German premium carmaker BMW intends to start selling diesel-powered cars in the United States within two years, using a urea-based additive to meet emissions standards, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Upgraded VW Tuareg SUV features significantly restyled front fascia, new rear styling as well as some changes to the vehicle's interior. Besides, the new Tuareg will also be optionally equipped with the Dynaudio sound system.
The Audi Q7 TDI large crossover with a diesel engine receives yet another tuning program from a reputable tuner. The German B&B company has presented two tuning sets for both current Audi Q7 3.0 TDI and the upcoming Q7 with a more powerful diesel V8 with a displacement of some 4.2 liters.
Automakers are focusing on future powertrains for major reasons. First, consumers are demanding more fuel efficient engines. Secondly, new emissions regulations have placed pressure on automakers to reduce their fleet-wide fuel economy. While some automakers that have truck and SUV heavy lineup are a little more at risk, even Mazda is researching new ways to build fuel efficient gasoline and diesel engines.
Enter Europe’s EVA, manufacturers of the Track T800CDI diesel motorcycle - a bike so full of exotic features and new technology that I’m almost at a loss for words … almost.
Specs and pictures of this amazing machine available after the jump.
The new diesel engine produces 266 hp and 467 ft-lbs of torque. They'll be making 25,000 units per year, but haven't yet said what vehicles it will be going into.
This year Audi will feature the A3 TDI – awarded “Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal. Can you tell the direction the auto industry is heading here? Featuring the A3 TDI is a very smart move on Audi’s part, and will likely bring in a lot of buyers. This will also help out the diesel market in general, which will be a positive step, especially in the US market.
Comprising of four engine modifications programs, appearance enhancements and new set of 20-inch wheels with suitable suspensions, the program lets you convert an ordinary sedan into a sports car. Well, at least, it will run faster.
Audi is running with a new promotional technique in which they use cleaning agents to “paint” the sidewalks in New York City. A great choice in location, considering the cleanliness of the city.
The images created on the sidewalks depict...
PPI Automotive Design tuning studio offers its own take on the Audi Q7 luxurious SUV. Yet another attempt to put the obese German 'ute on a high protein diet.
Porsche tuner TechArt is fresh off their win of Sport Auto's Tuner Grand Prix 2009. But this doesn't have Stuttgart's finest mod shop resting on its laurels as they have just announced a new package for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel. Compared to some of TechArt's previous builds, like the 680 hp TechArt Magnum (based on the Cayenne Turbo S), this design is much tamer and will have broader appeal.
Hyundai Veracruz car-based SUV that can seat up to seven persons, enters European market as the 2009 ix55 model, offers more style and refinement over the U.S.-spec model.
Heico Sportiv tuners continue their experiments with the latest Volvo C30 hatchback and its "off-road" HS3 THOR variation. Built exclusively for the upcoming Essen Motor Show in Germany, the new Heico HS3 THOR_2 is almost a replica of its predecessor except for the all-wheel-drive system.
BMW has officially revealed its new 3-Series Convertible. The vehicle comes with a new folding hardtop, which takes just about 22 seconds to open or close, and will be shipped with a choice of two petrol engines and a diesel.
They finally did it! They finally made a diesel-powered car that everyone can live with. In the past, diesels have been mostly ignored by US consumers, save for a small die-hard fan base. Most consumers didn’t even look twice at one, assuming they’ll be driving a slow car, spitting black smoke, dirtying up the air, and rumbling like a loud tractor.
When the sheets were pulled off of the Audi R8 V12 TDI at the NAIAS in Detroit this week - Audi’s latest study model, the sound of jaws hitting the floor was impressive.
Since time immemorial, the Europeans always kept the coolest stuff for the home market (more or less). Sure, in the past, a lot of this could be blamed on various Euro car makers not wanting to deal with stuff like North American emissions regs (as in the lack of Ferraris in the late 70s).
Look beyond the bright lemon yellow paintwork and you will see that the new Saab looks very Saab in fact we would describe it as a very mild visual make-over. Most of the major change is centered around the front clip and includes a bolder grille/front bar and the distinctive ‘clamshell’ bonnet.
Audi engineers have now officially confirmed the fact that the TT will get an TDI engine. Due to a sticker on the central console with the inscription Achtung diesel-Fzg (Attention diesel version). Now it is clear that Audi will get the 2.0 liter TDI engine delivering 170 bhp from the Passat and the Audi A4 but it could also get the 235 bhp 3.0 liter that is currently used by the new A5 coupe.
Czech automaker Skoda has unveiled a photo of its upcoming Superb sedan. Although looking a little bit tired, Skoda's flagship model may be good enough to cannibalize sales of its parent model -- the new VW Passat.
Volvo has been struggling amid slumping global sales, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from diving into research and development. One such as product of its R&D efforts is a new plug-in hybrid that will be due by 2012. Volvo has committed itself to producing a high mileage diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, but it has yet to confirm its plans to sell the vehicle in the U.S.
What you see above here is one of the most well-engineered “Franken-cars” of all time: a factory-modified 1980’s era Mercedes-Benz 190 diesel, stuffed with the company’s latest BlueEFFICIENCY CDI engine, which makes more than double the horsepower and nearly three times the torque of the original 1988 D.
How far we’ve come in 20 years!
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