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BMW X5 diesel SUV review

Yet another 7-passenger diesel SUV enters the market ( see our post about the Audi TDI Q7 here ). It's way out of my price range, but if someone wants to buy me one, I'd be glad to do an extended test drive review. No word on biodiesel use, but...

Published Sun, Mar 15 2009 9:58 AM by natescape

Filed under: BMW X5 diesel
VW TDI 2009 Cup Series running on B5 Biodiesel

Volkswagen will be running the 2009 VW TDI Cup Season on B5 Biodiesel manufactured by Houston-based Hyperfuels . VOLKSWAGEN MAKES CLEAN DIESEL RACING EVEN GREENER IN 2009 WITH THE USE OF B5 BIODIESE L HERNDON, Va. – After first introducing its clean...

Published Fri, Feb 27 2009 6:26 PM by Rich
Enjoyed driving the new 2009 BM 335d

I called a friend of mine to check on his wife who was scheduled for surgery this week and after hearing that she was in recovery, our conversation shifted to the new 2009 BMW 335d that was sitting in front of the Akron area Dave Walter dealership. Although...

Published Mon, Feb 23 2009 10:52 AM by Rich
Motorweek picks 2009 VW Jetta TDI as Drivers’ Choice

For those of us already familiar with the new clean diesel breeds, it will come as no surprise that long running PBS automotive program Motorweek selected the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI as the Drivers’ Choice Award winner. They previously reported...

Published Sat, Feb 14 2009 1:17 PM by Rich
Clean Diesel vs Hybrid (Jetta vs Prius) Review

An in depth look at the new Jetta TDI vs the Prius. Real world conditions and multipurpose use definitely favors the Jetta for everyday transportaion and it's even "fun to drive". Filed under: Diesel , Volkswagen , In The AutoblogGreen Garage...

Published Tue, Feb 10 2009 8:26 AM by Biogrove
Motorweek reviews the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

The long running weekly PBS automotive program Motorweek reviewed the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI on last weekend’s show. As expected, they gave it a pretty decent review mentioning that it is now 50 state legal and clarified the emission control...

Published Wed, Jan 21 2009 9:51 AM by Rich
V6 TDI Touareg review

Popular Mechanics recently reviewed the long-awaited V6 TDI Touareg. Their reported 29.3 MPG at 65 equals an 800 mile range ! We haven't seen those numbers since the 96-97 Passat TDIs. Sweet. Original article here. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI Test...

Published Mon, Jan 05 2009 12:33 PM by natescape

Filed under: TDI Touareg, diesel SUV
Audi Q7 TDI - 7 passenger 25 MPG diesel

Move over, Mercedes, Audi's entering the 6+ passenger diesel vehicle race (YAY!) with what sounds like a killer Q7 crossover SUV. From Motor Trend. CLICK TO VIEW GALLERY Audi will launch its North American diesel offensive with the Q7 3.0 TDI arriving...

Published Sun, Dec 21 2008 11:53 AM by natescape

Filed under: NOx, Urea, TDI, Audi Q7, Q7, Audi
Nissan/Cummins Target Small Commercial Segment

Will Somebody Please Push forward on smaller diesel Approvals? We have witnessed a parade of back pedaling recently on commercialization of proposed new diesel offerings in the US. The two related articles below cite the "proposed" entry by...

Published Tue, Dec 16 2008 11:03 AM by Biogrove

Filed under: Diesel, Nissan, Commercial Vehicles, Tow Vehicle, Cummins
Honda said to be rethinking bringing diesels to the U.S.

Will automakers rethink importing diesel cars to North America? Those of us who enjoy driving and owning ‘higher’ performance and efficient diesel cars have had this nagging suspicion that diesel cars may not arrive as planned, considering...

Published Thu, Dec 11 2008 9:02 PM by Rich
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI selected "Green Car of the Year"

With a relatively low starting price, excellent fuel economy and refined driving dynamics: The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI was voted Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal at teh LA Autoshow. Check out the announcement at Autoblog .

Published Thu, Nov 20 2008 2:29 PM by Rich
The Auto Channel on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

The Auto Channel posted one of their video road trips with Norbert Krause the Director of Volkswagen’s Engineering and Environmental Office in California while taking a drive the 2009 VW Jetta TDI. Although the video has some pretty annoying music...

Published Fri, Nov 07 2008 9:48 AM by Rich
BMW 335d - Diesel power, luxury, and efficiency: 36MPG

That's right, the 50-state legal BMW 335d is coming, and we Americans will finally be able to get behind one of these mouth-watering luxury diesels. Below is an excellent review by the LA Times that will have any diesel-head drooling at the possibilties...

Published Mon, Nov 03 2008 7:26 AM by natescape
Clean diesels and the AdBlue headache

Although I’m a big fan of the new ‘clean diesels’ being produced by several companies, I’ve never like the idea that in order to meet emission standards that ’some’ diesels require an AdBlue urea system. Basically the $4/gallon liquid is stored in a small...

Published Mon, Oct 27 2008 10:39 AM by Rich
VW of America slow to adopt B20 standards in new 'clean diesels'

Once upon a time back in 2007, Volkswagen TDI advocates anticipated factory warranty coverage for higher blends of biodiesel -- its not happening as of 2008 or from the looks of things, for the new 2009 'clean diesel' TDIs. We had been told that...

Published Mon, Sep 22 2008 10:32 AM by Rich

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BMW X5 diesel SUV review

VW TDI 2009 Cup Series running on B5 Biodiesel

Enjoyed driving the new 2009 BM 335d

Motorweek picks 2009 VW Jetta TDI as Drivers’ Choice

Clean Diesel vs Hybrid (Jetta vs Prius) Review

Motorweek reviews the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

V6 TDI Touareg review

Audi Q7 TDI - 7 passenger 25 MPG diesel

Nissan/Cummins Target Small Commercial Segment

Honda said to be rethinking bringing diesels to the U.S.

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI selected "Green Car of the Year"

The Auto Channel on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

BMW 335d - Diesel power, luxury, and efficiency: 36MPG

Clean diesels and the AdBlue headache

VW of America slow to adopt B20 standards in new 'clean diesels'