http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/diesel http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/diesel http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740850/amg-dismisses-diesel-engines BMW has embraced diesel engines with their new M Performance Automobiles sub-brand, but AMG is charting a different course and staying committed to petrol engines.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:38:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740850/amg-dismisses-diesel-engines http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640788/maseratis-future-lineup-comes-into-focus---rumors Maserati's current lineup is as pure as an Italian thoroughbred, but that's about to change as the company is embarking on a major production expansion.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:16:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640788/maseratis-future-lineup-comes-into-focus---rumors http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640781/honda-announces-earth-dreams-engine-for-geneva Honda has announced plans to unveil their first Earth Dreams engine at the Geneva Motor Show. It will be shown alongside the NSX concept, the EV-STER concept and a Euro-spec CR-V prototype.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:11:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640781/honda-announces-earth-dreams-engine-for-geneva http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340694/volkswagen-xl1-coming-in-2013---report According to a recent report, Volkswagen will introduce a production version of the XL1 concept in 2013. It will be an advanced plug-in diesel-electric hybrid.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:46:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340694/volkswagen-xl1-coming-in-2013---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140533/audi-introduces-new-bi-turbo-diesel-engine Audi has announced plans to offer a new, bi-turbo diesel engine on the A6, A6 Allroad and A7 Sportback. It produces 313 PS (230 kW / 309 hp) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:07:21 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140533/audi-introduces-new-bi-turbo-diesel-engine http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739937/2013-mercedes-glk-to-offer-diesel-engine-in-us---report When the 2013 Mercedes GLK is launched in the United States this fall, it will reportedly be offered with a diesel engine.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:35:27 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011739937/2013-mercedes-glk-to-offer-diesel-engine-in-us---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339803/bmw-m550d-xdrive-coming-in-march---report In a recent interview, BMW M GmbH President Friedrich Nitschke reportedly confirmed the M550d xDrive will be launched in March and offered as a sedan and wagon.]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:53:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112011339803/bmw-m550d-xdrive-coming-in-march---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010639489/jeep-grand-cherokee-to-get-diesel-in-2013 Chrysler has announced the Jeep Grand Cherokee for North America will receive a diesel engine in 2013. In effect, 1100 jobs will be added to the Jefferson North assembly plant where the Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango are assembled.]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:36:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010639489/jeep-grand-cherokee-to-get-diesel-in-2013 http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439445/porsche-cajun--cayenne-diesel-confirmed-for-us Porsche has announced plans to offer the Cayenne Diesel in the United States. It has a 3.0-liter V6 engine that produces 245 PS (180 kW / 242 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:51:55 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112010439445/porsche-cajun--cayenne-diesel-confirmed-for-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139185/next-gen-toyota-auris-first-to-get-bmw-diesel-engine The Toyota Auris has struggled against rivals such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf and Toyota execs appear to agree putting a powerful diesel into the line-up will help appeal to buyers.]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111122139185/next-gen-toyota-auris-first-to-get-bmw-diesel-engine http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121939125/lexus-wont-get-bmw-diesels-as-result-of-partnership BMW's partnership with Toyota includes supplying 1.6- and 2.0-liter diesel engines, but don't look for them to start showing up in Lexus models.]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:01:40 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121939125/lexus-wont-get-bmw-diesels-as-result-of-partnership http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121539062/bmw-x6-m50d-teased-for-a-second-time BMW has released a new teaser video of the 2012 X6 M50d. See the footage inside]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:06:21 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111121539062/bmw-x6-m50d-teased-for-a-second-time http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112838530/bmw-and-toyota-planning-partnership-on-powertrain-technology BMW would provide Toyota diesel engines in exchange for hybrid technologies from the Japanese automaker.]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:42:59 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112838530/bmw-and-toyota-planning-partnership-on-powertrain-technology http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112438482/cadillac-admits-need-for-diesels-to-compete-against-germans Cadillac is considering selling a diesel engine in the United States market in order to be competitive with the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. ]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:40:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112438482/cadillac-admits-need-for-diesels-to-compete-against-germans http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112238418/bmw-m550d-to-get-381-hp-tri-turbo-engine A recent dealer presentation in Netherlands has revealed some further specification and more concrete evidence for BMW's long rumoured diesel M5.]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:04:17 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112238418/bmw-m550d-to-get-381-hp-tri-turbo-engine http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112238422/volkswagen-r-to-focus-on-diesel-lightness--awd In a recent interview, Volkswagen R GmbH General Manager Ulrich Richter revealed the division's "future is diesel and all-wheel drive."]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:58:10 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111112238422/volkswagen-r-to-focus-on-diesel-lightness--awd http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111538224/jaguar-xf-diesel-goes-across-america-with-just-four-fuel XF 2.2 diesel averages 62.9 mpg (imperial) on 2,884 mile journey from New York to Los Angeles.]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:25:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111111538224/jaguar-xf-diesel-goes-across-america-with-just-four-fuel http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110337936/mercedes-introduces-the-slk-250-cdi Described as the logical successor to the C111-II D, the SLK 250 CDI accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 03:20:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111110337936/mercedes-introduces-the-slk-250-cdi http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092136777/vw-runs-ad-for-the-passat-diesel-that-teaches-you-spanish Volkswagen touts its TDI technology in a U.S. ad for the Passat 2.0 TDI by suggesting one has to time to learn a new language from one fuel-stop to another. ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:33:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111092136777/vw-runs-ad-for-the-passat-diesel-that-teaches-you-spanish http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636330/chauffeurs-prefer-the-bmw-730d-l Professional Driver magazine makes the 730d L its Car of the Year while the model also wins as the preferred choice of chauffeurs. ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:35:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111090636330/chauffeurs-prefer-the-bmw-730d-l http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081835824/more-sources-say-bmw-550dxm---a-diesel-m5---is-coming Diesel-powered M5 is slated for launch in the spring of next year and will feature a tri-turbo 3.0 liter oil-burning unit. ]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:10:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081835824/more-sources-say-bmw-550dxm---a-diesel-m5---is-coming http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081735786/mercedes-benz-introduces-the-slk-250-cdi New and efficient roadster boasts a 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 6.7 seconds and fuel-economy of 4.9 liters/100 km.]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:13:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081735786/mercedes-benz-introduces-the-slk-250-cdi http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081235696/2012-land-rover-defender-gets-a-new-engine Land Rover has announced the 2012 Defender will be offered with a new 2.2-liter diesel engine. ]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:22:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111081235696/2012-land-rover-defender-gets-a-new-engine http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072235162/chevrolet-confirms-diesel-engine-for-cruze-in-us Chevrolet has confirmed plans to offer a diesel engine in the 2013 Cruze (U.S.-spec).]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2011 03:09:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111072235162/chevrolet-confirms-diesel-engine-for-cruze-in-us http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071134824/peugeot-508-rxh-diesel-electric-hybrid-revealed All-roader variant of the 508 SW features Peugeot's all-wheel drive HYbrid4 technology - a diesel-electric hybrid setup. ]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:26:20 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111071134824/peugeot-508-rxh-diesel-electric-hybrid-revealed http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070834779/eu-to-audi-no-tdi-trademark-for-you Get the full story on Audi's legal battle TDI, and find out why an EU court refused Audi's trademark claim, inside.]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:12:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111070834779/eu-to-audi-no-tdi-trademark-for-you http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062834540/bmw-x1-sdrive20d-efficientdynamics-edition-announced Designed to appeal to eco-minded motorists, the X1 EDE has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with 163 PS (120 kW / 161 hp) and 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque.]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:11:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062834540/bmw-x1-sdrive20d-efficientdynamics-edition-announced http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062034315/audi-a1-16-tdi-becomes-more-efficient-for-uk-market Boasting an optimized ECU and fuel system, the model has CO2 emissions of 99 g/km and a combined fuel economy rating of 74.3 mpg.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:38:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111062034315/audi-a1-16-tdi-becomes-more-efficient-for-uk-market http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061434169/vw-tiguan-tdi-delayed-until-2015-in-us---report The United States has been stuck with a petrol-powered Tiguan, but increasing demand for diesel engines could force Volkswagen to offer a TDI variant. Details inside]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 02:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111061434169/vw-tiguan-tdi-delayed-until-2015-in-us---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/111060733977/renault-issues-best-emissions-clio-yet-with-94gkm-co2 Expression Eco Clio is cheapest green supermini around with a 1.5 liter diesel unit with 65 kw/89 PS (88 bhp). ]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/111060733977/renault-issues-best-emissions-clio-yet-with-94gkm-co2