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2009 BMW 335d BluePerformance pricing revealed
Along with the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance, BMW will also be offering the new 2009 BMW 335d BluePerformance this month in all 50 states. Power comes from the same turbocharged 3.0 liter...
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Mercedes-Benz AMG to offer diesel model in 2012
We recently heard that Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division will launch a hybrid model by 2010. Today, AMG Boss Volker Mornhinweg said that the Mercedes tuning division plans on launching a diesel model...
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Porsche unveils 240-hp Cayenne Diesel with 25 mpg
“¢ Porsche Cayenne will be the only diesel from Porsche… so far. “¢ 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel making 240-hp with a maximum torque of 406 lb-ft. “¢ Fuel-economy estimated at 25 mpg with CO2 at 244 grams...
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Subaru Impreza diesel delayed indefinitely
According to AutoCar, the Subaru Impreza diesel variant for the UK has been delayed indefinitely due to the yen exchange rates. The rates hit their highest level in 13 years on Wednesday. Sources say...
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2010 Jaguar XF Diesel S: 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and a 35 mpg fuel-economy
“¢ AJ-V6D Gen III S 3.0L twin-turbo diesel with 275-hp and 443 lb-ft torque. “¢ 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds; top speed of 155 mph. “¢ Estimated fuel-economy of 42mpg (35 mpg U.S.). Prior to the...
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2009 Porsche Cayenne Diesel production kicks off
Production of the Porsche Cayenne Diesel has started at Porsche Leipzig plant. The new Cayenne Diesel will go on sale in Europe starting February 2009 with prices started at €47,250 ($67,298 USD). The...
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Jaguar’s new 3.0L diesel to find its way under Land Rover SUVs
Jaguar, now owned by Tata Motors, celebrated the end of 2008 with the 2010 Jaguar XF Diesel S. The new XF Diesel S is powered by a 3.0L is available in two version with output ranging from 240-hp and...
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Volvo introduces 205-hp 38 mpg diesel engine for the S80 sedan
Of course good news like this only comes for the Europeans. Volvo is introducing a new 2.4L 5-cylinder diesel engine for its S80 sedan. The new D5 engine will be available in the UK starting mid-2009...
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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Audi A3 2.0 TDI coming to the U.S. in 2010
We’re guessing Audi is being motivated by the success of the Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The German luxury automaker announced at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show that it will launch the 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI...
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Chrysler delays diesel for the Dodge Ram until 2011
Chrysler LLC will be delaying the launch of the light-duty Cummins diesel engine for the Dodge Ram 1500 until at least 2011. According to Frank Klegon, Chrysler’s executive vice president of product...
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2009 BMW 335d and X5 xDrive35d qualify for tax credit of up to $1,800
BMW said today that both of their new Advanced Diesel models with BluePerformance technology qualify for an IRS Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle Tax Credit. Buyers of the new 2009 BMW 335d...
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Honda Accord Type S to be unveiled in Geneva
Along with the S2000 Ultimate Edition, Honda will unveil a hot diesel going version of the new Honda Accord at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The Honda Accord Type S will use the same 2.2L diesel engine...
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Mini confirms it is considering diesel for U.S. by 2011
According to Mini Vice President Jim McDowell, Mini is considering a diesel engine for the U.S. market by 2010 or 2011. He said that the diesels that Mini currently offers in other markets do not meet...
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TopGear.com working on 70-mpg, $7,000 project car
TopGear.com has just announced today that it will launch a new “Build a 70 mpg Car” challenge. While it’s not the readers of TopGear.com that will be building the car, they will get to select the name...
View ArticleBMW supposedly confirms high-performance diesel and AWD for new M5
Last week, a rumor was floating around the new F10 BMW M5 saying that diesel and all-wheel drive variants could be in the works. The rumor was sourced after an official document mentioned a model...
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Hajek Motorsports breaks two land speed records in Ford F250 Super Duty
Hajek Motorsports and Ford have just broken two land speed records, both being for diesel and biodiesel trucks, using a Ford F250 Super Duty. The reworked F250 uses Ford’s 6.7L Power Stroke...
View ArticleVolkswagen Passat TDI goes 1,626 miles on a single tank of fuel, sets record
John and Helen Taylor recently embarked on a record-breaking journey in a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI. The pair traveled from Houston, Texas to Sterling, Virginia, a 1,626.1-mile stretch, on just one...
View ArticleReport: Chrysler may be adding diesel option to 300 sedan, 200 diesel is...
WardsAuto reports that Chrysler may be adding another diesel option to their lineup. The potential next model is said to be the 300 flagship sedan, which could receive the same 3.0L CRD turbodiesel V6...
View Article2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel to get 46 MPG on the highway, starts at $25,695
General Motors and Chevrolet has just confirmed the much-anticipated 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel’s EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings. For the current and new model year, the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel...
View ArticleFiat reportedly interested in twin-turbo V8 diesel for Maserati Ghibli, V6...
Fiat has been planning some big things for the Maserati brand as the corporation’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne, continues his global offensive on trying to make Fiat one of the most prominent automakers of...
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