CarSales.com of Australia reports that Land Rover is preparing to unveil their first foray into alternative propulsion by introducing the all-new Range Rover Sport with a diesel-electric hybrid setup alongside the traditional diesel V8-powered model at the Frankfurt Motor Show later in September. We last heard about this not too long ago via CARandDRIVER. Check [...]
WorldCarFans reports that Volkswagen is still serious interested in producing a compact roadster similar to the 2009 BlueSport Concept. Word comes from Auto Motor und Sport of Germany, who recently spoke to Volkswagen’s design head honcho, Walter de Silva. de Silva reportedly said that he is one of several employees advocating the introduction of a [...]
According to a report by WorldCarFans, Mercedes-Benz GLK fans yearning for a diesel model in the US can now be satisfied as the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK can now be had with a 2.1L Bluetec four-banger turbodiesel, complete with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The 2.1L compression-ignition mill channels its 201hp and 369 lb-ft of torque through a [...]
It would seem the major automobile manufacturers are just a bunch of one-uppers as Volkswagen has just confirmed that the People’s Car is developing an all-new 10-speed dual-clutch automatic alongside some high-performance diesel engines. Word came from a press release and Volkswagen’s chairman for the brand’s board of management, Dr. Martin Winterkorn, after the International [...]
Fiat has been planning some big things for the Maserati brand as the corporation’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne, continues his global offensive on trying to make Fiat one of the most prominent automakers of the world. To exemplify this, CARandDRIVER reports that Fiat is developing a serious turbodiesel V6, which could potentially lead to an even [...]
General Motors and Chevrolet has just confirmed the much-anticipated 2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel’s EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings. For the current and new model year, the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel promises to offer the best fuel economy of any non-hybrid passenger car in America. “We harnessed generations of diesel expertise to adapt our world-class global engine for [...]
Diesel Audi lovers will have a field day as AutomotiveNews reports that our North American-spec Audi A4s will start getting the option for a TDI clean diesel version as Audi seeks to expand their diesel offerings in the US. WOO! Scott Keogh, Audi of America’s President spoke to US dealers at a press conference yesterday [...]
WardsAuto reported last week that Jeep’s CEO Mike Manley has reportedly said that the Jeep Wrangler could see a diesel powerplant by 2015-2016. “Wrangler is on the radar to get (a) diesel. Remember we’re also going through the product change of Wrangler for 2015-16. That will probably be the right time to introduce the diesel [...]
Last week, Volkswagen pulled the sheets off of one of the latest additions to the Golf lineup: the all-new oil-burning Volkswagen Golf GTD. If you thought that judging by the “GTD” moniker that this is just a GTI with a diesel engine, you judged correctly. Volkswagen first began offering a GTD in European markets in [...]
Frugal buyers interested in Audi’s flagship—or if you’re just a fan of the A8, modern oil burners, or both—can now rejoice, as Audi has finalized its pricing for the 2014 A8 L TDI full-size luxo-barge. Starting at $82,500, the 2014 Audi A8 L TDI offers all of the top notch tech you’d come to expect [...]
