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Robert Llewellyn: My petrol car hell

Published 21 July 2022
By Robert Llewellyn
Robert Llewellyn hadn't driven a petrol car for 12 years ... until now. Here's his account of the experience.
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Is Vauxhall's stylish compact crossover as suited to long-distance journeys as it is to urban driving? Kieran Ahuja finds out.
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The UK's top 10 bestselling cars of 2020

Top 10 best-selling cars in the UK 2020

These were the UK's best-selling new cars and the most popular fuels of 2020, according to the Society of Manufacturers and Traders.
Published 07 January 2021
California to ban internal combustion cars from 2035

California to ban new petrol car sales from 2035

Californians will not be able to buy new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2035 after Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order.
Published 24 September 2020
Petrol and diesel car ban could be brought forward to 2032

Petrol and diesel ban could now be banned by 2032

The UK government's plans to ban all sales of new petrol and diesel cars could come into force even earlier than anticipated.
Published 13 February 2020
Plan to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035 is 'extremely concerning', warns UK motor industry

Petrol & diesel ban 'extremely concerning'

The government's plans to accelerate the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales have been slammed in no uncertain terms by the UK motor industry.
Published 04 February 2020
The UK's top 10 best-selling cars of 2019 (updated)

The UK's top 10 bestselling new cars in 2019

These are the UK's best-selling new cars and the most popular fuels, according to the Society of Manufacturers and Traders.
Published 06 January 2020

Mercedes will go electric-only within 20 years

Mercedes-Benz has committed to removing petrol and diesel engines from its entire passenger car range within the next 20 years.
Published 14 May 2019
Petrol and diesel should be phased out by 2035 "at the latest", advisers argues

Petrol and diesel 'should be phased out by 2035'

The UK government should outlaw new petrol and diesel car sales well before its current target of 2040, say climate advisers.
Published 03 May 2019
Electric cars could have cost parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024

Electric cars to cost same as petrol ones by 2024

According to analysis by the advisory firm Deloitte, pure-electric cars should have price parity with petrol and diesel cars by 2024.
Published 22 January 2019
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The UK's top 10 best-selling new cars in 2018

New car registrations were down 5.5% for December, with petrols and hybrids making more gains at the expense of diesel's declining popularity.
Published 07 January 2019

Volkswagen will launch last petrol car in 2026

Volkswagen's chief strategist has confirmed the German car maker will launch its last petrol and diesel-powered cars within the next eight years.
Published 07 December 2018
"Hypocritical" government ministers keep buying petrol cars

"Hypocritical" ministers keep buying petrol cars

The government wants drivers and car makers to switch to electric cars but its own ministers are failing to lead by example and buy hybrid or ele
Published 10 August 2018