It’s obvious that the Volkswagen XL1 isn’t made for the general automotive consumer, but with a price tag of $146,600, is it made for anyone at all?
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Recently, Nissan signed on board to equip its Titan pickup with the Cummins diesel V8 powerplant, and now Toyota is considering doing the same for its Tundra.
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When it comes to alternative fuel vehicles, hybrid and electric cars are all the rage these days. However, diesel still has its selling points and a diesel-powered car may be the right ride for you. Some may say that horsepower is what matters, but anyone with a basic understanding of an internal combustion engine can...
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Plenty of new diesel models are coming to America with industry watchers predicting the number of diesel-powered cars will double in 2014.
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As it turns out, Nissan poached more than just an executive from Chrysler’s Ram truck brand when Fred Diaz leaped lilly pads.
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BMW is issuing a recall for its 2009 and 2010 X5 xDrive35d SUVs for a potential loss of battery power and the risk of a vehicle fire.
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A new study suggests that luxury car buyers could be losing interest in alternative fuel vehicles.
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Earlier this year, Alpina unveiled its B3 Bi-Turbo at the Geneva Motor Show, and now the in-house BMW tuner will debut a diesel-powered version of that same car at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
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Like its German rivals, Mercedes-Benz offers a wide selection of cars, crossovers and SUVs to fit seemingly every niche. With luxury brands fighting to get ahead in each segment of the market, every combination of body-type, engine size and price-point are available in some way or another.
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Honda has unveiled its 2014 Civic Tourer, ahead of its 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show debut.
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Chrysler-Fiat won’t be investing into electric vehicles until consumers are willing to pay for the technology, according to Bob Lee, head of Fiat and Chrysler global Powertrain.
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Volkswagen has announced that a new diesel engine is coming to the 2015 Passat, Golf, Jetta and Beetle, to replace the current 2.0-liter diesel offering.
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There’s good news for luxury diesel fans now that the EPA has released official fuel economy ratings for the 2014 BMW 328d.
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The all-new Maserati Ghibli made its world premiere at the 2013 Shanghai Motor Show, marking the first time the Italian automaker will have two four-door sedans on sale at the same time.
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The Mazda6 diesel race car didn’t just bring diesel racing back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it also captured the first victory by a diesel-powered race car at the famous track.
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This weekend, the Grand-Am Racing series heads to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard Grand Prix and will mark the first time a diesel car has raced at the famous track since the 1952 Indianapolis 500.
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RAM has announced that its 2014 1500 EcoDiesel will be able to tow up to 9,200 lbs, as much as most HEMI-powered RAM models.
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Mercedes-Benz has officially introduced the world’s first nine-speed automatic transmission with torque converter in its new E 350 BlueTEC.
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Ram recently announced its new 1500 diesel model, powered by a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6; but the story behind that engine’s development actually involves one of the American automaker’s major competitors.
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Something interesting happened this year in the world of domestic compact cars. Chevrolet released a diesel version of its globally-marketed Cruze sedan.
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Speaking at a recent press event, Ford officials have confirmed that the American automaker has no immediate plans to bring a diesel-powered F-150 to market.
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Volkswagen has reconfirmed that the Golf GTD will be heading to the U.S., likely for the 2016 model year.
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According to a recent study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, diesel owners save about $2,000 to $6,000 over three to five years compared to owners of corresponding gas vehicles.
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Joining all the other vehicles in this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb is the Volkswagen XL1, driven by Formula 1 legend and six-time Le Mans winner, Jacky Ickx.
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