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BMW to offer 4-cylinder diesels in the United States
Over the next decade, we can expect to see four-cylinder turbo diesel engine BMW’s in North America, according to Inside Line.
Tom Baloga, VP of engineering for BMW of North America, to Inside Line that “You’re going to see it of course in the 3 Series, and the 5 Series is a good possibility. If the [...]
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition coming to U.S. in 2010
Volkswagen of America announced today that the Jetta TDI Cup “Street” Edition will hit North American dealerships in January 2010. Like the TDI Cup race car, the “Street” Edition is equipped with the optional TDI Cup Edition Kit, which includes a new front bumper, side skirts and rear valance that are found on the TDI Cup race [...]
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Dodge Ram Hybrid on schedule for 2010, light-duty diesel still in question
Chrysler Group’s Dodge Ram brand still has plans to roll out a hybrid version of its light-duty Dodge Ram pickup in 2010; however, a diesel variant is still in question. Plans for both a hybrid and a diesel light-duty Ram for 2010 were revealed last year.
Currently, the heavy-duty Dodge Ram is offered with a 6.7L [...]
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Mazda looking at diesels for the United States
According to Mazda’s head of research and development, Seita Kanai, Mazda is studying diesel engines for the U.S. market. Kanai said that Mazda is currently testing diesel prototypes on U.S. soil but Mazda would need a minimum annual volume of 10,000 U.S. sales to make a profitable retail case, reports Automotive News.
“As an engineer, ideally I [...]
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GM has no plans for a diesel or Denali GMC Terrain
During a live web chat on GM’s FastLane blog, Susan Docherty, General Manager of Buick and GMC, said that the company has no plans to offer a diesel or Denali version of the 2010 GMC Terrain.
Answering questions from consumers, Docherty said that there are “no current plans for a Denali version” for the Terrain. “In terms [...]
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Supplies of profitable diesel Silverado and Sierra threatened by gap in production
Supplies of the profitable Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra diesel pickups are being threatened by a 4 ½-month pause in production of the Duramax diesel engine. GM is going to stop building the current version of the Duramax in mid-December to retool for production of the re-engineered 2010 Duramax in late April.
Analysts predict that sales will [...]
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Audi says it will offer U.S. more diesel options but consumers will have to pay a premium
Audi’s CEO Rupert Stadler says that the company will offer more clean diesel options in the U.S. but consumers will have to pay a premium for them.
“I think the problem is that we don’t really have an honest discussion,” Stadler said. “There is a very, very high level of investment, and nobody today knows if the [...]
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2009 Frankfurt: 2010 Volkswagen Polo 3-Door, now available in BlueMotion
- Engines: Horsepower output will range from 59-hp to 104-hp for standard Volkswagen Polo 3-Door models. Polo BlueMotion 3-Door carries 74-hp 1.2L TDI diesel engine.
- Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
- Fuel-Economy: Polo BlueMotion 3-Door gets 71 mpg (U.S).
At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the three-door version of the 2010 Polo along with its BlueMotion [...]
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Volkswagen Phaeton may come back to the U.S. as a diesel
Speaking to the press at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen Group of America’s CEO, Stephen Jacoby, said that the company is considering bringing back the Phaeton luxury sedan back to the United States with a diesel powertrain. He said that Volkswagen is eager to reverse the decision to pull the slow-selling $70,000 plus sedan [...]
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2009 Frankfurt: Volkswagen L1 Concept gets 170 mpg, 0 to 62 in 14.3 secs
- Key Competitors: If you think of any, let us know.
- Engine: 0.8L TDI - 27-hp/74 lb-ft of torque. An electric-motor helps produce another 14-hp.
- Transmission: 7-speed DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox)
- Performance: 0 to 62 mph in 14.3 seconds with a top speed of 99 mph.
- Fuel-economy: 1.38 liters diesel per 100 km or 170 mpg [...]
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2010 Acura ZDX prices start at $45,495
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Ford leads 2010 IIHS Top Safety Pick list with 6, Toyota doesn’t cut it
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2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo prices start at $63,900 (w/ new images)
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BREAKING: Bob Lutz confirms Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon
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2010 Lotus Evora prices start at $73,500
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GM loses $1.2 billion in 3rd quarter, speeds repayment of U.S. loans
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First Drive: Test-driving the new Nissan LEAF EV… sort of
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Review: 2009 Infiniti G37 S Convertible, drop the top and enjoy the sound
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Review: 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS, no longer your daddy’s car
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Review: 2010 GMC Terrain shows how GMC is evolving
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Review: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, look here for impressive fuel-efficiency numbers
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Review: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost, high-performance can be economical
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Review: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO – It’s SHOw Time
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