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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Return Of The Diesel Grand

Posted January 14 2013 01:02 AM by seanpholman

Today, Jeep takes the wrap off the company's 2014 Grand Cherokee, which will include an EcoDiesel option and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine, a 3.0L from VM Motori, will come to market with 240hp/420tq...

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2014 ½-ton Diesel Ram 1500 Spy Photo!

Posted May 24 2012 06:05 PM by David Kennedy -Publisher

LeftLaneNews.com just published photos of a diesel-powered Ram 1500 outside a Cummins facility in the Detroit area. The truck looks just like any other 2012 Ram 1500 backed in to a parking space. But while they have photos...

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King Of The Hill Shootout Part 2: 2011 Chevy Silverado 3500 vs. 2011 Ford F-350

Diesel Fuel Economy: Duramax vs. Power Stroke

Posted October 27 2010 11:12 AM by David Kennedy -Publisher

Here is a detailed breakdown of the fuel economy we observed driving the two trucks across the USA.

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Diesel Emissions

What Areas Are Currently Smogging

Posted February 23 2010 04:40 PM by Mike McGlothlin

Here is a list I’ve compiled of states requiring emissions testing for diesel pickups…

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Tractor Engines Find a New Home

Posted September 26 2008 01:38 PM by jason.thompson

Gary Brown of Byron, Georgia is who you need to contact if you want a diesel tractor engine in your truck or car.

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Ford F-150 4.4L Diesel Photo Leaked!

Ford 4.4L Diesel F-150

Posted May 1 2008 04:53 PM by FeatureEditor

Whoops! Someone got a picture of the brand-new Ford 4.4L V8 diesel engine at at dealer show and posted it on the internet (see links below). We have a policy against running unauthorized photos, (such as those taken at a...

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Mini Max

310+ horsepower 4.5 liter half-ton Duramax Planned for 2009

Posted June 15 2007 02:48 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

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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New Sprinter Introduced

2007 Dodge Sprinter Debuts

Posted February 14 2007 12:35 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

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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Diesel Minivans on the Horizon

Chrysler Preparing Diesel Minivans for US Market

Posted February 7 2007 12:35 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

According to a recent report , DaimlerChrysler is developing a new high-performance turbo-diesel four-cylinder that it may offer in future Dodge and Chrysler minivans for the U.S. market. The engine, codenamed OM651, is...

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