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  What is the new fuel consumption test? 16 Feb 2016 (News)
  for Transport (DfT), initiated the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). The WLTP is expected to replace the current NEDC emissions test in 2017, bringing with it fuel consumption ratings more akin to real world driving. That's the theory, anyway.  What the WLTP
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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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  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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  Just one in 10 cars hits advertised MPG, according to new research 31 Mar 2017 (News)
  test at the expense of reality. From September 2017, the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test for new cars will be replaced with the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP). However, while the WLTP should be more reflective of real world driving conditions, it will still
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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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  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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  Drivers count the cost as fuel economy gap widens 12 Mar 2018 (News)
  world economy. While WLTP should be more reflective of real world driving, it is still be laboratory-based and is unlikely to return the realistic economy figures that car buyers need At the opposite end of the scale the iconic Land
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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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  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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  Is it a bad idea to buy a BMW X1 considering BMW are stopping production of some models? 23 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a used, 2017 BMW X1 M Sport diesel. Is this a bad move given that BMW are stopping production of some models?
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  How can Ford justify increasing tax on my new car by £300 if the WLTP hasn't been introduced yet? 5 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) is being introduced for all new cars registered from 1 September 2018 and the new car I had...
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  Ninety-eight per cent of hybrid cars can’t match their advertised MPG 5 Jun 2018 (News)
  (New European Driving Cycle) test for new cars was replaced by the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) in 2017. However, while WLTP should be more reflective of real world driving
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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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  I traded in my old car for scrappage discount on a new car - should this be honoured even if the scheme has ended? 16 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We’ve ordered a new Volkswagen Tiguan and we're getting rid of the old car under the scrappage scheme. The Tiguan was ordered in January, but since then,...
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  150,000 reasons to trust Real MPG 19 Jun 2018 (News)
  by the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) in 2017 . However, while the WLTP should be more reflective of real world driving conditions and involve longer distances and higher speeds than the old NEDC system, it will not apply to the majority of new car registrations until September 2018.
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  Can a dealer legally change the delivery time for a new car twice? 23 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can a dealer legally change the delivery time for a new car twice? I asked for a car to be a 1 September registration and a deposit was taken on that basis....
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  350 different cars available on Motability at no extra cost 5 Jul 2018 (News)
  cost of the lease. The obvious reason for this offer is to get as many cars as possible registered before the 31st August deadline after which cars cannot be registered unless then meet the EU6d TEMP / WLTP emissions standard. Please visit
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  My car is going to be delivered later than expected - can we hold off registration a few days to get the 68-plate? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My husband ordered a new car for me in May for delivery near my birthday (end of June). I'm now informed that it will be in this country for 4 August,...
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  Why are waiting times for new car orders so long? 12 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to purchase a new car and have been looking at the current generations of Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. I have been quoted lead times of seven and...
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  Why is my car not getting the advertised mpg? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is not doing the miles per gallon it should. I'm only getting 40mpg to 45mpg. Why is this?