diesel scrappage scheme

MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Environmental Audit, Health and Social Care, and Transport Committees have published a joint report on air quality.

15 Mar

Diesel share of UK new car market to fall to 15%

Diesel cars face a ‘perfect storm’ that could see their market share fall from 50% to just 15% by 2025, according to new research published by Aston University.

10 Jan

Scrappage schemes will get us nowhere, warns RAC Foundation

Scrappage schemes will not get us any further in the fight against pollutants, RAC Foundation research suggests.

21 Nov

Updated: Government wants all new cars and vans to have zero-emissions capability by 2040

The Government’s new air quality plan says it will end the sale of all "conventional petrol and diesel cars" by 2040.

26 Jul

Diesel values continue to slide, says Cap HPI

Diesel vehicles continued to slip at a steeper rate than petrol at three years and 60,000 miles, with an overall downward movement of 2% in June.

28 Jun

Drivers support diesel scrappage scheme, says IAM RoadSmart

Around two thirds of UK road users would support a scrappage scheme for older diesel cars, vans and lorries, according to a survey by IAM RoadSmart.

22 Jun

Air quality plan wants local authorities to find alternatives to charging zones

Government says local authorities should avoid charging motorists to drive into the UK’s most polluted towns and cities.

5 May

Court rules Government must publish air quality plan

The High Court has told the Government it must publish its plan for improving air quality before the general election.

28 Apr

Government attempts to delay publication of air quality plan

The Government has asked the courts for permission to delay the publication of plans to meet EU air quality standards until after the general election.

24 Apr

Fleets warned to prepare for toxin tax measures

Fleets should “act now” if they want to avoid being hit with toxin taxes aimed at improving air quality.

18 Apr

Diesel hysteria ‘unhealthy’ for the fleet sector

Growing hysteria regarding diesel cars could have a negative impact on the fleet sector if the reality isn’t put into perspective.

18 Apr

Diesel vehicles targeted with early introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zone

Diesel cars and vans that do not meet the Euro 6 environmental standard will have to pay £12.50 to enter central London from April 8, 2019

4 Apr

Review vehicle policies now after Budget hints at diesel tax rise

Fleets are being warned to prepare for tax changes to diesel vehicles by the end of the year as part of the Government’s efforts to tackle air quality concerns.

22 Mar

Mayor makes case for diesel scrappage ahead of the Budget

Temporary 20% rise in VED on new diesels could be used to fund scrappage of polluting old ones, says report

6 Mar

Diesel still has an important part to play for fleets, says Arval

Diesel still has an important role to play for many fleets despite calls for a scrappage scheme designed to improve air quality by removing older vehicles, says Arval.

16 Feb