Diesel
MINI Cooper Diesels May Be U.S. Bound: Report
Contrary to the myth that U.S. buyers don’t want diesels, MINI head Dr. Kay Segler reports that diesel MINI models are the most common request from its U.S. customers. Segler told Car and Driver that, “We’re delighted to hear it,” before confirming that the brand is...
2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI Clean Diesel: 5 Things You Need To Know
Volkswagen is one of the few automakers to have consistently produced diesel-powered cars for the U.S. market. In fact, we told you last week that a 1974-1983 diesel VW... September 26, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield 5
Diesel: The Dark-Horse Contender For Cleaner, Greener Cars?
Though about half the new cars sold in Europe are diesels, the technology has never had much traction in the United States, partly because much stricter U.S. clean air... September 19, 2011 by IEEE Spectrum 17
Land Rover Bringing Diesel Engines To The U.S.
If you need a luxury SUV with go-anywhere capability, but prefer the greater fuel economy of a diesel engine over a gasoline one, you don’t really have any options in... September 15, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1
Mahindra's Diesel Pickups About To Lose EPA Approval
On paper, the Mahindra TR20 and TR40 compact pickups sounded like an ideal choice for a lot of potential buyers. Powered by a 2.2-liter, four-cylinder diesel engine, the... September 13, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Bentley Examines Plug-in Hybrids, Diesels - But W-12 Here To Stay
Bentley might be better known for its fast, powerful, luxury cars typically owned by celebrities, sports stars and business moguls -- but that doesn’t mean it... August 30, 2011 by Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Aussie Hypermiling Couple Hit 64mpg In 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco
You might remember a few weeks ago we brought you news of Australian couple John and Helen Taylor. Rather than enjoying the usual trappings of tourism, the Taylors wanted to... August 26, 2011 by Antony Ingram 2
Our Guide To Every 2012 Clean Diesel Car On Sale In The U.S.
It was much easier to be suspicious of older diesels with their poor performance, noise and so-so economy figures, and images of diesel-powered trucks "rolling coal" did... August 25, 2011 by Antony Ingram 4
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: Not Just MPG, MPH On Offer Too
Diesels: Dirty and slow, right? Only if you've never left the 1980s. Diesel engine technology has come along in leaps and bounds over the past two decades and the best of... August 17, 2011 by Antony Ingram 11
Small, Fun, High-MPG Minicars, Never Coming To The U.S.
Life is so unfair sometimes. Car companies have been dangling the carrot of smaller and more fuel efficient vehicles in front of us for a few years now and though we've... August 11, 2011 by Antony Ingram
New Study Links Diesel Particulates And Heart Disease
It’s no secret that diesel fumes from trucks, buses and older diesel automobiles can be linked to health issues. Those with asthma or other respiratory conditions are... August 3, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 3
GM CEO Confirms 2013 Chevy Cruze Diesel For U.S.: Report
Good news, diesel fans in the U.S.: Chevrolet will offer a diesel engine option for its popular Cruze compact sedan, beginning in 2013. Rumors of a diesel Cruze in the U.S... July 22, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec: Diesel Priced Right
When addressing the absence of clean diesel automobile options in the U.S. market, one of the most frequent objections raised by automakers is the price difference between... July 19, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 5
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d: Steering Recall For Clean-Diesel SUV
Almost 1,000 clean-diesel versions of the 2012 BMW X5 crossover will be recalled to replace a part that could cause the power steering to fail. Only the diesel model, known... June 27, 2011 by John Voelcker
Gas Prices: How Much Are YOU Paying At The Pump In Taxes? (Infographic)
Gas prices go up and down, lately more up than down. Today, however, the U.S. government has decided to release a portion of its strategic petroleum reserve, just as... June 23, 2011 by John Voelcker 3
New Chrysler Engine To Burn Gas And Diesel--At The Same Time
You probably drive a gasoline car. And surely you've heard of cars with diesel engines. But how about a car with an engine that burns both fuels, at the same time? That's... June 6, 2011 by John Voelcker 3
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