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The Cost Of Diesel Vehicles

Article Finds 9 of 12 Diesel Cars Are Worth It

Posted August 31 2012 02:41 PM by Mike McGlothlin

Forbes recently released an article listing nine diesel-powered cars and trucks that will save you money...

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Obama Administration Finalizes 54.5 MPG

Posted August 28 2012 03:30 PM by jason.thompson

The Obama Administration raised the fuel economy standards to 54.5 mpg. I think 54.5 mpg is a piece of cake. Here are a few vehicles who've already done it click the links to see for yourself. Some are claiming 200...

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Two-Stage Turbochargers, 5,200 RPM, and Emissions Controlled IN-CYLINDER

MAZDA ANNOUNCES SKYACTIV-D CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE PROGRAM FOR NEW GRAND-AM GX

Posted June 2 2012 10:27 AM by jason.thompson

Mazda just announced its entry into diesel...

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How to Replace An:

Ignition Lock Cylinder (Keys Won't Work)

Posted May 31 2012 10:16 PM by jason.thompson

Heavy key chains can wreak havoc on ignition lock cylinders. Also short trips and constant use will wear them out. Also cranking the wheel to lock it will put strain on it. Ours broke on a...

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Cayenne Diesel in the United States

Porsche Diesel For U.S.

Posted April 3 2012 10:02 AM by jason.thompson

Porsche just announced they were going to bring the Cayenne Diesel to the United States (2013) model year. I think the U.S. at 1% diesel vehicles will soon overpass France who has 75% diesel vehicles—in the next few...

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3 Liters, 3 Turbos, I6 Diesel

BMW M Power

Posted January 12 2012 12:48 PM by jason.thompson

Motor Trend reports that BMW confirmed diesels for the United States.

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Skyactiv-D = Rocket Ship

Mazda Diesel Test Drive

Posted August 4 2011 10:01 AM by jason.thompson

I just got done driving the new Mazda Skyactiv-D diesel headed for the U.S. It'll be here 18 + 18 months from now.

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Diesel Deliverance For U.S.

Chevrolet Confirms Diesel Variant for Cruze in 2013

Posted July 22 2011 12:26 PM by jason.thompson

I woke up this morning and read the press release: GM Confirms Diesel For U.S. I ran around celebrating then I got back to my computer and tried to figure out what this vehicle is going to exactly look like.

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Peter Stevens Joins Rivian Automotive

Hear it Here First: Rivian Automotive Diesel-Electric

Posted July 21 2011 09:00 AM by jason.thompson

Diesel Power has a special relationship with Rivian Automotive because we get what they are talking about. Rivian sends us press releases first which is a pretty big deal in this information harvesting internet world...

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Hard to Give the Keys Back

6 in a Audi Q7 TDI

Posted June 6 2011 09:45 AM by jason.thompson

It was hard returning the keys of the ’11 Audi Q7 we recently test drove. This was the perfect family vehicle. Over Memorial Day we loaded it up with three tikes aged 5, 3, and 7-months and three adults (no one sat...

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Diesel Electric Coming Soon

Rivian instead of Avera

Posted March 10 2011 01:44 PM by jason.thompson

Rivian (formerly Avera) will be releasing its diesel electric car in 2013. They changed there name here is the press release.

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CHB- Evo at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

200 MPG Niama-Reisser NR-1

Posted February 21 2011 11:02 AM by jason.thompson

I just got invited to witness Niama-Reisser's NR-1 debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. I wish I could go.

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Washington Auto Show

Rentech, Audi, and Diesel Power Cross Country Road Trip

Posted January 31 2011 10:26 AM by jason.thompson

The Washington Auto Show is in full swing. This is significant because decision makers here are deciding which laws they should pass regarding energy, jobs, and transportation. The road trip across the United States...

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Destination: Washington Auto Show

Rentech, Audi, and Diesel Power's Cross Country Road Trip

Posted January 20 2011 10:42 AM by jason.thompson

I just missed out on joining Dr. Bob of Rentech on a cross country rode trip from California to Washington D.C. Still I'll be following his progress daily. Here is the travel log and Washington Auto Show details. The...

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Diesel Revolution Hits the United States

Audi and Rentech Driving the Future

Posted October 25 2010 03:35 PM by jason.thompson

Last Thursday two Audi A3 TDI models were on display at the Petersen Automotive museum (every able body gearhead should make the journey to this museum at least once in their lifetime) after they drove 1,000 miles on...

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