that I went out on that day, although I cannot be sure. More than - [Speeding and Evidence](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-5/) - Q I was travelling along an unfamiliar road, which I believed was a 30mph limit, but have received a speeding ticket to say that I was travelling at 32mph in a 20mph zone. When I revisited the site, I have found that the 20mph signs are obscured by bushes and so it is difficult to see - [Red light running](https://dieselcar.com/red-light-running/) - Q While waiting at traffic lights in two lanes of traffic, I was the first car before the red lights. Upon hearing blaring sirens and seeing lots of flashing lights in my mirrors, I realised both an ambulance and first responder vehicle were trapped behind my car and were right on my bumper. I drove forwards - [Was it my fault?](https://dieselcar.com/was-it-my-fault/) - Q I'm a fairly new driver ñ I passed my test a year ago ñ and was recently involved in an incident which Iíd like advice on. A few weeks ago, I was driving through a built-up area of Stockport, along a four-lane road with a 30mph speed limit, in the right-hand lane. Thereís no central - [Dangerous Driving](https://dieselcar.com/dangerous-driving/) - Q I was recently driving along the M40 motorway in light traffic and carefully entered lane three to overtake a lorry in lane one, and a vehicle travelling at around 65mph in lane two. I had my cruise control set at an indicated 73mph and noticed a car fly up behind me and start flashing its - [Failing to identify driver](https://dieselcar.com/dangerous-driving-2/) - Q I am being prosecuted for failure to identify the driver at the time of an alleged speeding offence. On the day in question, my wife and I were driving from London to catch a ferry to the continent for a holiday. We were away for six weeks and on our return I found that a - [Seat belts and short distances](https://dieselcar.com/seat-belts-and-short-distances/) - Q I have recently moved onto a new build housing estate which is still under construction, along with friends who have moved onto the same estate and live around 300 metres away. On my way out recently, I jumped in the car without putting on my seatbelt as I had something to drop off for them, - [Number plate display](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-number-plate-display/) - Q On a recent drive to Wales, I noticed a motorcyclist overtake me with the rear number plate on his sports bike flipped up so it was facing the sky. Surely this is illegal? Is it possible that some unscrupulous bikers have resorted to fitting mechanical devices to hide their identity during ëfast blastsí, and therefore - [Caught speeding at 95mph on a motorway](https://dieselcar.com/caught-speeding-at-95mph-on-a-motorway/) - I’m a salesman and drive around 40,000 miles a year. I have a summons for speeding at 95mph on a motorway on 15 March and am due in court on 25 April. - [Asthma attack and a fixed penalty notice for driving while using a mobile phone](https://dieselcar.com/asthma-attack-and-a-fixed-penalty-notice-for-driving-while-using-a-mobile-phone/) - Question I am thinking of fighting a fixed penalty notice for driving while using a mobile phone. I was sitting in traffic when I started to experience an asthma attack. I had forgotten to take my inhaler with me and I phoned my wife to ask her to get it to my office, where we - [Summons for crossing double white lines](https://dieselcar.com/summons-for-crossing-double-white-lines/) - Question I was recently driving behind a couple of slow moving cars on a cross-country route. There were very few opportunities to overtake, until I had a chance on a long straight stretch. I overtook both cars, but as I passed the lead car I found myself on the wrong side of double continuous white - [Insured or not insured](https://dieselcar.com/insured-or-not-insured/) - Question I have a couple of questions about insurance. First, I often have to deliver urgent parcels to customers of my company, even though that is not my main job. I have heard a rumour that my company is often late in renewing its vehicle insurance and I’m worried that one day I might be - [Dazzled by the sun](https://dieselcar.com/dazzled-by-the-sun/) - Question A friend has told me that if I am dazzled by the sun and have an accident, I could be charged with dangerous driving and go to prison. Surely that can’t be right. It wouldn’t be my fault and I thought dangerous driving charges were for the sort of people you see on those - [The first I've heard of a prosecution...](https://dieselcar.com/the-first-ive-heard-of-a-prosecution/) - Question I have been served with a magistrates’ court summons for a motoring offence, but I have not received a notice of intended prosecution prior to this. Does this failure to give notice to me invalidate the proceedings? Answer It depends on the offence with which you are charged. A notice of intended prosecution has - [Parking tickets from a private company](https://dieselcar.com/parking-tickets-from-a-private-company/) - Question I have received a private parking ticket for £100 (£60 for early payment) at a retail park for parking and ‘leaving the site’. I’ve done a bit of Internet research and I’ve decided to ignore it on the grounds that: I won’t confirm I was the driver – they will have to prove it; - [The law and running out of fuel on a motorway](https://dieselcar.com/the-law-and-running-out-of-fuel-on-a-motorway/) - Question Can you settle a dispute with a friend? He says it is an offence to run out of fuel on a motorway, but I have never heard of this. I have tried to find the answer on various online forums, but I’m finding that there are a lot of conflicting opinions and they don’t - [Legal I](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i/) - Q. I understand that the courts don’t have complete discretion over what penalties to mete out for speeding offences, subject only to the maximum allowed, but that there are some guidelines they follow. I’ve heard, for example, that a court wouldn’t usually consider ordering a disqualification from driving unless the speed was 30mph or more over - [Classic problem](https://dieselcar.com/classic-problem/) - Q. I have a classic car that I no longer drive and it is kept locked up in my garage. Am I right in thinking I don’t need to tax or insure it unless I decide to use it again? - [Feeling restrained](https://dieselcar.com/feeling-restrained/) - Q. I suffer from a form of claustrophobia that makes me panic at times when wearing a seat belt, because I feel trapped in my seat. Consequently, I often do not wear a seat belt when I am driving. And due to a restriction in my shoulder movements caused by a falI some years ago, - [Disqualification dilemma](https://dieselcar.com/disqualification-dilemma/) - Q. I am due in court soon on a motoring offence charge and I have been advised that I am likely to be disqualified from driving. The court is not easily accessible by public transport, so I wondered whether I will be able to drive there and back, but I don’t know whether a disqualification - [According precedence](https://dieselcar.com/according-precedence/) - Q. I am being prosecuted for “failure to accord precedence at a zebra crossing” but I think I am being unfairly treated. - [Crossing the line](https://dieselcar.com/crossing-the-line/) - Another query answered by our legal expert - [Shedding light on the matter](https://dieselcar.com/shedding-light-on-the-matter/) - Is it still an offence to park at night on the ‘wrong’ side of the road or without lights being left on? - [Parental guidance](https://dieselcar.com/parental-guidance/) - A poser from a worried teacher-cum-driving instructor. - [Sleeping in my car](https://dieselcar.com/sleeping-in-my-car/) - If I drive to a party, but decide that due to the amount of alcohol consumed I should not drive, is it legal for me to sleep in the car? - [Legal eye!](https://dieselcar.com/legal-eye-2/) - We explore the legal requirements about how good a driver’s eyesight has to be. - [Driving with diabetes](https://dieselcar.com/driving-with-diabetes/) - I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes and my doctor has advised that I should notify the DVLA, but I am worried that I might lose my driving licence. - [Police or traffic officers directions](https://dieselcar.com/police-or-traffic-officers-directions/) - If I have done nothing wrong, am I obliged to stop my vehicle if a police officer requires me to do so? - [Legal i](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-2/) - Question Does a school crossing patrol attendant have to wear a uniform and, if so, what is the uniform? If I am prosecuted for failing to stop for a school crossing patrol, am I guilty if the attendant was not wearing a uniform? Also, can these patrols operate only in school hours? My local school - [Permitting use of a motor vehicle without insurance](https://dieselcar.com/permitting-use-of-a-motor-vehicle-without-insurance/) - I lent my friend my car to drive and thought he was insured under his own policy, but it turns out that he wasn't. - [Driving whilst disqualified](https://dieselcar.com/driving-whilst-disqualified/) - Question I was banned from driving for six months as a result of totting up, and stupidly got into a car and drove while still being banned. What is the likely sentence and is there a possibility that I could go to prison? Answer If you were to be convicted of this offence, you - [Driving whilst disqualified](https://dieselcar.com/driving-whilst-disqualified-2/) - Q I’m only 20 and bought my first car earlier this year, a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi. I was recently stopped by the Police because I forgot to put my lights on, and they also checked over my car. They found a tuning box attached to the engine, something that I wasn’t aware was on - [Inadvertent non-renewal of insurance](https://dieselcar.com/inadvertent-non-renewal-of-insurance/) - I have been stopped by the Police for driving with no insurance. I recently changed bank accounts using the switching scheme and the new bank didn't set up all of the direct debits correctly as they should have done. Therefore the payment wasn't made to my insurance company and they cancelled my insurance. They say they wrote to me at the time, but I didn't receive the letter, otherwise I would have taken action. I wasn't aware of the problem and the bank has confirmed to me in writing that it is their fault. Will I still be prosecuted for no insurance, seeing as it wasn't my fault? - [Legal i - Identification of driver](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-identification-of-driver/) - Question I have received a letter from the local Police advising me that I have been flashed by a traffic light camera. It was a weekend, and so my wife, son and daughter all drove the car, but none of them will admit to driving the car at the time of the incident. I know - [Legal i](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-3/) - QUESTION I had a tyre blow-out on a main road, meaning that I hit three bollards in the centre of the road. Do I have to report the accident, even though no-one was hurt? ANSWER If the bollards were damaged, yes. The law requires a driver to stop his vehicle if an accident occurs owing - [Legal i - Identification of driver](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-identification-of-driver-2/) - QUESTION I passed my driving test on 1st December 2012, and on 5th June 2013 my licence was endorsed with three penalty points for speeding. I now face another three points, also for speeding on 27th November 2014, for which I have received a fixed penalty notice. I thought I was safe from a ‘totting - [Legal i -Permitting driving without insurance](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-permitting-driving-without-insurance/) - QUESTION I lent my friend my car to drive and thought he was insured under his own policy, but it turns out that he wasn't. He got stopped by the Police and told them that he had the car with my consent, and now they are prosecuting him for driving with no insurance, and me - [Legal i - Speeding and technical defences](https://dieselcar.com/legal-i-speeding-and-technical-defences/) - QUESTION Can speed camera evidence be challenged, if, for example, the camera might not have been working or operated properly? Are there any other technical defences to speeding charges? ANSWER Speeding offences are created by legislation, so they are themselves technical offences and therefore if the technical requirements of proving the offence have not been - [Falling asleep at the wheel](https://dieselcar.com/falling-asleep-at-the-wheel/) - Q I read recently of a motorist falling asleep at the wheel and being convicted of dangerous driving. I thought that dangerous driving was for really bad driving, like racing and being reckless about endangering life. I thought that the motorist in question might be convicted of careless driving, but not dangerous driving. Was this right? - [Obscure offences](https://dieselcar.com/obscure-offences/) - It may be a reasonable assumption to say that many motorists don't remember much of what they learnt during their driving lessons. Habits creep in and motorists tend to develop their own style and standard of driving, for better or worse! As a motorist, it is easy, or at least understandable, to assume that - [MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND REVOCATION](https://dieselcar.com/medical-conditions-and-revocation/) - One of the most troubling things for a motorist dependent upon their licence, is the prospect of losing their ability to drive. When you consider the reasons why a motorist may lose their licence, most people will automatically assume disqualification, and whilst that is the most common instance, revocation is also a possibility. Medical conditions - [Conviction codes and car insurance](https://dieselcar.com/conviction-codes-and-car-insurance/) - If you have committed a motoring offence, it is easy and understandable to focus on the immediate problem ñ the type of offence, the penalty, and the possible solutions. What may be neglected are the long-term consequences of convictions, which can be even more problematic than the penalty imposed by the court. Some convictions, like - [Don't get caught out](https://dieselcar.com/dont-get-caught-out/) - Motorists are at greater risk of committing offences unknowingly compared with pedestrians. The moment you get into your vehicle, you are immediately subject to hundreds of laws. Rather than let you get caught out, below are some common scenarios that may lead to criminal charges. Alcohol Everybody knows that drink driving is an - [DID YOU KNOW?](https://dieselcar.com/did-you-know/) - At Motoring Defence Solicitors, we provide free advice to help any motorist who find themselves in a quandary. Below are some frequently asked questions that you might find useful for future reference. If I am stopped by a police officer for speeding, but give him a slightly incorrect address so the summons doesn’t reach - [Stopping and reporting an accident](https://dieselcar.com/stopping-and-reporting-an-accident/) - It is probably one of a motorist’s worst fears, particularly if you are a new driver, to be involved in an accident. When it happens, panic often sets in and many motorists are not aware of exactly what is required of them. This can often lead to chaos and confusion and in that instance, your - [Don’t end up on the naughty list this Christmas](https://dieselcar.com/dont-end-up-on-the-naughty-list-this-christmas/) - Christmas can be a hectic period for everybody. Running and rushing around, panic buying, darting from one Christmas party to another. Whilst we would always advocate enjoying the festivities to the max, it is, unfortunately, a time that we see a sharp increase in the number of road traffic allegations brought against motorists. Police activity - [New EU Drink Driving Proposals](https://dieselcar.com/new-eu-drink-driving-proposals/) - In a landmark decision from the European Council, they ruled that from 2022, all new cars must be fitted with breathalysers. The idea is that a motorist would have to satisfy a breath test before they can start the engine. This is the technology that was approved in March, but has now been formally signed - [In the mail offences](https://dieselcar.com/in-the-mail-offences/) - For a feature about road traffic law, you might be wondering how a motorist can commit an offence relating to a post box, so the title is probably a bit confusing. What we’re referring to here are offences where proceedings are instigated by a posted notice. Many motorists will be aware of these already, but - [Legal Eye](https://dieselcar.com/legal-eye-3/) - At Motoring Defence Solicitors, we receive countless enquiries about speeding and the associated penalties. Many believe that speeding offences can always be dealt with outside of court, so when a summons arrives through the letterbox, they have questions. The aim of this guide is to ensure that whatever speeding offence you may have committed, you - [Brexit to favour speedsters abroad?](https://dieselcar.com/brexit-to-favour-speedsters-abroad/) - The past two years has seen significant debate around one particularly controversial topic: Brexit! Whether you are an EU champion or desperate to get out, there may be at least one aspect of leaving that has been overlooked by motorists. The Cross-Border Enforcement Directive came into effect in the UK in 2017, and the changes - [Smoking More Costly Than Ever?](https://dieselcar.com/smoking-more-costly-than-ever/) - Road traffic law has evolved significantly over the years with many proposed changes having come through to fruition. It is often difficult for motorists to keep track of new offences, and itís common that people end up being charged with an offence not knowing that theyíve even committed one! This can be said for the - [Don’t let your canine put you in the dog house](https://dieselcar.com/dont-let-your-canine-put-you-in-the-dog-house/) - Temperatures are plummeting, and rather than walk to the shops, itís much easier (and warmer) to simply jump in the car. If youíre a dog owner, is it a good idea to take them along for the journey with you? Dogs, like their human best friend, are accustomed to having a seat in the car, - [Pretty risky or a close shave – the potential price of vanity](https://dieselcar.com/pretty-risky-or-a-close-shave-the-potential-price-of-vanity/) - We have all had mornings that could have gone a little bit smoother. We wake up 20 minutes after our alarm went off, before launching out of bed to embark upon a record-setting dash around the house to get out of the front door on time. This is stressful enough, without factoring getting children ready, - [Save a life, become a criminal?](https://dieselcar.com/save-a-life-become-a-criminal/) - As law abiding citizens, most of us probably don't even think about breaking the law. Occasionally however, extraordinary circumstances take hold and alter our usual behaviour. Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were in a life or death situation and you felt like you needed to break the law for once? - [When Can You Use Your Phone Whilst Driving?](https://dieselcar.com/when-can-you-use-your-phone-whilst-driving/) - Using your mobile telephone whilst driving has long been a subject open to argument and debate. As more road traffic incidents (particularly those involving a fatality) were reported in the media, the social response rose accordingly, and heavier penalties were introduced to help deter would be offenders and placate the public who often viewed sentences - [How many can I have before driving?](https://dieselcar.com/how-many-can-i-have-before-driving/) - Summer is approaching and with it comes a host of social and sporting events during which we typically find the number of motorists charged with offences increases. It becomes harder to resist that “one pint after work” when you walk outside to blazing sunshine and the overall mood is far more joyous than on a - [Accidents involving animals](https://dieselcar.com/accidents-involving-animals/) - Who doesn’t love animals? The last few years have witnessed somewhat of a rise in “pet-culture” especially when it comes to dogs. You can take your canine friend into countless venues across the country, and you are probably never too far away from a cat café or similar establishment where you can socialise with some - [Vehicle stopped for driving without a front tyre](https://dieselcar.com/vehicle-stopped-for-driving-without-a-front-tyre/) - Police have previously stopped a motorist for driving a car with its front tyre completely missing. There was no front panel on the driver’s side, with what appeared to be leads or cables trailing along the road behind it. Officers stopped the vehicle in Pembrokeshire, and it was confirmed that the vehicle had - [How lockdown has been affecting our roads](https://dieselcar.com/how-lockdown-has-been-affecting-our-roads/) - At the time of writing, we were being allowed to drive for leisure and work purposes, so here are some hints and tips as we ease ourselves back into the driving seat, and onto the roads. Plan your journey This is the ultimate point that we cannot stress enough. A significant portion of - [Quintessentially British laws](https://dieselcar.com/quintessentially-british-laws/) - In celebrating all that is British, I struggled to think how I could tie the theme in with a road traffic, legal slant. Eventually, I decided to look at some of the UK driving laws that could (admittedly, at a stretch) be considered quintessentially British. So with that in mind… Middle lane hogging - [Wireless EV Charging – now, and the future?](https://dieselcar.com/wireless-ev-charging-now-and-the-future/) - In-car wireless mobile phone charging is now becoming familiar, mostly employing the industry standard Qi system in low power consuming conditions. The concept is also used with items like tablets, electric toothbrushes and audio headphones. They all use electromagnetic fields to safely transfer power from a transmitter to any suitably enabled battery powered device, but - [Energy Recovery](https://dieselcar.com/energy-recovery/) - Regenerative braking is the technique of energy recovery which slows a vehicle, in our case a road car, by converting its kinetic energy into an energy form that can either be used immediately, or stored until needed. An electric generator uses the vehicle's momentum to recover that energy when slowing down, which would otherwise be - [NOx Control in Diesel Engines](https://dieselcar.com/nox-control-in-diesel-engines/) - Air is composed of approximately 80 per cent nitrogen and 20 per cent oxygen, and at normal temperatures, no conditions exist to cause the two gases to combine. But in temperatures at which combustion of diesel fuel takes place, above 1,200 degrees Celsius, three nasty oxides of nitrogen can be formed, with the highest temperatures - [Euro-6 Regulations and all that…](https://dieselcar.com/euro-6-regulations-and-all-that/) - Let's start with laying down some basic facts regarding Euro-6 regulation, to avoid any confusion. All new cars (including petrols, diesels and hybrids, but not pure electric cars!) manufactured since September 2014 have been required to be Euro-6 compliant… but in reality, some are more Euro-6 compliant than others, as we will now explain! - [Fuel pricing](https://dieselcar.com/fuel-pricing/) - Diesel and petrol prices have hit the headlines recently, with crude oil prices plummeting to previously unseen levels. Some days US oil companies were apparently paying to have the black stuff taken off their hands, faced with nowhere to store the oil they were producing as demand collapsed. It all generated expectations of big drops - [Cylinder deactivation](https://dieselcar.com/cylinder-deactivation/) - Cylinder deactivation technology goes by a number of names, but the principles and objectives are virtually identical. If you selectively shut down one or more cylinders of an engine when the power demands are low, then if carefully managed, it can save fuel, and also reduce emissions. Back in 1981, Cadillac in the USA launched - [The Heat Pump in Electric Cars](https://dieselcar.com/the-heat-pump-in-electric-cars/) - We've become familiar with the terminology climate control as applied to heating, cooling, and ventilation of car cabins, and we're well aware that the heat, when needed, comes from engine heat, and that the cooling, again when needed, comes from a form of refrigeration. That inevitably uses power drawn from the engine to operate the - [Low cost electricity for EV charging](https://dieselcar.com/low-cost-electricity-for-ev-charging/) - Part of the electric car appeal, alongside the obvious eco credentials, the purchase grants, and the tax breaks, is the apparent low cost of electricity compared with highly taxed fossil fuels. If diesel was taxed at the same rate as on-road charging electricity, it would cost around one third of what it actually costs now! - [Poorly marked box junction](https://dieselcar.com/poorly-marked-box-junction/) - Q I received a letter in the post informing me I am been prosecuted for entering a box junction with yellow criss-cross lines. I have been back to the scene of the incident and realised I mustn't have spotted it because the paint and road surface are in such poor condition itís very difficult to see. - [Back to basics](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics/) - Mass-produced motor car manufacturers first adopted the stressed skin unibody, or monocoque design system, pioneered by the Opel Olympia and Citroën Traction Avant way back in the 1930s - [Diesel energy efficiency](https://dieselcar.com/diesel-energy-efficiency/) - If you consider the energy content of the diesel fuel we use, and compare this with the energy used in moving a car from point A to point B, there’s a lot of energy wastage in between. - [Keith has another dig at EGS!](https://dieselcar.com/doctor-diesel-3/) - All your technical questions and problems answered by our resident sharp-tongued expert - [Worried of Warminster](https://dieselcar.com/doctor-diesel-2/) - Adrian is worried about long-term issues with DPFs while Godfrey is talking tyres - [Official fuel economy figures](https://dieselcar.com/official-fuel-economy-figures/) - Doc Diesel takes us 'Back To Basics' as he explores fuel economy figures and how accurate they really are - [Doctor Diesel: A Costly Slip](https://dieselcar.com/a-costly-slip/) - Bob asks the Doc about delaminating rubber bushes while John recalls a worrying situation where he forgot to put his automatic into neutral. - [Doctor Diesel: Motoring Memoirs](https://dieselcar.com/motoring-memoirs/) - Reader Bill takes a drive down memory lane to when he was a novice lorry driver in the 1960s while Robin is talking flywheels. - [Doctor Diesel: Spring is sprung!](https://dieselcar.com/spring-is-sprung/) - This week the Doc answers questions on DPF in the Citroën Berlingo Multispace, adding petrol to diesel and snapping springs in a Peugeot 4007. - [Clutch and dualmass flywheels](https://dieselcar.com/clutch-and-dualmass-flywheels/) - Back To Basics focuses on that all-important clutch - [Manual gearboxes](https://dieselcar.com/manual-gearboxes/) - Back To Basics focuses on gearbox variations this month. - [Musing on cruising](https://dieselcar.com/musing-on-cruising/) - I found the article in the August 2012 edition regarding ‘The Extra Mile’ and the consequences of the proposed 80mph speed limit most interesting. It got me thinking about what is the most efficient speed at which to drive. My Dad was convinced the most fuel efficient speed to drive at was 56mph. However, when - [Shocking revelations](https://dieselcar.com/shocking-revelations/) - I feel that my recent experience with my Mk5 Golf 4Motion could be of interest to your readers. On switching on one morning, my multi-function display advised that my off-side stop bulb had failed. I wasn’t sure whether this constituted an offence, bearing in mind that my car has a central stop light warning, but - [Confused of Cumberworth](https://dieselcar.com/confused-of-cumberworth/) - My 2007 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec Estate has in recent weeks usually needed a second, or occasionally a third, turn of the key to start up. - [Six Questions](https://dieselcar.com/six-questions/) - All your questions and problems answered by our resident sharp-tongued expert - [Torque converter automatic transmission](https://dieselcar.com/torque-converter-automatic-transmission/) - Doctor Diesel goes Back To Basics, this month focussing on one of the more complex car components. - [Cold Comfort](https://dieselcar.com/cold-comfort/) - All your questions and problems answered by our resident sharp-tongued expert. - [Skinny chips?](https://dieselcar.com/skinny-chips/) - All your questions and problems answered by our resident sharp-tongued expert. - [The ultimate confession](https://dieselcar.com/the-ultimate-confession/) - A Diesel Car reader makes a shocking admission to Doc Diesel. - [Dear Bill](https://dieselcar.com/dear-bill/) - This month Doctor Diesel has a question of his own for veteran HGV driver, Bill Shepherd. - [Gone, but not forgotten](https://dieselcar.com/gone-but-not-forgotten/) - Ian Wright (not that one) tells us about the impressive wheels on his former Citroen ZX. - [Cruising and choosing](https://dieselcar.com/cruising-and-choosing/) - A reader has some advice on cruising speeds thanks to a family connection. - [Back To Basics: October](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-october/) - Doctor Diesel continues his look at non-manual transmissions in 'Back To Basics'. - [CX-5 updates](https://dieselcar.com/cx-5-updates/) - A Diesel Car reader is a little confused about the implications of a recent Mazda CX-5 recall. - [Slimming tip - get rid of that old spare tyre!](https://dieselcar.com/slimming-tip-get-rid-of-that-old-spare-tyre/) - A good New Year to you Doctor, and your diesel team. I was reading Issue 319 about “choosing which rubber” to put on my four wheels and, whilst I would go along with putting a good brand, of the correct size and rating for my 2000 Audi A4 Avant TDI, I don’t believe in putting - [Getting into deep water](https://dieselcar.com/getting-into-deep-water/) - It’s Phil, of the previous correspondence on Hyundai i30 mpg & winter fuel. I am well behind in reading my Diesel Car subscription. Looking at the subject of flood water ingress into the engine, did you know that the Vauxhall Zafira seems especially vulnerable, as it seems to have air intakes set very low? My brother - [Gargantuan Gas Guzzler](https://dieselcar.com/gargantuan-gas-guzzler/) - I last wrote to you over two years ago concerning diesel engine emissions control equipment – and we had an interesting online debate about DPFs and SCR etc. which I much enjoyed. Since then, at my wife’s instigation, I replaced our E 320 CDI with a 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDI in December 2011, my wife having applied emotional blackmail. So I gave her the chance to - [Coming to a sudden halt](https://dieselcar.com/coming-to-a-sudden-halt/) - I wonder how many readers whose cars have electronic parking brakes are aware of the dangers of applying such brakes when the car is moving? You might only discover this when reading your owner manual from cover to cover or, if you decide to experiment, as there’s effectively no warning on the operating switch to - [Back to basics: Selective Catalytic Reduction](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-selective-catalytic-reduction/) - We’re going to read a lot more about selective catalyst reduction, or SCR for short, in the coming years, as this technique appears likely to become the widely accepted method for meeting the latest, (Euro 6) tougher emissions limits for NOx, or nitrogen oxides, the adverse environmental and health consequences of which are particularly significant - [The man has no bottle](https://dieselcar.com/the-man-has-no-bottle/) - You may recall that I e-mailed you a while back concerning the new type of bottle for Millers Diesel Power EcoMax additive. As a spin-off, I found that Millers supplied the commercial vehicle trade with their additive in five-litre containers, which were about half the unit cost of buying the additive in 500ml bottles. So - [Hunting with a Vel Satis](https://dieselcar.com/hunting-with-a-vel-satis/) - I have a 2003 Renault Vel Satis 3.0 dCi – i.e. the V6 Isuzu engine. The car has 90,000 odd miles on the clock, and has been regularly serviced. The water temperature stays steady, it uses no water, and there is no bubbling when the coolant reservoir cap is removed. (Sharp man, no cylinder head - [Sticky problems...](https://dieselcar.com/sticky-problems/) - In your reply to Brian Griffiths, reference the Renault Clio climate control problem, you said that any sticking relay should turn off when the relay is turned off. But if the points of the relay are actually stuck together, (which might have been one of the explanations. Doc) then the current will continue to flow - [New Golf handicap?](https://dieselcar.com/new-golf-handicap/) - I owned a ‘57 plate VW Golf 1.9 TDI 105 and was really pleased with the mpg, getting 60 to 65 mpg on a long journey at 65 to 70mph. I recently replaced it with a 12-plate VW Golf TDI 105 with the new smaller, higher geared 1.6-litre TDI engine. I was told (presumably by - [New set of teeth for Citroën](https://dieselcar.com/new-set-of-teeth-for-citroen/) - I recently had an experience with my Citroën C-Crosser that may be of interest to other readers. My wife noticed a nasty clattering noise from the front of the engine when it was ticking over and I had my head inside the car. After lifting the bonnet, we located that the noise was coming from - [Back to basics: ABS and ESP Systems](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-abs-and-esp-systems/) - In 1985, the Ford Granada and Scorpio were introduced to the European market with a Teves electronic anti-lock braking system (ABS) throughout the range as standard, for which the model was awarded the coveted European Car of the Year award in 1986, after receiving highly favourable praise from motoring journalists. Ford’s bold initiative encouraged other - [Unwelcome climatic variations](https://dieselcar.com/unwelcome-climatic-variations/) - I am writing as a follow-up to the issue with the (petrol-powered!) Clio air-conditioning and to whether it would automatically self-activate. Well, I recently purchased a three-year old VW Passat 2.0 TDI 140 with the manually controlled Climatic system. I also thought that there might be something wrong with it, as when you turned on - [Magnificent Merc and two top independent garages](https://dieselcar.com/magnificent-merc-and-two-top-independent-garages/) - We have corresponded before regarding mass-air-flow (MAF) cleaning, by revving the engine up to 2,500rpm and switching off the engine, although it was at least a couple of years ago. I am still running my Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Estate (delivered new in February 1997, and now past the 250,000 mile mark). It is running - [Limping home...](https://dieselcar.com/limping-home/) - Hello, I’ve just had the experience of having to replace the EGR cooler on my 60-plate, 41,000 mile SEAT Altea XL Ecomotive. It just went “phhht” and then went into limp-home mode on a dual carriageway, with no advance warning lights until the glow plug light started to flash at the moment of failure. It - [Yorkshireman asking for free advice](https://dieselcar.com/yorkshireman-asking-for-free-advice/) - Over the years, I have appreciated the advice of Diesel Car in helping to choose the right vehicles and how to maintain them. At the moment, in the family we have three Skoda Fabias, all of them with 1.9 TDI engines, and for many years I have used the recommended Millers engine oil. This is - [Oh, we did laugh!](https://dieselcar.com/16149/) - Reference your article on electric handbrakes locking up wheels when travelling, I have a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva with an electric handbrake, and the handbook informs me that, if the handbrake lever is held on when travelling at speed, then it will cause the brakes to “progressively decelerate the car”. (I wonder what they mean by - [Vel Satis update](https://dieselcar.com/vel-satis-update/) - Regarding my stuttering Vel Satis (Issue 323), the car went to the dealer for a diagnostic check, as planned. There was an error code registered for a faulty EGR valve. The garage would prefer to fix this first, but with no guarantee that it will necessarily fix the current problem, and then look again to - [Back to Basics: Gear ratios](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-gear-ratios/) - In past times, road testers often made comments like “there's something of a gap between third and fourth that maybe makes overtaking 50mph traffic more difficult than it should be”, and we maybe wonder how the designers and manufacturers could arrive at such ill-chosen ratios. Even now, it may sometimes be evident that sixth gear - [Limping home](https://dieselcar.com/limping-home-2/) - As an avid reader of your magazine, I wonder if you can help me with the following problem I am experiencing with my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI. The turbo has (only apparently! Doc.) stopped working, the car will accelerate very, very slowly, so therefore I am rather afraid to overtake. If I pull into - [Something in the air](https://dieselcar.com/something-in-the-air/) - There have been some accusations, recently, in the media, about diesel cars being responsible for the recent smog and an unhealthy air quality, apparently leading to respiratory problems for many people. Could the Doctor summarise the situation for me and other readers, as to whether it all makes sense, or is pure scaremongering? Does this - [Heavy smoker](https://dieselcar.com/heavy-smoker/) - I have a Golf Mk4 1.9 TDI 150 diesel which generally performs fairly well but, from cold, especially after a cold night, emits white smoke and smells of diesel fuel. All seems fine when it warms up. It is less obvious in the summer. The engine is not especially noisy and fuel economy seems reasonable - [Back to Basics: Cam Belts and Chains](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-cam-belts-and-chains/) - This is a familiar subject, but one worthy of a fresh review. A key part of any car engine is the drive mechanism that operates the camshaft, which in turn operates the inlet and exhaust valves. With nearly all diesel engines, the high compression ratio, and therefore the relatively small combustion space, means that if - [Hold still now...](https://dieselcar.com/hold-still-now/) - I have enjoyed reading your column for about twenty years and long may you continue. I found the article in Issue 322 on selective catalytic reduction typically interesting and informative. On the same page was a letter about electronic parking brakes, from which I inferred that the system uses the regular hydraulic system to apply - [Filter tips](https://dieselcar.com/filter-tips/) - Thank you for your help with selecting the correct oil to use in our Skodas (see Issue 324). I have another similar question, as I carry out some of the servicing. Does it make a big difference which oil, air or fuel filter I use? Is it always better to use genuine Skoda parts? At - [Whining and wondering](https://dieselcar.com/whining-and-wondering/) - Hi Doc, I heard from a dubious source, some time ago, that Skoda Octavia six-speed gearboxes had a longevity problem. I have now just heard from a more credible source that this is so. My brother is an expatriate living near Gibraltar and his neighbour was driving back to the UK to see family when - [Fuel-frugal Fiat in fine fettle](https://dieselcar.com/fuel-frugal-fiat-in-fine-fettle/) - Hello Doc. First the data: November 2005 Fiat Panda 1.3 MultiJet, and mine since May 2008. I’m covering 12,000 miles a year, and the car has now just turned 100,000 miles. More than half of these miles are in the form of 40 to 100-plus mile journeys on single carriageways. Oddity: The specification says my - [Have belt, can’t seem to locate the braces?](https://dieselcar.com/have-belt-cant-seem-to-locate-the-braces/) - Dear Doctor, From time to time, you enthuse about Millers Diesel Power Ecomax as an antidote for mild emissions and performance problems. Our Rover 25 TD, with 93,000 miles on the clock, has been fed exclusively on a diet of standard Shell (not V-Power) diesel, plus a brew of Millers and Unicat 4 – an - [Millers to the rescue!](https://dieselcar.com/millers-to-the-rescue/) - Many thanks for the information given in your e-mail regarding my Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI that kept losing almost all its power when I was out on the road. (See issue 325 Doc) The local Mercedes-Benz garage told me that I needed a new turbo at a cost of £1,500! A second garage said very - [In a bit of a pickle](https://dieselcar.com/in-a-bit-of-a-pickle/) - Dear Doctor Diesel, Please could you give me some help and advice? In April 2013 I purchased a 2011 Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI. I asked the salesman if there would be any problems regarding the DPF filter and he said that he had not had any complaints from cars he had sold. He said if - [Knocking diesel](https://dieselcar.com/knocking-diesel/) - Hi Doc. I thought that I would contact you again after reading the attached article entitled The Deadly Diesel Deception which was published in the Daily Mail on Thursday 1st May. A lot of the author’s points in relation to soot emissions are (unfortunately) correct when considering the older diesel vehicles, but surely vehicles built - [Back to basics: Euro NCAP Safety testing](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-euro-ncap-safety-testing/) - Euro NCAP, backed by the European Commission, organises simulated crash-tests and provides European motoring consumers with independent assessments of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars on sale. Formed in 1997, it is backed by seven European Governments as well as motoring and consumer organisations in every EC country, with the UK’s - [A pinion opinion](https://dieselcar.com/a-pinion-opinion/) - I run a 2007 SEAT Altea 2.0-litre TDI with DSG transmission and as you have given me excellent advice in the past, I hope that you are able to help me now. When the engine is at its normal working temperature (indicated 90 degrees Celcius) it has become very difficult to start, to the extent - [Starting to annoy](https://dieselcar.com/starting-to-annoy/) - I have no experience of six-speed gearboxes, but if the ratios given by Doctor Diesel on page 85 of the last issue are typical, it is disturbing that sixth is only a super top to a standard five gears, rather than facilitating a more evenly spread five gears, including a fourth gear that is usable - [Eliminate the unnecessary?](https://dieselcar.com/eliminate-the-unnecessary/) - I am currently on holiday in France and have been surprised by the significant number of Dacia vehicles on the roads. Both the Sandero and Duster models appear to be very popular. In addition, the front page of the latest issue of the French car magazine Auto Plus confirms that there is soon to be - [Vorsprung durch gobbledygook?](https://dieselcar.com/vorsprung-durch-gobbledygook/) - I have not come across the term “special auxiliary shell for the oil pan” before, as in Issue 324, page 31, in the new Volkswagen Polo review. Does it mean the engine undertray? Nor have I heard before of a cooler for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve – Doc Diesel page 83. Would not - [Krippled Kombi](https://dieselcar.com/krippled-kombi/) - I read your “limping home” reply on the Mercedes E 320 in the July magazine and wonder if you could pass comment on my own experiences – perhaps it is the same things that need exploring? I have a 2004 VW Transporter Kombi 2.5 TDI 130bhp. Every now and again it goes into limp home - [Back to Basics - The Car Battery](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-the-car-battery/) - Perhaps the original black box, the car battery is an indispensable component, unless someone one day replaces it with a compressed air tank, or a flywheel, for energy storage. In 1860, a French scientist, Gaston Plante, produced the first rechargeable lead acid battery, which relied on electrodes of pure lead metal and lead dioxide, using - [Tuning for performance & economy](https://dieselcar.com/tuning-for-performance-economy/) - Advice on tuning your car for extra performance or fuel economy, or even both, is one of the most hotly discussed topics at Diesel Car Towers thanks to a steady flow of reader enquiries and questions. Here we ask Doctor Diesel to answer all of the most important questions that are on the tip of our reader’s tongues, and many more that they wish they hadn’t. - [Choosing for cruising](https://dieselcar.com/choosing-for-cruising/) - Dear Doctor, I have always preferred to run my own cars, but I am soon likely to be forced to go down the company car route. I’ve been listening to some of the moans from other company car users though, many of whom complain that their supposedly sub 99g/km cars (equivalent to around 75mpg) are - [Tyre-annosaurus Rex?](https://dieselcar.com/tyre-annosaurus-rex/) - I would value your advice concerning replacement tyres for my “Mammoth Merc” GL 420 CDI please. Currently it is fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Zero 275/55 R19 111V M&S (MO) which is the standard Mercedes-Benz fitted and recommended tyre for this car. They are great tyres, with fantastic grip in the wet or dry, and not - [Negative feedback?](https://dieselcar.com/negative-feedback/) - I have been meaning to ask you, Doctor, about exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and its associated problems. We’re always reading about EGR systems getting gummed up with short run driving, and use of inferior fuels and oils, but is this really surprising, if the EGR works the way that I understand it does? Surely if - [Thirsty auto](https://dieselcar.com/thirsty-auto/) - We’ve had a Ford C-MAX Titanium 2.0 TDCi 140 automatic for some months now, from new, after many years of petrol motoring, and we’re disappointed with the fuel consumption. Initially we were getting around 45mpg on decent runs, but now it seems to have slipped back and we’re only getting a little over 40mpg. Your - [Krippled Kombi update](https://dieselcar.com/krippled-kombi-update/) - Thanks for your prompt reply, and your help regarding my Kombi’s intermittent dropping into limp-home (Issue 327). It was a proper Volkswagen main dealer that hooked it up to the diagnostics a long time ago. They spent maybe an hour on it and then said they would need to dig deeper – but digging deeper - [Sensory perception](https://dieselcar.com/sensory-perception/) - Apologies for not having replied before regarding my E 320 CDI that was cutting out regularly (Issue 326), but I have been away on holiday and wanted to see how the car performed whilst away. I took my Mercedes-Benz to a different garage for a second opinion, suspecting like yourself that the problem was not - [Keep it clean!](https://dieselcar.com/keep-it-clean/) - I’ve seen a number of products on the market now for what are termed DPF maintenance, or somewhat similar words, the upshot being that regular DIY use of them will prevent DPF clogging, or for one-off use will solve a clogged DPF. One of them was featured in Issue 326 of Gadget Inspector. Does this - [Back to basics - Steering geometry and wheel alignment](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-steering-geometry-and-wheel-alignment/) - This is a complex subject, but a basic understanding of it is useful to appreciate its importance, particularly in relation to car behaviour and tyre wear. There are two fundamental aspects to be appreciated – the positioning of the front wheels relative to the axis on which they rotate when the steering wheel is turned, - [Reversion to type?](https://dieselcar.com/reversion-to-type/) - As you might recall from previous correspondence, I bought a new Renault Clio Expression+ 0.9 TCe petrol last year in preference to the diesel model, as I only cover 6,000 miles per annum. However, having owned more diesel than petrol cars over the decades and also being one of your original Diesel Car subscribers, I - [Leggy Mercedes gets new lease of life](https://dieselcar.com/leggy-mercedes-gets-new-lease-of-life/) - Hello Doc, I just wanted to thank you for your very useful advice regarding the refurbishment of the turbocharger on my 1997 Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbo Diesel Estate car with now some 251,525 miles on the clock. Red Oak Garage, my local Mercedes independent garage in Maidstone, followed your advice and firstly contacted Turbo Technics - [Back to basics - Ride Quality and Comfort](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-ride-quality-and-comfort/) - Ride comfort can be a somewhat contentious subject, being a distinctly subjective evaluation that’s dependent on personal preferences, and significantly affected by the quality of road surfaces. It’s best described by the use of two terms primary ride and secondary ride. Primary ride is the result of general suspension and body movement over significant undulations - [Marmite transmission](https://dieselcar.com/marmite-transmission/) - Dear Doc, long time no write, but now a few comments about the PSA EGS gearbox. I’m now on my third Citroën C4 Picasso with this system, so I guess that I must like it. After fifty years of clutch pushing, my left leg gave notice, but I didn’t want a sludge pump auto, so - [Servicing with a smile?](https://dieselcar.com/servicing-with-a-smile/) - I do apologise for emailing you with my woes, but why do I always seem to have battles with car servicing people? Firstly, I had a letter from VW saying that that the DSG gearbox on my Golf Estate was filled with synthetic oil, and that the oil can lead to internal short circuit leading - [A gem of a garage](https://dieselcar.com/a-gem-of-a-garage/) - Hi Doc, I went to see Jonny Scott of Scotts Garage, Dundonald, this morning, who you suggested might sort my Kombi problems. Problem maybe solved, maybe not? A quick bit of background here. I consider that I cover the ground fairly quickly, while sticking to the speed limits. I find that the 130bhp 2.5-litre TDI - [Dietary supplements for engines?](https://dieselcar.com/dietary-supplements-for-engines/) - I had always been under the impression that supermarket diesel was supplied from the same sources and was of equal quality to that supplied by any of the other petrol stations. Recently, however, it has been suggested to me that supermarket supplies are cheaper because they do not contain all of the additives that are - [Back To Basics - Power, Torque, gearing and acceleration](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-power-torque-gearing-and-acceleration/) - Take a simple 12-inch diameter wheel, fix it to an axle, and attach a one pound weight to its rim at three o’clock, and the result will be one lb ft of torque applied to the axle. - [Fiddling the figures](https://dieselcar.com/fiddling-the-figures/) - In the October issue, David Price asks for advice on choosing a new company car. He states that a lot of his acquaintances cast doubt on the claimed mpg figures quoted by the manufacturer, which is something I have also heard. David also states that the 99g/km carbon dioxide figure equals 75mpg, but that nobody - [Making good? Maybe not](https://dieselcar.com/making-good-maybe-not/) - Due to combination of poor weather and even worse TV over the summer, I have sadly taken to watching YouTube videos, mostly from Eastern Europe; not the obvious ones that might come to mind though, but vehicle body/chassis repair videos. Very educational in many ways; the skill of some of the technicians in reshaping body - [Cheap diesel, but must travel...](https://dieselcar.com/cheap-diesel-but-must-travel/) - You have mentioned how beneficial Millers Diesel Power Ecomax Fuel Additive is on many occasions in your columns. Do you think that there would be any advantage in me using it in my Mazda CX-5? I still have another year of manufacturer’s warranty left, but I can’t see how Mazda could object to me adding - [Shuddering thoughts](https://dieselcar.com/shuddering-thoughts/) - I own a 2008 Insignia with 98,000 miles now recorded. I recently got the cambelt changed and also had to get new camshafts/bearings/housing/seals etc. About two to three weeks later, the car would intermittently stutter/shudder when in 5th/6th gear at about 50 to 60mph and going uphill. I took the car back to where I - [Worn out brushes](https://dieselcar.com/worn-out-brushes/) - In issue 325 you featured a Passat with over 350,000 miles on the clock. I feel quite humble and I will now cease boasting about my V reg 2.0 Astra diesel with only 243,000 miles on the clock. I was interested in which items had been replaced on the Passat and in particular I noted - [Road rant](https://dieselcar.com/road-rant/) - Hello Doc. The motoring pages of most newspapers really irritate me, and I sometimes wonder why I keep reading them. The letters seem to come from complete morons and you can tell that most of them sort of think of themselves as real car enthusiasts, but of the type that go to the Goodwood weekends - [Cold Comfort](https://dieselcar.com/cold-comfort-2/) - Could you please update me on the reasons why, as you preach, you shouldn’t warm up diesels in your driveway with the engine running, when the windows are frozen up, to clear the windows before you drive off. More to the point, what’s the safe and practical alternative to this? Geoff King Aha! Not by - [Shuddering Update](https://dieselcar.com/shuddering-update/) - Hello Doctor, I thought I would send you an update on my shuddering Insignia (Issue 330). I went to the garage that you recommended (Scotts of Dundonald) and they did a thorough check on the car. No fault codes appeared on the diagnostic test, but out on the test run the fault happened. There is - [Update on Krippled Kombi](https://dieselcar.com/update-on-krippled-kombi/) - Doc, I got the van serviced by Scotts Garage last week. It has done about 2,500 miles since we last corresponded, and has gone into limp home mode three times since then. Twice when pulling a half tonne trailer on a long uphill gradient, and once when I provoked it, just to see if there - [Kombi Spin-off](https://dieselcar.com/kombi-spin-off/) - Dear Doctor Diesel, Reading the letters about the Kombi going in to limp home mode and your reply suggesting the diagnosis of a faulty turbo being wrong, I have to tell you our experience. We have suffered this with our SEAT Altea 2.0-litre TDI 140 for about four years. We had black smoke and a - [Back to Basics - Car Manufacture – Body Finishing](https://dieselcar.com/back-to-basics-car-manufacture-body-finishing/) - If one part of car manufacture has improved more than any other in recent decades, it is corrosion prevention and painting, or finishing, of car bodies, and their various attachments. Rust is now rarely a problem that bothers us, which makes a huge difference when shopping for a used car. Much of the progress is - [Balancing Act](https://dieselcar.com/balancing-act/) - From time to time, the technical reports mention balancer shafts which obviously exist to make the engine run smoother, but it would be interesting to know a bit more about these components, what sort of engines they specifically apply to, and how they actually work. Perhaps the good Doctor could offer us some words of - [Emissions Impossible?](https://dieselcar.com/emissions-impossible/) - Hi Doc, if one does decide to stick with a relatively “dirty” diesel, say a Euro 5 rated one, how does that affect the overall emissions picture? I’m a bit puzzled and confused by it all – we all like to have a new car from time to time, but I’m not sure that all - [Pleasing Pug](https://dieselcar.com/pleasing-pug/) - My Father put me onto Millers Oils after reading the Doctor’s high regard for this British oil. We bought our 2006 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDi 90 at two years old and 24,000 miles, and it has been serviced by myself every 9,000 miles since, using Millers Trident 5w30 semi synthetic oil, although I know that - [Every little helps...?](https://dieselcar.com/every-little-helps/) - I’ve started adding Millers Diesel Power Ecomax to my CX-5 fuel tank. I’ve done about 300 miles since adding it, so it’s too soon to tell what difference it may have made, although I do feel that the motor is a little more responsive to throttle inputs. I’m always wary when it comes to claims - [Soapbox - The Catseye Scandal](https://dieselcar.com/soapbox-the-catseye-scandal/) - It’s over eighty years since Percy Shaw invented the original white reflecting catseye roadstud (as he patented the name) that made a huge contribution to safe night driving, by marking a clear route illuminated by the driver’s own headlights down the centre of the road. Its construction has been updated somewhat and the original concept - [No such thing as an average mpg... says The Doctor](https://dieselcar.com/no-such-thing-as-an-average-mpg-says-the-doctor/) - Hi Doc, Having just finished the December issue of Diesel Car, I was very interested in the long term car tests. We have just replaced our 407 SW with a 508 (SW? Doc) which will have to last for the next four or five years. So we are looking five years down the road for - [A question of security](https://dieselcar.com/a-question-of-security/) - Having owned a diesel BMW X5 for the past twelve years (about the same length of time as I have subscribed to Diesel Car), and having recently tried most of the competitors, I am about to take delivery of a new BMW X5 xDrive30d which I intend keeping for hopefully ten years for private, mixed, - [Chilling thoughts on fuel economy](https://dieselcar.com/chilling-thoughts-on-fuel-economy/) - I wonder if I might engage you on the topic of winter diesel? I used to take it as fact that anti-waxing additives were introduced into diesel fuel during the winter months, with an adverse effect on fuel consumption. However, in recent years I’ve been led to believe that this is a bit of a - [Education for The Doctor](https://dieselcar.com/education-for-the-doctor/) - I have just read your comment “Cold Comfort” to Geoff King’s letter (Diesel Car 331) and I agree that the winter months can be unpleasant in the morning driving a diesel car. It has been for me, using diesel cars since the late 1970s in the UK and in Scandinavia, where the temperature can regularly - [Soapbox - What’s wrong with garage service departments?](https://dieselcar.com/soapbox-whats-wrong-with-garage-service-departments/) - Well ask yourself – would you want to work in one, particularly on the reception desk? Imagine the agitated people that often arrive, with temporary loss of their car, work, and personal problems far more important than showing politeness, and explaining clearly what they’re there for, whether it’s a routine service for the car, and - [Knowledge is Power](https://dieselcar.com/knowledge-is-power/) - Your clarification is required please Doctor. In the Diesel Car Data Files, are the power and torque figures as measured at the flywheel or at wheel values? Reason for asking: I have just had my 2009 4x2 Ford Kuga (65,250 miles) dynamometer tested. The results show peak flywheel power as 166bhp at 3,780rpm, with peak - [No reflection on the motorways](https://dieselcar.com/no-reflection-on-the-motorways/) - I could not agree more with your comments in the latest issue, reference road markings. Last week we did a round trip from Chester to Edinburgh and back. The return journey, in darkness and rain, on the M6 and M56, was an absolute nightmare. For many miles, the white line markings and cat’s eyes were - [Spare thoughts](https://dieselcar.com/spare-thoughts/) - Where have all the sensible people gone? We all recall when the front indicators on most cars were located well away from the main front lighting units and could more easily be seen, whereas now most, if not all, seem to be located within the main front lighting units. Whilst I can appreciate that there - [Discussion is getting heated](https://dieselcar.com/discussion-is-getting-heated/) - On the subject of air conditioning units working in reverse as reversible air source heat pumps to produce hot air to help warm up the cabin before any engine heat is available, (Mohamed, Issue 333), I started digging into this and found the following information regarding electric cabin air heaters. So I am now wondering - [Further reflections](https://dieselcar.com/further-reflections/) - In addition to your fully justified complaints about the poor maintenance of cat’s eyes, white lines and other road safety aids, could I also add road signs that are unreadable because they are obscured by overgrowth of vegetation of various sorts, and illuminated warning signs that are left on long after the incident or hazard - [Soapbox - REMOVING THE FUN FACTOR](https://dieselcar.com/soapbox-removing-the-fun-factor/) - Like many things invented and developed by humans, forms of powered transport have generally gone down technological routes that have seemed utterly logical and progressive at the time. It was logical that things should move away from coal-powered steam engines, as used by early cars and trains for many decades, for they were staggeringly inefficient - [Caustic comments](https://dieselcar.com/caustic-comments/) - Further to past correspondence on turbochargers clogging up, especially those with variable vanes, I was in the local Jazz Club last night and was given some rather doubtful advice. Whilst very original in thought, it somewhat horrified me, and will I expect you also. The “expert” in question said don’t use any of proprietary cleaners, - [Short odds on solving this one...](https://dieselcar.com/short-odds-on-solving-this-one-2/) - Dear Doc, Last November, my wife’s Yaris 1.4 D-4D started to emit rather more black smoke than one would consider normal, as a consequence we booked it into the local Toyota dealer. The diagnosis was that it required an EGR system clean, at a cost of £300, plus a good run to get the engine - [Soapbox - London Air Pollution](https://dieselcar.com/soapbox-london-air-pollution/) - Diesel cars have been getting a bad reputation recently, but what you read in the national press is inevitably sensationalised and only a selective part of the big picture. EC limits for two key air pollutants are undeniably being exceeded regularly in certain locations of London, as in other British cities and many similar highly - [Doctor Diesel Soapbox - Tragedy on two wheels](https://dieselcar.com/doctor-diesel-soapbox-tragedy-on-two-wheels/) - Whatever casualty figures you look at, there’s no escaping that riding on two wheels on Britain’s roads is often very dangerous. Somewhat belatedly, people and government are beginning to realise that, in general, cars, trucks and buses should perhaps not share the same road space as pedal powered transport, or at least not without adequate - [Doctor Diesel - More Winter’s Tales](https://dieselcar.com/doctor-diesel-more-winters-tales/) - A friend of mine with a Citroën C-Crosser has been suffering very badly with the car going into limp home mode. When he telephoned his dealer, they said it was very likely that winter grade diesel was causing the problem and, sure enough when he took it in, they had to clean the oil lines - [Doctor Diesel - Saying goodbye to a good servant](https://dieselcar.com/doctor-diesel-saying-goodbye-to-a-good-servant/) - Quite a few years ago, longer ago than I would care to admit, I bought a copy of Diesel Car at a train station, and began to read about the benefits of diesel engines. I’ve always been one of life’s non-conformists, by which I mean, that I try not to “follow the herd”. I bought - [Doctor Diesel - Picasso’s Blue (HDi) Period?](https://dieselcar.com/doctor-diesel-picassos-blue-hdi-period/) - I am an avid reader of Diesel Car of long standing (since 1989 or 1990, although I have actually only been a diesel driver since 2000), and I would be very grateful for your help and comments. I notice that you are currently long term testing a Citroën Grand C4 Picasso 2.0 BlueHDi Automatic Exclusive+ - [Doctor Diesel - Diesel or Petrol?](https://dieselcar.com/doctor-diesel-diesel-or-petrol/) - I am just about to trade in my Hyundai Tucson for a new ix35 1.7 CRDi and am trying to get best advice about whether to get a diesel car. I’ve never driven a diesel before, but I was attracted to the reviews and car magazine information about the 1.7 CRDi. However, I’m a bit - [Old Smoker](https://dieselcar.com/old-smoker/) - I have a 2003 Peugeot 307 D Turbo with the eight-valve 2.0-litre HDi 110 engine that has covered 97,000 miles with relatively few problems, apart from the dual-mass flywheel failing at 48,000 miles. It has been mainly dealer serviced from new, and I have a good relationship with my local dealer. However, over recent years, - [Yorkshire Golf ee by gummed up?](https://dieselcar.com/yorkshire-golf-ee-by-gummed-up/) - I have a January 2010 Golf 1.6 TDI Bluemotion Estate, which has done 61,000 miles. Until recently it has been trouble free, always started first time and always had good performance. Last Friday it started misfiring in traffic at low speed. Since then it has misfired in the traffic at various speeds. Yesterday it was - [Megane mysteries....](https://dieselcar.com/megane-mysteries/) - Hello Doctor I have a 2005 Renault Megane 1.9 dCi, which has been a pretty reliable car. I am saying that so that you may appreciate, being a Yorkshire lad, that I don’t want to spend loads of dosh on keeping the old thing going. For a while now, during both winter and summer, a - [DIY enthusiast seeks assistance](https://dieselcar.com/diy-enthusiast-seeks-assistance/) - Hello Doctor, has the Audi A6 2.7 TDI quattro been covered in Diesel Car? I’m looking out for any information on DIY servicing and maintenance tips. Any references to coverage in past issues and reprint availability would be most helpful. Thanks, Mick Rodway I’ve had a good dig-around Mick, but with little success, so here - [It’s that man Bill Shepherd again...!](https://dieselcar.com/its-that-man-bill-shepherd-again/) - Hi Doc – me, again! Last Friday, my wife was setting off to the shops in her 53-plate 49,000 miles Peugeot 307 estate. As she moved off, something sounded just like a road hammer, very loud, and very expensive! I’ve heard that sound before, I thought, but at the time, I couldn’t remember when or - [Update on problematic Picasso](https://dieselcar.com/update-on-problematic-picasso/) - Doctor, I took on board your previous comments about rejection (of his troublesome C4 Grand Picasso – see Issue 336) and sent a letter to the CEO of Citroën UK this week, and in that regard, we would be very grateful for the assistance of anyone who could help light a fire under the rear - [Soapbox - Electric Car Facts](https://dieselcar.com/soapbox-electric-car-facts/) - Electric cars (EVs) are generally being marketed as clean, economical, and convenient, and there’s no real cause for argument with most of the promises made at this moment in time, bar the known critical problems with range anxiety. If fossil fuel cars were marketed with range on a full tank as a deal-clincher, the EC - [Short odds on solving this one....](https://dieselcar.com/short-odds-on-solving-this-one/) - Dear Doc, regarding my wife’s smoking Yaris 1.4 D-4D (Issue 335), I can now report that the car did receive a recall on the engine problem and we took it into the local Toyota dealer, who had carried out the diagnostic test previously. As part of this recall on the engine, they fitted a new - [A sad saga rolls on...](https://dieselcar.com/a-sad-saga-rolls-on/) - Good afternoon Doctor. Imagine my surprise when I got to your column in the latest copy of Diesel Car. Wow, I’m there in big bold print (Issue 336) with my Grand Picasso automatic transmission problems. I have an update for you, and it is all very sad news. I got the car back (with its - [Outlandish fuel economy?](https://dieselcar.com/outlandish-fuel-economy/) - I wrote to you before when I had a Volvo V50, when I was concerned about poor fuel economy. Thankfully, it did improve with time. I have just changed it for another diesel car though, this time a Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2 automatic. Before parting with my cash, I did plenty of research and read reviews, - [Questions, questions...](https://dieselcar.com/questions-questions/) - Good Evening Doctor. I would be interested in your comments concerning the use of certain combustion improving diesel fuel additives in modern vehicles and, specifically, whether or not you think that they are worth the money. I remember Diesel Car magazine performing a test on a Ferrous Picrate product called Unicat 4 many years ago - [Desperate Dan](https://dieselcar.com/desperate-dan/) - Just a quick question Doc. I’m desperate to settle an argument as to what people used to do to stop diesel engine fuel freezing up in the winter. I say that they used to add some paraffin to the fuel, but a friend says that people also used to add petrol! Sounds very dodgy to - [Soapbox - Safer driving, and the potential of technology...](https://dieselcar.com/soapbox-safer-driving-and-the-potential-of-technology/) - Stay with me, while I first set the scene by having a bitch about bad driving. Not long ago I sat in the third lane of a moderately busy M25, cruising along at around 70mph, when I came upon a tailback ahead in the fourth lane, with people switching back into the third lane and - [Worried of Wantage....](https://dieselcar.com/worried-of-wantage/) - Dear Doctor Diesel, I would welcome your thoughts on future legislation on diesel engines, i.e. talk of scrappage schemes, charging to go into town and city centres etc. I have been driving diesel engined cars for twenty years, and my present vehicle is a 55-plate Kia Sorento, with which we tow a caravan. As I - [Mixed Feelings on Diesel Brands](https://dieselcar.com/mixed-feelings-on-diesel-brands/) - Some recent letters to you have been on the subject of unexplained variation of mpg figures. I too was perplexed by variations going back some 15 years. I concluded that, for my motoring style, supermarket fuels used by themselves i.e. no other fuel in the tank, resulted in a 10 to 12 per cent increase - [Chips (NOT FRENCH FRIES) in the USA?](https://dieselcar.com/chips-not-french-fries-in-the-usa/) - In your Diesel Car Magazine there are a lot of claims made for chips that make diesel engines more powerful and give better fuel mileage, and a lot of other claims. Are these all true, and are these conversions worth the money? I have a 2015 Golf TDI, and the Volkswagen dealer claims that any - [Variable Resistance (Not a Rheostat)](https://dieselcar.com/variable-resistance-not-a-rheostat/) - Hello Doctor. I’ve been keenly reading stuff about fuel economy and economical driving in Diesel Car. One of the things that seems particularly effective is fitting eco low rolling resistance tyres, and I see that there are now ratings A, B, C etc. for these in the new EC tyre labelling regulations. Are these ratings - [Soapbox - Motoring Journalism](https://dieselcar.com/soapbox-motoring-journalism/) - I guess it dates me somewhat to confess that as a lad I used to buy Autocar when it was “one and nine pence” in old money (around 9p today) when a new Porsche 911 cost well under £3,000. Many young boys in those days dreamed of writing for the weekly Motor, Autocar and monthly - [Judder and Whoosh!](https://dieselcar.com/judder-and-whoosh/) - I have a 2009 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 HDi EGS which has done some 79,000 miles now. You were kind enough some time ago to reassure me over clutch slip, as this car is an EGS semi-automatic, which you appear to love. But now I have two questions: In the last few months on - [Something lost in the translation?](https://dieselcar.com/something-lost-in-the-translation/) - Further to your letter from Dan Deakin, he was correct in saying that you do not add petrol in any amount to diesel fuel. I do recall the recent quote from a service manager of an Audi garage saying that it was in a handbook from Audi to add petrol. I was also a service - [Filter tips](https://dieselcar.com/filter-tips-2/) - I wonder if The Doctor might offer me a few words of advice on whether, in view of all the problems with diesel particulate filters (DPFs), I should look at having mine on my 2013 Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCi taken off, as I believe is still possible? Will it save me enough fuel to cover - [Looking for a comfortable ride](https://dieselcar.com/looking-for-a-comfortable-ride/) - Hope that you can help, Doctor, regarding thoughts on purchasing some new tyres. There’s plenty to read on various tyre manufacturer and retailer web sites, there are group tyre tests to read from other magazines, including some by European magazines, and there are, not that unexpectedly, somewhat conflicting reports. Could you offer any helpful thoughts, - [Taking the plunge](https://dieselcar.com/taking-the-plunge/) - My present car is a Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI, with the torque converter automatic gearbox. After 50 years of manual gearbox driving, I took the plunge and changed to automatic life, and I am thoroughly sold on it, and on the car itself. However, I do have a concern regarding which I am hoping you - [A most disturbing experience](https://dieselcar.com/a-most-disturbing-experience/) - Good Morning Doc I hope that you are well. Doc, we have a problem with our Mercedes-Benz C-Class, that we bought on January 31st this year. One day in March, it slammed the brakes on at 40mph, on a wet road, for no reason. Thankfully there was no one behind us! Mercedes-Benz Assist came out, - [Back in the Yoo Ess of Ay!](https://dieselcar.com/back-in-the-yoo-ess-of-ay/) - Hello Dr Diesel, I received my August issue of Diesel Car and I read your articles first, and lo and behold, someone with my name and address was mentioned in your article – it really startled me. Thanks! The mileage on our new Golf (see Issue 339 “Chips in the USA”) is an already excellent - [Old Renaults never die!](https://dieselcar.com/old-renaults-never-die/) - Hello Doc, I’m Bill (still) in Poland. I wrote to you some time ago about the experiences I’d had with winter tyres, and I still maintain that, if you’re going to do bad weather road testing, then you really have to do this with winter tyres fitted – otherwise you’re just comparing the different tyres, - [A conflict of opinions?](https://dieselcar.com/a-conflict-of-opinions/) - Hi Doc, So what’s all this about wider tyres? (Variable Resistance – Diesel Car 339). You claim, much to your surprise and mine, that wider tyres consume no more energy than narrower ones, due to having differently shaped road contact areas: the narrower tyre having a long and narrow one, the fatter tyre a shorter - [Mixed feelings continue](https://dieselcar.com/mixed-feelings-continue/) - Dear Doctor, I write with further reference (DC Issue 339 Mixed Feelings on Diesel Brands) to economy, performance, and source of fuel. I have progressed with the Tesco diesel trial in so far as running down the BP fuel that I had in the tank and partially filled with your (Tesco, but with Millers. Doc) - [Dick from Derby fancies some DIY](https://dieselcar.com/dick-from-derby-fancies-some-diy/) - I have a 2004 BMW 318d Touring, and there were a couple of advisory items marked on my last MOT test report a few weeks ago. I’ve done a fair bit of car DIY in the past, although I’ve become a bit lazy in recent years, but now I have a bit more spare time. - [Grand progress – or maybe not?](https://dieselcar.com/grand-progress-or-maybe-not/) - Reference my previously reported C4 Grand Picasso engine problems (“Judder and Whoosh" Issue 340), the clutch seems to have slightly less judder at present, however my alternative local Citroën dealer has a problem of access, as the roads in the area are being resurfaced. I will book it in for a check at the end - [Jumping to conclusions?](https://dieselcar.com/jumping-to-conclusions/) - I have a 2006 SEAT Altea with the DSG gearbox that’s been serviced every year by a SEAT garage. When starting up from cold now, for the first couple of miles on low engine revs, the car is kangarooing. The garage says that it needs the DSG gearbox oil changing, which is normally done at - [Chipping away at fuel economy?](https://dieselcar.com/chipping-away-at-fuel-economy/) - I’ve not written in a while, but I thought you might like an update on my Outlander. (Disappointing fuel economy – Issue 338. Doc.) I cannot think about replacing my tyres for a while until mine need replacing (I had suggested Tony looking at alternative and more fuel economical tyres. Doc.) Despite your concerns about - [Gathering winter fuel](https://dieselcar.com/gathering-winter-fuel/) - Now that summer is over, I thought I ought to update you on my experiences in using summer, rather than winter, diesel in my Kia Venga. When I was last in touch, (Issue 333) in early April, I reported running through a tankful of Esso diesel at the rate of 51.2mpg registered on the on-board - [Problems with cycles](https://dieselcar.com/problems-with-cycles/) - I have been reading with interest about eco model variants in the last two issues of DC – in particular Ben Hastings' views in the latest issue of DM@il (341), on the BlueMotion/GreenLine/ECOnetic etc versions of the standard diesel cars. The "book of twaddle", AKA the EC fuel figures, seems to give eco models an - [Buyer beware?](https://dieselcar.com/buyer-beware/) - On account of the appeal of owning a large seven-year-old Mercedes-Benz for less cost than a brand new city car, I have noticed that the R-Class appears to be particularly good value for money. Could you tell me if there are issues I should look out for when buying a second-hand one? Are there any - [Irrational ratios](https://dieselcar.com/irrational-ratios/) - It’s me again, bellyaching about gearing yet again! I am presently using a Toyota Aygo hire car in Spain (petrol, I’m afraid), in which you have to rev the engine like blazes to get started in first without stalling, even on the level. Crazy! Anyway, a month ago we bought a three-year-old SEAT Ibiza 1.2 - [An oily problem](https://dieselcar.com/an-oily-problem/) - I'm sorry that it's been a while since I last contacted you regarding the kangarooing problems on my 2006 Altea (see issue 342). I have since then, as you urged, had the automatic gearbox (DSG) oil changed on the Altea, and I have had no more problems as yet. I have had the car from - [A noise annoys....](https://dieselcar.com/a-noise-annoys/) - I purchased a pre-registered BMW 2 Series Active Tourer in January this year, it being my first BMW. I am very pleased with the car, which is good on economy and a pleasing ride overall. I've only come across a couple of minor electrical glitches with the car, which has now covered 9,000 miles. However, - [Towing the line.....](https://dieselcar.com/towing-the-line/) - Dear Doctor, I first read Diesel Car back in the late eighties when I owned my first diesel, a CitroÎn BX estate, and I have owned only diesel cars since then. Within the next few months, I will be changing my 2012 Toyota RAV4 diesel for, I hope, something a bit more luxurious. I will - [The other tank, and the other additive.....](https://dieselcar.com/the-other-tank-and-the-other-additive/) - I've got a little point that I would like to ask you about AdBlue in relation to our Peugeot 307 (I know what readers may be thinking! Patience good folk! Doc.) My wife's 53-plate Peugeot 307 came up for its annual MOT and service, with everything going alright, but two days later the amber engine - [Big issue](https://dieselcar.com/big-issue/) - How events can suddenly take an unexpected turn when a large company does something naughty. Although your editor has, quite rightly, recommended that we sit tight, put a brave face on things and just see how events pan out. I have a bad feeling about the outcome of this affair. There's quite a hard core - [Testing times](https://dieselcar.com/testing-times/) - Hi Doc. I'm not sure whether to address this to you or the editor. As the owner of a 2012 Skoda Fabia Estate 1.6 TDI, I am concerned as to where I stand at its next MOT emissions test. Nothing seems to have been said about this so far . Do you have any information? - [Stop me and buy one?](https://dieselcar.com/stop-me-and-buy-one/) - It is some time since we corresponded about my 1997 Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel with 255,000 miles on the clock. Unfortunately I have since had to replace it, as it was requiring quite a lot of replacement parts and my family were getting worried about the reliability of it. I have replaced it with a - [Software issues](https://dieselcar.com/software-issues/) - Some advice please. Does the present issue with the Volkswagen group diesels impact upon the process of software rewrites and add-on boxes for extra power and/or economy? Or is it likely to in the future? I have been thinking of having my MINI Cooper D tuned and I don't want to run into any trouble - [Lighting the road, and lightening the wallet!](https://dieselcar.com/lighting-the-road-and-lightening-the-wallet/) - I wonder if you can give me an opinion of the quality and value of LED headlights, which in my case are an option effectively costing a rather painful £1,050 or £1,750 (for the superior Matrix LED system) more than the standard HID xenon lights on the new Audi A4 that I am considering for - [Blackpool Tower](https://dieselcar.com/blackpool-tower/) - I have just read Paul Allerton's request for help regarding towing, and your reply. I tow a 1,350kg caravan with a Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI BlueEfficiency of 2010 vintage. It is rear-wheel-drive, of course, but with a manual gearbox. When I bought the car at two years old and with 14,500 miles on the clock, - [Read the handbook](https://dieselcar.com/read-the-handbook/) - I recently bought a Renault Clio 1.5 dCi with stop-start. Surely all this cutting out at junctions can't be good for the car – will it mean that my starter motor will need replacing more often? Barry Someone hasn't bothered to read their Driver Handbook, have they Barry? If you had, you would know you - [Blue is Green](https://dieselcar.com/blue-is-green/) - As I’m sure you’re fully aware, especially after the recent long-term report on the A4 Avant 2.0 TDI ultra, the majority of vehicle manufacturers have chosen selective catalyst reduction (SCR) technology (together with the Urea Solution, AdBlue) in order to meet the latest European emissions legislation. Whilst seeing plenty of new models spoken about in - [Polish Pleasure Projectile](https://dieselcar.com/polish-pleasure-projectile/) - As promised, here is an update on my project to breathe new life into my old Renault Avantime (see Issue 341). Firstly, as far as I know, the Avantime was never sold new in Poland, where I now live and where I bought it, so it definitely wasn't Uncle Lech's cast off presidential vehicle! (As - [Frying tonight!](https://dieselcar.com/frying-tonight/) - I hope that this message gets to you, as a somewhat belated reply to your response to my enquiry about using biodiesel, back in September 2010! I have been running several Skodas over the years since, and my current car is a 2010 Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI. I'm still making biodiesel from used chip oil, - [Persistent smokers?](https://dieselcar.com/persistent-smokers/) - I sometimes see a fairly new diesel car near where I live belching out black smoke. Aren't diesels supposed to be all cleaned up these days? What could be causing it? And what's the difference between black smoke, blue smoke, and white smoke from a diesel exhaust? Bob Hill, Staines Well Bob, your neighbourhood rogue - [Just a small charge](https://dieselcar.com/just-a-small-charge/) - May I follow up your response in Issue 345 to Terry Raynor, regarding the start-stop system fitted to his Kia ceeíd? My seven year-old BMW 320d is start-stop equipped, but for some time it hadnít worked. My excellent independent specialist explained that, in the case of this BMW at least, the alternator is set to - [Six figure mileages in mind](https://dieselcar.com/six-figure-mileages-in-mind/) - Can you help with some thoughts I've been having with regard to my next (diesel) car, which I shall plan to keep for quite a few years, during which I expect to be driving around 110 miles a day, five days a week, in the course of my job managing a number of company branches, - [Suspicious Minds (good name for a pop song?)](https://dieselcar.com/suspicious-minds-good-name-for-a-pop-song/) - I am a bit suspicious about my local main dealer that has always serviced my car since new. How can I make sure that they are doing all the maintenance work that should be done for each type of service, and which they say they are doing on the check sheets? Are there things on - [Deflationary thoughts](https://dieselcar.com/deflationary-thoughts/) - Having read Diesel Car for many years and also as a fan of the BMW marque, I thought I would write to refer to the comments on run flat tyres (RFT) in the Christmas edition. I personally have had no problems with RFTs, as BMWs are so well insulated for sound, but importantly there is - [Ian's looking for a change](https://dieselcar.com/ians-looking-for-a-change/) - My elderly Rover 400 diesel has been a reliable workhorse, but it might need replacing at the next MOT. I rather like the look of the current Vauxhall Meriva for practicality, but I don't know which of the diesel engines to go for. Have you any recommendations or what other small MPVs I could also - [Understanding Picasso](https://dieselcar.com/understanding-picasso/) - I'm interested in a buying a used CitroÎn C3 Picasso and have seen cars with both 8-valve and 16-valve versions of the 1.6-litre HDi engine advertised. As my budget seems to cut right through the middle of the changeover (late 2010?), which of the engines is best? What are the differences, apart from the absence - [Seduced by a DS 3](https://dieselcar.com/seduced-by-a-ds-3/) - I have always bought Peugeots and get on very well with my local dealer. I have been seduced by a new DS 3 ñ so, seeing as Peugeots, CitroÎns and DSs are similar under the skin, can I take it to my local Peugeot dealer for servicing, and will it make any difference to the - [AdBlue Blues](https://dieselcar.com/adblue-blues/) - I was with a friend of mine from Hull yesterday, whoís recently taken delivery of an Audi A6 with SCR (Selective Catalyst Reduction). Given my concerns regarding a distinct lack of, or even worse incorrect, information being given to the motorist to ensure that he knew about the AdBlue tank on his car, and the - [Persistent pongs](https://dieselcar.com/persistent-pongs/) - Quick enquiry Doctor. I've recently bought a used Volvo estate car cheaply from a friend who used to breed big dogs. Bad move maybe, depending on whether or not you can offer me some good advice on how to get rid of some persistent pongs that mostly seem to be general ìdoggyî smells, probably including - [Man with a yellow Duster?](https://dieselcar.com/man-with-a-yellow-duster/) - Hello Doc Although I have read Diesel Car since 1988, I have never before contacted you before. However, there is a question that I would like an answer to. Why do petrol hybrids sell much better than diesel hybrids? I thought that it would be the other way round. Also, just to let you know - [A new take on the expression “oil burner”?](https://dieselcar.com/a-new-take-on-the-expression-oil-burner/) - Dear Doctor, I just wondered if you are aware of any issues surrounding any Volkswagen group engines, recent ones, using high levels of oil? I have a new Skoda Superb, 187bhp 2.0-litre TDI, that has suddenly started to do so. It has just under 4,000 miles on the clock and is, of course, still under - [Big wheels on my wagon?](https://dieselcar.com/big-wheels-on-my-wagon/) - I have a Ford Transit Sport, 2012, (Mk 7, old style) and now out of warranty. It's had a few issues, the oil pump being one, which I gather isn't unusual on Ford Puma diesel engines of a certain age. Plus it has gone through two EGR valves, a whole air intake manifold, and a - [X-Trail fan reports](https://dieselcar.com/x-trail-fan-reports/) - Hi Doc. We have not corresponded for a month or two, and I am sure you would be wondering if I did the right thing going from my automatic Outlander with that big 2.2-litre engine to the Nissan X-Trail with the small 1.6-litre diesel one. What prompted me to write was your Used Car Buyer's - [Dashed confusing?](https://dieselcar.com/dashed-confusing/) - I wonder if you could give me some further information about how the “on board computer” actually works on my Peugeot 308, specifically with regard to the fuel economy, range, and mileage displays. It seems to sometimes show rather strange figures, and I would appreciate a deeper understanding of how it all works. Charles Felgate, - [Diesel, or what?](https://dieselcar.com/diesel-or-what/) - Following on from the letter by Sam Connell a couple of issues ago about engine capacity and reliability, I am thinking of replacing my wife's Renault Clio with a new one, and I'm concerned about the reliability of these new small capacity engines. I worry that the extra complexity of the turbocharger and ancillaries is - [Mazda's CX-5 gets top marks](https://dieselcar.com/mazdas-cx-5-gets-top-marks/) - Hi Doctor. I have some questions regarding the Mazda CX-5, which gets a great write up with a lot of motoring reviewers. I like this car very much and I was thinking that it would be my next buy when I replace my 07-plate Nissan X-Trail. I am now really concerned though, after reading web - [Bubble Trouble...](https://dieselcar.com/bubble-trouble/) - Dear Doc, you've long been bemoaning the removal of protective bodyside mouldings by car manufacturers in your column for quite some years, so I just wanted to hear your thoughts about the Citroën C4 Cactus, which seems to almost make up for all of the other cars not having them, all wrapped up in one - [Superb service? Maybe not!](https://dieselcar.com/superb-service-maybe-not/) - Hello Doc An update on my oil-drinking Skoda Superb (see last issue, 349). It went in to the Skoda garage last week, and was examined. No oil leaks were found (I knew that), and nothing else untoward was discovered. We are now in the middle of an oil consumption test. They changed and refilled the - [Does the New Outback use Alice Springs?](https://dieselcar.com/does-the-new-outback-use-alice-springs/) - Dear Doc, After 38 years of driving Citroëns and Peugeots, I have changed to a Subaru, for the simple reason that there is not a suitable match for our caravan in the current Peugeot and Citroën line up! So the Peugeot 4007 has gone, and I now have a new Subaru Outback, and so far - [Fuelling the debate](https://dieselcar.com/fuelling-the-debate/) - I contacted you last year as I had been thinking of purchasing a new SUV – maybe a Land Rover Discovery Sport. But as I am very much a pensioner, the cost of a brand new vehicle, I decided, was just too high. So I have now purchased a 64 reg Land Rover Freelander Metropolis - [The Superb saga continues…](https://dieselcar.com/the-superb-saga-continues/) - I thought I would forward the latest update to you that I have from the Skoda dealer (Superb service? Maybe not! Issue 349) – a short message saying “We are now on the case that the engine is OK – and the fault is being caused by the turbocharger. We are looking into the parts - [Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes... are blocked!](https://dieselcar.com/oh-danny-boy-the-pipes-the-pipes-are-blocked/) - Hello Doc. Last Friday evening, I was travelling home along a de-restricted dual carriageway and was held up by some slow moving vehicles in the outside lane at about 45mph. When the lane cleared, I accelerated firmly and, as usual, my Mercedes GL 420 CDI took off with its customary amount of vigour, but only - [What beats a running flush?](https://dieselcar.com/what-beats-a-running-flush/) - Hi Doc, I have had a subscription for Diesel Car for about 20 years and over these years your advice has influenced my choice of vehicle. In the days when DIY maintenance was possible, you also saved me fair bit of cash, and I always find your section in the magazine interesting and informative. So - [High miles for Hybrids?](https://dieselcar.com/high-miles-for-hybrids/) - I wondered if you had any helpful views on hybrids as company cars? Weíve standardised on leasing Passat Estate 2.0 TDIs for a number of years (although Iím cheapskate and have a Skoda Octavia!) and we have one car coming due for replacement quite soon. We were recently asked to explore the hybrid option in - [Honoured reader's views](https://dieselcar.com/honoured-readers-views/) - Good morning to you Doctor. I have just seen the letter from Norman Budge (Issue 352) regarding recent increases in HGV speed limits. Yes, he is correct in saying that the limit for normal roads has increased from 40 to 50 mph, but dual carriageway limits remained as they were. (I'm sorry Paul, but they - [No obligation, but it probably makes sense...](https://dieselcar.com/no-obligation-but-it-probably-makes-sense/) - Dear Doctor, There have been many reports in the media, and on some Volkswagen Audi web forums, that the emissions software updates on Volkswagen Group TDI engines affects the engine torque by reducing the rate of fuel injection at the lower end of the rpm range, thus reducing acceleration. I do not wish to have - [Stayin' Alive! (Bee Gees 1977)](https://dieselcar.com/stayin-alive-bee-gees-1977/) - I shall shortly be shopping for a new car (maybe I should have said ìweî), and it will need to be something pretty functional, like an estate car or an SUV that will cater for a growing family of two very young kids (no more planned!) and a small dog that usually comes with us - [No dipstick!](https://dieselcar.com/no-dipstick/) - As I am sure you will recall, I wrote to you recently regarding my Mercedes-Benz C-Class and I told you that I had acquired a transmission fluid filling tool for my 7G-Tronic automatic transmission. I thought that perhaps some of the readers might be interested in making such a purchase. The oil filling pump is - [Diesel bashing again](https://dieselcar.com/diesel-bashing-again/) - Hello Doc I'm sure that you're as concerned as I am to have read phrases in the press recently like ìall diesels are illegalî and the like. I know that this is related to the real world tests that are going to be involved soon in testing for nitrogen oxide emissions, and I think that - [An enviable choice](https://dieselcar.com/an-enviable-choice/) - A question for you regarding automatic transmissions Doctor. I have had some experience with driving twin-clutch automatics (not owned by myself) and I can't say that I am totally impressed with them, in terms of their smoothness of operation, and I know that there have been some reliability issues. What I think that I want - [A noise annoys](https://dieselcar.com/a-noise-annoys-2/) - The subject of tyre noise is often raised in your words Doctor, and in Diesel Car road tests and long-term test car reports. Can you offer any general information regarding the situation, such as to why some tyres are actually significantly noisier than others, how to interpret the EC tyre noise ratings, and why the - [Many miles more on Michelins](https://dieselcar.com/many-miles-more-on-michelins/) - Hi Doc, I thought you might be interested in my recent experience whilst recently shopping around for a set of replacement tyres for my CitroÎn C-Crosser. My worn set of Michelin Latitude Tours had covered a remarkable 58,200 miles and still had 2.5 to 3.0mm of tread remaining. The required replacement tyres are 215/70R16H, which - [Spoilt for choice?](https://dieselcar.com/spoilt-for-choice/) - Having had a Ford C-MAX for my last four Motability cars, I need to decide which of the following alternative diesel cars you would recommend? I need comfort, good fuel economy, and ease of getting in and out of the vehicle. I have picked out the following: CitroÎn C4 Picasso, Ford Kuga and Renault Kadjar, - [Conspiracy Theory?](https://dieselcar.com/conspiracy-theory/) - Dear Doctor, Do you feel that manufacturers are today conspiring against owners like me whose motoring involves driving long distances? Before I buy a car, I check its fuel consumption, the fuel tank's size and the real world driving range, which needs to be 550 miles minimum for me. Makers are now reducing fuel tank - [All gummed up](https://dieselcar.com/all-gummed-up/) - Hi Doctor, I read your article on the website and I have a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter van 2.0-litre TDI 140, which we have had from new. Iíve now got an intermittent flashing glow plug symbol and non-flashing engine management system light indicating problems which seemed to be EGR related. Our VW Van Centre canít even - [Tune could be lost](https://dieselcar.com/tune-could-be-lost/) - Hi guys, I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0-litre TDI which has been re-mapped. Can you tell me if the service action by the VW Group to correct the EA 189 engine emissions problem is likely to alter the engine mapping? If this is likely to affect the re-mapping, how would I then stand if I - [It all adds up!](https://dieselcar.com/it-all-adds-up/) - I really liked the latest November issue on SUVs and 4x4, and I believe that I may let myself be tempted by one of these to replace my ageing C5. I have always been an ìestate personî, but I do fancy a bit of extra off-road ability and a higher driving position. Anyway, I wanted - [Emissions impossible?](https://dieselcar.com/emissions-impossible-2/) - Since you started publishing figures for sub-100gm/km CO2 petrol cars in your Data Files, I have spotted an apparent anomaly between these figures and the fuel economy in mpg. I'm pretty sure that your Diesel Car figures must be correct, so can you explain why a Golf 1.0 TSI 114bhp petrol had CO2 emissions of - [Does what it says on the tin](https://dieselcar.com/does-what-it-says-on-the-tin/) - Dear Doc, as you have mentioned Wynnís products in your letter page, I would like to tell you of my experience with one of them. Some time ago, I realised that my car, a 2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi, had turbo overboost. The electronic light would appear and the car would assume low power mode. - [Particulately worried](https://dieselcar.com/particulately-worried/) - Dear Doctor, I recently had the good fortune to find a new shape 2010 BMW X3 2.0D for sale that only had 15,000 (verified) miles on the clock, and looked as good as the day it was driven out of the showroom. I just had to buy it! My previous vehicle was a Peugeot 3008 - [The Old Bill again…](https://dieselcar.com/the-old-bill-again/) - Doc, itís a year since I last wrote, with respect to monitoring my Kia Vengaís fuel consumption on winter diesel. Fear not ñ Iím not going to dull your brain with a blow-by-blow account of my subsequent record-keeping ñ other than to say I have good and bad news to report. The good news is - [Easy Rider?](https://dieselcar.com/easy-rider/) - I have a Ford Mondeo 1.6 TDCi, 2011 year, previous to which I had a Mondeo 2001 2.0 TDdi, which had a lovely comfortable ride over the bumps. This lighter engined one gives a hard ride over the bumps though, and I was wondering if you could suggest some softer springs? The spring thickness is - [North of the Border](https://dieselcar.com/north-of-the-border/) - It's really good to see Diesel Car keeping up with developments in alternative fuel in Eco Car, and I have a feeling that in a year or two there's going to be a sudden uptake of electric vehicles ñ something that the government could easily accelerate, if they only used some money sensibly to encourage - [Limping home](https://dieselcar.com/limping-home-3/) - I have taken my '59 plate Scirocco, which I have had from new, back to the main Volkswagen dealers, as the engine warning light came on after it went into limp mode. The car is a Scirocco GT TDI 140 with 69,000 miles on the clock. They have informed me that it needs a new - [New wheels for Bill](https://dieselcar.com/new-wheels-for-bill/) - Dear Doc, I regret that this may be my last communication in relation to my Vengaís appetite for winter diesel. (We shall all miss your updates! Doc.) I will shortly be swapping it for a Mazda 2 diesel, first registered March 2016, and with 7,000 odd miles on the clock. Despite your reservations about the - [Happy Yankees - so they should be!](https://dieselcar.com/happy-yankees-so-they-should-be/) - Greetings and salutations from Jim Gullicks in Munster, Indiana, USA. The sun is still shining here, even though Donald Trump is our new president. The sky has not come down, even though Trump has a dead cat velcroed to his head, Ha Ha! I am still reading Diesel Car with my tablet and it works - [Shocking battery prices!](https://dieselcar.com/shocking-battery-prices/) - Hello Doctor Diesel, I have a friend who has been driving a CitroÎn C-Zero for the last two and a half years. Recently, after heavy rain, she went through a very large puddle which has rendered her car useless. It is a write-off, as a new battery is £11,000! Surely if electric cars are the - [Clean exhaust, C4 yourself](https://dieselcar.com/clean-exhaust-c4-yourself/) - Since my last correspondence, I have bought a CitroÎn C4 CoupÈ EGS, ex-CitroÎn UK pre-registered car, for a very good price. I sold the old car as the EGS transmission was starting to become very jerky on take off, and I was advised that repairs could be costly. I cover 16,000 miles a year, hence - [Disappointed of Diss...](https://dieselcar.com/disappointed-of-diss/) - I have just changed my 2013 BMW 520d, which was very economical, delivering 50mpg going to work, and 60mpg on a run, for a new 520d Luxury, which is turning out to be 10 to 15 mpg more thirsty. The ride on the new car is also very hard, presumably due to the combination of - [Automatic reply](https://dieselcar.com/automatic-reply/) - You are always a good read Doctor, the bit of the magazine that I always turn to first, but donít tell the others! I am a fairly practical chap (he writes modestly! Doc) and I understand the principles of most car engineering, but I am confused by the references to different types of automatic gearboxes. - [Damned Devices](https://dieselcar.com/damned-devices/) - Hi doctor, I would like to ask for your views and the benefit of your technical knowledge on the subject of electronic parking brakes (EPBs). Many car reviews (including those in DC) mention the space-saving advantages of an EPB, but are we really that strapped for space in our cars that a relatively small item - [Bruvver with bovver](https://dieselcar.com/bruvver-with-bovver/) - Hi Doctor. My brother, who lives in Spain, has had to have a new DPF and ECU on his Toyota Yaris D4-D. It has done some 93,000 kilometres. There was a similar problem around 2,000 kilometres before and the dealer just did a forced DPF clean. But this time he was doing 100kph on the - [Holy Smoke!](https://dieselcar.com/holy-smoke/) - I have a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI. My problem is that smoke frequently belches from underneath the car, but only when the outside temperature is around three degrees Celsius and the car is idling at traffic lights, or stopped in traffic. This is accompanied by strong diesel fumes, actually inside the car, even with - [To trickle or not to trickle?](https://dieselcar.com/to-trickle-or-not-to-trickle/) - Hello Doctor. How are you... not too cold or wet I hope? When you have a moment, could you perhaps please advise me about my car battery. In the Fiat DoblÚ, I do a run every four to five weeks of approx 75 kilometres to see my sister, and then back the next day. - [Turbo turmoil](https://dieselcar.com/turbo-turmoil/) - Dear Doctor Diesel, How do turbochargers get contaminated with whatever they do, for the vanes to get stuck? The air enters via the air filter and then arrives at the turbo to proceed to the inlet manifold via the intercooler and EGR. 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Well, we have it on good - [The Extra Mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-extra-mile-61/) - If there's one thing as a motorist that really cheers me up with the arrival of the warmer months, it's seeing the water temperature gauge moving off its stop a lot sooner after a cold start-up than in the winter. Of course that means getting more energy out of every gallon of fuel, a quicker - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark/) - The world of cars is going electric in a big way. Almost every leading manufacturer now has a forward model programme stuffed with hybrids and plug-ins. As far as the motor industry is concerned, electrification is increasingly looking like a permanent shift rather than a passing fad. That shift is taking place because electric - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-2/) - London is cleaning up its act. Drivers of older petrol and diesel cars are already getting used to paying the T-Charge emissions fee on top of the Congestion Charge when entering central London, while the entire London bus fleet will adopt zero-emissions technologies by 2037. Taxis are getting the clean-up treatment as well. London - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-3/) - Have you ever heard of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon? It really is quite a machine. Under its enormous bonnet scoop, youíll find a huge 6.2-litre supercharged petrol engine that pushes out 840 horsepower, and according to its makers, thatís enough to make it the most powerful production V8 ever. Dodgeís US website is - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-4/) - Regular readers of this column may remember that I have said in the past that the market for electric cars would probably have two separate take-off points ñ one, a surge in demand as large numbers of buyers start to understand the advantages of electric power and the cars become more practical, the second a - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-5/) - The modern electric car is ten years old, although thatís a matter of opinion and open to interpretation of course. Electric was a contender in the earliest days of motoring, before it lost out to gasoline-powered cars, and there have always been some niche electric vehicles such as milk floats. There have been a few - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-6/) - What makes a car a classic? That may seem like a strange question to be asking when it comes to alternatively-fuelled vehicles, but it seems to me that many of the early hybrids and electrics are prime candidates for future collectibility ñ and itís not too soon to be thinking about it either. First, - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-7/) - Honda is back in the hybrid market. The vehicle for that return, if you will forgive the pun, is the new hybrid version of the companyís successful mid-sized CR-V SUV, and very good it is too. Honda launched its first hybrid twenty years ago, but the path from there to here has been quite - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-8/) - Electric cars are grabbing lots of headlines and most of the big awards at the moment. Jaguar, in particular, must surely be investing in a few extra trophy cabinets after harvesting dozens of gongs for the I-Pace, including the most prestigious, the 2019 European Car of the Year award, which it received on the eve - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-9/) - How much did you pay the last time you took a car to be serviced at a main dealer? £200 or perhaps £300? How does £121 sound? That’s what I paid my local Renault dealer for the last annual service on my Fluence electric car – and even that was for the “big” service, which - [Bright Spark](https://dieselcar.com/bright-spark-10/) - Buying an electric car can bring quite a few changes to the life of any household. Visits to filling stations are replaced by plugging in overnight at home and there are financial changes too. A bigger electricity bill, but no more wallet-emptying petrol or diesel fill-ups is the main one, and there are significant differences - [Take care of your alloy wheels this winter](https://dieselcar.com/take-care-of-your-alloy-wheels-this-winter/) - If your car is fitted with expensive alloy wheels, then it’s more important than ever to take care of them at this time of year. Road grime, dirt and snow, all contrive to cause damage to your wheels if they aren’t taken care of properly. - [The Wheel Deal](https://dieselcar.com/the-wheel-deal/) - The increasing demand for automotive personalisation means more drivers than ever have non-standard alloys fitted to their cars. But, asks Guy Baker, are you aware of the potential problems that different wheels could cause? - [Guide to 4x4](https://dieselcar.com/guide-to-4x4/) - If you are in need of a vehicle with the added safety and go-anywhere potential provided by four-wheel drive, you may be wondering which type is best suited to you, and probably what all the jargon means. Not only are there several different types of four-wheel drive technology, marketing departments love to confuse buyers by - [How not to clean your car](https://dieselcar.com/how-not-to-clean-your-car/) - There are plenty of helpful guides to assist in cleaning your car, but what are the don'ts. Read on to find out the serious offences against paintwork. You've probably read numerous articles packed with tips for cleaning your car, but what about the things you really shouldnít do? We thought it was about time - [Does power corrupt?](https://dieselcar.com/does-power-corrupt/) - If you’ve ever considered getting your car tuned, you will probably have seen a wealth of companies offering “reliable” upgrades that promise the world. But the world of tuning can be a minefield, and it’s recommended that you enter the world with your eyes wide open. One of the most common questions is - [Finely fettled Fiesta](https://dieselcar.com/finely-fettled-fiesta/) - Hot hatches aren’t just the preserve of petrol power, as this modified Fiesta proves. - [Capital Gain](https://dieselcar.com/capital-gain/) - London isn’t the only city that has a congestion charge or a low emissions zone for cars. - [The hyper mile](https://dieselcar.com/the-hyper-mile/) - Unreachable fuel economy figures have been hitting the headlines recently, but a group of dedicated hypermilers met up last month to prove that it can be done in the annual MPG Marathon. John Kendall reports. What’s the point of trying to improve on a car’s official EU combined fuel consumption figure, when we know - [New Kia Sorento scores five stars in Euro NCAP tests](https://dieselcar.com/new-kia-sorento-scores-five-stars-in-euro-ncap-tests/) - The all-new Kia Sorento SUV has been awarded the highest safety rating by Euro NCAP. The Sorento line-up, including the upcoming Plug-in Hybrid, achieved the maximum five-star rating from Europe’s leading independent safety testing organisation. - [Home charger and 30,000 free miles for Vauxhall Corsa-e buyers](https://dieselcar.com/home-charger-and-30000-free-miles-for-vauxhall-corsa-e-buyers/) - Vauxhall is offering new Corsa-e customers a free Home Charging Unit and 30,000 miles of free electricity for a limited time only, in partnership with British Gas. The offer gives access to an exclusive British Gas Dual Fuel Tariff, with Vauxhall crediting each customer’s account to cover the cost of charging for the equivalent of 30,000 miles over a three-year period. - [Top Euro NCAP rating for the all-new Isuzu D-Max](https://dieselcar.com/top-euro-ncap-rating-for-the-all-new-isuzu-d-max/) - A maximum five-star safety rating has been awarded to the all-new Isuzu D-Max in the new Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) test. The new model is fitted with a wide range of safety features, including a comprehensive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems) package, which the company says raises the bar for safety in the pickup truck segment. - [Electric car basics – energy, range and costs](https://dieselcar.com/electric-car-basics-energy-range-and-costs/) - An understanding of their basics is vital to discovering whether pure electric cars may be suitable for you, and what their realistic running costs may be. Let's look first at charging your car. Most owners mainly use a purpose-built home charger rated at 7kW, or around twice the charge rate of a simple 13 Amp - [Toyota readies Proace City electric van for the UK](https://dieselcar.com/toyota-readies-proace-city-electric-van-for-the-uk/) - Toyota is opening another chapter in its zero emission vehicle strategy with the announcement of a battery electric version of its Proace City compact van. The new model will join the battery electric Proace medium duty van in the Toyota Professional light commercial vehicle range. - [Order books open for Toyota RAV4 and Highlander hybrids](https://dieselcar.com/order-books-open-for-toyota-rav4-and-highlander-hybrids/) - Toyota has announced order book opening dates and prices for two new models that will swell its range of SUVs in the New Year: RAV4 Plug-in, the first plug-in hybrid version of the world’s best-selling SUV, and the all-new Highlander Hybrid, the first version of the large SUV to be sold in the UK. - [Toyota launches all-new hydrogen fuel cell Mirai](https://dieselcar.com/toyota-launches-all-new-hydrogen-fuel-cell-mirai/) - Toyota began development of a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in 1992, introducing the Mirai saloon to world markets in 2014. Now a new generation Mirai is being launched, a car that Toyota says takes FCEV technology to a higher level and offers "more emotional customer appeal in terms of dynamic, contemporary styling and more rewarding driving performance". - [MotorEasy launches extended warranty for EV battery degradation](https://dieselcar.com/motoreasy-launches-extended-warranty-for-ev-battery-degradation/) - MotorEasy is extending its pioneering electric car warranties to cover degradation of the drive battery. The company was the first to offer extended warranty cover for EVs and is believed to be the only one that is prepared to cover drive battery capacity loss. - [Lower prices for Vauxhall Corsa e as range is updated for 2021](https://dieselcar.com/lower-prices-for-vauxhall-corsa-e-as-range-is-updated-for-2021/) - Vauxhall is making the switch to electric easier with lower on-the-road prices across the all-electric Corsa-e range, as part of its 2021 model updates to both the Corsa and Corsa-e. Alongside the new on-the-road prices for the new all-electric Corsa-e, the 2021 Corsa and Corsa-e models feature new styling updates, a wider trim selection and new engines for the Corsa. - [Ford adds chassis cab option to the Ranger line-up](https://dieselcar.com/ford-adds-chassis-cab-option-to-the-ranger-line-up/) - Ford is introducing a new Ranger chassis cab variant for the first time, providing customers with the ability to create bespoke vehicles based on Europe’s best-selling pick-up. The Ranger chassis cab uses a body-on-frame construction, creating a tough donor vehicle that maximises the range of potential conversion options. - [Suspension improvements for the updated Toyota Hilux](https://dieselcar.com/suspension-improvements-for-the-updated-toyota-hilux/) - The new updated Toyota Hilux reaps the benefits of suspension and steering revisions and the availability of a new, automatic limited-slip differential that improve its on-road ride and handling and its off-road controllability. The Hilux retains its body-on-frame construction, a design now rare in its segment. Toyota says the ladder frame chassis is both highly durable and gives the Hilux the torsional rigidity to deal with the most severe twisting forces when driving over rough terrain. - [DS Automobiles to electrify range by 2025](https://dieselcar.com/ds-automobiles-to-electrify-range-by-2025/) - Following the Government announcement to bring forward the end date on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030, DS Automobiles has confirmed that it will meet the new guidelines five years ahead of time. - [MINI Vision Urbanaut reinterprets British favourite for the future](https://dieselcar.com/mini-vision-urbanaut-reinterprets-british-favourite-for-the-future/) - The MINI brand is using #NEXTGen to present the MINI Vision Urbanaut, which it describes as an all-new interpretation of a vision of space. It says this digital vision vehicle offers more interior space and versatility than ever before, but still on a minimal footprint. - [Top five-star Euro NCAP rating for the electric Mazda MX-30](https://dieselcar.com/top-five-star-euro-ncap-rating-for-the-electric-mazda-mx-30/) - The all-electric Mazda MX-30 has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP in its latest series of tests with 91 per cent and 87 per cent scores in its respective adult and child occupancy categories. The 91 per cent rating is the best adult occupant protection result yet registered amongst all vehicles tested in the latest 2020 Euro NCAP tests. - [New generation Audi SQ5 TDI powerhouse on the way](https://dieselcar.com/new-generation-audi-sq5-tdi-powerhouse-on-the-way/) - The SQ5 TDI already the distinction of being the first Audi SUV to wear the evocative S badge. Now there is a new generation model, which combines engine improvements with extensive modifications inside and out. These include the introduction to the cabin of the latest Audi touch-screen MMI Touch control and the availability of new next generation digital OLED rear lighting as part of an exterior rework that brings the top tier SUV back up to speed with contemporary Audi design principles. - [Ford toughens up the EcoSport with new Active models](https://dieselcar.com/ford-toughens-up-the-ecosport-with-new-active-models/) - Ford has unveiled a new Active version of the Ford EcoSport compact SUV. Featuring unique exterior and interior styling alongside increased ride height and additional body protection for greater rough road capability, EcoSport Active "will help adventure-loving customers get the most from their active lifestyles". - [Plug-in hybrids join updated Jaguar E-PACE range](https://dieselcar.com/plug-in-hybrids-join-updated-jaguar-e-pace-range/) - Jaguar has introduced a series of updates for the E-PACE range, including a refreshed exterior, enhanced interior, the latest Pivi Pro infotainment, new vehicle architecture and a choice of engines that includes a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrain. - [Taxi-maker LEVC starts UK electric van production](https://dieselcar.com/taxi-maker-levc-starts-uk-electric-van-production/) - LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has started production of its new electric van, VN5. The new model is designed, engineered and manufactured at LEVC’s award-winning production plant in Ansty, Coventry, which the company describes as the UK’s only dedicated electric vehicle factory. - [Plug-in hybrid Skoda Octavia now on sale](https://dieselcar.com/plug-in-hybrid-skoda-octavia-now-on-sale/) - Skoda is continuing its electrification programme with the addition of a new iV plug-in hybrid model to its award-winning Octavia range. Using the same petrol/electric drivetrain technology seen in the Superb iV and the Octavia vRS iV, the new Octavia iV is priced from £30,795 and is available in hatch and estate forms. Thanks to - [Bentley to go all-electric by 2030](https://dieselcar.com/bentley-to-go-all-electric-by-2030/) - Bentley Motors has outlined plans it says will make it a global leader in sustainable luxury mobility with further details of its Beyond100 strategy revealed today. 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It’s the perfect issue to sit in the sun to read, after grabbing yourself an ice cream and pouring an ice cold beer. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 473 - April 2026](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-473-april-2026-latest-issue/) - It may be April Fool’s day, but there’s no trickery going on in the latest edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine. We’ve got the first information on the hot new Dacia Striker that will have the competition shaking in their boots. Also, in the news pages, it is all about the Mercedes-Benz VLE luxury MPV, as well as the revised Cupra Born, the updated BYD Seal, Porsche Cayenne Electric S, Chery Tiggo 4 and the Lepas L8. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re featuring MG’s first seven-seater, the S9, and the Jaecoo 8 SUV. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Pre-order Issue 478 - September 2026 - On-sale 1st September 2026](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-pre-order-issue-478-september-2026-on-sale-1st-september-2026/) - Pre-order the next issue of Diesel&EcoCar Magazine to avoid forgetting and missing out. - [Diesel Car - Issue 399 - March 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-399-march-2020-latest-issue/) - A new decade means a new set of number plates, with the ‘20’ registrations set to grace dealer forecourts within weeks. The 1st March change is one of the biggest months of the year for new car sales, particularly for private buyers, so make sure that you’re fully armed and primed when negotiating a deal on your next car. In the March 2020 edition of Diesel Car & Eco Car we have a handy guide to choosing the perfect car, whether it be diesel, petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric or hydrogen fuel-cell. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 472 - March 2026](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-472-march-2026-latest-issue/) - The March 2026 edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine is all about the new plate change, as 26-plate cars roll off the forecourts for the first time. We’ve got some really useful guides as to what products you should be buying from the dealer for new car, and those that you should source yourself, as well as an insight into private plates, which is incredibly handy if you want to disguise the age of your current car. - [Diesel Classics Card Game - 92 playing cards - UK only - P&P included](https://dieselcar.com/product/cards/) - By popular request, we've turned Diesel Classics into a deck of cards, so you can now play the popular card game. You'll find all of the Diesel Classics featured in the 2024 and 2025 editions of Diesel&EcoCar, with 92 different playing cards. Featuring cars like the super slow Nissan Serena SLX 2.3D to hot shots like the Porsche Cayenne Diesel, you can have fun beating your opponents with a wide range of different diesel cars from the 1970s, 80s, 90s and noughties. Every card is to UK specification and has been featured in the May 2024 to December 2025 editions of Diesel&EcoCar magazine. Unlike regular playing cards where there are just 52 cards, the Diesel Classics cards are made up of 92 different cards, each with a different diesel car on them. Attempt to beat your opponents by calling out one of seven categories, with the highest value winning. That is apart from acceleration, when the car that has the quickest 0-60 acceleration figure wins the day. Costing £15 including postage and packaging, you'll receive a boxed set of 98 cards that also includes the rules and joker cards. If you've got a car nut in the family, these Diesel Classics cards make a perfect gift. We only have a limited number of sets available, so buy them now while you can. We plan to release a new set at the end of each year, with that year's Diesel Classics, as featured in Diesel&EcoCar magazine. - [Diesel Car - Issue 345 - January 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-345-january-2016/) - With 2015 fast coming to a close, the January 2016 issue sneaks onto the newsstands on Christmas Eve ahead of the New Year, packed full of the latest news and reviews. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 471 - February 2026](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-471-february-2026-latest-issue/) - Another bright and bold cover for the February 2026 issue of Diesel&EcoCar magazine, with the Citroën ELO concept taking price of place on the cover. While there are no plans for production right now, it’s likely that elements of the car will appear on future Citroën designs, a bit like it did with the Oli from 2022. That show car went on to influence the appearance of the C3, C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross. - [Diesel Car - Issue 403 - September 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-403-september-2020-latest-issue/) - As we tip-toe into August, it won’t be long until the ’20-plate’ cars are on the country’s roads, and that’s why we’ve got a handy guide to haggling the best deal on a brand-new motor. We also look at personalised plates – all the rules and regulations – just in case you want to disguise the age of your current car. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 470 - January 2026](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-470-january-2026-latest-issue/) - It’s the first issue of a new year, and we’ve got Porsche new Cayenne plastered over the cover, with the Turbo version developing an eye-popping 1,140bhp. The German sports car brand has thrown down the gauntlet to every other maker of electric cars to put a vehicle on sale that beats it. Place your bets on who will try to eclipse the mighty Cayenne… - [Diesel Car - Issue 360 - March 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-360-march-2017/) - The new ’17-plate’ cars will soon be hitting the roads, and in this month’s issue, we deliver a definitive guide to negotiating the best price on your new registration motor, as well as maximising the value of your old one. Our step-by-step guide tells you everything you need to know so that you can beat the sales person at their own game. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 469 - December 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/469/) - We’ve got a Christmas themed issue for you, with Renault’s new electric Twingo on the front cover making a colourful entrance. We’ve got the first details of the new diamond-badged city car, along with the Peugeot Polygon concept, the Mazda Vision X Compact and Vision X Coupé concepts, the next generation Toyota Hilux, the Corolla concept and Honda Super-N. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 422 - February 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-422-february-2022-latest-issue/) - It’ll be difficult to miss the cover of the February 2022 edition of Diesel&EcoCar, with the Mercedes-Benz EQXX taking pride of place. Read all about its cutting-edge technology that will mean a driving range of more than 600 miles and solar panels on the roof that can add up to 16 miles of driving range. There’s also news of the facelifted Citroën C5 Aircross, BMW’s ix M60 and a swathe of new Toyota and Lexus models set to electrify its model range over the next few years. Our five-page feature examines each of the new pure-electric vehicles. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 468 - November 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-468-november-2025-latest-issue/) - The funky looking Dacia Hipster is featured on cover of the November 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, which previews what a future production electric Dacia could look like. In a bold move, Dacia designers have pared back all of the fripperies and included only the essentials. It’s not confirmed for production yet, but we bet you’ll be able to buy a toned-down edition in the future. The bright blue issue is a bit of a DaciaFest with news on the facelifted editions of the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Jogger, with the latter two adopting a new 1.8-litre hybrid drivetrain from next year. There’s also news of updates to the Spring city car, including more power, and the Duster gains an uprated hybrid drivetrain, too. - [Diesel Car - Issue 327 - September 2014 - 64 plate New Registration Special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-327-september-2014-64-plate-new-registration-special/) - It’s been a while since we’ve been able to shout about a hot Ford Diesel, but the makers of the blue oval-badged cars have served up a delicious new Focus ST diesel. Powered by a 182bhp 2.0-litre TDCi engine, it will be vying for attention alongside the Volkswagen Golf GTD and Skoda Octavia vRS. There’s also news of the brand new Volkswagen Passat, the funky new Mazda2 and the chunky Audi Allroad-esque SEAT Leon X-perience, with standard four-wheel-drive. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 467 - October 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-467-october-2025/) - It may not be arriving in UK showrooms for 20 months, but we’ve got the first information and pictures showing the brand-new Renault Clio, which will be here in May 2027. The petrol and hybrid small car continue the great work of its predecessor in a more grown up and tech-laden package. - [Diesel Car - Issue 392 - September 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-392-september-2019-latest-issue/) - 100 years ago, Andre Citroën started one of the most innovative car companies, one that would go on to become pioneers in the field of diesel engine technology. In this month’s issue, we celebrate the centenary of Citroën, and how it changed the perception of diesel power. We drive the Ami One and 19_19 anniversary concept cars, as well as an as new Citroën XM 2.1 Turbo D. We delve into Citroën’s history, examine the 10 best Citroën diesels ever and we were there in Paris when Citroën took its 100 year back catalogue of cars out to the public – and what a phenomenal reaction that got. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Citroën C4 Cactus, and we drive a recreation of the legendary Mehari, this time with electric power. If you’re a Citroën fan, you really can’t miss out. - [Diesel Car - Issue 359 - February 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-359-february-2017/) - With pockets heavily damaged after the seasonal festivities, you may have itchy feet and be looking to change your car, but can’t quite afford a brand new one. Perfectly timed, Diesel Car presents its 2017 Used Car of the Year awards, naming the best second-hand buys in eight key categories. Which car is crowned Used Car of the Year? Will it be a surprise? To find out, you’ll have to buy the February 2017 issue as we reveal all. - [Diesel Car - Issue 358 - January 2017 - New Year Issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-358-january-2017-new-year-issue/) - As 2016 draws to a close, we manage to sneak the last issue of Diesel Car for this year into the shops this Friday, with the biggest news of the year plastered on the cover of the latest issue. - [Diesel Car - Issue 357 - Christmas 2016 - Special Festive Issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-357-christmas-2016-special-festive-issue/) - The last issue of Diesel Car bearing a 2016 date stamp hits the newsstands, with our special seasonal Christmas issue featuring five pages of gift ideas for friends, family, or even yourself. There’s also our annual Christmas crossword, to give you a few moments peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the festive season. - [Diesel Car - Issue 356 - December 2016 - Paris motor show special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-356-december-2016-paris-motor-show-special/) - In one of the biggest issues of the year for new car news, we report on the Paris motor show where the wraps were taken off the Audi Q5, Nissan Micra, BMW X2 Concept, Honda Civic and Land Rover Discovery, as well other brand new metal like the Peugeot 5008, Kia Rio, SsangYong LIV-2 concept and the facelifted Mitsubishi ASX. - [Diesel Car - Issue 354 - October 2016 - Tuning Special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-354-october-2016-tuning-special/) - The bright white and red cover proudly announces this month’s theme and also contains a world debut, with Diesel Car the first magazine anywhere in the world to feature the first images of Kia’s brand-new Rio supermin. - [Diesel Car - Issue 353 - September 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-353-september-2016/) - It’s a bumper month for new car tests, with what is expected to be one of the biggest hits in the crossover market driven by our reviewers. The Audi Q2 not only adorns the front cover, but is also tested in full by Phil Huff. While it’s one of the smallest Audi’s to go on sale, it’ll be one that’ll be largest selling and you’ll see them everywhere. - [Diesel Car - Issue 352 - August 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-352-august-2016/) - A first look at the new Citroen C3, Audi A5 Coupe, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, as well as a whole host of other debuts from the Goodwood Festival of Speed. - [Diesel Car - Issue 351 - July 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-351-july-2016/) - It’s one of the most exciting issues of the year, as we name the best 50 new cars on sale today. - [Diesel Car - Issue 361 - April 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-out-on-friday-issue-361-april-2017/) - In the latest issue of DieselCar, we take a look at the Geneva motor show debuts, including the Range Rover Velar, DS 7 Crossback, facelifted Renault Captur and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, as well as a long list of other motors taking centre stage at the Swiss expo. - [Diesel Car - Issue 365 - August 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-365-august-2017/) - We’re celebrating everything that makes Britain great in the August issue of Diesel Car. We take a look at the UK car industry, and examine what cars are built where, as well as exploring a British success story in Luton, where Vauxhall’s blue light vehicles are kitted out. And the theme continues when we meet a British inventor that has created a one-off diesel van, using a combination of Morris Minor and Vauxhall Combo parts. Yes, it is as whacky as it sounds! This month’s used car buyer’s guide features one of Britain’s biggest success stories, too, the Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi. - [Diesel Car - Issue 366 - September 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-366-september-2017-on-sale-this-friday-4th-august-pre-order-now/) - We’re celebrating everything that makes Britain great in the August issue of Diesel Car. We take a look at the UK car industry, and examine what cars are built where, as well as exploring a British success story in Luton, where Vauxhall’s blue light vehicles are kitted out. And the theme continues when we meet a British inventor that has created a one-off diesel van, using a combination of Morris Minor and Vauxhall Combo parts. Yes, it is as whacky as it sounds! This month’s used car buyer’s guide features one of Britain’s biggest success stories, too, the Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi. - [Diesel Car - Issue 367 - October 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-367-october-2017-latest-issue-on-sale-this-friday/) - It’s one of the most popular issues of the year, where we focus on how to get the best out of your new or used car. Whether that be via traditional tuning methods, or a series of upgrades to make your car feel punchier on the road, or even more economical. We have a big A-to-Z on everything tuning, and examine a pair of Ford Focus ST diesels to see what their owners have done to make them stand out. - [Diesel Car - Issue 349 - May 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-349-may-2016/) - It’s the most exciting motor show of the year, with Geneva playing host to an avalanche of new product launches. - [Diesel Car - Issue 362 - May 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-361-may-2017/) - It’s our biggest issue ever, with 156 pages of the latest metal to hit the streets, including a full report from the Geneva motor show featuring the Range Rover Velar, DS 7 Crossback, Volvo XC60 and Volkswagen Arteon, amongst a long list of others. - [Diesel Car - Issue 363 - June 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-363-june-2017-latest-issue/) - In the latest issue, the Diesel Car Top 50 is the definitive guide to the best new cars on sale today. Each of the vehicles have been evaluated and scrutinised by the Diesel Car and Eco Car road test team, but it’s only the best 50 that we’re interested in as we countdown the winners. - [Diesel Car - Issue 350 - June 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-350-june-2016/) - It’s one of the most exciting issues of the year, as we name the best 50 new cars on sale today. - [Diesel Car - Issue 355 - November 2016 - 4x4 and Off-Road Special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-355-november-2016-4x4-and-off-road-special/) - It’s a big issue for 4x4s, with the all-new Land Rover Discovery revealed for the first time on the cover. DieselCar has a real exclusive and is the first magazine in the world to go on sale featuring the brand new British-built off-roader. - [Diesel Car - Issue 368 - November 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-368-november-2017-latest-issue/) - It’s a bumper issue for news, with all the cars destined for the Frankfurt motor show making their debut in the November 2017 issue of DieselCar and EcoCar magazine, including the new Dacia Duster, the facelifted Ford EcoSport, upgraded Kia Sorento and the Vauxhall Insignia GSi, amongst a long list of others. - [Diesel Car - Issue 369 - December 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-369-december-2017/) - We’ve had a busy month testing a whole load of hot new metal, including the Vauxhall Grandland X, Citroën C3 Aircross and Kia Stonic, as well putting the Jaguar XF Sportbrake through its paces on UK roads. - [Diesel Car - Issue 370 - Christmas 2017](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-370/) - It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas… according to the Johnny Mathis yuletide tune. And that’s certainly the case here at Diesel Car towers, as we have just wrapped up the special Christmas issue and sent it off to the printers. - [Diesel Car - Issue 371 - January 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-371-january-2018-latest-issue/) - The first issue bearing a 2018 date is a whopper, with 12 first tests packed into the January issue. - [Diesel Car - Issue 372 - February 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-372-february-2018-latest-issue-out-on-friday-pre-order-now/) - With new car registrations taking a battering of late, we have the antidote to all the misery, as we name the Top 50 used car buys in this month’s invaluable guide. - [Diesel Car - Issue 373 - March 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-373-march-2018-latest-issue-on-sale-now/) - March is the first of the two registration plate changes in the UK, and in this month’s issue of DieselCar & EcoCar magazine we focus on the best 18-plate deals, not only for the top ten best sellers, but also hybrid, electric and sub-100g/km petrol cars, too. - [Diesel Car - Issue 374 - April 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-374-april-2018-latest-issue/) - Three decades on from the launch of Diesel Car, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original magazine dedicated to economy motoring. Diesel Car creator, John Kerswill, first discussed the idea of a journal specifically about cars that drink from the black pump in his local pub, and before the first pint had been consumed, the deal was sealed. Today we celebrate the momentous occasion with a big 148-page issue that looks back over the past 30 years. - [Diesel Car - Issue 375 - May 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-375-may-2018-latest-issue/) - Three decades on from the launch of Diesel Car, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original magazine dedicated to economy motoring. Diesel Car creator, John Kerswill, first discussed the idea of a journal specifically about cars that drink from the black pump in his local pub, and before the first pint had been consumed, the deal was sealed. Today we celebrate the momentous occasion with a big 148-page issue that looks back over the past 30 years. - [Diesel Car - Issue 376 - June 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-376-june-2018-latest-issue/) - We’ve got the first details of Ford’s all-new Focus, including prices and specifications, with a full rundown of the new Active, ST-Line, Titanium and Vignale versions of the medium-sized Ford. There’s also the first news of the new Audi A6 Avant, the facelifted Hyundai Tucson and the mildly updated Mazda CX-3. There’s full details of the breakthrough from Bosch that will see diesel regain its crown as the cleanest and efficient fuel on the market. - [Diesel Car - Issue 377 - July 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-377-july-2018-latest-issue/) - Following its Chinese debut last year, we’ve got the first details on the European edition of the Citroën C5 Aircross set to be in UK dealers at the end of the year. We’ve also got news of Kia’s facelifted Sportage, including the 48-volt mild hybrid diesel edition. - [Diesel Car - Issue 379 - September 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-379-september-2018-latest-issue/) - With the registration plate change nearly upon us, the 68-plate September 2018 issue examines the best equipment to kit your new car out, and also a down-to-earth guide exploring whether diesel power is still right for you. We’re always been proud to offer useful, honest, practical advice, and this issue is no different. - [Diesel Car - Issue 380 - October 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-380-october-2018-latest-issue/) - A flurry of new models dominates the news pages of the October 2018 edition of DieselCar & EcoCar magazine, with the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon joined by Scout and SportLine versions of the Skoda Karoq, as well as an updated Honda HR-V. - [Diesel Car - Issue 381 - November 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-381-november-2018-latest-issue/) - It’s a bumper month for new model debuts, with the DS 3 Crossback, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, Kia ProCeed Shooting Brake, facelifted Renault Kadjar and Ford Ranger Raptor all revealed in DieselCar, as well as the Mercedes-Benz EQC and Toyota Corolla Touring Sports in the EcoCar pages. - [Diesel Car - Issue 382 - December 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-382-december-2018-latest-issue/) - One of the most iconic cars in history is being recreated by Land Rover, with the first spyshots of the next Defender caught by our eagle-eyed photographers. It may still have its disguise and camouflage attached, but it’s clear that Land Rover’s designers are going for an evolutionary look to the next-generation car. On sale in 2020, we have all the latest news on the newcomer. - [Diesel Car - Issue 383 - Christmas 2018](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-383-christmas-2018-latest-issue/) - Land Rover has evolved the Range Rover Evoque, and we have the first details of the second-generation car. We’ve also been testing the Citroën C5 Aircross on some pretty disgraceful roads in Morocco, and that bodes well for when the car arrives here in the UK next February. - [Diesel Car - Issue 384 - January 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-384-january-2019-latest-issue/) - Skoda is tackling Ford and Volkswagen head-on with its new Scala, a replacement for the lacklustre Rapid. Standing out on the January 2019 issue of Diesel Car & Eco Car, we have the first details on the Czech company’s new medium five-door hatchback. There’s also news of the brand new Mazda3, the updated Mitsubishi L200 and the latest news in the world of diesel power. - [Diesel Car - Issue 386 - March 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-386-march-2019-latest-issue/) - It’s fair to say that diesel power has come in for some criticism of late, and while some of what is being said is true for old diesels, the latest cars are cleaner and greener than ever before, and in many cases produce lower levels of pollutants than petrol cars. Mis-information and poor understanding of the complicated diesel subject has led to over-dramatisation and sometimes panic. But hey, in the case of the nationals and some eco-factions, why let the facts get in the way of a sensationalist story. In this month’s issue, we explain why new diesel is the future and what lengths the car makers are going to, to engineer the fuel to exceed the regulations. We explain the differences between Euro-6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 regulations, NEDC and WLTP emissions testing, and also have a helpful section on AdBlue. - [Diesel Car - Issue 387 - April 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-387-april-2019-latest-issue/) - The 2019 Geneva motor show proved that electrified cars are not only the future, but also very much now. As Jaguar’s I-Pace was crowned European Car of the Year 2019, every car maker worth its salt revealed new electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or mild hybrid technology, to futureproof its vehicles. Peugeot took the wraps off the 208, and the pure-electric e-208, while Skoda revealed the Kamiq baby SUV, SsangYong took the wraps off its new Korando and Mercedes-Benz showed off a facelift for its GLC-Class. Renault’s brand-new Clio was on show, alongside Mazda’s new CX-30 SUV, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake and the monstrous Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI. - [Diesel Car - Issue 388 - May 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-388-may-2019-latest-issue/) - It’s our annual car cleaning and valeting issue, but rather than a formulaic look at what to do to get your car in tip-top condition, we’ve turned it on its head and given a fresh approach. You’ll have to buy a copy of the latest issue to see how we’ve looked at it this year, but it’ll get you thinking, we promise. - [Diesel Car - Issue 389 - June 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-389-june-2019-latest-issue/) - The June 2019 issue is the DieselCar & EcoCar Top 50 Awards edition, where the very best new cars are celebrated. A new model explosion over the past 12 months has seen more new cars go on sale than ever before, with car makers exploiting new niches to win sales over their competitors. And while the diesel market has seen some turmoil, this has been mitigated by a long list of new alternative fuel models joining the manufacturer’s model line-ups. - [Diesel Car - Issue 390 - July 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-390-july-2019-latest-issue/) - Our Best of British special issue celebrates what is great about our fine country, including our best driving roads, the top British people in power at car companies around the world and we were at Ford’s Dagenham factory to celebrate its 90th birthday. This month’s reader’s drives is a rather rare Rover 825Di and our used car buyer’s guide is all about the Land Rover Discovery Sport. In fact, our cover shows off the new Discovery Sport, which Land Rover recently unveiled in the woods at the historic Luton Hoo estate. The modest makeover masks a comprehensive reworking under the skin. - [Diesel Car - Issue 391 - August 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-391-august-2019-latest-issue/) - In our summer special issue, it’s a bumper month for new car unveilings, with the new Ford Puma taking pride of place on the cover. Inside there’s news of the new Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur, the Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class, BMW 3 Series Touring, Kia XCeed, revised BMW X1, Audi A6 allroad and the updated Renault Koleos and Nissan Navara. In EcoCar, the updated Renault Zoe makes its first appearance alongside the facelifted Kia Niro and Lexus RX, as well as the Hyundai Kona Hybrid. - [Diesel Car - Issue 393 - October 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-393-october-2019-latest-issue/) - The cover of the October 2019 edition of Diesel Car and Eco Car Magazine trumpets the launch of an updated version of the mighty Audi SQ7 TDI quattro, but that’s not the only hot Audi in this month’s issue, as we put the Audi S4 TDI Avant quattro through its paces on UK roads. And it’s a real winner, covering ground faster than any other diesel estate car on the market. There’s also news about Audi’s A1 CityCarver, the Porsche Cayenne plug-in hybrid range and details of the expansion of the joint venture between Ford and the Volkswagen Group. - [Diesel Car - Issue 394 - November 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-394-november-2019-latest-issue/) - The subject of off-roaders, 4x4s and towing is a huge subject, and it’s the theme for the November 2019 issue of Diesel Car and Eco Car Magazine. James Fossdyke has been amongst the sand dunes in Morocco with the SEAT Tarraco and Phil Huff has proven that it isn’t just mums that go to Iceland, as he tackles the tricky terrain in Nissan’s updated Navara pick-up. In Reader’s Drives, there’s an interesting story of an engine swap in a Land Rover Series II, and we look at whether you should buy a car already fitted with a tow bar, or should you take a wide berth, choosing a car without and fitting an approved tow bar yourself. Game changing 4x4 and off-road technology is explored and there’s hints and tips on the subject of towing abroad. - [Diesel Car - Issue 395 - December 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-395-december-2019-latest-issue-on-sale-this-friday-pre-order-now/) - Tuning and diesel cars go together like Mickey and Minnie and Ant and Dec and this month’s issue is all about tuning, as well as economy motoring. We’ve got a feature on tuning an older diesel car without killing it, hints and tips on economy motoring, an insight into the latest emissions busting technology that will be under the bonnet of your car soon, and a 2020 motoring dictionary to decode all the terms you hear about associated with electrified motoring. - [Diesel Car - Issue 396 - Christmas 2019](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-396-christmas-2019-latest-issue/) - It’s the final edition of DieselCar & EcoCar to bear the date 2019, and we’ve got an absolute corking issue to close the year for you. 14 new car tests and 132 packed pages, with the cover revealing the exciting new Ford Mustang Mach-E pure electric SUV that’s set to go on sale here late next year. We’ve also got the first details of the sharp new Skoda Octavia, and the first details on the deal that will see the PSA Group merge with FCA, creating a mighty motor group that looks after 14 brands, including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram and Vauxhall. - [Diesel Car - Issue 397 - January 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-397-january-2020-latest-issue/) - The January 2020 issue of DieselCar & EcoCar isn’t just the first issue of a new year, but also a new decade, too, and the new Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class sits proudly on the cover. We’ve also got the first photographs of the Vauxhall Insignia facelift, and in Eco Car, there’s all the facts on the Audi e-tron Sportback and the totally bonkers Tesla Cybertruck. We also feature the Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid, the updated Mitsubishi Mirage, have spyshots of the upcoming BMW i4 and feature the Lexus UX 300e and beautiful LC Convertible. - [Diesel Car - Issue 398 - February 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-398-february-2020-latest-issue/) - The annual countdown of the Top 50 used cars features in the February 2020 edition of DieselCar & EcoCar magazine. Our team of experts examine every used car in the marketplace today and recommends 50 of the best second-hand cars that you can buy today, identifying segment leaders and crowning our 2020 Used Car of the Year. - [Diesel Car - Issue 400 - April 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-400-april-2020-latest-issue/) - The Geneva motor show was one of the Coronavirus’ early victims, with the Swiss show cancelled at the eleventh hour. With less than 96 hours to go before the doors opened to the press at the Palexpo showground, plans were thrown into turmoil, with new car debuts becoming digital reveals. - [Diesel Car - Issue 402 - July/August 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-402-july-august-2020-latest-issue/) - As the country slowly returns to a new kind of normality, the DieselCar and EcoCar team have been busy finalising this year’s Top 50, where we name the very best cars on sale today. In this year’s awards, we name 23 category winners alongside the countdown from 50 to number 1, and you’ll just have to pick up a copy to find out who the frontrunners are. - [Diesel Car - Issue 404 - October 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-404-october-2020-latest-issue/) - The tuning and economy special of Diesel Car & Eco Car Magazine is traditionally one of the biggest selling issues, and we’ve got a cracker for you this year. - [Diesel Car - Issue 405 - November 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-405-november-2020-latest-issue-pre-order-yours-now/) - With a theme of 4x4s, SUVs and towing pervading across the pages of the November issue of Diesel Car & Eco Car, we’ve got a strong front cover, with the striking new Hyundai Tucson revealed for the first time. - [Diesel Car - Issue 406 - December 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-406-december-2020-latest-issue/) - In the December issue of DieselCar and EcoCar magazine, we’re celebrating all that is great about being British, with a special themed issue. We’ve got a used car buyer’s guide on the Land Rover Discovery, and a whole host of other articles and features that fit into the patriotic theme. - [Diesel Car - Issue 407 - Christmas 2020](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-407-christmas-2020-latest-issue-2/) - As we reach the final issue of Diesel Car & Eco Car magazine with a 2020 date on it, for most people, the year has been filled with misery. So let the Diesel Car & Eco Car team cheer you up with some interesting and uplifting content, including the annual Christmas Crossword, a festive Gadget Inspector and other Christmassy treats. - [Diesel Car - Issue 408 - January 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-407-christmas-2020-latest-issue/) - This month we test a car that has been billed as a game changer for the car industry, with the new pure electric Volkswagen ID.3 coming under the scrutiny of our testers. Not only that, but we’ve also driven it side-by-side up against one of its biggest rivals from Korea, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric. Has Volkswagen set new standards in the electric arena, or has it been disgraced by one of its older rivals? You can’t miss this test – it really is essential reading. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 409 - February 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-409-february-2021-latest-issue/) - It’s the super-hot Skoda Octavia vRS TDI that adorns the cover of the February 2021 issue of DieselCar and EcoCar, as we grab the keys to the first example that has arrived in the UK. Our test team have also behind the wheel of the facelifted Volkswagen Tiguan, the latest Toyota Hilux pick-up and the recently updated Audi Q5 SUV, too. Over in EcoCar, Vicky Parrott managed to get a drive in an early prototype of the Toyota Mirai, and we’ve been testing the superb new Audi A3 40 TFSI e and the Range Rover Evoque PHEV. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 410 - March 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-410-march-2021-pre-order-the-latest-issue-out-this-friday/) - After a significant pause in new debuts, DS Automobiles took the wraps off its brand-new DS 4 this month, and what a looker it is. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 411 - April 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-411-april-2021-pre-order-the-new-issue-now/) - The replacement for the UK’s biggest selling SUV is sensationally revealed in the April 2021 issue of DieselCar & EcoCar. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 412 - May 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-412-may-2021-pre-order-your-copy-now/) - The replacement for the UK’s biggest selling SUV is sensationally revealed in the April 2021 issue of DieselCar & EcoCar. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 413 - June 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-413-june-2021-latest-issue/) - It could be argued that the launch of the Mustang Mach-E is one of Ford’s most important cars in its almost 118 years history, as the firm takes a leap into electric mobility. It’s our cover car and we got behind the wheel of the all-wheel-drive extended range edition. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 414 - July 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-414-july-2021-new-issue/) - It’s the biggest issue of the year, as the Diesel Car & Eco Car team reveal their top 50 favourite cars of 2021. Counting backwards from 50, we reveal the class leaders and announce our overall winner of the coveted Car of the Year title. Will it be a surprise to you, or can you guess? What we do know is that if you’re looking for a brand-new car during 2021, you really can’t miss the July issue. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 416 - September 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-415-august-2021-new-issue/) - The September 2021 issue of DieselCar& EcoCar announces exciting news for the Vauxhall brand, with the unveiling of the eighth generation Astra, as well as news that the Ellesmere Port factory will become the central hub for parent company Stellantis’ electrification plans for its range of compact vans for the Citroën, Peugeot, and Vauxhall brands. We’ve also got news of the BMW 2 Series Coupé, Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid and the facelifted Kia Ceed, as well as information on Nissan’s new battery plant in the north of England, and Volvo’s plans for electrification of its range. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 415 - August 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-415-august-2021/) - The August 2021 edition of DieselCar& EcoCar reveals a number of brand-new models, including the edgy Kia Sportage on the front cover, as well as the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé and i4, the facelifted X3 and X4 and a glimpse at next year’s Renault Megane. Vauxhall’s Grandland loses its X and gains a significant update, and we’ve got the first photos of the Peugeot 308 SW, updated Dacia Duster and a sneak peak at the Vauxhall Astra. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 417 - October 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-417-october-2021-latest-issue/) - A shocking neon yellow image of the upcoming Genesis GV60 appears on the cover of the October 2021 issue of DieselCar & EcoCar, with the new pure electric vehicle set to go on sale here next year. Other new debuts include the Audi SkySphere, we’ve got concept sketches of the SsangYong X200 and the first photographs of the Taigo, Volkswagen’s new coupé-esque baby SUV. We’ve got the first pictures of the facelifted BMW iX3, information on the hydrogen powered BMW X5 and images of the upcoming Volkswagen ID.5. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 418 - November 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-418-november-2021-latest-issue/) - Amazingly, it’s four years since the mk7 edition of the Fiesta went on sale, and so it’s time for a facelift and we’ve got all the details of the latest car, including the sporty ST-Line version on the cover. - [Diesel Car & Eco Car - Issue 419 - December 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-419-december-2021-latest-issue/) - Amazingly, it’s four years since the mk7 edition of the Fiesta went on sale, and so it’s time for a facelift and we’ve got all the details of the latest car, including the sporty ST-Line version on the cover. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 420 - Christmas 2021](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-eco-car-issue-420-christmas-2021/) - The eagle eyed will notice a facelift in readiness for the 2022 model year. A nip here and a tuck there adds up to a fresh design that we’re all very proud of. But perhaps the biggest change is the slight change to the name, that becomes less of a mouthful to say. Diesel&EcoCar rolls off the tongue a little bit easier than DieselCar&EcoCar and represents how important we place on both Diesel and more Economy-focussed vehicles, including hybrid, plug-in hybrids, electric and sub-125g/km petrol cars. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 421 - January 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-421-january-2022-pre-order-now-on-sale-24th-december-2021/) - On the cover of the January 2022 edition of Diesel&EcoCar is the second-generation Kia Niro, a vehicle that is expected to be one of the biggest selling electric cars in the coming years, just as the outgoing model has been a pioneer of the sector. It’s revealed alongside the Suzuki S-Cross, facelifted versions of the Skoda Karoq and Volkswagen T-Roc, as well as an all-new rough-and-tough Ford Ranger. There’s news of the upcoming Genesis GV70 Electrified and Polestar 5, as well as the Hyundai Ioniq 7 and Kia EV9. Mazda took the wraps off its new 2 Hybrid, a clone of Toyota’s Yaris, just as the Japanese brand was revealing its Corolla Cross for Europe. Vauxhall unveils the Astra Sports Tourer and Nissan unwraps a brace of new concept cars that are set to be productionised for Europe. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 423 - March 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-423-march-2022-latest-issue/) - On the cover of the March 2022 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, we tease one of the hottest new Alfa Romeo’s this decade, with the Tonale SUV revealed in all of its glory inside. We reveal its engines and specifications, and its stylish interior for the first time. There’s also the first photos of Skoda’s Enyaq iV vRS Coupé, a sneak peek at the upcoming Nissan Micra replacement and the lowdown on Toyota’s rough and ready Hilux GR Sport. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 424 - April 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-424-aprilh-2022-latest-issue-copy/) - The cover of the April 2022 issue of Diesel&EcoCar features one of the most extreme pick-ups ever, with the new generation Ford Ranger Raptor on sale here next year. We’ve also got news on the Nissan Juke Hybrid, updated Nissan Leaf and the Jeep Grand Cherokee that arrives in showrooms this summer. There’s also news about Polestar’s upcoming 5 and the O2 concept, and Lexus’ new electric sports car. Finally, we’ve got all of the exciting electrification plans for Ford and Kia. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 425 - May 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-425-may-2022-latest-issue/) - It’s been talked about so long that we didn’t think it would ever happen, but finally Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz has been revealed in production guise, before arriving in Volkswagen showrooms later this year. It’s a modern interpretation of the legendary VW Bus and it’s got a pure electric drivetrain. We’re also got news of Mazda’s new CX-60, including the 3.3-litre V6 straight-six diesel engine that goes into production next year, as well as the Renault Austral, Audi A6 Avant e-tron Concept, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, BMW iX5 Hydrogen and the Maserati Grecale Folgore. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 426 - June 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-426-june-2022-latest-issue/) - While the Lotus Eletre SUV dominates the front cover of the June issue of Diesel&EcoCar, it’s certain to fill the road, too, as it’s a huge 5.1 metres long – that’s similar in size to the Bentley Bentayga! Rather smaller in proportions is the new smart #1, the first product of a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely – the same Chinese company that owns Volvo, LEVC, Proton and Lotus. We’ve got the first pictures of the striking new BMW 7 Series and also the facelifted X7. Audi’s Urbansphere concept is another whopping great vehicle that will command the roads, if it gets made, and we present it alongside Mercedes Benz’s new all-electric EQS SUV. We’ve got the first details of Lexus’ RZ 450e electric SUV and catch both the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class and Rolls-Royce Sceptre during final winter testing. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 427 - July 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-427-july-2022-latest-issue/) - It’s a big bumper issue of Diesel&EcoCar with the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards 2022 dominating the issue as we name the best new cars in the world of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Hydrogen and Electric. We count down from 50, right down to the top spot, explaining why we rate each of the cars so highly. If your next car will feature some form of electrification, then you really can’t miss this issue. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 428 - August 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-428-august-2022-pre-order-your-copy-now-in-newsagents-on-friday-8th-july-2022/) - The August 2022 edition of Diesel&EcoCar is another bumper edition, with 136 packed pages. We’ve got first tests of the facelifted Ford Focus and the new Honda Civic, as well as the updated Citroën C5 Aircross, new Peugeot 308, Nissan Juke Hybrid and Fiat Tipo mild hybrid. Our testers put the Toyota Aygo X and the Suzuki S-Cross through their paces, too. This month’s twin test sees the Audi Q5 take on the Lexus NX in a Germany versus Japan grudge match. In our news pages, there’s the first photographs and information on the shapely new Peugeot 408, as well as the Citroën C4 X, facelifted DS 7 and MG5 EV and BMW X1. There’s a sneak preview of future Polestar models and the first details on the new Lexus RX and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Toyota’s Corolla gets a mild facelift, and we reveal the DeLorean Alpha5 and Mercedes-AMG One for the first time. Our comprehensive Buying and Selling section features the Renault Clio dCi 85 in this month’s used car buyer’s guide, and we welcome a raft of new cars to the long-term fleet, including the Honda e, Hyundai i10, Peugeot Rifter and Vauxhall Grandland. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 429 - September 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-429-september-2022-latest-issue/) - The Volkswagen Amarok dominates the front cover of the September issue of Diesel&EcoCar, a design that is shared with the upcoming Ford Ranger. We’ve also got the first photos of the striking new Hyundai Ioniq 6, pictures of the facelifted Kia XCeed and the first news of Mazda’s brand new 3.3-litre diesel engine that’s set to be installed in the CX-60 from early next year, and the upcoming CX-80 seven-seater. There are also images of the updated Lexus ES, the Volkswagen ID. Aero and Ford’s electric Supervan, and an early preview of Skoda’s new interior concept that’s set to feature on cars like the upcoming new Superb. We’ve been driving Nissan’s new Ariya and Qashqai e-Power, as well as the Kia Niro Hybrid and the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. On UK turf, we’ve been behind the wheel of the Citroën C5 X, the Skoda Karoq and Volkswagen Taigo. We also welcome the Cupra Born and Skoda Scala Monte Carlo to the long-term fleet, but wave goodbye to the MG 5 EV. This month’s comprehensive used car buyer’s guide has a French flavour and is all about the DS 7 Crossback. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 431 - November 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-431-november-2022-pre-order-ahead-of-the-on-sale-date-of-7th-october-2022/) - After a run of blue cars on the cover of Diesel&EcoCar, we’ve got a bright yellow Jeep on the cover, the first time that the company has offered a pure electric vehicle. The new Jeep Avenger will be in showrooms next year. We’ve also got news of the European version of the Nissan X-Trail, and the first photographs of Skoda’s new concept car, the Vision 7S, which displays its future design direction. Peugeot has revealed the e-308, Vauxhall the Astra GSe, and Toyota has taken the wraps off the Yaris Cross GR Sport. This month’s twin test focuses on the Kia Niro EV and MG ZS EV, a pair of incredibly popular compact crossovers. We’ve also got tests on the DS 4 Cross diesel and the facelifted Volkswagen T-Roc, alongside the Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid and the pure electric MG4. Completing the tests this month, we also have been behind the wheel of the Toyota Proace Verso and SEAT Tarraco, both in diesel guise, and driven the mild hybrid Suzuki Swift Sport. This month’s comprehensive used car buyer’s guide is all about the Jaguar I-Pace, and in Our Cars, we wave goodbye to the Volvo V60 and Ford Kuga. We take a virtual trip around the world, exploring what products MG has to offer in other markets outside of the UK. But that’s not all, we also have your favourites, including The Doctor, Fuel for Thought, Motor Grump, Autojumble, Bright Spark, Road Watch, Techzone, Current Affairs and Gadget Inspector, as well as focusing on the Renault Megane 2.0 dCi 160 in our Tuning and Modifying section. That’s in addition to the most up-to-date data section in the business. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 432 - December 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-432-december-2022-latest-issue/) - You really can’t miss the December 2022 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, as we announce the Diesel Top 50, celebrating the very best diesel cars on sale in the UK today. What will be number one, and who are the mover and shakers? The cover of Diesel&EcoCar depicts a very important concept car, one that is set to shape the future of both Citroën and future mobility. You can read all about Citroën’s new brand image and the concept car made out of cardboard. We’ve also got the first details about the Polestar 3, the monstrous BMW XM, and pictures of the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Renault’s 4Ever concept was revealed at the Paris motor show, and we’ve got the first shots, along with the facelifted DS 3, the upgraded Peugeot e-208 and updates for both the Mercedes-Benz A- and B-Class. Finally, we’ve got photographs of the beautiful all-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore. This month’s twin test sees the DS 4 face the Audi A3 Sportback – which one is triumphant in an intense battle of the premium brands? We also drive the Alfa Romeo Tonale on UK soil, get behind the wheel of the interesting new Hyundai Ioniq 6, and try out the seven-seat Ford Grand Tourneo Connect for size. We also test the Range Rover in seven-seat long-wheelbase guise and put the Genesis GV70 Electrified through its paces. We finally get to try out the diesel edition of the facelifted Jaguar E-Pace and test the Peugeot e-2008 with extra range. The long-term test fleet has got a boost as we say hello to a Volvo V90 Cross Country diesel, a Kia Niro Hybrid and Suzuki Swift Sport, but wave goodbye to the Citroën C3 Aircross. We also take a virtual trip around the world, exploring what products Audi has to offer in other markets outside of the UK. But that’s not all, we also have your favourites, including The Doctor, Fuel for Thought, Motor Grump, Autojumble, Bright Spark, Road Watch, Techzone, Current Affairs and Gadget Inspector, as well as focusing on braking systems in our Tuning and Modifying section. That’s in addition to the most up-to-date data section in the business. It really is a packed issue with 148 pages, the biggest of the year in fact, you really can’t miss it. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 433 - Christmas 2022](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-433-christmas-2022-latest-issue/) - You really can’t miss the December 2022 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, as we announce the Diesel Top 50, celebrating the very best diesel cars on sale in the UK today. What will be number one, and who are the mover and shakers? The cover of Diesel&EcoCar depicts a very important concept car, one that is set to shape the future of both Citroën and future mobility. You can read all about Citroën’s new brand image and the concept car made out of cardboard. We’ve also got the first details about the Polestar 3, the monstrous BMW XM, and pictures of the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Renault’s 4Ever concept was revealed at the Paris motor show, and we’ve got the first shots, along with the facelifted DS 3, the upgraded Peugeot e-208 and updates for both the Mercedes-Benz A- and B-Class. Finally, we’ve got photographs of the beautiful all-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore. This month’s twin test sees the DS 4 face the Audi A3 Sportback – which one is triumphant in an intense battle of the premium brands? We also drive the Alfa Romeo Tonale on UK soil, get behind the wheel of the interesting new Hyundai Ioniq 6, and try out the seven-seat Ford Grand Tourneo Connect for size. We also test the Range Rover in seven-seat long-wheelbase guise and put the Genesis GV70 Electrified through its paces. We finally get to try out the diesel edition of the facelifted Jaguar E-Pace and test the Peugeot e-2008 with extra range. The long-term test fleet has got a boost as we say hello to a Volvo V90 Cross Country diesel, a Kia Niro Hybrid and Suzuki Swift Sport, but wave goodbye to the Citroën C3 Aircross. We also take a virtual trip around the world, exploring what products Audi has to offer in other markets outside of the UK. But that’s not all, we also have your favourites, including The Doctor, Fuel for Thought, Motor Grump, Autojumble, Bright Spark, Road Watch, Techzone, Current Affairs and Gadget Inspector, as well as focusing on braking systems in our Tuning and Modifying section. That’s in addition to the most up-to-date data section in the business. It really is a packed issue with 148 pages, the biggest of the year in fact, you really can’t miss it. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 434 - January 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-434-january-2023-latest-issue/) - The brightly coloured 500e on the front cover indelibly marks the introduction of electric power to the Abarth brand, with a boosted version of the excellent city car. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 435 - February 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-435-february-2023-latest-issue/) - 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. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 436 - March 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-436-march-2023-latest-issue/) - Peugeot get pride of place on the front cover of the March issue of Diesel&EcoCar, as we get behind the wheel of the 408 Hybrid on UK roads for the first time. It shares road test space inside the magazine with the Jeep Avenger, Nissan Ariya and the distinctive Volkswagen ID.Buzz. We’ve also been driving the MG4 EV and pitched it up against one of the newest electric cars to join the market, the Renault Megane E-Tech. Which of the pair did we find the most engaging, and which of them came out in front of the pure electric shootout? - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 437 - April 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-437-april-2023-latest-issue/) - After an exceptionally long development period, we finally get behind the wheel of the Ineos Grenadier and test it out in 3.0-litre diesel guise. While it may look like an updated classic Defender, it is in fact all new. Elsewhere we’ve been driving the Lexus RX 450h+, the company’s first plug-in hybrid, and also get behind the wheel of the facelifted Toyota Corolla Hybrid. We were challenged to an economy run in Mazda’s new CX-60 3.3-litre diesel and have put Citroën’s smart new ë-C4 X through its paces. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 438 - May 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-438-april-2023-latest-issue-pre-order-now-on-sale-1st-may-2023/) - As Volkswagen reveals a concept car of its forthcoming £22k electric car, we reckon it’s significant enough to grace the cover of the May 2023 edition of Diesel&EcoCar. If VW stay true to their word, this cut-price EV will bring price parity to the petrol and diesel world. But is it little more than a PR stunt to grab the headlines? Pick up a copy of Diesel&EcoCar to find out the essential statistics about this ground-breaking new concept car. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 439 - June 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-439-may-2023-latest-issue/) - It’s a bumper month for new model news, with twenty packed pages of the latest model updates – that must be a record! The coverage kicks off with the Cupra Tavascan that is featured on the cover, alongside the sixth generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class. We’ve also got news of the facelifted Renault Clio and awesome new Polestar 4, along with the updated Vauxhall Corsa and the passenger Ford E-Tourneo Courier. Alpine reveals its version of the Renault 5 as a concept, and Volkswagen has finally revealed the ID.7 in all its glory. There will be some unhappy Tesla Model S and Model X buyers about, with news that Tesla won’t be selling the facelifted model in right-hand drive. We’ve also got the first photographs of the smart #3, the MG Cyberster, BMW i7 M70 and the facelifted Porsche Cayenne. Hyundai’s i20 has been updated and we’ve got news of the Citroën C4 X – now available in diesel guise. We’ve got news of Skoda’s future model plans for the next two years, and pictures of the facelifted Peugeot e-2008 and Lexus LM MPV. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 440 - July 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-440-july-2023-latest-issue/) - Pop the champagne corks and hand round the sausage rolls and vol-au-vents, as we reveal the results of the Diesel&EcoCar Electrified Top 50, where we celebrate the very best electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles on sale today. Count down from 50 to the top spot to see which car wins the coveted title of Electrified Car of the Year 2023. On sale slightly later than usual due to a car manufacturer’s embargo, we have the first details all about the Volvo EX30, including prices and specifications. We’ve also got the first pictures of the BMW 5 Series, Lexus LBX and facelifted Volkswagen Touareg, as well as new arrivals from China in the form of the BYD Seal and Dolphin. We deliver the latest news on a trio of Honda SUVs that arrive here this year, present the updated Audi A6 and A7 ranges, and reveal Peugeot’s latest i-Cockpit design that is set to appear in Peugeot’s upcoming e-3008. We have first drives of the sensational new Dacia Jogger Hybrid, as well as testing the Volkswagen Amarok pick-up, the Honda ZR-V Hybrid, and the Audi Q8 e-tron. We’ve also been behind the wheel of the shapely Hyundai Ioniq 6 and test the Mercedes-Benz B-Class and Kia Sorento Edition, both with diesel engines. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 441 - August 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-441-august-2023-latest-issue/) - We’ve got the grudge match of the year going on in the August 2023 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, with Kia’s title of Electrified Car of the Year 2023 is challenged so soon by BYD. The electric Atto 3 goes head-to-head with the Niro EV in a battle of the medium-sized SUVs. Is the new upstart victorious, or is Kia’s trophy safe in the cabinet for now? Elsewhere we try out the updated Polestar 2, the sporty Abarth 500e and the facelifted Peugeot e-2008, together with the Skoda Enyaq Coupé and Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 442 - September 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-442-september-2023-latest-issue/) - In the September 2023 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, we have a big SUV shootout that sees the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid face the Nissan Qashqai ePower and the Renault Austral E-Tech. Which one wins in the battle for medium SUV supremacy? We’ve also got behind the wheel of the BMW i7, the Honda ZR-V hybrid and Mercedes-Benz EQE on UK soil, and also driven the Peugeot 5008 with mild hybridisation and put Vauxhall’s new Astra Electric through its paces. Finally, Toyota’s Hilux pick-up in flagship GR Sport trim is on test. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 443 - October 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-443-october-2023-latest-issue/) - We’ve been hoovering the red carpet, popping champagne corks, and polishing the awards for the Diesel Top 50 that dominates the October issue of Diesel&EcoCar. We count down from 50 all of the best diesel cars and pick-ups on sale in the UK today. See which cars are victorious on this year’s catwalk and discover the manufacturers that were went home with nothing more than their BFH (Bus Fare Home). - [Diesel Car - Issue 332 - January 2015 - Eco Car supplement launch issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-332-january-2015-eco-car-supplement-launch-special-issue/) - The January 2015 issue marks the launch of EcoCar, a new monthly supplement dedicated to the most economical cars on sale. The 17-page supplement covers all hybrid, electric and alternative fuels, as well as sub-100g/km CO2 petrol cars for the first time, too. It’s very much a one-stop shop for eco-friendly and green motoring. In EcoCar this month, we’ve got first UK tests of the Kia Soul EV and Audi’s A3 e-tron, and we get behind the wheel of the barnstormingTesla Model S, Toyota’s updated Yaris Hybrid and the all-electric Volkswagen e-up! Renault’s brand new Twingo takes on the dinky Peugeot 108 – which one is crowned the city car champion? There’s also an insight into the electric car market and what it means for the consumer. We’ve also got the first photos of the new Vauxhall Viva city car and Toyota’s Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. - [Diesel Car - Issue 333 - February 2015 - Used car of the year 2015 issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-333-february-2015-used-car-of-the-year-2015-special-issue/) - In our Used Car of the Year 2015 special issue, we name all the important cars that you should spend your cash on in eight distinct categories, as well as naming our favourite used car of 2015. If you’re planning on buying a second hand motor this year, you really can’t miss this bumper issue. We’ve also been testing one of the biggest cars of 2015, the Land Rover Discovery Sport, driven the facelifted Audi A1 and tested the new Euro 6 Citroën DS4 BlueHDi 120. - [Diesel Car - Issue 334 - March 2015 - New registration '15' plate special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-334-march-2015-new-registration-15-plate-special/) - As the launch date for the new ‘15’ plate cars looms, DieselCar delivers all the essential information on getting the best deal possible when buying a new car. If you’re in the market for an updated motor, you really can’t miss our invaluable buying advice. - [Diesel Car - Issue 335 - April 2015 - Cleaning and Valeting issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-335/) - It’s one of the biggest issues of the year for latest car news, as we preview all of the models headed for the Geneva motor show. Every car maker has hot new metal designed to lure buyers into its showrooms, and we deliver all the essential information on the newcomers. And as if that wasn’t enough, this month is also a car cleaning and valeting special issue, with advice on how to remove swirls from your paintwork, and buying suggestions on the latest products. - [Diesel Car - Issue 336 - May 2015 - Geneva motor show issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-336-may-2015-cleaning-and-valeting-special-issue/) - The Geneva motor show may well be one of the smallest in size, but is still for many, ‘the’ motor show of the year. And judging by the long list of debuts, the car makers agree. Our 14-page show report delivers all the latest metal in the world of diesel and alternative fuels. It’s essential reading if you plan to change your car over the coming months, and see what is coming to a showroom near you soon. - [Diesel Car - Issue 337 - June 2015 - Car of the year 2015 special issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-336-may-2015-geneva-motor-show-special/) - It’s the bumper issue of the year where we name the greatest new cars on sale today. The annual DieselCar Car of the Year awards 2015 celebrates the vehicles that shine out in ten key categories, as well as naming an overall winner. If there’s one issue you can’t miss, it’s this one. - [Diesel Car - Issue 338 - July 2015 - Performance and sports car issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/single-issue/) - For more enthusiastic drivers, this is the issue of the year, with a focus on performance and sports cars. In our used car section there’s a buyer’s guide for the Mk6 Volkswagen Golf GTD, and our twin test this month sees a pair of muscular SUVs go head-to-head – the BMW X6 and Porsche Cayenne. We’ve also tested the sporty Peugeot 308 SW GT BlueHDi 180, the Volkswagen Scirocco GT with the 181bhp 2.0-litre TDI unit and DSG automatic transmission, as well as the Audi A7 Sportback Black Edition with 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged engine. We’ve also been driving Ford’s latest Kuga, with more powerful 178bhp 2.0-litre TDCi engine paired to Titanium X Sport trim, and in our EcoCar supplement, there’s a first UK test of the Volkswagen Golf GTE Plug-In Hybrid and we put the Ford Fiesta Zetec S 1.0T EcoBoost through its paces. - [Diesel Car - Issue 339 - August 2015](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-339-august-2015/) - A big issue with the latest car news, including one of the most important new car debuts of the year, the Vauxhall Astra. We have the full details, including details of the model range and pricing. There’s also the first pictures of BMW’s new 7 Series, the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class, Kia cee’d and BMW X1, as well as the new MINI Clubman, facelifted Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. There’s also news on the latest plans for London’s brand new motor show set to open its doors next May. - [Diesel Car - Issue 340 - September 2015](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-340-september-2015/) - With the new ‘65’ registration plate cars soon on buyer’s driveways, there’s DieselCar’s invaluable guide to negotiating the best deal. There’s hints and tips, dos and don’ts, and advice on extracting every last penny of discount out of the salesman. There’s also a fascinating feature on diesel cars that we’re denied in the UK – a run-down of all the diesel delights (and a few monstrosities) from around the world. - [Diesel Car - Issue 341 - October 2015](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-341-october-2015/) - It’s one of the most important issues of the year, with our focus on diesel engine tuning for both economy and performance, with a comprehensive look at the tuning market. From remaps to tuning boxes, air filters to brake upgrades, it’s all contained in this month’s issue of Diesel Car. If you’re looking to give your car some more zip, or want to eke out a few extra miles from every gallon, You really can’t miss this issue. And there’s one exciting feature that you wouldn’t expect to read about – a 1959 Ford Thunderbird fitted with a Land Rover TDV8 diesel engine. Yes that’s right, you haven’t misread that, one committed owner has given his classic Ford an economy makeover, yet still retained a classic V8 powerplant under the bonnet. - [Diesel Car - Issue 342 - November 2015](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-342-november-2015/) - This month Diesel Car features coverage of the world’s largest car expo, the Frankfurt motor show. There’s 20 pages covering all the latest debuts, including larger pictures than ever before. All the production cars, concepts and wacky ideas are all covered in this month’s issue. - [Diesel Car - Issue 344 - Christmas 2015](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-344-christmas-2015/) - It’s a proud moment for the Diesel Car team as they present the culmination of months of planning and hard work, as we reveal the facelifted, new-look edition of Diesel Car. - [Diesel Car - Issue 346 - February 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-346-february-2016/) - In the first issue of 2016 to hit the newsstands and drop through subscriber letterboxes, we have news of a stylish update to the DS 3, as well as the first photos of the hot new Mercedes-Benz E-Class. - [Diesel Car - Issue 347 - March 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-347-march-2016/) - March is all about the registration plate change, and in the next issue of Diesel Car there’s an invaluable step-by-step guide to getting the very best deal on your new ‘16’ plate car. - [Diesel Car - Issue 348 - April 2016](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-latest-issue-issue-348-april-2016/) - It’s the most exciting motor show of the year, with Geneva playing host to an avalanche of new product launches. - [Diesel Car - Issue 331 - Christmas 2014 - Christmas special issue](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-331-christmas-2015-christmas-special-issue/) - The past twelve months have absolutely flown by and it’s time once again for the Christmas issue of DieselCar. In our special festive edition, we’ve got a whole host of fun features, as well as a Christmas crossword so you can escape when you get fed up with your family and friends. There’s a packed feature of little known facts, and so you don’t get caught out by the boys in blue this Christmas, we’ve got a group test of the best selling breathalysers on the market – both reusable and one-shot. If you’ve ever sustained damage to your car as a result of a pothole, we give advice on how to claim against the local authority and give hints and tips on how to avoid them in the first place. Completing the features for this month is a look behind the scenes at last month’s Paris motor show and what goes in to creating a motor show stand. - [Diesel Car - Issue 330 - December 2014 - Paris motor show special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-330-december-2014-christmas-special-issue/) - If you want to see the kind of cars that will be sitting on the nation’s driveways next year, you really can’t miss the December issue of DieselCar Magazine. Fresh from the Paris motor show, all the latest hot metal unveiled at the expo is revealed, including the new Vauxhall Corsa, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Fiat 500X, Jaguar XE and Skoda Fabia, as well as the Suzuki Vitara, Volkswagen Passat, Kia Sorento, Ford S-MAX and Audi’s TT Sportback concept, which set the crowds wild. Honda took the wraps off the new HR-V crossover, the facelifted Civic and CR-V, as well as the next generation Jazz, and Kia showed off its updated Rio and Venga ranges. - [Diesel Car - Issue 329 - November 2014 - 4x4 and off-road special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-329-november-2014-4x4-and-off-road-special/) - It’s a bumper month for new model debuts and we’ve got them all in the November issue of Diesel Car Magazine. And with a distinct off-road and 4x4 theme throughout the issue, fresh new metal like the Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Suzuki Vitara ties in perfectly. We’ve also got the first details on the baby Jaguar, the new XE, along with all the essential facts and figures for the brand-new Skoda Fabia, all-new Ford S-MAX and hot hatch versions of the Peugeot 308, powered by a 178bhp 2.0-litre BlueHDi engine and wearing the GT 180 nameplate. There’s news of the facelifted Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, as well as the Honda HR-V, and there’s the first photos of BMW’s new 2 Series Convertible. Not wanting to be left out, Audi has facelifted its A6 line-up, too, and Infiniti has announced a series of changes to its Q70 executive car, as well as the introduction of a fleet-friendly Mercedes-Benz 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine for the first time. - [Diesel Car - Issue 328 - October 2014 - Tuning and economy special](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-car-issue-328-october-2014-tuning-and-economy-special/) - It’s a bumper month for new model debuts and we’ve got them all in the November issue of Diesel Car Magazine. And with a distinct off-road and 4x4 theme throughout the issue, fresh new metal like the Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport and Suzuki Vitara ties in perfectly. We’ve also got the first details on the baby Jaguar, the new XE, along with all the essential facts and figures for the brand-new Skoda Fabia, all-new Ford S-MAX and hot hatch versions of the Peugeot 308, powered by a 178bhp 2.0-litre BlueHDi engine and wearing the GT 180 nameplate. There’s news of the facelifted Ford C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, as well as the Honda HR-V, and there’s the first photos of BMW’s new 2 Series Convertible. Not wanting to be left out, Audi has facelifted its A6 line-up, too, and Infiniti has announced a series of changes to its Q70 executive car, as well as the introduction of a fleet-friendly Mercedes-Benz 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine for the first time. - [6 Issue Subscription - £34.95 (UK)](https://dieselcar.com/product/6-issue-subscription/) - Take out a 6 issue subscription to Diesel Car & Eco Car magazine and save, with the knowledge that it'll be delivered safely to your door. - [3 Issue Subscription - £18.95 (UK)](https://dieselcar.com/product/3-issue-subscription/) - Take out a 3 issue subscription to Diesel Car & Eco Car magazine and save, with the knowledge that it'll be delivered safely to your door. - [13 Issue Subscription - £59.95 (UK) £99.95 (Overseas)](https://dieselcar.com/product/1-year-13-issue-subscription/) - Take out a 13 issue subscription to Diesel Car & Eco Car magazine and save, with the knowledge that it'll be delivered safely to your door. - [26 Issue Subscription - £109.95 (UK) £179.95 (Overseas)](https://dieselcar.com/product/2-year-26-issue-subscription/) - Take out a 26 issue subscription to Diesel Car & Eco Car magazine and save, with the knowledge that it'll be delivered safely to your door. - [39 Issue Subscription - £159.95 (UK)](https://dieselcar.com/product/3-year-39-issue-subscription/) - 39 issues subscription. UK readers only. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 466 - September 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/466/) - The September 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar is your essential guide to buying a new 75-plate car, including an interesting feature on the history of number plates, advice on picking up a private plate, and answers to the quandary about whether you really need to change your old car for a brand new one. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 465 - August 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/465/) - Once you’ve realised that the front cover isn’t actually creased and it’s all part of the design, you’ll be able to check out the all-new Q3, which is edgier and altogether more interesting than the designs that have come before it. Also vying for space within the news section is the Bentley EXP15, which gives a glimpse into the future of the luxury brand. We’ve got first photographs of the European edition of the Kia EV5, pictures of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, and details of the facelifted Genesis GV60. The 500 Hybrid is revealed – the car that Fiat said it would never produce – alongside the first details of Nissan’s upgraded and more efficient e-Power system that will be found under the bonnet of the Qashqai within weeks. We’ve got the first details about Toyota’s Land Cruiser turbodiesel with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and news about the upgrades made to Apple CarPlay thanks to the latest iOS 26 software. Completing the news section this month is the Nissan Leaf, alongside the dual motor Vauxhall Grandland eAWD. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 464 - July 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-464/) - The front cover of the July 2025 edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine is cooler than a polar bear’s wobbly bits, with Alpine’s exciting new electric A390 taking centre stage. Elsewhere we’ve got the first news and pictures of Peugeot’s bid to revive the GTi name with the hot new E-208 GTi. Other cool cars include Renault’s 4 Savane 4x4 concept car, the Fiat Panda Manifesto that takes inspiration from the Sisley 4x4 special edition from back in 80s, and we’ve got a trio of brand-new Toyota models that will be in showrooms from early next year – the all-new RAV4 plug-in hybrid, the electric bZ4X Touring and the hybridised Toyota Aygo X. And as if that wasn’t enough, we bring you pictures of the facelifted Kia Sportage, the updated Genesis Electrified G80 that’s now available in long wheelbase guise, the full details about Nissan’s brand new electric Micra, Audi’s A6 e-Hybrid and the Leapmotor B10. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 463 - June 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/463/) - No Kermit the Frogs were harmed in the making of this issue! The cover of the June 2025 edition of Diesel&EcoCar magazine has a bright green hue, and we’re extremely proud of the latest feature packed issue. There’s the first photographs of the Citroën C5 Aircross, as well us news of the latest Lexus ES, the new Jeep Compass, Audi A6 saloon, Mercedes-Benz Vision V and the facelifted DS No4. And if that wasn’t enough, we have the first details about the facelifted Subaru Solterra, and its Trailseeker sister car, as well as images of the striking Genesis X Grand Equator, the Isuzu D-Max EV and information on Renault’s new 1.8-litre hybrid engine. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 462 - May 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/462/) - A bright, vibrant cover for the lovely weather we have been having of late, with your copy of Diesel&EcoCar magazine arriving in time for you to enjoy over the bank holiday weekend. In the May 2025 edition, we take a glimpse at the exciting new products coming from Nissan, including a new Micra, all-new Juke, updated Qashqai, and finally, a replacement for the Leaf. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 461 - April 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/461/) - Volvo’s new ES90 electric fastback is unveiled on the front cover of the April 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar magazine, and features alongside Kia’s EV4, EV2 Concept and PV5, the Volkswagen Every.1, Audi A6 Avant, facelifted Volvo XC60 and the dual motor versions of the Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008. We’ve also got sneak spyshot glimpses of the Alpine A390, the BMW Neue Klasse and Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ power. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 460 - March 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/460/) - The dazzling front covers continue, this month with the exciting new Fiat Grande Panda emblazoned across it, as we finally get behind the wheel of the Italian brand’s new small car. We’ve also been trying out the new Mazda CX-80 diesel seven-seater, the Volkswagen Golf Estate, Audi Q6 e-tron, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, Renault Rafale and facelifted Isuzu D-Max pickup. In addition, we’ve been driving the new Citroën C3 Aircross, the Leapmotor T03 city car, GWM Haval Jolion Pro hybrid and the sixth generation Subaru Forester. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 459 - February 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-459/) - On the bright red cover of the February 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar we announce the return of the Mazda6 to the UK lineup in 2026, albeit in electric guise this time around. In addition, we’ve got news of Toyota’s new Urban Cruiser, first pictures of the facelifted Skoda Enyaq, Tesla Model Y and Genesis GV60 and GV70, as well as a first look at the new BYD Atto 2, the Alfa Romeo Junior Q4 and the Leapmotor C10 REEV, a range extender SUV. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 458 - January 2025](https://dieselcar.com/product/458/) - The cover of the January 2025 issue of Diesel&EcoCar may be shocking pink, but its contents will be familiar to anyone that is a regular reader of the magazine. We’ve got all of your favourite features and articles, including the news section that reports on the new Jaguar Type 00, and the controversial strategy to relaunch the brand. We’ve also got the first pictures of the interesting new DS No.8, the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV and the curvaceous Audi Q5 Sportback. There’s the latest news on the Vauxhall Luton plant closure, as well as first pictures of the Ford Puma Gen-E. There are updates for the Mazda CX-60, Alfa Romeo Tonale, and Toyota Yaris, news of GT versions of the Kia EV6 and EV9, and a review of the Government’s ZEV mandate. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 457 - December 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-457/) - It may be the last issue of 2024, but the December edition is no less exciting, with the return of our Christmas gift guide and the Diesel&EcoCar motoring themed Christmas Crossword. In addition, we’ve got first tests of the MINI Aceman, the Polestar 4, Dacia Duster Hybrid, MG3 Hybrid+, Renault Rafale PHEV, the Peugeot E-5008 and Audi Q7 TDI, as well as the Toyota Prius PHEV and Subaru Crosstrek. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 456 - November 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-456-november-2024-latest-issue/) - It’s the all-new Skoda Elroq that is revealed on the cover of the November 2024 issue of Diesel&EcoCar, as we deliver the first news on the new medium-sized electric SUV. We also go behind the scenes at the unveiling and explore the lengths that the Czech Republic brand went to when showing the Elroq to the world for the first time. And it’s a massive month for news with the Dacia Bigster revealed alongside the facelifted Citroën C4 and C4 X at the Paris motor show. We report from the French show, with the first news of the Renault 4 E-Tech, the Peugeot E-408, Alpine A390 Beta Concept, Audi Q6 Sportback, Volkswagen Tayron, the Renault Emblème hydrogen fuel-cell concept car, and the Leapmotor B10. If that wasn’t enough, there’s also the first photographs and information on the stunning Citroën C5 Aircross Concept, the Volkswagen Transporter, Kia PV5, and BYD Sealion 7. Our testers have driven the Alfa Romeo Junior, MG ZS Hybrid+, facelifted Kia EV6 and the new Polestar on UK roads, as well as testing the Vauxhall Grandland Electric on European tarmac. In addition, we’ve been behind the wheel of the facelifted Audi Q8 TDI and the Citroën C4 mild hybrid. New arrivals on the long-term test fleet this month include a Fiat 600e, Genesis GV60 and Renault Scenic E-Tech, and this month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the SEAT Tarraco TDI, while in Generation Game, we look at three different versions of the Volkswagen Touareg TDI. Our intensive A-to-Z ultimate feature focuses on extreme off-roading and 4x4s, with a separate fact packed guide to towing. In this month’s Tuning Clinic, we examine the benefits of tuning your diesel car for towing, and this month’s guide to the best new car buys looks at diesel cars with a manual gearbox. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 455 - October 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-455-october-2024-latest-issue/) - Roll out the red carpet, turn on the lights, it’s time for this year’s glittering Diesel Top 50 Awards. Which car secured the top spot in the 2024 countdown, who were the winners, and who were the losers. Find out the car company that won the Editor’s Award for Innovation, which firm was recognised for being the Most Influential Diesel Car Maker, and what car was the Most Eagerly Awaited New Diesel Car for 2025? You can find out all of the answers to these questions in the October 2024 edition of Diesel&EcoCar. We’ve also got news of Cupra’s new Terramar, the first photographs of Audi’s new Q5 SUV, and we take the wraps off the MG ZS Hybrid+. There’s also news of the updated Volvo XC90, the revised Honda HR-V and the all-new smart #5. We’ve got behind the wheel of the Renault Symbioz Hybrid, the chunky new Hyundai Santa Fe, the Volkswagen Passat Estate, the MINI Countryman Electric, and Renault’s facelifted Captur. In addition, the DS 9 has been put through its paces by the test team, in addition to Audi’s A3 in petrol guise, and the facelifted Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI. We welcome a newcomer to the long-term test fleet, with a Skoda Kodiaq TDI arriving in the Diesel&EcoCar car park, just as we wave goodbye to the Citroën C4 X BlueHDi and Vauxhall Corsa Electric. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Lexus UX 250h, we examine three generations of DS 3, and in secondhand shootout, we explore the MG HS and Suzuki Across plug-in hybrids. We also look at the differences between Lithium-ion and Lithium iron phosphate batteries and Simon Hacker discusses whether private plates should be allowed. Elsewhere we explain the virtues of Apple CarPlay, take a look at Caffeine and Machine in Stratford upon Avon, and reveal our fresh new tuning section. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 454 - September 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-453-august-2024-latest-issue/) - It’s the biggest issue of the year, with a mighty 148 pages, as we count down the Top 50 Best Electrified Cars of 2024. All of the top electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are included, and you can see what we crowned number one as our Car of the Year 2024. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 452 - July 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-452-july-2024-latest-issue/) - It’s the biggest issue of the year, with a mighty 148 pages, as we count down the Top 50 Best Electrified Cars of 2024. All of the top electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are included, and you can see what we crowned number one as our Car of the Year 2024. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 453 - August 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-453-august-2024/) - You can’t knock them for being cheeky, with Ford reviving the Capri name for its latest medium electric SUV. The resurrection of the hallowed name may not be popular with everyone, but you can’t ignore the fact that the new electric Capri has become the hottest discussion topic in the car world. Rubbing shoulders with the electric Ford in our news pages is the reimagined Audi A5, now offered in Sportback and Avant guises and serving as a replacement for the A4. We’ve also got spyshots of the Skoda Elroq, the first official photos of the BMW X3 and information on the facelifted Audi e-tron GT. Hyundai’s Inster and the LEVC L380 rub shoulders, alongside more details on the Citroën C3 Aircross and the classy Bentley Continental GT. Fiat’s funky Grande Panda is exhibited alongside the 500e Giorgio Armani limited edition, and we’ve got the first photographs of both the new MG HS and the Cyber GTS Coupé. Completing this month’s repertoire is the Polestar Concept BST and the plug-in hybrid BMW M5. In for testing this month, Jeep’s electric Avenger faces the Kia Soul EV, and we get behind the wheel of the diesel Kia Sorento, the Peugeot E-5008, KGM Torres EVX, MINI Cooper Electric and diesel Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé. We’ve got a comprehensive A-to-Z on tyres, and we wave goodbye to the Cupra Formentor from our long-term fleet. All of your favourite columns and features are present and there for you to read, including a comprehensive used car section, The Doctor, Motor Grump, Bright Spark, Tech Zone, Data Files, and Current Affairs. We’ve got a selection of products inspected by our resident Gadget Inspector and there’s a handy What’s On guide, so you know what shows and events are happening in your area with a motoring flavour. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 450 - May 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-450-may-2024-latest-issue/) - Issue 450 – wow, that’s gone fast. It won’t be long until we reach 500, and another big milestone in the history of Diesel&EcoCar magazine. To celebrate issue 450, we’ve taken the opportunity to give the latest issue of the magazine a mini facelift, including new features and a mild restyling, and I’m sure you’ll agree that the black background on the cover looks dramatic. We’ve got first tests of the diesel editions of the Volkswagen Tiguan and Skoda Superb this month, and we get behind the wheel of the new Suzuki Swift, the Jeep Avenger e-Hybrid, Mazda2 Hybrid, and Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid. There’s also On Test reports of the latest Hyundai i10 and extended range MG4. We also welcome a Citroën C4 X diesel to the long-term test fleet, as well as a Vauxhall Corsa Electric and Hyundai Kona Hybrid. But it’s time to wave goodbye to the Genesis GV60, something that Gavin Braithwaite-Smith is particularly sad about. This month’s magazine focuses on tuning and economy driving with an in-depth A-to-Z on getting the best out of your car. We’ve also been exploring electric vehicle driving range, and how cold weather and heat, impacts the car, with an interview with engineers from Nissan while testing the Ariya in sub-zero temperatures in Finland. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Mercedes-Benz GLB and we look at three generations of the Vauxhall Astra. All of your favourite columns and features are present and correct, including The Doctor, Motor Grump, Bright Spark, Tech Zone, Road Watch and Current Affairs. We’ve got a selection of products inspected by our resident Gadget Inspector and there’s a handy What’s On guide so you know what’s going on in your area with a motoring flavour. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 451 - June 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-451-june-2024-latest-issue/) - The electric MINI Aceman takes pride of place on the front cover of the June 2024 issue of Diesel&EcoCar magazine and is amongst good company, as it’s a bumper month for new model debuts. The new Citroën C3 Aircross and Vauxhall Grandland are revealed, alongside the Mazda CX-80, facelifted Nissan Qashqai, mildly revised Mercedes-Benz EQS and hybrid-powered Renault Symbioz. We also feature the reprofiled Cupra Leon and Formentor, the smart #5 concept car, Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ power and Tesla Model 3 Performance. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 449 - April 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-449-april-2024-latest-edition/) - With spring now finally sprung, we’ve got an invaluable A-to-Z guide to car valeting to get your car in tip-top condition, and to wash away all of the winter grime. It’s been produced in association with Autoglym, one of the leaders in car care. The cover story for the April 2024 issue of Diesel&EcoCar magazine is all about the Skoda Octavia, which gets a mid-life update for 2024, and is in showrooms this summer. There’s also news of the facelifted Audi A3, the latest MG3, now in hybrid guise, and the Skoda Epic, a concept car previewing a future baby electric SUV. Audi has taken the wraps off the Q6 e-tron, there’s the first pictures of the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, and a bright yellow update to the Nissan Juke. Cupra has turned up the wick with a new 322bhp VZ flagship and Hyundai has revealed an update for the Ioniq 5, including new N Line editions. Ineos has revealed the smaller Fusilier, Fiat has revealed a brace of concept cars, and Abarth has revealed more about the 600e. We’ve also driven the Mercedes-Benz E 220 d on UK soil, put the Fiat 600e through its paces, tested the Renault Scenic E-Tech and Peugeot’s E-3008. The distinctive looking BMW iX2 is driven, as are the facelifted editions of the Skoda Scala and Hyundai i20. Finally, we get behind the wheel of the new 129bhp Toyota Yaris Hybrid in GR Sport guise. On the long-term fleet we say hello to the Honda ZR-V Hybrid, but wave goodbye to our much-loved Peugeot 408 Plug-in Hybrid. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 448 - March 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-448-march-2024-latest-edition/) - One of the most popular small cars of the 1970s and 80s has been brought bang up to date with an electric twist and Phil Huff was at an exclusive unveiling ahead of its Geneva motor show debut. In addition to languishing on the cover of the March 2024 edition of Diesel&EcoCar, we’ve got a four-page introduction to Renault’s fresh new 5 E-Tech. We’ve also got news of the facelifted Volkswagen Golf, as well as the updated Ford Puma, Audi Q7, Porsche Taycan and Hyundai Bayon. Porsche’s all-new Macan makes its debut on our pages, alongside the BMW 5 Series Touring and Dacia Spring. There are reports of irregularities with Toyota’s diesel engines and a first look at the Stellantis STLA large platform that’s set to underpin a range of new Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati products in the future. We get behind the wheel of the monstrous Kia EV9, try out the lengthy Volkswagen ID.7, and put Skoda’s facelifted Kamiq through its paces. We’ve also been driving the facelifted Renault Arkana, the mildly updated Mazda2 and the latest Mercedes-Benz GLB in diesel guise. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Vauxhall Mokka 1.5 Turbo D and we have a rundown on last year’s new registrations figures in our unique and comprehensive way – it’s worth buying the magazine just for that in-depth analysis that you won’t find anywhere else. In Our Cars, we wave goodbye to the Citroën Ë-C4 X and DS 7 and welcome a Skoda Karoq and Hyundai Kona Electric to the fleet. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 446 - January 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-446-january-2024-latest-edition/) - One of the most affordable family cars is replaced, with Dacia’s new Duster revealed on the front cover of the January 2024 edition of Diesel&EcoCar. And while there’s no diesel engine this time around, there’s a self-charging hybrid as a replacement. There are also images of a new electric Renault Twingo, the new Porsche Panamera, and a replacement for the Subaru XV, the Crosstrek. The Tesla Cybertruck is revealed in production guise, and Suzuki’s sixth generation Swift makes its debut. There are facelifts for the Hyundai Tucson, Peugeot E-Traveller and Toyota Yaris Cross and we have news of the change in strategy for Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis. We pitch a pair of hybrids up against each other, with the Honda ZR-V facing the mighty Kia Sportage. We also have first tests of the BYD Seal, Peugeot E-208, Renault Clio Hybrid and Volkswagen Touareg TDI, and in addition, we’ve got tests of the Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport, the Citroën C4 X BlueHDi 130 and Volvo’s XC60 in plug-in hybrid guise. We welcome the most powerful plug-in hybrid Cupra Formentor to the long-term test fleet, in addition to Hyundai’s Tucson Hybrid and this month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the DS 3 Crossback in BlueHDi 100 and 110 diesel guises. We explain the technology behind range extenders and take a look at autonomous emergency braking technology. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 447 - February 2024](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-447-february-2024-latest-edition/) - The cover of the February 2024 edition of Diesel&EcoCar announces the facelifting of one of the biggest selling SUVs in the UK, with the Ford Kuga getting a mid-life update. The update encompasses a new Active model, as well as enhancements to the interior and exterior, and features revised hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains. We’ve also got the first photographs of the Nissan Ariya NISMO, a sneak preview of the exciting new Abarth 600e and updates for the Citroën E-SpaceTourer and Vauxhall Combo Life Electric. There’s news of Honda’s future EV plans and Kia announces a move into the world of vans, previewing some concepts. This month’s twin test sees the Audi Q5 Sportback face the brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé, and we’ve also been driving Honda’s e:Ny1, the facelifted Volkswagen ID.3, the latest Toyota C-HR and the revised MG HS PHEV. The updated Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake is driven in diesel guise, we get behind the wheel of the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross and try out the Peugeot E-308 SW, the updated Vauxhall Corsa Electric and the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric. In the Buying, Selling and Maintaining section, this month’s buyer’s guide is all about the Kia Stonic 1.6 CRDi. As well as all of your favourite features and columns, we wave goodbye to three members of the long-term fleet as the Honda Civic, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Skoda Fabia move on to pastures new. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 445 - December 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-445-december-2023-latest-issue-copy/) - It’s the affordable electric vehicle that we’ve all been waiting for, as Citroën takes the wraps off its £23k e-C3, with news that an even cheaper version is on its way. We’ve also got the first photos of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept, a trio of Kia concept cars – the EV3, EV4 and EV5 – the new BMW iX2, facelifted Mazda2 Hybrid and updated Audi Q8, and much more. This month’s twin test sees the Ford Ranger take on the Volkswagen Amarok, a pair of vehicles that have been developed alongside each other thanks to a joint venture, but the resulting road manners show that each maker has gone its own separate way in how to make the pick-up trucks behave. Which one wins? You’ll need to read the November 2023 issue to find out. We’ve also been behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin, the Peugeot E-308, the more powerful Citroën E-C4 X and upgraded Vauxhall Corsa Electric. In addition, Isuzu’s D-Max Utility is put through its paces, and we try out the recently reintroduced Citroën Berlingo. With a theme of 4x4s, off-roading and towing in the November 2023 issue, we have a series of features about getting started with towing, why the maximum towing weight isn’t the be all and end all, and an educational piece about towing with help from the Caravan and Motorhome Club. We also feature five quirky 4x4s and debate whether pick-up trucks are a worthy SUV substitution. This month’s used car buyer’s guide is all about the Volvo XC60, and in light of the media highlighting fires involving EVs, we discuss whether they are more prone to catching fire. - [Diesel & Eco Car - Issue 444 - November 2023](https://dieselcar.com/product/diesel-eco-car-issue-444-november-2023-latest-issue/) - It’s the affordable electric vehicle that we’ve all been waiting for, as Citroën takes the wraps off its £23k e-C3, with news that an even cheaper version is on its way. We’ve also got the first photos of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, the Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept, a trio of Kia concept cars – the EV3, EV4 and EV5 – the new BMW iX2, facelifted Mazda2 Hybrid and updated Audi Q8, and much more. This month’s twin test sees the Ford Ranger take on the Volkswagen Amarok, a pair of vehicles that have been developed alongside each other thanks to a joint venture, but the resulting road manners show that each maker has gone its own separate way in how to make the pick-up trucks behave. Which one wins? You’ll need to read the November 2023 issue to find out. We’ve also been behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin, the Peugeot E-308, the more powerful Citroën E-C4 X and upgraded Vauxhall Corsa Electric. In addition, Isuzu’s D-Max Utility is put through its paces, and we try out the recently reintroduced Citroën Berlingo. With a theme of 4x4s, off-roading and towing in the November 2023 issue, we have a series of features about getting started with towing, why the maximum towing weight isn’t the be all and end all, and an educational piece about towing with help from the Caravan and Motorhome Club. 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