There is quite a few diesel performance motorbikes being built by enthusiasts. The most advanced one is the The Star Twin ThunderStar 1200 TDi. It uses Continue reading
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Chrysler 300C CRD
Chrysler is sneaking diesel versions of its popular mid-size luxury sedan across the Atlantic, without offering it here in the U.S. The 300C CRD uses one of the best diesel engines around, the Mercedes V6 found in the E320 Bluetec. With a average of 35mpg. The Automotive Press seem to like this car. Chrysler doesn’t have the quality level on the interior design up to Continue reading
A look back at six diesel cars and trucks from the 80
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.
BMW 524td
This is a really good looking BMW from Continue reading
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 something that will keep them away from the gas station as long as possible.
Now what would help people get good fuel millage, let’s see, how about a diesel car! GM has no Diesel cars for 2008 (They plan on a Cadillac CTS in 2009.), but they do have the Duramax in the full size trucks and vans. But huge vans and trucks won’t be practical for everyone. I think They have been really slow to react to the fuel prices in U.S. The Japanese, Koreans Continue reading
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 with a A4 TDi. Continue reading
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 gets up in the 60mpg range. 75 horsepower at the wheels and 125ft-lbs of torque, This car would be fine for most commuters in the states. I think the only Continue reading
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 445 ft-lbs of torque. Continue reading
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 a Manager at a local Kia Continue reading
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 a 0-60mph time Continue reading
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 F-150. This new engine has a very Continue reading