Carmakers Win 'Dieselgate' Case in UK
Automakers, including Ford and Nissan, have largely fended off a multibillion-pound 'dieselgate' lawsuit brought by approximately 1.6 million UK motorists over alleged 'defeat devices'.
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Automakers, including Ford and Nissan, have largely fended off a multibillion-pound 'dieselgate' lawsuit brought by approximately 1.6 million UK motorists over alleged 'defeat devices'.
A motoring expert warns that UK motorists are bearing the cost of poorly patched potholes, with claims for repairs and write-offs averaging £3,863, according to Aviva.

The RAC predicts the UK's May bank holiday will see the busiest traffic in years, with drivers undeterred by high fuel prices and gloomy weather forecasts, while railway passengers face potential delays due to engineering works.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided comprehensive details on its compensation scheme for millions of drivers affected by the car finance scandal, outlining that payouts will begin this year, with the vast majority settled by the end of 2027, and victims expected to receive an average of £830.

A study reveals that UK motorists risk fines of up to £2,500 for failing to perform essential vehicle checks, with only 15 percent consistently checking tire pressures before trips.

Motorists in the UK have been issued severe warnings after roads began to melt during a heatwave, leading to a 15 percent increase in vehicle breakdowns compared to the same period last year.

New analysis reveals that the Iran oil crisis has led to UK motorists paying an additional half a billion pounds for petrol and £1.5 billion for diesel, reaching an 'unwelcome milestone.'

Energy company E.On reports a surge in solar panel sales as Britons seek energy independence, while UK motorists rushed to buy fuel following the Iran war outbreak. Additionally, Tories are urging the removal of VAT from energy bills for three years to address rising costs.
A report by the RAC Foundation estimates that UK motorists have paid an additional £4 billion for fuel due to rising pump prices since the conflict in the Middle East began.
According to reports from The Sun, Rachel Reeves is expected to abandon the planned increase in fuel tax, a move that could impact UK motorists.

UK motorists are confronting diesel prices potentially reaching £2 a litre, as the conflict in Iran pushes European wholesale diesel futures to the equivalent of $211 a barrel, nearly double the price of crude oil.