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VW settles ‘class action’ over dieselgate for £193m

VW settles ‘class action’ over dieselgate for £193m

91,000 drivers - and lawyers - to share payout after Volkswagen opts to avoid court hearing
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25 May 2022
Can I buy a car during the Covid-19 lockdown? Dealers reopen today
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Can I buy a car during the Covid-19 lockdown? Dealers reopen today

National lockdowns have kept dealers closed but they're back as of today. Here’s how you can buy a new or used car in all parts of the UK
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12 Apr 2021
Covid-19: what it means for motorists and the car industry
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Covid-19: what it means for motorists and the car industry

Everything you need to know about how Covid-19 affects cars, motorists and the car industry in the UK
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6 Apr 2021
Hybrid and electric cars outsell diesels in Europe for the first time ever

Hybrid and electric cars outsell diesels in Europe for the first time ever

European registration figures show diesel cars playing second fiddle to the combined might of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, mild hybrids and electric cars
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30 Oct 2020
Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices
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Fiat-Chrysler faces £5bn UK lawsuit over defeat devices

Around half a million FCA-engined vehicles in England and Wales could be affected by diesel emissions scandal, says law firm
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27 Oct 2020
Frequency of speeding incidents tripled during lockdown
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Frequency of speeding incidents tripled during lockdown

Telematics data shows drivers broke speed limits more often when they got behind the wheel during lockdown
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18 Aug 2020
Public transport restrictions will put a million more cars on the road at rush hour
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Public transport restrictions will put a million more cars on the road at rush hour

Climate campaigners call for public authorities to intervene and prevent UK towns and cities from being overloaded with traffic
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10 Jun 2020
Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads

Car insurance claims spike as rusty drivers return to roads

The easing of lockdown in England saw a jump in claims, with the biggest leap occurring in south-central England
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5 Jun 2020
SORN applications more than double during lockdown
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SORN applications more than double during lockdown

Applications for statutory off-road notices more than double during first four weeks of lockdown as drivers save cash when not using their cars
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13 May 2020
Ford’s European car factories to restart production on 4 May

Ford’s European car factories to restart production on 4 May

Production will resume at Ford’s engine plants in Dagenham and Bridgend on 18 May, the company has announced
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13 May 2020
Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?
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Coronavirus: what's it doing to the car industry?

Factory shutdowns, staff working from home and event disruptions and the fight back: we round up how coronavirus is impacting the car industry and its…
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13 May 2020
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Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters

Bentley resumes production at Crewe headquarters

Bentley begins phased return to production with up to 1,700 employees returning to work
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11 May 2020
Kia says July car sales could be back to normal

Kia says July car sales could be back to normal

Kia Europe boss Emilio Herrera also calls for government support to boost sales
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7 May 2020
Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April

Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April

There were 658 Tesla Model 3s registered in April – making it more popular than the Jaguar I-Pace and Vauxhall Corsa combined
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5 May 2020
Nissan Sunderland aims to resume production in early June
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Nissan Sunderland aims to resume production in early June

Production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant will remain suspended throughout May, with production resuming in June on a phased basis
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30 Apr 2020
Coronavirus: support for car finance customers announced
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Coronavirus: support for car finance customers announced

Financial Conduct Authority announces measures to help car finance customers struggling to meet payments during coronavirus crisis
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24 Apr 2020
Renault Zoe vs MINI Electric
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Renault Zoe vs MINI Electric

Fresh second-generation Renault Zoe takes on all-new MINI Electric in a showdown of the EV superminis
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22 Apr 2020
Can I get a refund on my car insurance because of coronavirus?
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Can I get a refund on my car insurance because of coronavirus?

With the coronavirus lockdown impacting car use, many drivers may be able to claim a partial refund on their insurance premiums.
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22 Apr 2020
Admiral to issue £25 refund on all car insurance premiums

Admiral to issue £25 refund on all car insurance premiums

The insurer is passing on the savings it’s making as a result of less claims being made during the coronavirus lockdown
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22 Apr 2020
Things to do with kids who like cars during the lockdown

Things to do with kids who like cars during the lockdown

Stuck for something that your car-loving kids can sink their teeth into? We’ve rounded up some of the best car-related activities, games and fun thing…
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31 Mar 2020
Car industry to build ventilators for NHS in coronavirus crisis

Car industry to build ventilators for NHS in coronavirus crisis

Ford and seven F1 teams have signed up to the Ventilator Challenge UK Consortium, while UK motor industry body also pledges support
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30 Mar 2020
2020 Geneva Motor Show officially cancelled over coronavirus fears

2020 Geneva Motor Show officially cancelled over coronavirus fears

The 2020 Geneva Motor Show has been called off after the Swiss government announces ban on public gatherings of more than 1,000 people
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28 Mar 2020
Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall close all European factories due to coronavirus
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Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall close all European factories due to coronavirus

All Groupe PSA plants to shut down until March 27 in bid to contain the spread of coronavirus
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27 Mar 2020
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Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus
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Toyota latest car maker to suspend production over coronavirus

In a bid to help contain coronavirus, Toyota has closed factories across Europe
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27 Mar 2020
Porsche sets sales record and huge profit in spite of new dieselgate fine

Porsche sets sales record and huge profit in spite of new dieselgate fine

Porsche has sold in excess for 280,000 cars worldwide for the first time
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20 Mar 2020
72 per cent of motorists support fines for idling drivers
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72 per cent of motorists support fines for idling drivers

Seven in 10 motorists think drivers who leave their engines idling while parked should be fined
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7 Oct 2019
AIR Index car emissions system launches
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AIR Index car emissions system launches

AIR Index promises easy-to-understand, real-world NOx levels for buyers and policymakers. High NOx readings have been found for some models
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28 Feb 2019
Volkswagen to reduce model count and increase vehicle costs
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Volkswagen to reduce model count and increase vehicle costs

Volkswagen has announced that savings of 3 billion euros will be made by the end of 2020, while vehicle prices will rise
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6 Dec 2018
EU Commissioner says diesel cars “are finished”
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EU Commissioner says diesel cars “are finished”

Brussels official calls diesels “technology of the past”, and predicts they will “completely disappear” from European roads
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29 May 2018
Audi accused of of emissions cheating
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Audi accused of of emissions cheating

The Audi emissions recall covers the Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, Q5 and Q7 with the majority of vehicles said to be in Germany
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22 Jan 2018
Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness
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Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness

A ship carrying Volkswagen cars was boarded by Greenpeace protesters at Sheerness, Kent with more entering the port itself
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22 Sep 2017
BMW, Mercedes and VW agree on emissions update for 5.3m cars
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BMW, Mercedes and VW agree on emissions update for 5.3m cars

The move agreed with German authorities includes an incentive scheme for owners to trade in their old car for a new, less polluting vehicle
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3 Aug 2017
VW denies owing £2.5 million in London congestion charges
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VW denies owing £2.5 million in London congestion charges

Mayor of London says Volkswagen owes payments for 80,000 cars fitted with defeat devices, Volkswagen does not agree
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24 Jul 2017
Audi issues voluntary retrofit for V6 and V8 diesels

Audi issues voluntary retrofit for V6 and V8 diesels

Up to 850,000 cars across Europe from Volkswagen Group key brands with V6 and V8 engines are eligible for an emissions software fix
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21 Jul 2017
Vauxhall and Opel cleared of emissions tampering
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Vauxhall and Opel cleared of emissions tampering

Opel, the sister brand of Vauxhall, has been cleared of emissions tampering by the French authorities
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21 Mar 2017