BMW X5 xDrive35d Recalled for Fire Hazard
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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Appeal for Alternative Fuel Luxury Cars Declining: Study
A new study suggests that luxury car buyers could be losing interest in alternative fuel vehicles.
2014 BMW 328d Gets 45 Highway MPG
There’s good news for luxury diesel fans now that the EPA has released official fuel economy ratings for the 2014 BMW 328d.
Mercedes Nine-Speed Automatic Coming to US Soon?
It’s been years since rumors of a nine-speed transmission from Mercedes-Benz started emerging, and now buyers can finally drive one… in Europe.
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Test Nets 816 Miles on a Tank
Something interesting happened this year in the world of domestic compact cars. Chevrolet released a diesel version of its globally-marketed Cruze sedan.
GM Will Double its 40-MPG Vehicles by 2017
Expect the number of fuel efficient vehicles offered by General Motors grow in the next four years.
Diesel Cost of Ownership Lower Than Gas: Study
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.
Ask AutoGuide No. 16 – Audi Q5 vs. Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK250
Flight is an amazing thing. You can board a jet in Pittsburgh at breakfast time and dine on escargot in Paris for dinner. Never in human history has mankind been able to travel so quickly. It took Christopher Columbus months to cross the Atlantic, now we accomplish the same feat in as few as eight...
2014 Mazda3 Revealed With More Space, Style & Speed
Like a Broadway premiere the 2014 Mazda3 will take a bow in New York City today. Mazda’s best-selling compact car has received a bumper-to-bumper redesign along with some significant improvements. The company’s latest C-Segment offering brings a healthy dose of style, performance and technology to an extremely competitive slice of the market.
Passat TDI Averages 78 MPG, Sets Guinness Record
Volkswagen announced today that it’s diesel-powered Passat set a new record to fuel economy driving through every state except Alaska and Hawaii.
Super-Turbo Freightliner Returns to Pikes Peak
Veteran driver Mike Ryan will return to Pikes Peak this year to race his Super-Turbo freightliner to compete in the open division.
One Third of New Car Shoppers Considering Diesel
Fuel economy and environmental concerns are pushing 31 percent of new car shoppers to consider diesel-powered cars, a survey recently found.
Mercedes ML250 BlueTec US Sale Put on Hold
Mercedes-Benz won’t offer a smaller-engined diesel version of the ML SUV in the U.S. for the 2014 model year.
Range Rover Diesel Hybrid Might Reach US Soon
Land Rover will launch a diesel hybrid version of its Range Rover in Europe shortly after the truck debuts during the Frankfurt Motor Show. It might not be so long until it reaches the U.S. either.
Audi A6, A7, Q5 TDI Pricing, MPG Announced
Diesel powertrains are always more expensive than their gasoline counterparts, but Audi is asking a big premium for the diesel versions of its A6, A6 and Q5.
Ask AutoGuide No. 13 – BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK250 vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Crossovers are all about fuel efficiency and family functionality. They blend attributes of cars with traits of traditional SUVs to create vehicles that are neither fish nor fowl; they’re the undecided voter of the automotive world, essentially the state of Ohio. Is it going red? Will it be blue? One thing’s certain; it’ll never go...
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Non-Hybrids
People buy hybrids because they think the “H” word is synonymous with fuel savings. While that’s true, hybrid appeal leaves a wide grey area between mildly improved mpgs and real returns at the pump, not to mention the higher cost of entry into the gasoline-electric segment. Toyota’s success with the Prius often leads people to...
Volkswagen XL1 Could be Available by Lease Only
Volkswagen didn’t need a supercar during this year’s Geneva Motor Show to get attention; it had the XL1.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Used Cars
Fuel economy is a major purchase consideration for new-vehicle shoppers; in fact it’s the No. 1 thing they look for in a car or truck. Consumers continue to demand ever greater mileage, and so does the federal government. Washington keeps turning up the wick on its Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. In response to...
Volkswagen to Modify Diesels to Prevent Improper Fueling
Pumping gasoline into a diesel Volkswagen voids the warranty and can lead to costly repairs, which is why the brand is kicking off a massive modification campaign.
Under the Hood: What is Torque? What is Horsepower?
Automakers are always looking for an edge over the competition. Any spec-sheet advantage, no matter how insignificant, is fair game. Engine output is often something they brag about. One vehicle may have more horsepower but a competing car could offer more torque. What’s the difference between these two measurements? What do they mean? Surprisingly these...
2014 Mercedes Sprinter: Product Preview
What does Mercedes-Benz have in common with facial tissue and soda pop?
Diesel Sales Grow Dramatically, Remain Low Overall
Put your ear to the ground. You’re probably going to hear the gravelly sound of a diesel engine coming… at least figuratively.
VW Performance Diesel, 10-Speed DCT Announced
Volkswagen announced today that it will build a 10-speed dual clutch transmission and a high-performance diesel engine.
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