Mazda to Introduce Clean Diesel CX-5 Crossover SUV in Japan - First in Market
Oct 25, 2011
HIROSHIMA - October 25, 2011: JapanâMazda Motor Corporation will progressively introduce clean diesel vehicles to the Japanese market, beginning with the new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV in spring 2012. The vehicles will be powered by Mazda's next-generation 2.2-liter clean diesel engine. The breakthrough 'SKYACTIV-D ... Continue reading
Citroën Adds Airdream to Berlingo Range, for Even Greener Models
Oct 25, 2011
A key feature of Citroën's '5 Star' Euro 5 LCV Programme is its unique new e-HDi Airdream micro-hybrid drivetrain. This is fitted to the six most fuel-efficient and lowest emissions Berlingo Euro 5 models, which have exceptional combined cycle fuel consumption figures of up to 60.1mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 123g/ ... Continue reading
Oct 24, 2011
2011 2012 Nominees Are Ford Focus Electric, Honda Civic Natural Gas, Mitsubishi i, Toyota Prius v and Volkswagen Passat TDI WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2011 The Diesel Technology Forum is congratulating Volkswagen for having its 2012 Passat TDI clean diesel named as one of five finalists for the 2012 Green Car of the Year Awa ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Reduced CO2 Emissions Most in Europe
Oct 19, 2011
The Volvo Car Corporation is in the lead among European carmakers when it comes to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This is shown in the sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment. "We are delighted and very proud of this result. We are following our ambitious plan w ... Continue reading
Volvo V60 Plug-in Diesel Hybrid to Start Selling in 2012 +VIDEO
Oct 17, 2011
EDITOR'S NOTE: Now we're talking; using electric to combine with a non-gasoline fuel in order to seriously make a dent in our gasoline addiction. And what would make this vehicle even better - and save money on the liquid fuel that's needed for this V60 - would be to use bio-diesel in place of conventional diesel. One ... Continue reading
Argentina to Alaska In A Volkswagen Toureg TDI
Oct 2, 2011
VW TOUREG TDI SETS PAN-AMERICAN HIGHWAY RECORD Argentina to Alaska in less than 12 days By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau German adventurer Rainer Zietlow and his two accomplices, Juan Carlos of Spain and fellow German Marius Biela, drove their Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel SUV from the tip of Sout ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 BMW 528i Touring Review by Henny Hemmes
Sep 22, 2011
Less is more By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel SEVILLE - September 22, 2011: Downsizing is what many car manufacturers are now looking at. Not necessarily as it pertains to physical size of their models, but rather the engine capacity. Around a year and a half year ago, when BMW introduced the new ... Continue reading
Major Alt Fuel POW WOW Convenes in Washington Today with Intriguing, Questionable Participants
Sep 21, 2011
Major Alt Fuel POW WOW Convenes in Washington Today with Intriguing, Questionable Participants By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL WASHINGTON â September 21, 2011: The United States Energy Security Council (USESC), the highest level extra-governmental group ever assembled to address ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Alternative Automotive Fuels Report 2011" report to their offering. This report looks at the factors currently driving the market for alternative fuels and examines regional policies and usage data. Futhermore, the report considers the biofuel debate, and looks at ... Continue reading
U.S. Clean Diesel Automobile Sales Are Up 37 Percent Over 2010
Sep 12, 2011
"The positive monthly diesel sales increases in the U.S. and the new higher federal fuel efficiency requirements are both positives signs for the future growth of clean diesel sales." Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum. The 20.4 percent increase in clean diesel automobile sales in August continued the strong grow ... Continue reading
Volvo Says Less Can Be More When It Comes to Engine Size +VIDEO
Sep 6, 2011
New downsized engine range - without compromising luxury or driving pleasure GOTHENBURG - September 6, 2011: Volvo Car Corporation takes the next step towards zero emissions and climate impact through a new, downsized engine range - consisting solely of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. "It is time to stop count ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Rio Delivers the UK's Best Fuel Economy and Emissions +VIDEO
Aug 29, 2011
WEYBRIDGE, England - August 29, 2011: The all-new 4th generation Rio goes on sale in the UK on 1st September and is a major step forward in Kiaâs relentless drive to upgrade the style and quality of its entire model range while hammering down fuel consumption and CO2 figures. By 2012 Kia aims to have the newest pr ... Continue reading
New Porsche Panamera Diesel Delivers Amazing Range Exceeding 800 Miles on One Tank - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 9, 2011
Latest version of the Gran Turismo with 250 hp diesel engine consumes only about 1.5 gallon per 60 miles STUTTGART - August 9, 2011: Porsche's sporty Gran Turismos are receiving reinforcements in the guise of a long range cruiser with an impressive turn of speed. With a range in excess of 1,200 kilometres on an 80 litr ... Continue reading
NHTA Open Preliminary Safety Investigations On Ford Mustang and VW Jetta TDIb
Aug 8, 2011
DETROIT August 8, 2011; Ben Klayman writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto safety regulators have opened preliminary investigations into new Ford Motor Co Mustangs with manual transmissions for possible shifting problems and diesel Volkswagen (XETRA:VOWG.DE - News; XETRA:VOWG-P.DE - News) Jetta sedans for possible ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review By James Healy
Aug 8, 2011
Flaws Can't Erode Diesel Jetta TDI's Basic Appeal The VW Jetta TDI provides a good opportunity to revisit the Jetta and check out the diesel, popular among VW buyers because it is rated 30 miles per gallon in town and 42 mpg on the highway. According to USA Todayâs James Healey, that fuel mileage is about 25 perce ... Continue reading
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