diesel engines
Bosch Claims it Can Save Diesel Engines
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But does anyone want to save it?
FCA Plans to Axe Diesel Passenger Cars by 2022: Report
Mostly expected.
GM HD Diesel Trucks Accused of Emissions Cheating
GM has been accused of using a VW-style defeat device in its heavy-duty diesel trucks in order to beat emissions tests.
Feds Preparing to Sue FCA Over Diesel Emissions
The feds could sue FCA over its diesel emissions issues.
Mazda CX-5 Diesel Coming Next Year: Report
While most automakers are avoiding diesel engines in the U.S., Mazda is thinking differently.
Mazda Still Planning to Bring Diesel Engines to North America
Mazda isn’t letting Volkswagen’s massive dieselgate scandal hamper its desires to bring diesel engines to the U.S.
EPA Requests Diesel Information from Mercedes-Benz
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested information from Mercedes-Benz to explain emissions levels in some of its vehicles.
Daimler is Investing Billions into Cleaner Diesel Engines
Daimler plans on investing nearly $3 billion into cleaner diesel engines.
FCA to Make Its Diesel Engines Cleaner Following Internal Review
Although its vehicles comply with emissions regulations, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will offer new settings to make its diesel engines cleaner.
2017 Audi SQ7 Reportedly Packs 4.0L TDI with 430 HP
The 2017 Audi SQ7 could sport 430 hp from its 4.0-liter V8 diesel engine.
VW Turning to Electric Superchargers for Big Power Gains
The Volkswagen Group has previewed several engines that will be used in future models and all of them will deliver impressive performance.
Volkswagen Details New Diesel Engine
Volkswagen continues to advance its diesel engine technology.
Diesel Market to Double or Triple by 2020
The diesel market has always been booming in Europe, but now it’s finally catching on in the U.S.
Japanese Automakers Sign Engine Research Pact
Eight major Japanese automakers have agreed to share engine research.
European Emissions Rules Threaten Diesel Dominance
While diesel engines are beginning to gain ground in the North American market, their dominance in Europe could be coming to an end.
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Myths Explained by Automaker
A battle that almost seems to have fought it self, selling diesel cars in the U.S. used to be little more than a fool’s errand for most automakers, but that is quickly changing with companies competing to catch up with the trend.
Next-Generation Volkswagen Diesel Engines to Debut This Year
Volkswagen will be releasing a new generation of diesel engines for their upcoming MLB- and MQB-platform vehicles. The new turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine range will be called “EA288” and will have a displacement range of 1.6L to 2.0L. America however will only get the 2.0L TDI that will have around 190-hp and 280 lb-ft of…
Maserati Planning Diesel Sports Car
Maseratis exude power, style and sex appeal. They do not, on the other hand, evoke anything close to the unrefined image of a diesel engine. Or at least they haven’t in the past. According to a report by AutoBild, Maserati is making a smaller version of its yet-to-be-release Quattroporte luxury sedan and it seems the…
Volvo to Phase Out 5-Cylinder, 6-Cylinder Engines
There was a time, some 35-odd years ago, when the only engines found under the hood of a Volvo were four-cylinder units. Some were naturally aspirated, and some were boosted via a turbo-charger. However, due to the demands and pressures from customers and share holders, Volvo started producing five-cylinder, six-cylinder engines. They even got Yamaha…
Audi To Provide Porsche with Hot Twin Turbo Diesel V6
Designed for installation in Porsche’s new baby SUV, the Cajun, said diesel is a potent piece, churning out 309 hp and a staggering 479 lb-ft of torque in Euro trim.
Nissan Titan Diesel Test Program Underway
However substantial gains in fuel economy have already been achieved, the diesel is said to currently allow a 2WD Titan to achieve around 28 miles per gallon, a sizeable improvement on the V-8 truck’s 13/18 mpg (city/highway).
Mercedes Recalls Fuel Filters on Select U.S. Models
Although the NHTSA bulletin specifically focused on diesel-engined models, M-B extended the recall to cover gas engined vehicles as well.
GM Reconsidering 4.5-Liter Duramax Diesel for Light-Duty Trucks
According to Mark Cieslak, Chief Engineer for GM’s full-size truck program, making the engine an option in H-D trucks as well as the 1500 personal use models would give it a stronger business case.
