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Liverpool firm to supply diesel engine cleaner to RAC fleet

Liverpool-based engine care specialist Cataclean has finalised a major agreement with the RAC’s fleet of UK patrol vehicles following a limited trial, conducted via Cataclean’s distribution partner Euro Car Parts on 40 vehicles. As a result, the RAC’s 1,400 vehicles will carry one of the company’s flagship products, Cataclean Diesel, which is primarily pitched as a solution to clogged diesel particulate filters, but can be used for petrol and hybrid engines too. Cataclean’s director of sales William Jones said the product was selected following a rise in the number of RAC call-outs to vehicles with clogged diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

6th January 2016/by Andrew

First Line increases hose applications

The First Line Group (FLG) has introduced a set of replacement pressure hoses for the diesel particulate filter (DPF) on the Ford Mondeo IV. These hoses are prone to premature failure, the group says, offering the new line alongside its premium quality First Line Turbo Hoses.

13th November 2015/by Andrew

Halfords Autocentres launches clean diesel service

Product News, UK News

Halfords Autocentres has launched a new Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning service for motorists. The network said the new service is partially a response to both concerns about the level of pollution in diesel cars. Martin Barber, Halfords Autocentres DPF expert states: “We’re seeing a growing concern about pollution from diesel cars, and the impact […]

9th November 2015/by Andrew

TerraClean welcomes government vehicle emissions investigation

TerraClean has become the first aftermarket firm, perhaps even the first company to publically welcome the UK government’s plans to invest vehicle emissions in light of the VW scandal.

30th September 2015/by Tyrepress Editors

Growing turbo hose opportunity for independents – GSF

Vehicle manufacturers chasing higher fuel efficiency, combined with UK road tax incentives to reduce CO2 emissions, have seen turbo charged diesel engines rise rapidly in popularity. While only 11 per cent of UK cars were diesel in 1998, the proportion has risen every year since to nearly 37 per cent today, with a million new diesel registrations each year since 2012, slightly exceeding new petrol vehicles. According to GSF Car Parts, the aftermarket is yet to realise the full potential of the increased demand for turbo hose replacements.

20th August 2015/by Andrew

Glass’s calls for ‘grown up debate’ to avoid ‘demonising diesel’

Legislation, UK News

Central government and local authorities should think hard and look at the facts before making major policy changes in the name of in the name of achieving ‘green’ environmental improvements, says Glass’s. They point out that knee jerk reactions to studies showing the negative impact of diesel emissions on urban air quality could be counterproductive as well as affect sales and use of diesel cars and commercial vehicles.

23rd June 2015/by Andrew

Will Euro 6 see the demise of the small diesel?

From September 2015, all new cars must be compliant with Euro 6 emissions standards, which aims to reduce the levels of harmful exhaust emissions such as nitrogen oxide (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (THC and NMHS) and particulate matter (PM).

15th June 2015/by Andrew

British Medical Journal article warns of UK air pollution

Legislation, UK News

An article has recently appeared in the British Medical Journal warning of the dangers to public health in the UK caused by air pollutants. In 2011 a report from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee suggested that the costs to society from poor air quality were on a par with those from smoking and obesity. Air pollution has fallen sharply over the last 25 years, in particular nitrogen oxide levels have dropped by two thirds and particulates have halved. However, whilst the pollution levels have fallen, the medical profession is now better able to quantify the damage caused.

8th June 2015/1 Comment/by Andrew

French policy ‘discriminates against diesels’ says ACEA

The European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (ACEA) has voiced its surprise and disappointment at yesterday’s announcement that Euro 6 diesel cars will not be included in Category 1 of the new French colour coding scheme, which classifies vehicles according to their pollution levels.

4th June 2015/by Andrew

SMMT campaigns against “the demonisation of diesel”

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched a nationwide consumer campaign to raise awareness about the latest low-emission car technology and challenge the increasing demonisation of diesel.

12th March 2015/by Andrew

Islington Council to charge diesel drivers more

Islington Council has announced plans for 9,000 diesel car drivers to pay almost £100 extra every year to park outside their homes in an attempt to cut air pollution.

26th January 2015/by Andrew

PRA: Government should take 2p off fuel price

Following the Petrol Retailers Association’s (PRA) meeting with the Exchequer Secretary Priti Patel last week, the PRA is urging the UK Treasury to pass on the benefits of increasing fuel volumes, by immediately cutting fuel duty by 2 pence per litre.

21st January 2015/by Tyrepress Editors

Now RAC calls for fuel price cut

The RAC is urgently calling on fuel retailers to pass on further savings in the wholesale price brought about by the continued fall in world oil prices. This overdue cut would reduce the biggest cost of motoring just in time for Christmas, says the organisation. The RAC’s monitoring of fuel prices shows there is scope […]

22nd December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Chancellor confirms infrastructure investment, fuel duty freeze

It wasn’t an enormously motoring-centric Autumn statement this year, but UK chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne did confirm that fuel duty is to remain frozen and that the government would fund 84 road-building projects across the country. As far as fuel duty is concerned, some motoring groups had predicted a return of the fuel […]

3rd December 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Scrap old diesels and save lives’ says RAC Foundation

Taking Britain’s oldest and most polluting diesel cars off the roads could save lives, the Government is being told. The RAC Foundation believes that by offering financial incentives, some of the 30,000 people believed killed each year by dirty air in the UK could be saved.

16th June 2014/by Tyrepress Editors