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Showing posts with label Diesel. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Diesel. Show all posts

Sunday, 17 June 2012

Audi Dominates 24 Hours of Le Man Taking 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Spots with Diesel-Hybrid R18 e-tron

For the second consecutive year and 11th time in the last 13 years, Audi nabbed the chequered flag at the famed Le Mans 24 hours endurance race with drivers Marcel Fässler (CH), André Lotterer (D) and Benoît Tréluyer (F) behind the wheel of the R18 e-tron quattro.

Audi's win at the Sarthe circuit was of particular importance as it was a first for a diesel-hybrid car. In 2011, Audi had won the top spot with a diesel model.

Friday, 15 June 2012

New Audi SQ5 TDI with 308HP is the First Ever S Model with a Diesel Engine

Audi has decided to accept BMW's challenge to present sporty models with diesel engines under the M Performance moniker by introducing its first ever "S" model powered by an oil-burner, the new SQ5 TDI.

The new top model of its recently revised Q5 model series sports a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 diesel delivering a frisky 308hp (313PS) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm.

An eight-speed tiptronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring transfer the power to the road.

Audi claims that the SQ5 TDI can go from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.1 seconds and top out at 250 km/h (155mph), while returning an average fuel consumption of 7.2 lt/100 km (32.7 US mpg or 39.2 UK mpg).

Monday, 11 June 2012

New VW Beetle Diesel with up to 41mpg Priced from $23,295* in the States

The third and by far the most fuel efficient model in the new VW Beetle's U.S. lineup, the new TDI clean diesel, has finally been priced following a previous announcement about its availability in the States in February.

Prices for the new Beetle TDI start at $23,295 for the six-speed manual gearbox model and at $24,395 for the six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission option, with all prices excluding a destination charge of $770 (*).

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Renault Updates Master Van Range with More Fuel Efficient Engines and New Options

For the 2012 model year, Renault's Master van range has received some modest equipment changes such as the availability of new audio systems and the introduction of an air-suspension, plus a revised engine lineup. Read more »

Tuesday, 29 May 2012

BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe Priced from £61,390 in the UK

BMW’s foray in the premium four-door coupe segment, the new 6-Series Gran Coupe, will go on sale in the UK this June with on-the-road prices starting from £61,390 for the 640i, rising to £63,900 for the 640d and topping out at £70,650 for the 650i.

Thursday, 24 May 2012

BMW Introduces 2013 7-Series Facelift with Revised Engines, New Tri-Turbo Diesel and More [82 Photos]

Some four years after its market debut, BMW is updating its flagship 7-Series limousine with a mid-life facelift for the 2013 model year.

When we hear the word facelift, we usually think of styling tweaks, which holds true for the latest 7-Series, but not to the extent you would rave about it. On the other hand, there is much more than meets the eye to the updated model as it has undergone several changes under the skin.

On the outside, the most evident change concerns the new LED headlamps with corona rings, which are accompanied by the modified grille with nine slats instead of the previous 12, a revised front bumper, new indicators under the mirrors and a thin chrome strip connecting the two slim reflectors in the rear apron.

Moving on to the interior, the 2013 model year brings newly designed leather front seats, a new 1,200-watt Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System and an optional Rear Seat Entertainment package with a new 9.2-inch monitor.

Mitsubishi Launches New L200 Barbarian Black Special Edition in the UK

The 'black edition' fever has hit Mitsubishi, which has announced the availability of the new L200 Barbarian Black pickup truck in Britain.

The new special edition is based on the double-cab model and sports an array of styling features painted in satin black including the roof, grille, resin guard, wing mirrors and door handles, plus the fuel filler cap, light bezels, fog lamp housings, rear bar and side steps.

Peugeot's New 301 Budget Compact Saloon Revealed Ahead of Paris Debut

With its sights set mainly on emerging markets, Peugeot has introduced a new compact sedan named the 301 in advance of its world premiere at the Paris Auto Show in September.

The new 301 will be assembled in Peugeot's factory in Vigo, Spain, and will go on sale from November in Turkey and then into Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, The Middle East, Gulf and African States, as well as in select Latin American markets.

The French firm says that the 301 has been designed to appeal to customers looking for an economical but modern compact saloon and that it was developed to adapt to all climates and conditions of use.

The 301 is 4,440mm long and rides on a 2,650 mm wheelbase offering a class-leading boot volume of 506 liters. Both the exterior and interior design of the saloon draw their inspiration from Peugeot's latest models such as the mid-size 508 and the 208 supermini.

Monday, 21 May 2012

Spy Shots: New Range Rover Strips Down to the Metal

These are by far our best pictures yet of the all-new, fourth generation Range Rover, as our spies managed to snag a prototype model without all the plastic cladding of the previous test cars.

Even though Land Rover engineers have covered select parts of the body with black and white decals that look like they came straight out of the Matrix, these new images afford us a clear view of the upcoming premium SUV's shape.

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

BMW X5 xDrive30d Subtly Modded by Afzal Kahn

Proving that its business not only caters to the needs of Land Rover and Range Rover owners but also of other makes, Afzal Kahn rolled out a new customizing package for the BMW X5 xDrive30d crossover.

On the outside, the UK tuner's upgrades are limited to the chunky 22-inch RSL alloy wheels in a Silver Palladium finish that hide new brake calipers in Liquid Red, the tinted windows and new logos on the tailgate.

Monday, 14 May 2012

Fostla's Stealthily Wrapped Audi Q7 V12 TDI with 592-horses

The most powerful diesel SUV in the world has just got even more potent and stealthy thanks to a new tuning program for the Audi Q7 V12 TDI from Fostla.

In factory trim, the Q7's 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 diesel engine churns out 493hp (500PS) and 1,000Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque for a zero to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 5.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 250km/h (155mph), according to the manufacturer.

Opel and Vauxhall to Present Three New Engine Families Including 1.6L Turbo Petrol with up to 197hp

There is a wind of change at GM's European operations as Opel and its sister brand in Britain Vauxhall today announced plans to renew their engine range within the next year with three completely new gasoline and diesel families that will replace the core of their current portfolio.

For the time being, Opel has revealed details on one engine family, a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline unit with direct injection and Start/Stop.

Sunday, 13 May 2012

New BMW 1-Series Three-Door Hatchback with 101hp to 315hp for the M135i

Almost a year after the introduction of the second generation of the 1-Series five-door hatchback, BMW has presented a second body variant to the range in the form of the three-door hatchback plus a new flagship model, the M135i, which we first saw in pre-production trim at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

The new three-door model inherits the styling of the five-door 1-Series with the only change worth mentioning being the wider doors with frameless windows. The car's exterior dimensions are the same as the 5d model's at 4,324 mm (170.2-in.) long, 1,765 mm (69.5-in) wide, and 1,421 mm (55.9-in.) tall with a wheelbase of 2,690 mm (105.9-in).

BMW says that compared to the previous 1-Series 3d, the new car offers more rear legroom (+21mm) and a 30 liter larger luggage compartment with a total volume of 360lt.

The three-door hatchback model's engine range mirrors that of its more practical sibling with the addition of two brand new petrol units, one at each end of the spectrum for the 114i and M135i.

Friday, 11 May 2012

New Volkswagen CrossPolo Urban White Special Edition is Only for Germany

Volkswagen is expanding its CrossPolo offerings in Germany with the introduction of a new special edition model named "Ubran White" that features bespoke content.

The new edition of the crossover version of the Polo combines a white paint for the body with a matte black finish for the protective moldings and gloss black for the mirror housings and roof rails.

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

SCOOP: This is the New Porsche Macan Compact SUV

No more hiding under the body panels of the Audi Q5 for the Porsche Macan as the Stuttgart automaker's engineers took a completed prototype for a ride in Germany and our spy photographers were on hand to capture it on film.

Lifting a page from the 911 prototypes, Porsche's people added some goofy-looking head- and tail lamp covers mimicking the style of the larger Cayenne to confuse us, but the rest of the car matches the teaser sketch released by the company in February during the announcement of the name.

The overall exterior styling is very close to the Cayenne but the Macan is smaller in size and features a swoopier roofline.

The Macan shares its platform architecture with the next Audi Q5, which means its key dimensions will be similar to Ingolstadt's crossover model.

Superchips Develops a Firmware Upgrade for Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi

The diesel-powered Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi is at Superchip's center of attention as the British tuning brand has created an ECU remap to boost the crossover model's performance.

In factory trim, the Qashqai's Renault-sourced 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel develops a peak output of 108bhp (110PS) at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 240Nm (177 lb-ft).

New Porsche Cayenne Cayster GT 670 by Hofele-Design

After previewing the new Cayster GT 670 program for the Porsche Cayenne at last year's Essen Motor Show, German aftermarket specialist Hofele-Design has now launched the tuning package onto the market.

The exterior upgrades are the main event for this package with Hofele-Design having developed a new 14-piece body kit.

Among other parts, the package includes a newly styled front bumper with LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions, a new vented hood with a power dome, side sills, boot spoiler, roof wing, and a new rear bumper that houses a diffuser and quad pipes.

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Volkswagen Passat TDI Travels 1,626 Miles on a Single Tank of Fuel, Sets New World Record

The Volkswagen brand has done it again breaking its own record for the longest distanced travelled on a single tank of fuel, this time with the U.S. built 2012 Passat TDI SE sedan equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox.

John and Helen Taylor managed to drive the diesel-powered Passat for an impressive 1626.1 miles (2,617 kilometers) through nine states on one tank of fuel improving the previous record held by a VW Passat 1.6 BlueMotion diesel (1526.6 miles) in Europe by 99.5 miles (160.1 kilometers).

Thursday, 3 May 2012

New BMW X1 Compact Crossover Priced from £24,660 in the UK, Available Exclusively with Diesels

The facelifted BMW X1 will go on sale in Britain this July priced from £24,660 for the X1 sDrive18d. The Bavarian company's Audi Q3 rival features minor exterior styling tweaks combined with a subtlety-refined cabin, a new flagship diesel model and two new trims, Sport and xLine.

Proving the popularity of oil-burners in the UK, the X1 will be offered exclusively with diesel engines topped by the new X1 xDrive25d, which is only available in four-wheel drive.

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

New Chrysler 300C Priced in the UK, Available Only with a Diesel Engine

While in mainland Europe Chrysler models wear the Lancia badge on their bonnets, in Britain, the American automaker decided to stick to its own brand name.

Making its debut in the UK this June is Chrysler's flagship model, the second generation of the 300C executive saloon that will become available in two diesel-powered versions.

Both models are motivated by a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine churning out 236bhp and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, with the new 300C returning a combined fuel economy of 39.8 mpg UK (33.1mpg US or 7.1lt/100km) and a corresponding CO2 figure of 185-191g/km, depending on wheel size.

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