Monthly Archives: June 2008

General Motors shuts down four truck plants

This was all over the news yesterday, so I though I would put my two cents in. GM finally looks like they are responding to high fuel prices. People don’t want the gas chugging SUVs and trucks anymore, they want … Continue reading

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2009 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Bluetec

The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI should be out later this year. 233 Horsepower and 369 ft-lbs of torque come from its 3.0L V6 Bluetec Diesel. This engine would go nicely in the A6. In 2009 Audi is also coming out … Continue reading

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Toyota Yaris

The Yaris is another Diesel car we could be seeing in the future in the U.S. It’s a small compact with a 1.4L Diesel. With it’s light weight, aerodynamic body, and small diesel engine It gets some excellent efficacy. It … Continue reading

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Land Rover, Range Rover Sport TDV8

This Range Rover TDV8 would be perfect to bring to the U.S. Beautiful styling and a luxurious interior. Combined fuel economy is 21.2 mpg (which is good for a Land Rover.) The new Diesel V8 puts out 272 horsepower and … Continue reading

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Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi

The South Korean built, Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi Diesel is another car we could be seeing in the U.S. within the next couple years. Its gets a combined city/hwy of 60.1mpg. 110 Horsepower and 173lb-ft of torque. I talked to … Continue reading

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2009 BMW 335d

This new BMW has a Twin Turbo Diesel 3.0L, 265-hp and 425lb-ft of torque. Style, performance and efficiency. The 335d will come to the U.S. in fall 2008. It will be a more performance orreinted car getting 23/33+ mpg, and … Continue reading

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2010 Duramax Diesel V8 4.5L

This new Duramax will be under the hood of General Motors half ton Trucks SUVs. GM is hoping it produces around 310hp and 520 lb-ft of torque which puts it right up there with the baby Powerstroke in the 2009 … Continue reading

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