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 action…
Blog Archives
Volkswagen get the green light from US regulators to sell “fixed” diesel vehicles
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…
Tagged with: America, Audi, diesel, diesel particulate filter, dieselgate, DPF, EGR value, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, skoda, US, VW
Posted in dieselgate
Posted in dieselgate
Deiselgate: VW offers warranty for US Emissions fixes while UK made to suffer three figure repair bills
The utter sham that this the UK emissions fix is about to be taken to a whole new level. Official Volkswagen documentation has revealed that VW are offering US customers comprehensive warranties and free component replacements for those choosing to have…
Tagged with: Audi, diesel, dieselgate, EA189, emissions fix, Seat, skoda, US Emission Fix, VW
Posted in dieselgate
Posted in dieselgate
Diesel cars banned from Olso city centre to combat air pollution
In yet another blow for diesel cars, Norwegain officals have banned the use of diesel cars in the capitol Oslo due to worsening air pollution levels. The ban will be effective from 6am till 10pm staring today and will be in…
Tagged with: ban, diesel, Greens city councillor, Lan Marie Nguyen Berg, Norway, Olso
Posted in emissions
Posted in emissions
Diesel Tuning: Skoda Octavia VRS 184 TDi (DSG) DTUK Box review and 0-40 & 0-100MPH video
Most of you know that I’m a sucker for a fast estate. The S4 Avant and C63 Estate are still on my bucket list of cars to own before I pop my clogs, I better get saving! After my C220…
Volvo diesel 1.6 2.0 DPF Filters FAQ Regeneration
As is often the case, our vehicle specific diesel particulate filter FAQs for help are published after a heart felt plea for information and a shoulder to cry on. This time it’s a close friend who has been gifted a…
Tagged with: diesel, DPF, DPF additive, Eolys, regeneration, Volvo
Posted in dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
Posted in dpf-diesel-particulate-filter
Is it the beginning of the end for diesel? Renault mulls a halt to diesel engines in their EU lineup
The quirky French car maker Renault may stop offering diesel cars in most of it’s European line up. Although it’s not been officially announced the move has been attributed to the cost of ensuring the archaic diesel engine continues to…
Tagged with: co2 emmissions, diesel, Diesel gate, EU emission targets, Renault, Volkswagen
Posted in emissions
Posted in emissions
