New Delhi: Diesel engines are slowly disappearing, even in Europe, which was once their biggest market. In the early 2010s, more than half of the new cars sold there were diesel-powered, but after the Volkswagen emissions scandal, their popularity dropped sharply. Still, diesel engines continue to prove how fuel-efficient they can be, especially on long drives.

Recently, Skoda’s flagship sedan, the Superb, set a Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered on a single tank of fuel. The car, driven by Miko Marczyk, the 2025 European Rally Championship winner, managed to travel 1,759 miles (2,831 km) without refuelling.

How does Skoda modify the Superb for better performance?

The car used for the record attempt was mostly stock, with only minor changes. It was fitted with low

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