The diesel engine is the king of mass-market fuel economy. Hybrids have become some pretty incredible machines in the last decade, but if you want fun, power and fuel economy, you still can’t beat the old oil-burning engine. Now that Volkswagen is essentially shut down on the diesel production front, General Motors has stepped in to take the crown of compressive combustion. In a show … Continue reading Chevy Cruze Diesel EPA-Rated At 52 MPG
The very same week that Volkswagen agreed to settle criminal and civil charges relating to cheating on diesel emissions tests through software manipulation, Fiat-Chrysler has been accused of similar issues in a Notice of Violation tendered by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) have been working together since September, 2015, in an expanded testing program that searches for … Continue reading EPA Notifies Fiat-Chrysler Of Jeep and Ram Truck Diesel Emissions Violations
Ever since Ford introduced its light duty series trucks buyers have had to choose between gasoline engines and gasoline engines. That’s changing for 2018 and it’s a major step forward for the United States’ best-selling truck. In their quest to stay ahead of the competition and hold on to their prize, Ford is offering a brand spanking new 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 turbo diesel, something … Continue reading Diesel Power On Tap For The 2018 F-150
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