Volkswagen pulled all it’s Diesel cars except for the Tourag for 2007, They needed the time off to make a new engine that would pass stricter emissions. So the result was the new 2.0 TDI Bluetec Diesel. 140 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque. This engine will be found in most of the small VW cars. The Jetta will be the first to be introduced and it will make it’s return Continue reading
Ford has anounced a 4.4 liter Diesel for the 2009-2010 F150 and Possibly the expedition. Ford wants to be the first of the big three to get their 1/2 Ton Diesels on the Dealerships. Expect the engine to produce around 330 horsepower and 520 lb.-ft of torque. Compare that with the Continue reading
1985 300D1985, The last year of one of the most successful models in Mercedes-Benz history the W123. 2,696,915 built. In many countries as many as 75% of the cars originally registered are still on the road today. I would say this model cemented the companies reputation as a leader in quality and reliability.
2005 E320 CDIFast forward 20 years and the W211 is in it’s place. Its purpose is to see if Mid-size luxury auto buyers will take a chance with new CDI Diesel Technology (CDI stands for Common-rail Diesel Injection.). The E320 Continue reading
This is exciting news for people who like Diesel Dodge Rams, but don’t need a 2500 or 3500. Its the new Ram 1500 with a never before available Diesel option. Cummins will be making a new Diesel just for this truck that will be a V configuration, instead of the traditional Inline 6 formation that they have been puting in the Dodge trucks for the last 19 years. I’m betting that this new engine Continue reading
I found a couple of interesting videos of this truck, Toyota put together for auto expos. Its a Toyota Crewmax, with a completely stock Hino JO8E 8.0L inline 6. 220 Horsepower 520 foot-pounds of torque. The transmission is a Allison 5-speed manual. If your like me, your probably wondering what Company Hino is. Turns out Toyota owns about 50% of this large Truck manufacturer. Now this was a fun project that Toyota decided to do. It’s not a concept and it’s not going to be a production model. It was probably to get people talking about Continue reading
Mass production here we come. Remember the 1.8t it powered everything from a Passat to a Audi TT Quattro. If Diesels really start selling well I have a feeling Volkswagen’s new 2.0, 50 State legal Diesel could find it’s way powering most of VWs line up as a Diesel option. It’s already confirmed for the Jetta and Jetta Sportwagen, but we could see it in the Rabbit, Continue reading
