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What Were We Doing In A $140,000 Bimmer?
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Posted March 10 2009 12:50 PM by Mike McGlothlin
I’ve been working on the story the past couple days, and although I wrote out my thoughts on the car, I don’t think they’ll make the cut for the final story (for space limitation reasons, and I like to write—a lot)....
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Why I'm Not Worried About Higher Economy Standards
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Posted April 22 2008 09:01 AM by esanchez
With all the crying and carrying on by the OEMs over the upcoming CAFE standards, you'd think the apocalypse was nigh. But while some companies are crying and whining about the "impossible" standards, others are quietly...
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Audi R8 TDI May Be V8 Only
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Posted March 25 2008 05:02 PM by esanchez
With all the wild rumors flying around the blogosphere, it's hard to know what to believe anymore. And now after all the teases, limited media test drives, and concept "unveilings" of the R8 V12 TDI LeMans, now comes talk...
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Audi R8 TDI
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Posted January 14 2008 12:11 PM by esanchez
We all knew it was coming. And it's finally here. The Audi R8 V12 TDI. How could Audi not cash in on the publicity of its Le Mans-winning car? And what a sweet machine it is. 500 horsepower and a staggering 738 lb./ft. of...
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Daimler-Benz Unveils DiesOtto Engine
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Posted July 24 2007 01:13 PM by esanchez
STUTTGART - The performance of a gasoline engine, the high torque and fuel economy of a state-of-the-art diesel together with extremely clean emissions: Mercedes-Benz has combined all the advantages of both engine types...
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GM to purchase 50 percent of VM Motori
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Posted July 17 2007 11:00 AM by esanchez
Of the major automakers, it seems like the one that's been the most ambivalent about diesel engines in passenger-car applications has been General Motors. Could it be this automaking giant is still haunted by the...
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Nissan Promises Clean Diesel Option for Maxima in 2010
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Posted April 18 2007 05:02 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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Volkswagen to offer 50-state diesel in 2008
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Posted April 5 2007 09:04 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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Cadillac CTS Diesel to be offered in Europe
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Posted March 6 2007 02:56 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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Mercedes-Benz S420 Bluetec Produces 538 lb.-ft.
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Posted December 11 2006 03:38 PM by esanchez
Here in North America, we've come to associate big-torque diesels with heavy-duty pickup trucks. And with the millions of Cummins, Duramax and Power Stroke models on the roads, is it any wonder?
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Posted November 13 2006 01:00 PM by esanchez
It's no secret formula as to what makes a good time behind the wheel. Lots of power in a small, light package. Now, granted, you can chip, gas & goose the big diesels to make them hustle. But to me, going fast in a 3/4...
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Posted November 7 2006 02:29 PM by esanchez
According to Carpoint Australia, Holden, General Motor's Australian division, is working on a turbodiesel version of the new Holden Commodore , which is expected to be the basis for many of the upcoming rear-wheel-drive...
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Hummer H2 Research
Car specs are often a major factor when deciding on buying a new Hummer H2. Get all of the information you could want including data on performance, cargo space, handling, fuel efficiency, and all-inclusive car specifications. The 2009 H2 goes for a suggested retail price of $61,585.00, and comes with comparable warranty coverage to other vehicles in its class. Other similar vehicles are the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Sprinter 3500.
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