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Does Diesel Make More Sense in Small Cars
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Posted March 25 2008 01:10 PM by esanchez
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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BMW 123d squeezes 201 horses from only 2.0 Liters
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Posted July 20 2007 11:49 AM by esanchez
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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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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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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Mitsubishi to produce Lancer Diesel
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Posted January 11 2007 04:13 PM by esanchez
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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Next Toyota Prius Could Be Diesel
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Posted December 11 2006 11:14 AM by esanchez
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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