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310+ horsepower 4.5 liter half-ton Duramax Planned for 2009
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Posted June 15 2007 02:48 PM by esanchez
High-efficiency V-8 scheduled for pickup trucks under 8,600 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight and HUMMER H2 Low emissions, high performance and excellent fuel economy Expected to deliver class-leading torque, power and...
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Navistar Claiming Ford is Stealing Design for New Engine
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Posted June 7 2007 02:12 PM by esanchez
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Navistar is now accusing Ford of essentially ripping off a design that the two companies developed in association with each other in a European joint-venture. The company has filed a...
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Nissan Promises Clean Diesel Option for Maxima in 2010
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Posted April 18 2007 06:02 PM by esanchez
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 18, 2007) - Nissan today announced its plans to launch its first clean diesel engine in the United States for use in the Nissan Maxima in 2010. The passenger car will be powered by an all-new...
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Tyson and ConocoPhillips Announce Historic Biofuel Alliance
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Posted April 17 2007 05:13 PM by esanchez
ConocoPhillips and Tyson Foods have announced a strategic alliance to produce and market the next generation of renewable diesel fuel, which will help supplement the traditional petroleum-based diesel fuel supply. The...
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200-plus mpg diesel project revived at Volkswagen
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Posted April 16 2007 01:28 PM by esanchez
With the recent management changes at Volkswagen, and the ascent to power once again of Ferdinand Piech, many of the projects canceled or shelved by his predecessor are now back on track. One of those reportedly back in...
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Volkswagen to offer 50-state diesel in 2008
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Posted April 5 2007 10:04 AM by esanchez
At one time, I was a big VW enthusiast. I owned one, and was proud as punch of my custom-ordered Tropic Orange 2000 GTI VR6. When it was in full working order (more on the "when" part to come) it was great fun. The VR6 had...
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Aftermarket diesel heads for big power?
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Posted April 3 2007 05:58 PM by Jason Sands
Big horsepower diesel engines are here, with Dodge and Chevy Commonrails both cresting 1000rwhp on diesel alone if you believe the internet hype. The big power motor of the diesel world is still the good 'ol 12 valve...
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2008 Hummer H2 still without diesel
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Posted March 30 2007 08:56 AM by esanchez
I have to admit I got all tingly and excited when I read the initial teaser press release about the 2008 Hummer H2. The cryptically-worded teaser release said it would be "more powerful and more fuel efficient." Maybe I...
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Will a private Chrysler halt diesel development
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Posted March 26 2007 10:03 AM by esanchez
By now, it's essentially a foregone conclusion that Chrysler will be spun off from parent DaimlerChrysler. Whether the new proud papa will be GM or Cerberus, Magna, or some other investment group or consortium, one...
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Cadillac CTS Diesel to be offered in Europe
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Posted March 6 2007 03:56 PM by esanchez
Automotive News is reporting that GM is developing a diesel version of the Cadillac CTS to sell in Europe. GM will reportedly buy the engine from Italian diesel engine maker VM Motori.
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2007 Dodge Sprinter Debuts
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Posted February 14 2007 12:35 PM by esanchez
Dodge just introduced its 2007 line of Sprinter commerical vans. Based on the Mercedes commercial van widely sold in Europe, the new model features some significant upgrades in capacity and powertrains.
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Mini Launches new Cooper D in Europe
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Posted January 17 2007 12:17 PM by esanchez
Mini is expected to debut two new models at the upcoming Geneva show, both primarily for the European market. One is a feebly-powered 95-horsepower 1.4 liter gas engine. But of most interest to oilheads is the new Mini...
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Diesel Options Boost Mazda Sales in Europe
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Posted January 16 2007 03:06 PM by esanchez
2006 was a record-breaking year for Mazda in Europe . The company sold more than 300,000 vehicles there last year, its best sales figure in 15 years.
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Ford Sues Navistar Over Power Stroke
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Posted January 16 2007 10:27 AM by esanchez
Last week, Ford filed a lawsuit against Navistar, the maker of the Power Stroke diesel engines offered in the Super Duty pickups. The suit alleges non-compliance with warranty cost-sharing and "unjustifiably" raising...
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Ford to Offer Diesels Only in North American Trucks
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Posted January 10 2007 10:46 AM by esanchez
Based on some comments prior to the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, it looks like Ford's diesel offerings in North America will initially be limited to the company's trucks. In the story , cost factors are cited for choosing not...
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