fuel economy
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Long Term 14 JunPowerful Volkswagen Arteon provides fuel for thought - car review
Horrific fuel prices put more focus on efficient driving during outings in the turbocharged Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake we've been reviewing over the months.
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Used Cars 4 FebFuel economy becomes less of a priority for used car buyers
Used car buyers are less interested in fuel economy, despite rising pump prices, according to BuyaCar.
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Car Dealer News 3 JunCaffyns blames WLTP effect for 3.1% decline in 2018 turnover
Caffyns has blamed a 3.1% decline in turnover in its 2018 financial results on WLTP’s impact on the supply of vehicles from certain car manufacturer brands - with Audi “significantly constrained” by the new regime.
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Market Insight 5 SepWLTP car sales rush sparked 23.1% August registrations rise, SMMT reveals
Car manufacturers rush to sell new cars which are not compliant with the new WLTP and RDE fuel economy and emissions legislation has created a “false economy” in which sales rose 23.1% in August.
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Manufacturer 9 Aug
Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha admit improper fuel economy and emissions testing
Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha Motor had followed the admissions of Japanese manufacturers Nissan and Subaru in admitting to improper testing of vehicles for fuel economy and emissions.
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Manufacturer 9 JulNissan admits ‘falsified’ vehicle emissions and economy data at Japan car factories
Nissan has admitted that emissions and fuel economy data had been deliberately falsified at most of its factories in Japan.
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Latest News 22 JunSwitch to new WLTP emissions regulations may put pressure on new car supplies
New ‘real-world’ emissions and fuel economy tests may boost registrations forward before September 1, but they could also dent manufacturer supply
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Latest News 19 JunAre UK franchised car dealers ready for WLTP?
AM wants to know how the introduction of the WLTP and RDE 'real-world' emissions and mpg regulations on September 1 will affect your dealerships.
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Market Insight 8 JunCar manufacturers face £50,000 fine per vehicle for fitting emissions defeat devices
Car manufacturers will face fines of up to £50,000 per car is they are found to have installed emissions defeat devices as part of new legislation announced by the Government.
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Market Insight 6 Jun'Real MPG' data reveals 98% of hybrids cannot deliver advertised fuel economy, says Honest John
A study of hybrid cars compiled by automotive consumer website Honest John has claimed that 98% of models are incapable of matching their advertised fuel economy claims.
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Market Insight 4 JunWLTP emissions tests trigger 10% CO2 rises across all sectors
The EU’s Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will trigger an average CO2 emissions rise of 10% across all sectors, according to Cap HPI.
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Manufacturer 21 MayVolvo completes WLTP testing for all models
Volvo has homologated its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) for car fuel consumption and emissions.
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Supplier News 19 Mar
Cap HPI announces plans to integrate WLTP and RDE vehicle emissions test data
Cap HPI has confirmed that data related to the incoming WLTP and RDE vehicles emissions testing regime will be introduced to its New Vehicle Data set (NVD) in the coming months.
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Manufacturer 21 SepReal-world fuel economy testing set to shake up cost of ownership
Vehicle buyers are being urged to use newly-released real world fuel economy figures for total cost of ownership calculations.
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Manufacturer 4 AugInvestigators return Mitsubishi fuel economy scandal findings
A report into Mitsubishi’s falsification of fuel economy figures for certain Japan-only models has blamed a cost-cutting corporate culture.
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Manufacturer 18 May
Mitsubishi president bows out and Suzuki admits emissions test 'discrepancies'
Mitsubishi Motors’ president and executive vice president will step down following its fuel economy testing scandal as Suzuki admits “discrepancies” in its emissions testing.
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Manufacturer 27 Apr
Mitsubishi appoints committee to investigate mpg scandal
Mitsubishi has established a committee of outside legal experts to investigate the falsification of published fuel consumption claims for its Japanese mini cars.
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Manufacturer 24 NovPSA Peugeot Citroen will publish real-world fuel economy figures by Q2 2016
PSA Peugeot Citroen has confirmed it will publish real-world fuel economy figures on its cars in spring next year.
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