Petrol power? No thanks...

• Diesel most popular choice according to poll
• Only 28% say next car will be petrol-powered
• One in 10 will opt for greener alternatives

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Petrol-powered cars will no longer be the first choice for car buyers, according to a poll on whatcar.com.

Our survey revealed that petrol-engined vehicles will fall out of favour with car buyers and the majority of people will opt for diesel-run or alternative-fuelled cars.

The survey indicated that 62% of respondents will choose a diesel and only 28% will purchase a petrol when they next replace their car. About 10% of the total respondents will opt for greener forms of power. Of these 60% said their next cars will be a hybrid while 40% said they will consider bioethanol.

According to figures provided by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders sales of diesel cars make up almost 40% of the new car buying market. This year 2.3 million new car sales are forecast.