Bosch Highlights Diesel, Safety Technologies At SAE Government/Industry Meeting Jan. 22-24
Jan 20, 2014
Presentations Focus on Clean Diesel Benefits and Safety Innovations Bosch to provide insight at three SAE sessions Bosch advancing clean diesel vehiclesâ fuel efficiency and power Bosch safety technologies help prevent, mitigate accidents ... Continue reading
Mazda Will Delay Skyactiv-D Clean Diesel Launch
Jan 9, 2014
Mazda North American Operations today announced that the launch of its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine in North America is being further delayed from its Spring 2014 announced debut timing. ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Cars, Trucks Key to District of Columbia Sustainability Initiative
Jan 8, 2014
Fuel savings and emissions reductions benefits highlighted The essential role and the fuel-savings and emissions benefits of new clean diesel technology were highlighted today by the Diesel Technology Forum in a statement before the District of Columbia (DC) City Council on the Omnibus DC Sustainability Act. ... Continue reading
Clean diesel technology picks up momentum in the automotive industry
Dec 23, 2013
While a lot of the buzz in the automotive industry concerning fuel efficiency centers around hybrid and electric vehicles, there is another technology that is making headway in the consumer conscience. Clean diesel vehicles are appearing on a greater scale all the time, with several major automakers making an investmen ... Continue reading
2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Carey Russ Review
Dec 12, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Review Volkswagen's latest Passat has been the success that eluded its predecessors. Compared to previous versions, it's larger, more conservatively styled, and made in America for the North American market, at a new facility in Chattanooga, TN. That may ... Continue reading
EPA Continues Anti-American Path With Proposed Changes To Alt Fuel Impetus RFS
Dec 10, 2013
2014 RFS proposal will increase use of oil and associated emissions WASHINGTON DC December 10, 2013; The 2014 proposed rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard, which would for the first time cut biofuel use, will require using more petroleum and increase emissions of greenhouse gases. The Biotechnology Industry Organizati ... Continue reading
25 Hour Thunderhill Race - Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesels Show Well in Debut
Dec 9, 2013
The Venn diagram that best showcases Mazda Motorsports is the overlap between endurance racing and club racing. That overlap was showcased on a freezing cold weekend at the longest endurance race in America, the National Auto Sport Association (NASA)âs US Air Force 25 Hours of Thunderhill. Of the 57 cars that took ... Continue reading
New Diesel Truck and Bus Engines Emissions Dramatically Cleaner Than Expected
Dec 4, 2013
Diesel Technology Forum Comments on Collaborative Diesel Engine Research A new study released today by the Coordinating Research Council[1] in cooperation with the Health Effects Institute[2] highlights the robust low-emissions performance of the new generation of clean diesel technology manufactured starting in 2010. ... Continue reading
EPA Offers Funding to Reduce Pollution from Diesel Engines
Nov 24, 2013
EPA Offers Funding to Reduce Pollution from Diesel Engines** The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available $2 million in funding for rebates to help public and private construction equipment owners replace or retrofit older diesel construction engines. ... Continue reading
2015 Audi A3 Family At 2013 LA AUTO SHOW +VIDEO
Nov 21, 2013
Los Angeles November 21, 2013; Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival of an entirely new family of premium compact cars, including three body styles, five new unique engines and seven variants. This all-new Audi A3 lineup begins with the A3 sedan, which goes on sale in the spring of 2014. The ... Continue reading
2015 Porsche Macan SUV Unveiled Ahead of Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 20, 2013
</p><p>By Henny Hemmes <br>Senior European Editor <br>The Auto Channel </p><p>LOS ANGELES, November 19, 2013. Just 12 hours before the LA Auto Show will open its doors to the media, Porsche unveiled the new addition to its model range, the Macan. </p><p>With the compact SUV the German sports car brand is entering the p ... Continue reading
2013 LA Auto Show | Mercedes-Benz Press Conference +VIDEO
Nov 20, 2013
2013 LA Auto Show | Mercedes-Benz Press Conference, Affalterbach/Los Angeles November 20, 2013; Mercedes-AMG will presented its outlook on a compact, high-performance SUV at the 2013 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Concept GLA45 AMG features an excitingly bold, distinctive design and is powered by the most mus ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2013
Nov 14, 2013 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 -- At Mazda, "Never Stop Challenging" isn't just a catchphrase, it's a company maxim. After nearly two years of planning, Mazda Motorsports will field a pair of factory-backed SKYACTIV-D Smart Diesel-powered racecars in the top Prototype Class for the 2014 TUDOR United SportsC ... Continue reading
Most American Drivers have Never Driven A Diesel
Nov 11, 2013
Millennials point to fuel economy among top factors that make a car fun to drive PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 11, 2013; Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the leading global developer of automotive turbochargers, announced today a recently conducted survey revealing 70 percent of Americans have never driven a diesel-powered vehicl ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Review, Details and Differences
Nov 11, 2013
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel For the 2014 model year, Chevrolet has added a diesel engine option to its successful Cruze compact sedan, making it one of only two compact sedans sold in the US with an oil-burning option (the other being the Volkswagen Je ... Continue reading
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