German Chancellor Merkel Talks Internal Combustion Ban
Germany wants to kill off the ICE engine.
diesel engine
Dieselgate’s Next Victim Could be Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz might be the next German automaker to stop offering diesel engines in the U.S.
BMW 750d Introduced With Quad-Turbo Diesel Engine
The BMW 750d has been officially introduced, powered by a quad-turbo diesel engine.
How a Professor Uncovered the VW Diesel Scandal and Changed Diesel Forever
The professor doesn’t think VW cheated in the name of better efficiency. He speculates cost was the driver.
BMW Reveals Quad-Turbo Diesel Six-Cylinder Engine
Turns out, diesel isn’t as dead as you might think.
Volkswagen Acknowledges V6 Diesel Engine Also Cheated
Volkswagen has confirmed that its 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6 engine also cheated on EPA diesel emissions tests.
Another Volkswagen Diesel Engine Under Investigation for Cheating
Another Volkswagen diesel engine is under investigation for possibly using the defeat device to cheat emissions tests.
BMW Prepping Quad-Turbo Diesel with Over 400 HP
BMW is planning a new M750d model powered by a quad-turbocharged diesel engine.
2016 Ram Heavy Duty Makes More Torque Than Any Other Truck, Ever
Ram trucks has fired an epic salvo at domestic rivals Ford and GM.
Volkswagen Details New Diesel Engine
Volkswagen continues to advance its diesel engine technology.
Diesel Mazdas to use Aftertreatment After All
Mazda might have to give in and turn to an aftertreatments in order to market its diesel powertrain in North America after all.
2014 BMW 740Ld xDrive a Diesel Flagship for ‘Murica
BMW LITERALLY made a BIG reveal right here at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2015 740Ld xDrive is a long-wheelbase version of the brand’s already gargantuan 7 Series flagship, but with a twist. It features all-wheel drive and a diesel engine.
Smaller Diesel Engine Under Consideration for GM Pickups
General Motors is considering adding a small displacement diesel engine for its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Mercedes GLK 250 BlueTEC
Diesel engines are creeping into well-known vehicles you might never have expected to see harboring an oil burner.
Fiat Plans to Take Full Control of VM Motori
Fiat plans to purchase the remaining half of VM Motori, an Italian engine manufacturer whose ownership is currently split in half between General Motors and Fiat.
How the Ram 1500’s Diesel Almost Wound Up in the Cadillac CTS
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.
2014 Mazda6 Diesel Debuts for North America: 2012 LA Auto Show
The wait is finally over today as Mazda finally confirmed that that it will offer the SkyActiv-D diesel powerplant in the North American market optionally in the 2014 Mazda6.
Diesel Exhaust a Cause of Lung Cancer Says WHO
The World Health Organization has concluded that diesel exhaust is a cause of lung cancer, a move that could significantly impact the proliferation of diesel engine vehicles in North America.
2013 BMW X6 M50d Equipment Revealed
Pricing and equipment details for the 2013 X6 M50d from BMW that won’t be coming stateside are now available. Don’t fret too much, though. Oil burners aren’t as popular here, at least not yet, and the X6 M which you can have is pretty much the blue print for the euro-only SAV. The standard equipment list...
Geneva 2011: MINI Cooper SD Burns The Midnight Oil
Diesel hot hatches have always been a bit of an oddity – one would think that a big, heavy diesel engine would throw off the superb balance and lightweight that are the hallmarks of most front-wheel-drive hot hatchbacks, but the MINI Cooper SD is one diesel hot hatch that deserves the benefit of the doubt...
Mazda 6 SKY-D Prototype Previews Possible Diesel Model
Mazda‘s announcement regarding a SKYACTIV diesel engine in future products had car geeks hoping for a diesel Mazda3, but it looks like the oil-burner will actually make an appearance on the mid-size Mazda6, putting it squarely against the updated Volkswagen Passat, which will be available with a TDI diesel engine. While details on the SKY-D...
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