Diesel cars: A false economy?

Research by the kind fellows at Auto Express have revealed that some diesel cars have to be driven in excess of  30,000 miles a year before they become more economical than their petrol siblings.  As expected, motorists are converting to the “derv” side in...

The US hearts diesels: 2011 derv sales up 38.5%

Unlike the UK, the take up of diesel cars in the US has historically been rather lethargic. Spurred on by rocketing fuel prices, US motorists are abandoning petrol cars in droves as they look for more efficient rides. Sales of the oil burners have risen by 38.5%...

Diesels: good for the wallet, bad for the heart

Medical research conducted by the boffins  at the University of Edinburgh have that chemical particles produced  diesel powered cars can significantly increase the risk of heart attack in otherwise healthy adults. Funded by the British Heart Foundation, the...