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The Gasoline Particulate Filter FAQ
Like it or not, emissions regulations will tighten significantly for all fossil fuelled vehicles. This means more technology, more costs and much much more to go wrong. With the fall out of dieselgate, many motorists are now opting for petrol. In fact record numbers...
Double blow for drivers as fuel prices rocket and government hint at duty rise
You’ll have all noticed the relentless increase in fuel prices over the last couple of months. In fact, this week marks the 10th consecutive week that fuel prices in the UK have risen. Don’t expect this trend to reverse soon either, with Hurricane Florence set to...
Leaked internal Skoda document shows Octavia VRS MY19 changes DPF & OPF
In the quest to upgrade my 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS diesel to a shiny new 245BHP petrol wagon, I have uncovered some very interesting news (thanks OvRSOC) about the new MY19 "model year 2019" changes to my favourite performance family mover. As with every model...
VR & Electric Cars Inevitably Cross Paths
It would be hard to argue against the idea that virtual reality and electric cars represent two of the most exciting tech developments of the current decade. Neither is actually new this decade, mind you, but they’ve certainly emerged in new and significant ways these...
6 Myths About Buying Spare Parts Online Debunked
Myth 1: Spare parts available online are lower quality than the original parts Most car vendors will stress the superiority of authorized, brand specific parts – usually available only through select suppliers. However, most of these parts are created by...
Volkswagen diesel customer forum crowd funds VW van to help spread the word over dieselgate “fix”
Over 7300 members of the Volkswagen diesel customer forum have raised over £6,000 to purchase and sign written VW caddy van carrying a stark warnings over the so call diesel gate "fix". The van will be displayed around the country to help warn other...
SMMT urges UK government to back new diesel technology as new car registrations fall
Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past 6 months, I'm sure you're aware of the demonetisation of the once heralded diesel car. The government U-Turn on diesel cars combined with diesel emissions cheating by more than one manufacturer has rocked consumer...
Fuel prices rocket with highest monthly rise in at least 18 years say the RAC
According to a press release from the RAC, fuel prices in the UK rose at their highest rate in May since their records began. As of today, average fuel prices across the UK show unleaded retailing at 129.2p/l whilst diesel commands a whopping 132.4p/l - revealing...
Hypermiling Tesla Model 3 breaks record with 606 miles on a single charge
In an epic showcase of Tesla's Model 3, a hypermiling duo from the states managed an incredible 606 miles from a single charge. The record-breaking feat saw the Model 3 embark on a 32-hour hypermiling marathon around a closed 1-mile airport loop, only stopping for...
Skoda offering a £118k armoured Superb
The unsuspecting Skoda Superb is a model often overlooked. Its "bland" looks and mightly proportions are mostly ignored in the favour of our personal favourite the epic Octavia VRS (yes, I'm biased!). It might look like something from the taxi rank but underneath this...