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'14 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel

Posted February 7 2013 11:16 AM by seanpholman

Chevrolet has finally taken the wraps off the company’s new ’14 Chevy Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel, the brand’s first diesel passenger car since the ’86 Chevette and the only domestic diesel-powered passenger car available.

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6.0 Swap?

Whoever Said You Couldn't Diesel A Honda?

Posted April 1 2009 02:49 PM by Mike McGlothlin

No this is not an April Fool’s Day joke, that’s a Honda Civic, and that’s a 6.0L...

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Smaller Diesels, Bigger Savings

Does Diesel Make More Sense in Small Cars

Posted March 25 2008 01:10 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

A few days ago, I posted some numbers on the calculated cost savings of diesel in full-size trucks. Even at the extortionary price of more than $4.00 a gallon, we unscientifically calculated that yes, if you plan on...

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Two Liters of Bavarian Fun (to drive)

BMW 123d squeezes 201 horses from only 2.0 Liters

Posted July 20 2007 11:49 AM by Edward A. Sanchez

201 horsepower from a diesel engine is not news anymore. The Big 3 trucks are approaching 400 horsepower from the factory, and with a few mods can easily top that figure. Highly tuned and modified Cummins and Duramaxes are...

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VW 1-Liter Car Making Comeback

200-plus mpg diesel project revived at Volkswagen

Posted April 16 2007 01:28 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

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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New Mini Diesel Gets 64 mpg

Mini Launches new Cooper D in Europe

Posted January 17 2007 12:17 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

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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Lancer Diesel for North America

Mitsubishi to produce Lancer Diesel

Posted January 11 2007 04:13 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

According to a report from Automotive News , Mitsubishi said it plans to offer a diesel option in the new-generation Lancer model for the North American Market. The tentative date set for availability is the 2010 model year.

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Could Diesel Help the Prius Break 100 mpg?

Next Toyota Prius Could Be Diesel

Posted December 11 2006 11:14 AM by Edward A. Sanchez

Based on recent comments by Toyota executives, it looks as if the vehicle nobody thought would happen might. Recently, the whole green car battle has been between hybrid and clean diesel advocates. Each claiming the...

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