Range Rover Evoque tested in UK: Top luxury and performance in a compact body
DIESEL is once again playing havoc with German politics and car dealerships alike.
diesel engines for their own electoral ends and at the same time creating uncertainty among consumers.
There are calls for banning old diesel cars from cities such as Stuttgart and Munich which could mean thousands of almost new and used cars would remain unsold.
Dealers in Germany are complaining that they
with Euro 5 engines because of consumer fears of the diesel ban in major cities repeated by politicians in the current election campaigns.
traders and forcing most of them to drop prices drastically to reduce their stock.
The situation is complicated by many diesel car owners who want to sell their cars as soon as possible to avoid further falling values and switch to cleaner technology.
This is happening in many European countries too.
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latest clean standards of Euro 6.
While consumers have a good case against governments for shifting policies
consumers to sue car companies for
viable option for most people unless done collectively.
the current situation is a result of governments interfering in market mechanisms and companies being slow to adapt to changing environ-
the pieces.
This is one positive aspect for Gulf markets for not allowing diesel passenger cars in the first place. This did not come by decree but by pure market forces.
clean enough for modern diesel cars. Now modern diesel cars are not clean enough for the markets.
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keeps the same sleek design and adds
touches.
It is a car that still turns heads and is a pleasure to drive.
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the UK and the thrill of driving it was such that fuel had to be added to tank in order to drive it for longer trips.
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and manual or a 9-speed automatic transmission.
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statement.
A power tailgate is a handy touch and so is the keyless entry and starting. cross-rear traffic.
five people. The driver has more than enough assistance including the rear-
touch-interactive screen and optional heads-up display with road speedsign recognition. The car tested had a
not available in the region. Despite its
the region would have more horsepower.
wheels and rear glass gives the well with rough roads and street bumps. There is an issue with rear visibility because of the narrow win
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