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VW Passat sets new hypermiling record
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Volkswagen is convincingly running away with the fuel economy crown. After a Passat 1.6 BlueMotion managed to cover 2,457 kilometres across Europe on a single tank of diesel, an American couple from Houston, TX completed a 2,617 km drive to Sterling, VA without filling up even once.
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Possible alliance between Hyundai and BMW
Friday, May 04, 2012
According to Reuters, BMW and Hyundai are exploring a partnership to develop new engines. The two automakers would split R&D costs for 3-, 4-, and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, which reportedly amount to nearly $2 billion.
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Diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze coming soon to the US?
Friday, April 27, 2012
General Motors plans to introduce a diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze in the United States next year. As one of the most popular cars on the North American market, the award-winning compact sedan is a prime candidate for this project.
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Porsche Announces the New 2013 Cayenne Diesel
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
The Porsche Cayenne sport utility family gets a new member for 2013: the Cayenne Diesel. The newest Cayenne model joins the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo. Originally introduced to the diesel-dominated European market in 2009, clean diesel technology and its many consumer benefits will now available to Porsche customers in Canada for the first time.
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Chrysler extends roots in Detroit
Friday, January 06, 2012
Chrysler is adding a third crew and 1,100
new jobs at its Jefferson North Assembly
Plant and reaffirming plans to reopen its
Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, both in
Detroit. The former will produce the new
diesel version of the 2013 Jeep Grand
Cherokee for North America.
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Porsche confirms Cayenne Diesel & Cajun for 2013
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Here's another bit of Porsche news that will have car buffs jumping for joy: They have confirmed that the diesel version of the popular Cayenne, as well as the new Cajun, will be coming to North America for 2013.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's Gen 11
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Now I'm asking you to reach back in the old memory banks for this one. Some may even require the assistance of their elderly relatives, but I'd like to tell you about the very first movie car to make a real impact on my life.
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Cadillac has diesel on its mind
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Cadillac is toying with the idea of introducing diesel engines in the hopes of getting back on top of the luxury car game and gaining a new competitive edge.
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2012 BMW 3 Series diesel, wagon?
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
At a time when consumers are giving the cold shoulder to diesel cars and wagons, BMW is toying with the idea of launching two such versions of the 2012 3 Series in North America.
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Volvo V60 Hybrid, the perfect formula
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Volvo will finally be introducing its V60 diesel plug-in hybrid wagon, an absolutely remarkable piece of automotive machinery.
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Vienna's part in the car world
Friday, October 14, 2011
You might be asking yourself: "What has Vienna done for the automobile lately - or ever?" Well, nothing much in recent years, but roughly 110 years ago this gorgeous city helped mold someone that was to become pretty big in the business.
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BMW 550dxM: an AWD diesel M5 coming soon!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
The rumours circulating for the past couple of months that BMW was getting ready to launch an AWD, diesel M5 have grown more insistent, several sources close to the Bavarian automaker having revealed that an M division, AWD, diesel-powered 5-Series would be unveiled next spring. You read that right.
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2012 Audi A6: new engines including TDI
Friday, July 29, 2011
Audi has developed a habit of building hot new cars. A habit that has turned into an obsession with the buying public as they continue to line-up in front of dealer showrooms hoping to get their hands on a sparkling-new Ingolstadt-born car.
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New BMW M5 to get diesel?
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
That's not the only thing that could sound wrong. Imagine a four-door Mazda MX-5, a FWD Jeep Wrangler or Honda offering a V8 engine in their lineup.
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Chevrolet Cruze diesel a reality
Friday, July 22, 2011
Only a few weeks ago, we reported that GM was seriously considering bringing some diesel action to their popular Cruze compact sedan. Well, GM has just confirmed that they will be doing exactly that.
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Rumour that Chevy will bring a diesel Cruze to the US
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
While diesels are a dime-a-dozen in Europe, us North Americans aren't so fond of them (for some bizarre reason). However, it seems that one of North Americans giants is possibly taking the hint from across the pond and planning to offer one of its most popular models in diesel form: Chevy's Cruze.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets turbodiesel engine with S350 BlueTEC model
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Turbodiesel engines are extremely popular in Europe, and even the high-end luxury cars are equipped with them. In the US and Canada, however, very manufacturers dare to offer diesel-powered cars; several reasons could be cited, and one of those is the public's perception of the diesel engine itself.
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2012 Mazda CX-5 to feature a 2.2-litre SKYACTIV diesel mill
Thursday, June 16, 2011
According to Autocar, Mazda will use the arrival of the 2012 CX-5 to introduce a 2.2-litre, SKYACTIV diesel mill coupled with a six-speed manual transmission and producing 173 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque at 2,000 rpm.
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Volkswagen may introduce Tiguan TDI in North America for 2015
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Volkswagen has long been offering diesel-powered cars in Canada and the United States, but SUVs and crossovers are a different story. A number of consumers would love to benefit from the TDI engine's extra torque and fuel economy, though.
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Porsche to sport an Audi diesel
Monday, June 06, 2011
It looks like Porsche's upcoming baby off-roader, the Cajun, is set to sport an Audi Q5 platform and a brand new V6 twin-turbodiesel engine. As the first Porsche designed under the watchful eye of Volkswagen Group's Group chief designer Waller de'Silva, the Porsche Cajun will be manufactured in Leipzig, Germany.
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Porsche Panamera Diesel debuts with 1,200-km range
Monday, May 02, 2011
With fuel economy influencing a growing number of car buyers and governments making efficiency standards stricter than ever, most automakers are focusing on smaller and/or more environmentally-friendly vehicles.
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Jeep thinking yet again of offering diesel engines in Canada
Monday, April 11, 2011
President and CEO of Jeep Michael Manley has motioned that the automaker is toying with the idea of offering diesel engines in two or three years' time, giving consumers an alternative that would help them combat steadily rising gas prices.
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Diesel Review
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Whether talking Ford, RAM or GM, the big three have made huge progress in their heavy-duty truck lines over the last decade. One of the most recent makeovers is found in the Chevrolet barn. This week, I explore the reworked 2011 Sierra HD2500 diesel, and it's quite a beast.
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Ford has no plans to bring diesel to North America
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
As reported by Automotive News recently, Ford has no intentions on forcing this technology on US customers. Sad. Not that anyone should have anything stuffed down their throat but diesel is one of the most viable alternatives of the moment. Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president for global product development, made it very clear that Ford will continue to rely on their EcoBoost and hybrid technologies. Both very good. They will relegate the idea of importing diesel powertrains, although, as he said, it would be easy to do so. Then why say-so?
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Geneva 2011: Volvo V60 Diesel Plug-in Hybrid (picture gallery)
Friday, March 11, 2011
Volvo set the cat among the pigeons at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. We're obviously referring to the all-new diesel-powered V60 Plug-In Hybrid. Upon going on sale in 2012, consumers will be able to purchase a highly fuel-efficient car with a range of about 50 kilometres in electric mode and extremely-low emission levels. On top of that, it produces a total of 285 horsepower.
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Volvo previews diesel-powered V60 Plug-in Hybrid
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Volvo announced that the all-new V60 Plug-in Hybrid, the first car in the world to combine diesel with plug-in hybrid technology, will offer three driver-selectable modes at the touch of a button.
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A diesel-powered Chevy Cruze in North America for 2012
Monday, February 21, 2011
The Chevrolet Cruze, enormously popular both with consumers and the automotive press, will be available in a diesel variant in North America from 2012 (as a 2013 model year), according to GM Inside News.
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VW Jetta, Golf and Audi A3 TDI models under NHTSA investigation
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Several reports of engine stalls have led the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to review model years 2009 and 2010 of the Volkswagen Jetta and Golf as well as the Audi A3 with TDI clean diesel engines for possible fuel pump failures.
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2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Comfortline Review
Friday, February 11, 2011
Fine, the title makes no sense. It refers to Dawson City and its famous Sourtoe Cocktail which I discovered on my northern adventure at the wheel of a smart fortwo last year. I was too chicken to drink the cocktail... See for yourself what it involves.
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Porsche considering diesel engines in North America
Monday, January 24, 2011
Bernhard Maier, Porsche's head of sales and marketing, announced that the manufacturer is currently evaluating the viability of introducing diesel versions of the Cayenne and Panamera in North America.
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My love-hate affair with diesel
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
If you've spent any time on auto123.com over the last few years, you may have noticed that I am a huge fan of all things diesel.
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Audi's V6 TDI: fuel efficiency is the word
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
The V6 turbo diesel engine available on the Q7 since 2009 features the same displacement, the same throttle opening angle and the same stroke as its predecessor, which was offered exclusively on the European market. The similarities end there, however, as this V6 TDI has been massively redesigned.
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Infiniti Goes Diesel... Quietly
Sunday, February 21, 2010
ROLLE, Switzerland - Phase two of Infiniti's quiet assault on the European luxury car market is underway with the arrival of a newly developed 3.0-litre V6 diesel. The engine, the first in the brand's 20 year history, has been specifically designed to deliver high levels of refined performance in line with Infiniti philosophy.
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Green Police: Audi Super Bowl Ad (video)
Thursday, February 04, 2010
HERNDON, Va.,-- Green Police, the Audi Super Bowl ad, provides an uncommon avenue for green advocates, anteaters, Styrofoam, the legendary rock band Cheap Trick and the 2010 Green Car of the Year to find their inner connectivity.
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Fun under the sun... with diesel!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
A recent article published in "Automotive News" reported that BMW is currently preparing an assault on America (and most likely Canada, too) with a monster wave of new diesel engines in various models from the 1-, 3- and 5-Series as well as the X3 and X5 SUVs and even the Z4 roadster.
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2009 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion First Impressions
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Transport Canada recently showcased its ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles (eTV) fleet and I personally had the privilege of driving a 2009 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion. The goal of this demonstration by the federal government was to display and put to the test various new technologies and alternative powertrains, meaning different from what we're generally used to.
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2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel First Impressions
Thursday, April 30, 2009
HUNTSVILLE, Ontario -- They're calling it Touareg TDI, but could just have easily called it Touareg Take Two.
Take One debuted in 2003 as a unique SUV proposition -- a full-bore mountain climber that came at no compromise to luxury, convenience or safety. Available with three stout engines (V6, V8, V10 diesel), a high-tech air-suspension system, and a host of other neat stuff, the Touareg seemed destined for upward mobility.
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Audi A4 2.0 TDI e : the new Ultra Efficient Compact Luxury Sedan
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Audi announced today in Ingolstadt, Germany, the launch of an ultra efficient compact luxury sedan : the A4 2.0 TDI e. It will be available at European dealerships starting in early June. Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, this sedan uses 4.6 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (51.13 miles per U.S. gallon says the manufacturer).
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GM Scraps Duramax: Auto123.com's reaction
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The economic cataclysm of late has cost thousands of Canadians their peace of mind, financial security and jobs. Bad news-- but all this market mayhem is causing enormous disappointments in the car and truck enthusiast community, too.
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GM Statement Regarding the Duramax 4.5L V-8 Diesel
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Given the current economic climate, GM has reviewed and updated its U.S. product portfolio and has decided to place on indefinite hold its previously announced plan to add a Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel engine in 2010 to its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty trucks.
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250,000th Porsche Cayenne rolls off the line
Friday, March 06, 2009
Porsche AG today produced the 250,000th Cayenne at its Leipzig plant in Germany. The milestone vehicle is a white, 6-cylinder model with a diesel engine that will be delivered to a customer in Austria. The Cayenne, a sporty SUV, has been produced in Leipzig since 2002.
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2008 Suzuki SX4 DDIS Review (video)
Monday, February 23, 2009
In these times of yo-yo gas prices and growing environmental concerns in the auto industry, diesel fuel is starting to look more and more appealing. Several automakers have come up with clean diesel engines, like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz with BlueTEC. Gas-oil also seems to have a bright future.
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Ford to show Geneva a new Ranger
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Ford is showing attendees of the Geneva Motor Show a fresh new Ranger pickup model in stark contrast to the long-lived model available to us North Americans.
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The future looks bright for Suzuki (video)
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Suzuki Canada has made a startling discovery. While all the other automakers established in Canada have rather bleak prospects for the future, Suzuki is riding on a wave of success. Success that Bill Porter, Suzuki's vice-president of sales and marketing, explains is namely due to a brand-new clientele just now discovering the manufacturer.
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VW takes TDI off shore
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Volkswagen is taking its TDI technology to the marine industry to give boat owners a powerful and efficient engine option. The carmaker is gearing up to present two boats- the "Frauscher 909 Benaco" and the "Greenline 33"- at the Dusseldorf International Boat Show this weekend. Each boat is powered by a different Volkswagen group Turbo Direct Injection engine.
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BMW twin-turbo diesel power starts under $50,000
Saturday, November 29, 2008
The first breed of BMW's advanced diesel vehicles with Blue Performance are going on sale in the near future- with pricing starting under $50,000. Running clean and green on ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD), the automaker's proven twin-turbodiesel inline six cylinder engine will make its way under the hood of the newly updated 3-Series sedan and X5 'Sports Activity Vehicle'.
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2009 VW Jetta TDI named Green Car of the Year
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI has just won the Green Car Journal's Green Car of the Year award. The editors of the Green Car Journal had chosen five finalists, but in the end the Jetta was recognized as the best of the best.
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Cayenne Diesel coming for Europe
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Are we not worthy? Yet another manufacturer has announced the upcoming European introduction of a new diesel-powered model that will not be available to North Americans.
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A new 4.5-litre Duramax diesel engine for GM
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
General Motors has lifted the veil on the latest version of its 4.5-litre Duramax diesel engine. The smaller V8 turbo diesel mill is more fuel efficient.
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5.11 L/100 km in an Audi A3
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Audi has released some important numbers pertaining to its race across the continental U.S. undertaken with a fleet of its diesel-powered vehicles. The Audi Mileage Marathon is an exercise in endurance where the goal is to maintain the lowest diesel consumption throughout the event.
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The VW Jetta TDI sets a new Guinness world record in fuel consumption!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
A well known couple in the world of energy efficiency, Australians John and Helen Taylor have set yet another world record, this time in fuel consumption, behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Jetta TDI powered by Shell low sulphur diesel. They crossed 48 American states in a 20-day trek that ended in West Virginia on September 25.
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Coast to coast with Audi's turbodiesel engine
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Americans will soon get a firsthand look at the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI's fuel efficiency. The company has announced it will take on a two-week trek across the country to display its new clean diesel technology. Covering more than 7725 kilometers, the Mileage Marathon will begin on October 5th, in New York. The team of 184 drivers is expected to arrive in Los Angeles on October 20th.
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Harley-Davidson and Cabela's editions for the 2009 Super Duty F Series
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ford is the master of special editions, and each new version brings the manufacturer a little closer to buyers' hearts. Two new versions of the F-450 Super Duty have been announced for 2009. The lineup of Harley-Davidson editions, comprised of the F-250 and F-350, just got bigger with the addition of the colossal F-450. As with the other Harley versions, it's all about style.
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Volvo presents it lineup of energy-efficient vehicles
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Volvo will present its lineup of energy-efficient cars, known as DRIVe, at the 2008 Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris, which will be held from October 2 to 19. The C30, S40 and V50 1.6 D DRIVe will be powered by a 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine putting out 109 horses and 117 lb-ft of torque.
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Audi presents Q7 V12 TDI quattro
Monday, September 08, 2008
Proud of the racing success of its TDI engines, Audi has announced the commercialization of the Q7 V12 TDI, a stepped-up version of the German SUV. Under the hood of this new Q7 niche version lies a 6-litre, V12 diesel engine boosted by two turbochargers. With its 500 horses and, especially, its 738 lb-ft of torque, the Q7's new engine is quite impressive.
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Shell Canada introduces V-Power Diesel
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Shell Canada Products is launching V-Power Diesel. This new fuel has more than three times the detergency technology of Shell's previous premium diesel, helping clean injectors for better engine protection and optimum combustion performance.
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BMW's 2009 3-Series gets a diesel!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
For 2009, BMW made a few changes to the entry-level 3-Series, both inside and out. Also, a new diesel engine will make its way into the lineup. Preserving the car's youthful personality, designers reworked the front bumper to include larger air intakes. The headlights have been revised, while the hood features two new character lines. In the back, the bumper, taillights (now LED-equipped) and part of the trunk lid have been restyled, making the vehicle look sharper and closer to the ground.
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2009 Ford Transit Connect
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Montreal, QC -- Ford will pioneer a new market segment in North America with the 2009 Transit Connect. Unveiled at this year's Chicago Auto Show, in February, and later as a taxicab concept at the New York Auto Show, this compact van was developed by Ford of Europe, where it is sold since the fall of 2002. Manufactured at the Kocaeli plant, in Turkey, the Transit Connect will be shipped by boat to two East Coast ports.
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Impacts of speed limiters on heavy trucks
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
In 2005, following a demand by the Canadian Trucking Alliance, the Quebec and Ontario governments commissioned a number of studies on speed limiters for all heavy trucks travelling in Canada at no more than 105 km/h. Last Friday, Transport Canada released a report on the impacts of such a regulation.
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BlueTEC: When blue turns into green
Friday, July 04, 2008
Diesel fuel seldom got good press in North America. With the black smoke and unpleasant smell, it was mostly used to power big trucks that needed plenty of low-end torque. However, due to the rising gasoline prices and efforts to make diesel cleaner than ever, the auto industry is witnessing a dramatic shift toward efficient, environmentally-friendly powertrain technologies that meet the requirements of all consumers and governments.
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New legislation on biofuels
Thursday, June 05, 2008
The Canadian government wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2020. Last Wednesday, the House of Common passed a new bill to increase the availability of biofuels across the country. As a requirement, all gasoline sold in Canada will have to contain at least 5 percent ethanol by 2010. The latter is made from corn, which seems to be an interesting renewable source. However, ethanol can also come from other sources.
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Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
After the stunning R8 TDI Le Mans, which boasts a 6.0-liter V12 diesel engine that produces 500 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque, Audi is presenting yet another diesel-engined race car concept. The A3 TDI clubsport quattro is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter, common-rail inline-4 diesel engine. It produces 224 horsepower and a stump-pulling 332 lb-ft of torque, and is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. All this power is directed to all four wheels via Audi's quattro system.
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General Motors unveils new details on its green strategy
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Every automaker faces the same challenge, namely producing fuel-efficient vehicles that meet the most stringent environmental standards. The situation is particularly tricky in North America: gas prices are reaching new highs and environmental regulations like California's are tougher than ever.
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BlueTDI will debut midyear in North America
Friday, April 25, 2008
At the International Vienna Motor Symposium (April 24-25), Volkswagen announced the production version of the BlueTDI, a next-generation turbodiesel engine specifically developed for the North American market. The first model to receive this new fuel-efficient powerplant will be the company's compact sedan.
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