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Is diesel finally ready to take off in America? Bosch says so …

29397297 Posted August 14 2009 08:31 AM by Rusty Blackwell

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is currently the least expensive diesel-powered car in the United States. Diesel take rates---according to Dr. Johannes-Joerg Rueger, the senior VP of diesel engineering at Robert Bosch GmbH---are...

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2009 Geneva: 2010 Audi A4 Allroad

15054413 Posted March 3 2009 08:50 AM by Phil Floraday

The Automobile Magazine staff is divided on the concept of tall wagons. Some people think the increased ride height compromises handling far too much to make the car fun to drive. Others, your author included, think these...

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Filed under: Auto Shows, Phil Floraday, Audi, Wagons, Diesels  |  Comments (2)

The Difference Between America and Germany

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLKs at the SEMA Show
11074790 Posted November 11 2008 12:13 PM by Jason Cammisa

I went to high school in Germany, and I've spent a lot of time there in the many years since, so friends often come to me with questions about how Germans and Americans differ. I can give examples about our differences in...

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Filed under: Editors' Soapbox, Jason Cammisa, Mercedes-Benz, SUVs, Diesels  |  Comments (2)

First Look at MRT Ford F-350 for SEMA

11068398 Posted October 13 2008 01:00 PM by Automobile Staff

Although Mustang Racing Technologies cut its teeth on - get this - Mustangs, the custom design and fabrication firm is busy prepping a 2008 Ford F-350 for the 2008 SEMA show.

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Filed under: Auto Shows, Evan McCausland, Ford, Pickups, Diesels  |  Comments (1)

Audi A4 TDI Concept E Unveiled at Paris Motor Show

10461502 Posted October 1 2008 12:03 PM by Evan McCausland

The 2009 Audi A4 TDI is already setting records as being extremely fuel-efficient, but with the A4 TDI concept e, Audi takes the idea fuel-sipping diesel sedan to the next level.

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Diesel Enthusiasts Used To Promote 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

11020827 Posted September 29 2008 10:40 AM by Automobile Staff

With the arrival of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, the first diesel car that meets the 2009 diesel emission standards in all fifty states, VW is enlisting diesel enthusiasts to spread the word for its new vehicle.

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BMW's Impressive 123d

10605848 Posted September 16 2008 07:48 AM by Marc Noordeloos

I was in the England this past weekend and put about 400 miles on a BMW 1-series coupe with over 100 hp per liter. Sure, 100 hp per liter isn't overly impressive these days but did I mention this BMW was a diesel, a...

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Filed under: Car Ramblings & Reviews, Marc Noordeloos, BMW, Coupes , Diesels  |  Comments (3)

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Halfway Through Cross Country Fuel Efficiency Record

10930551 Posted September 12 2008 05:49 AM by Automobile Staff

Think of it as an eco-friendly spin on the classic Cannonball Run. John and Helen Taylor, the Australian hypermilers we told you about last week, are about halfway through their attempt to break the world record for lowest...

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 to get 5.0-liter Diesel

10924020 Posted September 11 2008 07:04 AM by Automobile Staff

Thanks to some keen observation by Mike Levine, we now have a strong indication as to the displacement of the upcoming diesel engine for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. Under the hood of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup is a...

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Volvo DRIVe Diesel Models Aim For Efficiency

10385803 Posted September 9 2008 08:10 AM by Evan McCausland

While Americans fret about miles per gallon, Europeans take a serious look at how much carbon dioxide (CO2) their vehicles emit.  Volvo's done just that with its new DRIVe range, consisting of specially-tuned versions...

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Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion Diesel Concept Returns 74 MPG

10586711 Posted September 9 2008 06:28 AM by Evan McCausland

Although the sixth-generation Golf is still new to this world, Volkswagen's already toying with the idea of a fuel-thrifty variant.  Their latest concept, the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion, seems just that: it's capable...

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Diesel-Powered 2009 Subaru Impreza, Forester Destined for 2008 Paris Motor Show

10890963 Posted September 5 2008 06:56 AM by Evan McCausland

Nearly a half-year after launching the oil-burning versions of the Legacy and Outback at the 2008 Geneva motor show, Subaru's announced it will introduce diesel-powered Impreza and Forester 2.0D models at the 2008 Paris...

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI selected for Hypermiling Record Attempt

10560446 Posted September 4 2008 07:39 AM by Automobile Staff

An 8000 mile drive around the United States on twelve tanks of gas may sound incredible, but that is exactly what John and Helen Taylor set out to do. John and Helen are hypermilers: people who use fuel efficient cars and...

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Mahindra Postpones U.S. Launch

10512242 Posted August 25 2008 10:38 AM by Evan McCausland

Buyers looking for inexpensive diesel-powered pickups need wait a little longer: the U.S. debut of Mahindra & Mahindra's compact truck range has been delayed.

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is now on Sale

10456628 Posted August 18 2008 06:46 AM by Automobile Staff

Californians looking to buy a Volkswagen Jetta TDI should be thrilled. The car is officially on sale now in all 50 states.

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