Buying a New Vehicle? Vehicle Choices Slim For The Many Benefits of Clean Diesel Power
Jul 23, 2009
By Thom Cannell and Allene Stark Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Are you as convinced that diesel engines have a role in transporting your family or business as we? Today that hope is dimming. Ford, Chrysler, and GM, plus Honda, Nissan, and Toyota have all retreated from their avowed plans to bring light duty diesel en ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 BMW 335d I forget the name of the movie. It's one of those classic `30s B-movie horror films, starring Bela Lugosi as an evil Transylvanian count, preying on unfortunate travelers looking for lodging on a dark and stormy night. The memorable line from the movie is "Tooooooorrr ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review
Jul 12, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Loyal Edition Engine: 2.0-liter TDI 4-cylinder Horsepower/Torque: 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm/236 lb.-ft. @ 1,750-2,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic Wheelbase: 101.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 179.3 x 70.1 x 57.4 in. Tires: 205/55R1 ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review
Jul 12, 2009
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel is not what it once was. If your association with Dr. Rudolf Diesel's namesake engine includes the words "underpowered", "slow", "noisy", "smelly", or "sooty", you need to be brought into the 21st Century. Modern diesels, as exemplified by Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Selected as Development Partner for Nissan Diesel
Jul 10, 2009
- CVG Products to be Used on Multiple Nissan Vehicles - Primary Markets will be Japan, South America, Asia, Australia and the U.S. NEW ALBANY, OHIO, July 9 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that it has been selected as the Development Source Partner for a new seat and suspension program with Nissan Dies ... Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service to Receive Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Jul 9, 2009
Agency to Participate in Federal Fleet Upgrade Strategy WASHINGTON, July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One of the greenest civilian fleets in the world just got a little greener. The U.S. Postal Service will conduct a one-for-one replacement of 6,500 vehicles with 1,000 E-85 ethanol-capable and 900 gasoline/electric hyb ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice.com Survey Finds Hybrid and Diesel Cars Beat Standard Models on Cost
Jul 9, 2009
IRVINE, Calif.--IntelliChoice.comâs fourth annual survey of eco-friendly vehicles, released today, shows that most 2009 hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower cost of ownership compared to standard versions of the same vehicles. IntelliChoice.com, a long-time observer of how environmental co ... Continue reading
TECHART Launches Performance and Styling Upgrades for Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Jul 6, 2009
Combining low CO2 and low running costs with style and high performance, for new and existing vehicles OXFORDSHIRE, England - July 6, 2009: A range of tuning and styling options for the Cayenne Diesel has been introduced by TECHART, the German Porsche tuning company renowned for creating some of the worldâs finest ... Continue reading
BMW X1 Confirmed For US in 2011
Jul 2, 2009
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey July 1, 2009; It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 1, 2009
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TDI One Solution for the Fuel Mileage Problem By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Diesel automobiles have not been particularly popular in the US. On this side of the pond they have sort of a cult following, but not much more. VW, Audi, BMW and Mercedes are the only mainstream manufacturer ... Continue reading
2009 Audi Q7 Quattro TDI Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 26, 2009
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Audi Q7 Diesel Engine: 3.0-liter TDI diesel V6 Horsepower/Torque: 225 hp @ 3750 rpm/406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic Wheelbase: 118.2 in Length/Width/Height: 200.2 x 78.1 x 68.4 in. Tires: P265/50R19 Cargo volume: 10.9/42.0/72. ... Continue reading
Diesel Power Accounts for One Third of All New BMW Sales
Jun 26, 2009
BMW's decision earlier this decade to begin offering diesel engines in Australia has been well received by luxury buyers. ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2009
June 2009 heralds the launch of the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the marque has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Saloon sets a new benchmark in the premium sector with its heightened blend of high economy, low emissions yet rewarding driving experience. ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2009
DETROIT June 22, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that U.S. automakers have underestimated the importance of fuel efficiency to consumers, but new federal standards are expected to help the companies turn a profit, according to the results of a University of Michigan study released Monday. Research ... Continue reading
Jun 22, 2009
E85 Conversion and Retrofit, Ohio BioSystems Cooperative. Electric Vehicles enhanced Electric Vehicles; Plug-ins, Electric Hybrids augmented with on board internal combustion engines powered by CNG, Propane, Ethanol; Bio-diesel, Fuel Cells; Hydrogen and/or whatever great minds can come up with, designed to meet the dri ... Continue reading
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