Lexus IS 220d
July 15th, 2008
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. Read the rest of this entry »
A look back at six diesel cars and trucks from the 80’s
July 6th, 2008
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Next Generation Toyota Prius
July 5th, 2008
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. Read the rest of this entry »
2010 Honda CRV Diesel
July 3rd, 2008
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. Read the rest of this entry »
2009 VW Tiguan TDi
July 2nd, 2008
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. Read the rest of this entry »
2008 Mercedes-Benz R320 CDi
July 1st, 2008
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. Read the rest of this entry »
2010 Nissan Maxima
June 30th, 2008
Nissan is planning a Diesel Maxima for 2010. It will be using a Diesel V6 co developed by Renault. The 3.0-liter V6 dCi, should produce around 261hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. Read the rest of this entry »
2010 Volvo S40 D5
June 29th, 2008
The popular Volvo S40 will be getting a overhaul for 2009, and plans for a diesel model in 2010. Read the rest of this entry »
2009 Audi A4 TDi Diesel
June 26th, 2008
The Audi Q7 won’t be the only Diesel in Audi’s line up for 2009. The Audi A4 should follow the Q7 later in the year, using the same 3.0L Diesel producing around 240 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. of torque. Read the rest of this entry »
2009 Hyundai Veracruz Diesel
June 26th, 2008
Developing hybrids is a expensive endeavor for Auto manufacturers. A more cost effective way of building very fuel efficient cars is to build diesel engines instead. Read the rest of this entry »