Mercedes-Benz’s recall of 60,000 vehicles equipped with software designed to manipulate emissions tests have been followed by a profits warning from parent company Daimler.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) have published new guidance to “help UK motorists choose their ideal car” following the introduction of new emissions test legislation.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed that supply shortages caused by manufacturers’ WLTP testing backlogs triggered a 20.5% decline in new car registrations in September.
At least one in 10 dealers are still unaware of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), despite the implementation deadline on September 1.
PSA Group has completed the certification of all its passenger cars under the new WLTP fuel economy and RDE vehicle emissions test regimes.
What Car? has been able to identify £28.5m worth of savings for car buyers during August as the pre-WLTP emissions test rush to rid car forecourts of unwanted stock takes hold of the marketplace.
Environment secretary Michael Gove is expected to reveal details of a targeted diesel scrappage scheme before July 31.
The ACEA has said new real-world emissions tests will mean a “substantial number” of diesel models will have to be phased out earlier than planned.
