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Top 10 petrol and hybrid cars to buy instead of a diesel (updated)

Published 21 October 2021
By David Mullen
Feeling guilty about driving a diesel car and not ready for pure-electric just yet? Here are 10 efficient petrol and hybrid alternatives.
Air quality near schools that ban cars improved by a quarter

Air quality 23% better near schools that ban cars

The air quality in areas around schools where cars have been banned during peak hours has improved by nearly a quarter.
Published 09 March 2021
HGVs

Government urged to ban diesel HGV sales by 2040

The sale of new diesel lorries should be banned by 2040 in an attempt to lower emissions, the government has been advised.
Published 18 February 2021
Renault to withdraw all diesel models except Megane

Renault to withdraw diesel models except Megane

French car making giant Renault has announced that it will withdraw almost all diesel-powered models from its UK lineup.
Published 15 October 2020
New diesel engines announced for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport

New mild hybrid engines announced for Range Rover

Land Rover has announced a new diesel hybrid setup for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, as well as unveiling some new special editions.
Published 15 July 2020
Pollution concerns could spell end of free deliveries

Pollution could spell end of free deliveries

An attempt to lower congestion and harmful emissions could spell the end of free internet shopping deliveries, The Times has learnt.
Published 29 June 2020
Scientists fear return to pre-lockdown pollution levels

Scientists fear return to pre-lockdown pollution

Despite a push towards walking and cycling, scientists predict that pollution in UK cities could, like in China, return to pre-lockdown levels.
Published 04 June 2020
Mercedes faces court action over "defeat devices"

Mercedes faces court action over 'defeat devices'

Lawyers have announced 500,000 Mercedes drivers may be eligible for compensation as the company faces court action over the "dieselgate" scandal.
Published 13 May 2020
Bristol city aerial view Clifton Suspension Bridge

Bristol council approves plans to ban diesel cars

Bristol is on track to become the first place in the UK to issue a blanket ban on all diesel-powered cars entering its city centre.
Published 07 November 2019

Mercedes fined £776m for over-polluting diesels

Mercedes-Benz's parent company Daimler has been handed a hefty fine for failing to ensure some of its diesel engines adhere to emissions rules.
Published 27 September 2019
Volkswagen new logo design IAA 2019

VW execs charged with stock market manipulation

VW executives have been accused of stock market manipulation, by not promptly telling investors the impact dieselgate would have on the company.
Published 27 September 2019
Audi agrees to pay £700m fine for diesel emissions scandal

Audi pays £700m fine for diesel emissions scandal

Audi has agreed to pay a fine of €800m (£701m) for its role in the diesel emissions scandal that was uncovered in 2015.
Published 17 October 2018
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Extended test: 2017 Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring

Does the Auris Hybrid Touring Sports make a good family car? James Mills asks his family if it gets their vote
Published 04 May 2018