The Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDi has been sold in the U.S. for a few years now. It uses the same Diesel V6 that is found in ML Class SUV and the R Class cross-over. It also uses the 7 Speed automatic. (more…)
The IS 220d is the first diesel Lexus. It Is also the only diesel Lexus you can buy, and to buy it you have to live in Europe. (more…)
After the energy crisis in 1973 and 1979, Manufactures responded by building and importing more fuel efficient cars. This included diesel powered cars to a large extent. With the 1980s oil glut, cheap fuel came back by the late 80’s. After that, most of the diesels sold in the U.S. disappeared. This article takes a brief look back at some of the diesel powered cars and trucks built to deal with the energy crisis. (more…)
The next generation Toyota Prius could be coming with a Turbo Diesel. The new Prius is rumored to be turbocharged. Its doubtful they would turbo a gasoline engine in a economy car, so a lot of people think Toyota will be going with a Diesel engine, co-developed by Isuzu. (more…)
Honda is planing several Diesel models for the United States in the next few years, one of them is Honda’s entry level SUV, the CR-V. It will be using the 2.2L i-CTDi engine. (more…)
When the First Concept for the Tiguan came to the U.S. it had VW’s new 2.0L Clean TDi engine under the hood. So its no Surprise we will be able to buy a Diesel Tiguan with that same engine soon. (more…)
The R320 Is a Crossover vehicle that made it’s debut in 2006 It has the Excellent V6 diesel found in the C, E, GL, and ML Classes. (more…)