New Mazda Axela / Mazda3 Details
Jul 22, 2016
New technologies based on human-centered development philosophy yield further refinements in all respects - HIROSHIMA, Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation has released an updated Mazda Axela sports compact (known as Mazda3 outside Japan), which goes on sale at dealers in Japan today.*1 The updated model is now available wi ... Continue reading
EPA Research Shows Moderate or Severe Corrosion in Diesel USTs
Jul 22, 2016
Report shows that 83% of the underground storage tanks studied exhibited moderate or severe corrosion, but less than 25% of owners were aware of the corrosion. ​WASHINGTON July 22, 2016; NACSonline reported that in a report released this week on corrosion inside diesel fuel underground storage tanks (UST), the U.S. E ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2016
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - July 11-17, 2016: Mazda Diesel. Dim Headlight, GM Can Be Sued, Tesla Woes, VW Fix Nixed, Concurs St John's, PU Stamps ... Continue reading
VW 3.0 Diesel Fix Rejected By California Air Board
Jul 14, 2016
Volkswagen Update: - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today rejected proposed recall plans submitted by Volkswagen/Audi and Porsche for repair of undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices (AECDs) and defeat devices in 3.0 liter, diesel passenger cars manufactured for model years 2009-2016. This decision a ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Duramax Diesel Pickup Introduction By Larry Nutson
Jul 12, 2016
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel Duramax Diesel Gets The Job DoneM By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_3868) Diesels are in the news of late. To say the least! On the good news side, Chevy just announced that the U.S. EPA has certified the new 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel for sale, ... Continue reading
VW Fix For Diesel Defeat Device A Fudge Says The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC)
Jul 8, 2016
European owners of a VW group car have even more reason to feel misled and unsettled following a test by Italian consumer group Altroconsumo, a BEUC member organisation. The test of an Audi Q5 after the removal of the defeat device revealed that NOx emissions were 25% higher than legal limits allow. Brussels July 8, 20 ... Continue reading
CAA-Quebec Urges Canadian Authorities To Focus On VW TDI Owners
Jul 4, 2016
QUEBEC CITY, July 4, 2016- Responding to the out-of-court settlement that Volkswagen is set to sign with federal authorities in the U.S. in the aftermath of the so-called dirty diesel scandal, CAA-Quebec believes it is time Canadian authorities took concrete actions on behalf of the approximately 100,000 consumers on t ... Continue reading
CarGurus Survey Uncovers Uncertainty and Communication Frustrations Among Volkswagen Diesel Owners
Jul 1, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 1, 2016 -- CarGurus,car shopping website conducted a survey among Volkswagen TDI owners to gather their opinions around the recently announced "Dieselgate" scandal settlement. While the buyback is historic for the automotive industry, not all affected owners agree it went far enough. According to ... Continue reading
New Energy Vehicle Makers Gather at Shanghai International Green Auto Show
Jun 30, 2016
SHANGHAI, June 30, 2016 -- The Shanghai International Green Auto Show, the largest new energy vehicle exhibition in China, is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from June 28 to June 30, 2016. Nearly one hundred new energy vehicles will be on display at the event, drawing much attention fro ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN REACHES DIESEL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
Jun 28, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN REACHES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH U.S. FEDERAL REGULATORS, PRIVATE PLAINTIFFS AND 44 U.S. STATES ON TDI DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES Proposed settlement program includes vehicle buybacks and lease terminations, emissions modifications (if approved) and cash payments to affected customers for approximately 475,000 ... Continue reading
All-new Intake System Feeds Duramax Diesel on 2017 Silverado HD
Jun 26, 2016
All-new Intake System Feeds Duramax Diesel on 2017 Silverado HD ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Pay $10 Billion to U.S. Diesel Owners
Jun 24, 2016
Volkswagen will reportedly pay up to $7,000 apiece to owners of its diesel cars that were rigged to cheat U.S. emission standards under a $10 billion settlement that is scheduled to be submitted to a federal judge next week. According to The Detroit News, the payouts will go to 482,000 owners of U.S. diesel vehicles on ... Continue reading
2016 Audi A3 TDI Road Test - Silent and Stylish by Thom Cannell +VIDEO
Jun 18, 2016
Silent and stylish, the Audi A3 TDI Sedan By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Audi, like every luxury car maker offers entries into its family of sedans. At $39,995 (including $895 delivery), the diesel powered 2015 Audi A3 TDI cannot be said to be inexpensive. Yet it is a good value in fuel ... Continue reading
2016 Nissan Titan XD Diesel Review By Steve Purdy
Jun 8, 2016
2016 Nissan Titan XD Diesel Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading
Hitting the Road and Picking up Fuel Savings with Trucks and SUV's This Memorial Day Weekend
May 26, 2016
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2016: This Memorial Day weekend, more than 38 million Americans will hit the nation's roads and highways, according to the American Automobile Association. This year, even more will be behind the wheel of a pickup truck or SUV with a diesel engine, delivering savings at the pump and clean air and cl ... Continue reading
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