Diesel: Latest News
Opel Corsa ecoFLEX Boasts 3.7 liter/100 km and 98g/km CO2October 30, 2009 8:02:08 PM
Power comes from a 1.3-liter CDTI turbo-diesel engine that produces 70 kW (95 hp) and 190 Nm of torque.
74.3mpg VW Golf BlueMotion Launched in UKOctober 28, 2009 6:08:47 PM
VW has launched the new Golf BlueMotion for the UK market. It has a 105hp 1.6 TDI engine returning 74.3mpg and emitting 99 g/km in C02 gases.
Audi A3 TDI Joins the Line-upSeptember 21, 2009 1:42:33 PM
Power comes from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 77 kW (105 hp) and 250 Nm of torque.
VW L1 Concept Officially Revealed in DetailSeptember 14, 2009 9:38:00 PM
The VW L1 Concept car of 2002 is coming back to life for the Frankfurt Motor Show. The update seems to take advantage of newer technologies to help achieve that magical 1L/100km average fuel consumpti...
Mercedes Adds Two GLK BlueEFFICIENCY Models to RangeSeptember 10, 2009 5:15:47 PM
Mercedes has announced two new additions to the GLK lineup, the GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY and the GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi Announces 2010 A3 TDI Clean Diesel Pricing for USSeptember 4, 2009 9:13:48 PM
A3 TDI with S-tronic transmission and front-wheel drive will start at 29,950 US dollars.
Mercedes-Benz 190 D BlueEfficiency - 1992 Mercedes 190 E 2.6 Sportline retrofittedSeptember 3, 2009 3:22:30 PM
Mercedes has outfitted a 1992 190 E 2.6 Sportline with a modern diesel engine from the C 250 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY.
VW BlueMotion Polo, Golf and Passat Production Versions Debut in FrankfurtSeptember 2, 2009 5:01:44 PM
Volkswagen has announced the production versions of the Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotions will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
BMW Vision EfficienctDynamics Concept Revealed [Video]August 30, 2009 1:42:33 PM
Antagonized with a teaser video and images, BMW has now released the premiere video of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car - unveiled for the first time.
Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEfficiency cometh - First ever 4-cylinder S-ClassAugust 25, 2009 8:13:42 PM
Mercedes will show off their first four-cylinder S-Class at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. We like what we're hearing...
Mercedes E-Class BlueEFFICIENCY adds new entry level CDI and CGI enginesJuly 20, 2009 3:29:55 PM
We have the full details on both new Mercedes-Benz E-Class models inside.
Porsche to Launch High Performance Panamera GTSJuly 2, 2009 10:59:48 PM
The GTS will likely boast more than 500 horsepower, which should enable it to beat the 4.0 second 0-60 mph time of the Panamera Turbo.
Official: 2010 BMW 7-Series gets xDrive, M Sports Package & Twin-Turbo Diesel EngineJune 25, 2009 3:33:52 PM
BMW is making several upgrades available on the 2010 7er, including a brand new twin-turbo diesel engine, all-wheel drive, and the M Sports Package.
VW Golf GTD launches in Germany starting at 27,475 eurosJune 8, 2009 10:29:30 PM
More details on the new Golf GTD have been released. The most powerful diesel Golf ever will be sold on the card of being a diesel GTI. Prices start at €27,475 in Germany.
Mercedes adds new engines to C-Class BlueEFFICIENCY rangeJune 4, 2009 7:33:45 PM
C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 170 hp/125kW and 400 Nm of torque rates 4.8 liters/100 km. Also new is the C250 CGI EFFICIENCY, a direct-injection gasoline/petrol engine with 204 hp and 310 Nm of torque ...
Audi A3 receives two new 1.6-liter enginesJune 3, 2009 2:01:22 PM
Two new gas sipping engines have been released for the Audi A3 lineup. Would you believe the more powerful unit is also more efficient? Cool.
VW Touareg TDI BlueMotion Announced in GermanyMay 22, 2009 9:02:25 PM
VW has unveiled a new BlueMotion version of their Touareg. The new model gets better mileage than their upcoming hybrid.
VW Presents New 1.2 litre TSI and 1.6 litre TDI Engines for Golf and PoloMay 13, 2009 2:25:14 PM
The overriding message in the engine world seems to be "less is more". Volkswagen is at the forefront of this thought as it presents new turbocharged 1.2-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engines.
Audi R8 V12 TDI Production Model Development HaltedMay 7, 2009 3:10:31 PM
After nearly a year of internal debate, Audi has officially decided not to produce the highly acclimated R8 V12 TDI concept.
Mercedes BlueTEC SUVs Coming to Europe Following Success in AmericaMay 7, 2009 2:10:31 PM
Mercedes-Benz is bringing their BlueTEC SUV lineup to Europe, claiming a successful run in the States. That is, if you define success only by the number of celebrities who drive the vehicle.
VW Scirocco GT Gains 170PS TDI Engine in the UKMay 6, 2009 11:44:53 PM
VW has introduced a new Scirocco GT with a more powerful TDI engine to the UK market. The two-door diesel makes 170PS and 258 lbs ft of torque.
Economical BMW X3 xDrive 18d Introduced - 6.2 litres/100 kmApril 10, 2009 2:31:07 PM
BMW has announced the X3 xDrive 18d with a 105kW 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine. The company says the compact SUV uses just 6.2 litres of fuel every 100km.
VW Golf GTD RevealedMarch 27, 2009 3:34:54 PM
Details of the new Golf GTD have been revealed at its world debut in Leipzig. Power comes from a 2.0-litre TDI with 125kW and 350Nm of torque.
VW Golf GTD to Premiere at AMIMarch 26, 2009 10:10:00 PM
The new VW Golf GTD is making its world premier at the 2009 Auto Mobil International (AMI) in Leipzig. The GTD has a 2.0-litre TDI engine. The new Polo will also be unveiled for the first time in Germ...
Vauxhall Announces New Zafira ecoFLEX Model (UK)March 16, 2009 6:05:41 PM
The new Zafira ecoFLEX has been released in the UK. It runs on a 1.7-litre CDTi turbo diesel engine making 110PS and 260Nm. C02 emissions are said to average 139g/km.
BMW Hydrogen Engine Project Improves Efficiency - On par with diesel enginesMarch 13, 2009 6:49:19 PM
BMW claims the engine can match the combustion efficiency rating of 42 percent of modern turbo-diesels as well as deliver a power output of 100 kilowatts (about 134 hp) per liter of engine displacemen...
Porsche Cayenne Diesel and 911 GT3 New Video and PhotosMarch 12, 2009 5:00:00 AM
Porsche's new product line will be shown at the AMI Auto Show in Germany. Representing the brand will be the new Cayenne Diesel, new 911 GT3, Cayman and Boxster cars.
Porsche Sends its 250,000th Cayenne down the lineMarch 6, 2009 2:27:57 PM
250,000th Cayenne is a 3.0 liter, 6-cylinder diesel version with 240 hp just introduced into the Porsche range. Porsche has sold 250,000 Cayennes in the 6 years since the model was launched in Decembe...
VW World Premieres Five BlueMotion Models in GenevaMarch 4, 2009 9:30:00 PM
Volkswagen announced expansions to its diesel and natural gas vehicle fleet at Geneva, including the Polo BlueMotion Concept.
TechArt Cayenne Diesel Tuning Program IntroducedFebruary 28, 2009 4:13:00 AM
TechArt has announced plans to introduce a new tuning package for the recently launched Porsche Cayenne Diesel at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
