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• ADBLUE: What is AdBlue and What do I need to know about it? (FAQs)
  AsBlue is a non-toxic, colourless solution of urea and water-based fluid added to the exhaust system of diesel engined cars and trucks in order to reduce the NOx emissions to a level compliable with EU6 and now WLTP. It is contained in a separate tank with a separate external filler (Mercedes
• FUEL: What are the benefits of running a vehicle on Superunleaded or Superdiesel? (FAQs)
  of detergents and lubricity enhancers to extend the life of the injection pump, as well as keep the injectors and valves clean. Emissions testing of all vehicles has forced manufacturers to achieve the best results they possibly can in test laboratories (NEDC, WLTP) and, from September 2019, in Real
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  New more realistic MPG test comes into effect 1 Sep 2017 (News)
  Car buyers should see more realistic official MPG figures from today with the introduction of a new fuel economy test. The new WLTP test replaces the outgoing NEDC system which has been in place since 1992, but has come under ever increasing criticism for giving consumers
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  BMW cuts model range as new WLTP test looms 20 Mar 2018 (News)
  BMW has ceased production of a number of models, including plug-in hybrids and Efficient Dynamics diesels, due to the impact of the impending Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).   A senior source at a UK leasing
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  New MPG test set to be introduced 2 May 2017 (News)
  Vehicles Test Procedure (or WLTP for short), it will change the way new vehicles are tested and will be legally binding for all car manufacturers. It will cover more than twice the distance - 14 miles at a higher average speed. And take into account the extra weight of optional
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  Car sales plunge as fuel economy test deadline hits hard 4 Oct 2018 (News)
  . The WLTP tests are intended to give car buyers a more realistic expectation of fuel economy compared with the previous NEDC tests; however, with manufacturers given until 1 September 2018 to test cars under the new regime, many models were temporarily removed from sale because they hadn't met the WLTP
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  Vehicle NOx checker launched by Mayor of London 30 Mar 2017 (News)
  Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP ). This new test will still be lab-based, but will reportedly be more reflective of real world driving conditions.  From September 2018, all new cars will have to comply with the WLTP. The launch of the online car checker in October
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  What is the Real Driving Emissions test? 13 Mar 2018 (News)
  The Real Driving Emissions (RDE) test measures pollutants, such as NOx, emitted by vehicles in real-world driving conditions. It will work alongside the new WLTP fuel economy test to ensure that Euro6 regulations are met. But the RDE can test for things
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  New fuel consumption test thrown into doubt by Brexit 7 Sep 2016 (News)
  -new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-duty Test Procedure). The WLTP test is said to be more realistic than the NEDC; however, with Brexit causing uncertainty across the board, the Government has now refused to say if it will implement the new test or not. When pressed for an answer
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  Manufacturers who cheat emissions test face £50,000 fine per car 11 Jun 2018 (News)
  account in this country, legally and financially, for their actions," said Transport Minister, Jesse Norman. The Department for Transport is also proposing that all manufacturers change over to the new more realistic WLTP fuel economy figures in their brochures, marketing and advertising
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  New car sales set for a turbulent 2019 7 Jan 2019 (News)
    new WLTP emissions tests , uncertainty around diesel legislation and Brexit have all contributed to the reduction in new cars being bought over the last 12 months - the second year of falling sales. The figures, released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), reveal
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  Morgan replaces Plus 4 with new Plus Four 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  Morgans ever made. The Malvern-based manufacturer has slashed CO2 emissions by a third over the outgoing roadster. New WLTP combined figures are 159g/km of CO2 while fuel economy is said to be 40mpg.
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  Suzuki Jimny will remain on sale 'in very limited numbers' 24 Jan 2020 (News)
  in order to improve its fleet emissions - but the Jimny, with its WLTP CO2 emissions of 178g/km (190g/km for the auto), skews the brand's average. While some media outlets are reporting that the Jimny will be removed from sale in the UK, Suzuki has said that the model will remain on sale in the UK
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  New Kia e-Niro '2' Long Range launched with 282-mile range 24 Mar 2021 (News)
  . >>> Vauxhall cuts EV prices following plug-in grant reduction The e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range is capable of travelling up to 282 miles on a single charge (WLTP combined), and up to 382 miles in city driving. Highlights include an 8-inch
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  SEAT removes all optional extras from its range 15 Aug 2018 (News)
  process easier for the customer, complex WLTP changes to official fuel economy tests mean individual factory options could change the CO2 output of the car. By scrapping all factory options, it reduces confusing
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  Skoda Octavia vRS iV revealed with plug-in hybrid power 3 Mar 2020 (News)
  in 7.3 seconds, topping out at 140mph. A 13kWh battery provides an all-electric range of up to 37 miles, while official fuel economy figures are yet to be announced. Skoda says it'll emit approximately 30g/km according to WLTP tests, making it a tempting choice for company car drivers
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  New entry-level Volkswagen ID.3 trim launches with 217-mile range 15 Apr 2021 (News)
  available with the new Pure Performance powertrain, in addition to the Pro, Pro Performance and Pro S versions already on sale in the UK. Both specifications can regain up to 137 miles of range from a 100kW rapid charger in 30 minutes. On the WLTP combined cycle, the ID.3 City Pure Performance can
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  The all-new Land Rover Defender 90 is here, priced from £40,290 26 Feb 2020 (News)
  to the Defender range by the end of 2020. Land Rover hasn't released any CO2 or fuel economy ratings for the Defender 90, but the WLTP fuel economy figures
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  Diesel car slump set to be worst ever as sales tumble by a third 5 Dec 2018 (News)
  cent, with falling consumer confidence and supply constraints - caused by the introduction of the new WLTP fuel economy test  - being blamed for the collapse in demand
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  Paris Motor Show 2018: DS 3 Crossback revealed 2 Oct 2018 (News)
  with an all-electric powertrain, with EV models boasting an official WLTP range of 186 miles. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but expect it to be considerably more than the £15,000 you'll pay for an entry-level DS 3. Powered by a 100kW motor (producing 136PS) and a 50kW lithium-ion battery