GM Plans to Produce Diesel Chevrolet Cruze by 2013
12 Jul 2011, 10:04 UTC · By: Dragos Serban / Chevrolet was and still is a huge hit in the U.S., and considering this fact GM thought it was time to make it better. In order to that the Chevy Cruze will receive a diesel engine that could boost ...
Volvo UK Launches New D5 Engine Range
29 Jun 2011, 13:32 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Volvo announced today the introduction of the improved D5 diesel engine range , which will first feature in the upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80. The five-cyl...
Most Economical Opel Astra ecoFLEX Announced
28 Jun 2011, 06:27 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / German automaker Opel today announced it has added a new engine variant to the Astra ecoFLEX family, one that is praised as the most economical in the lineup. The model in question is a 1.7 CDTI tur...
Jaguar Using XF Mule to Test New 2.2-liter Diesel Engine
30 Mar 2011, 14:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / There used to be a time when Jaguar was synonymous with big V8 and V12 engines. But times have changed and a good diesel engine will make or brake a carmaker in the luxury saloon segment. The fam...
Alfa Giulietta JTDM-2 Diesel Goes to the UK
3 Feb 2011, 06:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The new Alfa Giulietta with 2.0 JTDM-2 140 bhp second generation MultiJet diesel engine has reached UK shores, with the British division of the automaker also revealing tag prices for the sporty fiv...
MINI Cooper SD Breaks Cover: Official Details and Photos
2 Feb 2011, 09:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Rumors surrounding a new performance diesel MINI have been circulating for a while now, but today the auto brand has officially confirmed production details of the anticipated version. Scheduled for...
2011 Mazda5 Compact Van Gets New 1.6l Diesel Unit
18 Jan 2011, 07:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Mazda Motor Europe announced today the addition of a 1.6-liter common-rail diesel unit to its C-MAV line-up, which is set to offer customers low CO2 emission levels, a low fuel consumption and a spo...
Hyundai to Build Diesels in India
14 Jan 2011, 16:16 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last year, India’s auto market growth was second only to China, as car sales jumped 31 percent to 1.9 million units. So it comes as no surprise that the country’s second largest car mak...
SsangYong Korando Launched, Pricing Announced
3 Dec 2010, 09:37 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / SsangYong has officially presented the new Korando at the Bologna Motor Show, the crossover coming with a choice between two-wheel and four-wheel drive, both in automatic form. The car is priced sta...
Jaguar XF Diesel Now Available in India
27 Nov 2010, 15:50 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Indian execs wanting to buy a luxurious car that has more frugal fuel consumption should be glad, because they can now buy the stunning Jaguar XF with a Diesel engine. The move follows the success...
Jeep Patriot Receives New Diesel Engine
22 Nov 2010, 13:48 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Jeep has brought changes to the engine under the bonnet of its medium-sized SUV, the Patriot. A new diesel powerplant has been announced, promising improved fuel efficiency and greater torque. The 2...
Diesel US-spec GLK Expected in 2012
19 Nov 2010, 11:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / American customers looking for a bit more economical SUV can now rest assured, knowing that Mercedes Benz will introduce a frugal diesel version of its GLK. Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Ernst Lieb confirme...
Mazda3 Gets 53.5 Mpg Diesel Engine
16 Nov 2010, 13:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The 1.6-liter four cylinder diesel engine in the Mazda3 hatch and sedan has been revised to produce less emissions and achieve higher mpg figures. In addition, it's more powerful and can be cou...
2011 Renault Laguna Facelift Images Released
13 Nov 2010, 14:15 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Renault has released images of its 2011 Laguna saloon and Estate facelifts that feature cosmetic improvements, equipment level upgrades and Euro 5 compliant engines. We first saw a glimpse of the ne...
Alfa Romeo's Giulietta Receives New Diesel Engine
12 Nov 2010, 15:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Alfa Romeo has just introduced a new diesel engine, the 2.0 JTDM-2, that completes the range for the beautiful Giulietta hatchback. As the Italians view this to be a very important addition, as a re...
Volvo Receives First Order for Methane Diesel Buses
26 Oct 2010, 11:38 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Volvo announced today it has received its first order for buses that operate on both biogas and diesel. Biogas is a renewable fuel that contributes to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. However, cur...
Opel Meriva Upgraded with Three New Diesel Engines
2 Jul 2010, 06:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This is the second upgrade of the week for the new Opel Meriva, but this time, it concerns a bit more interested consumers who might actually buy this car. After rolling out the first 3D auto commer...
JCB to Use BorgWarner Turbocharging Technology
7 May 2010, 13:41 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / BorgWarner has been selected to supply wastegate and variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the off-highway vehicle maker JCB. The components will be used for the new versions of the J...
Peugeot UK Sales Rise 22.3 Percent in March
9 Apr 2010, 10:57 UTC · By: Dan Mihalascu / Peugeot started strong this year in the United Kingdom, the French automaker reporting sales up 22.3 percent in March as compared to the same month last year and a 31.5 percent rise year-to-date. Pe...
Peugeot 207 Gets New Euro 5 HDi Engine in the UK
7 Apr 2010, 08:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The British division of Peugeot announced it has added a new 6-Speed manual gearbox and a new Euro 5 HDi diesel engine to the Peugeot 207 hatchback and SW model range. They come to replace the 207 S...