Swedish motor magazine Teknikensvarld.se proves Emissions fix has negative effect on MPG and power

by Hypermiler UK | Apr 6, 2017 | dieselgate

The Swedish motor magazine Teknikens Varld has taken on the might of VW to prove that emissions fix causes negative effects on fuel consumption and power. This is contrary to claims by Volkswagen that the fix does not affect vehicle performance or fuel efficiency in...

New car sales surge as tax rises loom, diesel sales loose ground

by Hypermiler UK | Apr 5, 2017 | new cars

Sales of new cars in the UK hit record levels in March this year as buyers scrambled to make the most of looming car tax rises. March 2017 saw a total of 562,337 cars rolling off dealer forecourts, a rise of over 8% compared to March of 2016. Figures released by...

Did Volkswagen mislead owners into believing the emissions fix was mandatory?

by Hypermiler UK | Apr 4, 2017 | dieselgate

We’ve been covering the Volkswagen Groups emissions fix closely over the last few months and have been paying attention to the feedback on our website and social media accounts. With the EGR issues aside we’re concerned that owners had...

EU Parliament votes to “financially compensate” car buyers affected by VW emissions scandal

by Hypermiler UK | Apr 4, 2017 | dieselgate

MEPs in the European Parliament have voted in support of a number of recommendations that could reshape the emissions testing in the EU and see car buyers affected by the VW group emissions scandal rightfully compensated. The overwhelming support for the...

Volkswagen get the green light from US regulators to sell “fixed” diesel vehicles

by Hypermiler UK | Mar 31, 2017 | dieselgate

Over in the US, Volkswagen have been given the green light to “flog” their fleet of “fixed” diesel vehicles by the EPA. In what seems as a massive turn around by US regulators, VW have been given permission to sell off 2015 diesel models to the...