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Diesel fuel can be made from virtually any organic material
One might say that diesel is somewhat misunderstood and has received more than its fair share of criticism from an environmental perspective. The fuels powering the diesel engine have undergone considerable development during its 119-year long history. Originally the term had nothing to do with any particular type of fuel, just a particular type of engine. For example, Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine, ran his first engines on... [more]
Volvo's improved D5 diesel engine has increased power and better fuel economy
Volvo's latest D5 diesel range provides a number of models with impressive fuel economy and CO2 emissions. The upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are the first in the model range to feature sharpened versions of the five-cylinder D5 turbo-diesels which boost performance and torque from 205 hp/420 Nm to 215 hp/440 Nm while at the same time reducing fuel consumption by as much as eight percent. "We have made these vehicles more enj... [more]
The distaste for diesels in London is contrasted by an interest in hybrids
As hybrid cars proved to be more popular with Londoners than in any other region in Britain, it suggests that the old congestion charge exemption rules may still be prominent in people’s minds. Under the old Alternative Fuel Vehicle Discount rules, all hybrid cars were automatically exempt from the charge, regardless of emission level while all diesel cars paid the charge. However, according to a new survey from ContractHireAndLeasing.com, jus... [more]
Hyundai offers an alternative to its ix35 2.0-litre diesel
Demand for the Hyundai ix35 is such that it is placing supply under intense pressure and resulting in long waiting lists for the 2.0-litre diesel deriviative in particular. Hyundai has taken action to ensure that its 200 longest waiting customers receive an interim solution. The offer will enable customers to own a new 1.7-litre diesel manual ix35 immediately, and run it until their original ix35 2.0-litre diesel is ready. Customers can then m... [more]
SsangYong reveals two different approaches for hybrid electric vehicle, as well as one new petrol engine and three new diesel engines
SsangYong Motor Company has announced its dual approach to electric vehicles at the Geneva Motor Show. Taking into account the needs of different motoring requirements based on several considerations - battery durability, charging time, mileage and cost - SsangYong has been developing two different approaches: the Pure EV and the IC-EV (Internal Combustion engine combined) hybrid electric vehicle. SsangYong’s Pure EV Electric Driving System... [more]
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The case for and against buying a diesel car
Auto » The Pros And Cons Of Diesel Cars Pros and cons of diesel carsLike soccer, diesel cars are a worldwide phenomenon that Americans just don't get.In Europe, more than 50 percent of new cars sold have ...
Top 10 Diesel Cars
Bangalore: Despite of any age group cars have always attracted both men and women. While buying a car people have to make a choice between petrol and a diesel car. Some people prefer diesel cars but they want something which is classy as well as has better features.
The pros and cons of diesel cars
Like soccer, diesel cars are a worldwide phenomenon that Americans just don't get. In Europe, more than 50 percent of new cars sold have diesel engines, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
Ford Focus Crowned Best Medium Car At The 2012 Diesel Car Awards
BRENTWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – May 15, 2012: The all-new Ford Focus is best diesel medium car thanks to its contemporary style and refinement – as declared by Diesel Car magazine at its 2012 awards.
Citroen DS5 Is 'Best Large Car' In Diesel Car Magazine's Car Of The Year Awards
SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM – May 10, 2012: Citroen’s new ultra-stylish DS5 flagship has been named ‘Best Large Car’ in Diesel Car magazine’s Car of the Year Awards 2012, adding to the model’s awards successes following honours from Top Gear Magazine and Car Design News.
Chevy Puts Clean Diesel Into Cruze
The planned U.S. introduction of a 2.0L clean turbo diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze next year is expected to benefit from growing interest in diesel cars, sales of which could double by mid-decade, according to market research firm Baum and Associates. read more
Peugeot RCZ Saluted Again as Best Sports Car with a Hat Trick of Diesel Car Magazine Awards
•Desirable Sports Coupé is top-choice in awards•Third consecutive year for RCZ in DieselCar awards•It out-performs newer competitors to win again(PRWEB UK) 16 May 2012 The Peugeot RCZ HDi 163 has again beaten stiff competition to win the much-sought-after DieselCar Sports Car award, out-classing the MINI Roadster and Vauxhall Astra GTC into runner up spots.DieselCar editor, Ian Robertson ...
Car Of The Year Honour for Range Rover Evoque as Land Rover Excels in 2012 Diesel Car Awards +VIDEO
WHITLEY, England - May 10, 2012: The design, technology and capability of Land Rover's current model range has been reflected in the brand's emphatic success in the 2012 Diesel Car Awards.
MPV King Seat Alhambra Picks Up Tenth UK Award
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – May 14, 2012: Seat UK is celebrating a double-digit tally of national awards for its widely-praised Alhambra with news that it has been crowned ‘MPV of the Year’ from respected specialist publication Diesel Car for the second time in a row.
NEWS: Peugeot RCZ named 'Best Sports Car' by Diesel Car magazine
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