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Volkswagen May Build 'One-Liter' Eco Car by 2010

VW 1L Car Posted July 2 2008 10:00 AM by Evan.McCausland

 Nearly six years have passed since we first saw Ferdinand Piech's pet project, the Volkswagen One-Liter (also known as the 1L) eco car, emerge as a concept. 

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Filed under: Green, Evan McCausland, Volkswagen, Coupes , Diesels  |  Comments (0)


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London May Replace Taxis with Mercedes Vans

Mercedes-Benz Vito Posted June 20 2008 08:55 AM by Evan.McCausland

 Could London's ubiquitous Black Cab soon be replaced with Mercedes-Benz vans?  If EcoCity Vehicles, a British firm involved in taxi preparation, has its way, the answer is yes.

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Filed under: Car News, Evan McCausland, Mercedes-Benz, Vans, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

2010 Nissan Maxima Diesel May Be Manual-Only

2009 Nissan Maxima Posted June 16 2008 02:31 PM by Evan.McCausland

 When it comes to solving turbo lag issues on 2010 Maxima turbo diesels equipped with automatic transmissions, we like Nissan's thinking: dump the slushbox altogether.

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Filed under: Car News, Evan McCausland, Nissan, Sedans, Diesels  |  Comments (1)

2008 LeMans: Battle of the Diesels

Peugeot 908 HDi Posted June 13 2008 09:45 AM by Evan.McCausland

 With less than a day remaining before the start of the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans, we're seeing the makings of an all-out diesel-fueled war for the win.

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Filed under: Motorsports, Evan McCausland, Peugeot, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

Is Diesel Already Losing Momentum?

cummins badge Posted June 9 2008 02:01 PM by AutomobileStaff

 According to PickupTrucks.com, the average price of a used diesel pickup truck has fallen $5900 since January. This is monumental since diesel trucks used to command huge price premiums over used gas-powered trucks. The...

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Phil Floraday, Pickups, Diesels  |  Comments (1)

Rare Dodge at the Ram's Horn

1974 Dodge Bighorn Posted June 3 2008 01:43 PM by Evan.McCausland

 Given I'm not one for tasteless airbrushing and more chrome than J.C. Whitney could shake a stick at, I'm not in favor of the majority of trucks entered in the National Association of Show Trucks' events.  That said, a...

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Filed under: Antique & Classic Cars, Evan McCausland, Dodge, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

D is for Diesel

Remedial training for automotive journalists
D is for Duh... Posted May 30 2008 12:25 PM by AutomobileStaff

 Volkswagen must have had a few cases of their diesel-powered press cars being filled with unleaded gasoline.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Amy Skogstrom, Volkswagen, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

Toyota Works On Diesel and Heavy Duty Tundra Variants

2008 Toyota Tundra Dually Concept Posted May 29 2008 08:07 AM by Evan.McCausland

 Not one to be left behind in the full-size truck market, Toyota's gearing up to offer a range of diesel V-8s in both their Tundra pickup and Sequoia SUV.

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Aston Martin Makes a Van?

Aston Martin Makes a Van?
Viano Posted May 22 2008 02:19 AM by marc.noordeloos

 It’s black and features lots of leather inside. Sure, it could be an Aston Martin but it has seating for six and uses the diesel pump at the filling station. Yes, I know, it’s just a boring Mercedes Viano but with the...

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Filed under: Not for U.S. Sale, Marc Noordeloos, Mercedes-Benz, Vans, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

Trucks Won't Die Just Yet

lots of drywall Posted May 20 2008 10:35 AM by P_Floraday

 With soaring fuel prices, concerns about the environment, and a poor housing market, some critics are predicting the death of the body-on-frame pickup truck. I'm not convinced the truck will die so easily.

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Phil Floraday, Ford, Pickups, Diesels  |  Comments (3)

Toyota's Growing iQ

Japanese Smart fighter may spawn larger variant
2008 Toyota iQ Front View Posted May 1 2008 08:05 AM by Evan.McCausland

 Toyota may have thought small with its new iQ city car, but engineers are interested in developing a larger variant for those looking to carry more than three passengers and a handbag.

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Filed under: Car News, Other Staffers, Toyota, Hatchbacks, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

Can Diesel Cut It?

Diesels may burn less fuel, but pollute more than gassers
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Posted April 2 2008 11:39 AM by P_Floraday

 Would you rather have extra torque, or lower emissions?

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Filed under: Tech Talk, Phil Floraday, Diesels  |  Comments (2)

Trucks aren't always uneconomical

2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty hauling test
2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty front view Posted April 1 2008 09:00 AM by P_Floraday

 Who would have thought the Ford F-450 Super Duty could be the most economical vehicle?

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, Phil Floraday, Ford, Pickups, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

Sierra's Duramax 6.6-liter is top of its class

Sierra's Duramax 6.6-liter is top of its class
GMC Sierra 3500 Posted March 26 2008 02:23 PM by AutomobileStaff

 Sometimes you just need the biggest engine possible to get the job done.

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, GMC, Pickups, Diesels  |  Comments (1)

We Drive Audi's R8 TDI Le Mans Concept

We Drive Audi's R8 TDI Le Mans Concept
Audi R8 TDI Le Mans Concept Front View Posted March 24 2008 07:42 AM by P_Floraday

 We drive Audi's R8 TDI Le Mans concept in Manhattan traffic and live to tell the tale.

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, Phil Floraday, Audi, Exotic Cars, Diesels  |  Comments (0)

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