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Finalists for ‘Green Car of the Year’ Announced
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The folks at Green Car Journal have just released their list of finalists for the 2015 Green Car of the Year award. The group includes a surprising diversity of vehicles from several manufacturers.
Range Rover Evoque Diesel Under Consideration for US
Land Rover is considering a diesel variant of the Evoque crossover for the U.S. market.
Top 10 ‘Forbidden Fruits’ of the 2014 Paris Motor Show
Car companies are pretty clever. A lot of time, research and money gets spent before a new product is created.
Five-Point Inspection: 2015 Audi A8 L TDI quattro Tiptronic
The A8 is Audi’s flagship model, sitting at the top of its core lineup. Serving a diversity of luxury customers, the car is offered in two different wheelbases with a variety of engine options. There’s a supercharged V6, two flavors of twin-turbocharged V8 and even an exotic W12.
2015 Mercedes M-Class Migrates to Four-Cylinder Diesel
Mercedes is cutting the diesel V6 from its lineup of M-Class SUVs for the 2015 model year.
Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Dealer Arrival Begins
Good news midsize pickup fans! GM just announced its latest entries in the segment, the all-new Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, are shipping to dealers starting today.
Why are Diesels More Efficient Than Gasoline Engines?
Diesel. To many American drivers the “D” word is something of a mystery. It’s associated with construction equipment, tractor trailers and hillbillies “rollin’ coal” in their modified pickups, spewing more black smoke than a burning pile of used tires.
Jaguar XE Revealed in First Official Photograph
Jaguar just released the first photo of its new XE compact luxury sedan without any kind of camouflage to cover its sheet metal.
Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Non-Hybrid Family Sedans
Midsize sedans are a big deal; this segment is one of the most important in the automotive industry. Corporate fortunes are won or lost on the backs of these versatile, hard-working cars.
US Diesel Sales Up 25% This Year
Slowly but surely, diesel vehicles are catching on in the U.S.
2016 Mazda2 Officially Revealed
Mazda officially revealed the new Mazda2 sub-compact today as production began on the car in Japan.
VW Seven-Seat Crossover to be Built in Chattanooga in 2016
Volkswagen announced today that it will build its new seven-seat crossover at its Chattanooga, Tenn. plant.
2015 Nissan Frontier Previewed in Navara Teaser
Nissan just released a teaser image and video of its next Navara pickup truck.
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.
Audi Reveals New 3.0L Diesel V6
Audi has new diesel V6 engines waiting in the wings with improved efficiency ready for stricter European emissions standards.
Trident Iceni is a Diesel Powered British Sports Car
Diesel engines can power for more than just tractor trailers or farm implements; they even have a place in performance vehicles. This may be an unlikely sounding combination but British sports-car brand Trident may be on to something.
Most Researched Cars of the Week: April 20 – 26
This week, the most researched cars in AutoGuide.com’s new car shopping section included trucks, sedans and even a station wagon. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is something of a dark horse in the pickup truck world these days. Currently, it is the only half-ton pickup truck available with a diesel engine. That won’t be true too…
Audi A3 Sportback Returns to America as Diesel-Only
When it comes to cars, pretty much all automotive journalists lust after diesel-powered, rear-wheel-drive station wagons with manual transmissions. Believe it or not, Audi is happy to answer the call… sort of.
Small Diesels a No-Go for US: Chrysler Boss
It’s unlikely that Chrysler’s future plans include small cars with diesel engines.
Next-Gen Volkswagen 2.0 TDI Coming This Spring
Customers should wait if they are about to buy a new diesel-powered Volkswagen sedan or coupe because a new turbo diesel will replace the current engine later this year.
London City Center May Ban Older Gas and Diesel Cars
Driving in downtown London may be getting a little more difficult. There’s talk of banning older cars from parts of the UK capital if they don’t meet certain emissions requirements.
VW T-ROC Concept Previews New Small Crossover
Continuing its line of production-intent concepts, Volkswagen unveiled its T-ROC concept today ahead of the Geneva Motor Show.
NHTSA Wants Idiot-Proof Labels for Alternative Fuel Cars
The National Highway Traffic Administration proposed a new rule today that would force auto makers to place prominent plain language badges to distinguish their alternative fuel vehicles.
Our Top Cars for a Long Term Commitment or a One-Night Stand
Love is in the air; either that or exhaust fumes mixed with a whiff of burnt transmission fluid. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day and people around the world are hugging, kissing and handing out heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. But how boring is that? This holiday is a bigger cliché than every Disney princess movie combined and…
