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by / on October 3, 2013 at 7:51 am / in Chevrolet, Diesel, Drives

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: First Look

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week: the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. A small badge that reads “2.0TD” is mounted on the decklid of this compact Chevy sedan. It’s the only indication that this Cruze runs on Europe’s favorite fuel. To the casual observer, the diesel-powered version is identical to it’s gasoline counterpart. Drivers, however, will notice three significant […]

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by / on July 25, 2012 at 10:17 pm / in Diesel, Ford, Odds & Ends

2012 Conquest Knight XV: Secure Luxury for the One Percent

You can’t be too careful. Especially if you’re a billionaire and/or you live in or travel to dangerous places. That’s why Conquest Vehicles in Toronto builds the Knight XV. The 13,000-lb, 8-foot tall and 20-foot long truck, built on a Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis, seats six in bulletproof luxury.

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by / on July 17, 2012 at 5:38 pm / in Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Volkswagen

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Fuel Economy Tops TDI

Combined fuel economy for the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is 45 mpg according to VW’s estimate. The automaker expects their first compact hybrid model to be the performance leader in the segment, thanks to a turbocharged engine and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that VW calls DSG. That estimate reflects a significant 32% improvement over the next most efficient Jetta, the […]

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by / on June 15, 2012 at 9:45 am / in Chevrolet, Concepts, Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Motorsports

Automaker Spotlight: Chevrolet

Established in 1911, Chevrolet has one of the richest histories in the automobile business. That’s given the company plenty of time to continuously improve its products for better performance, economy and reliability. Still, vintage Chevys stir passion among enthusiasts. I don’t recall ever visiting a classic car show that didn’t have at least a few Camaros and Vettes.

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by / on June 10, 2012 at 2:59 pm / in Audi, Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Motorsports

Audi R18 e-tron ultra: AWD Hybrid Diesel Headed for Le Mans

I previously posted about Audi’s hybrid prototype sports cars racing in this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the legendary endurance race just days away, Audi shared a video and technical specs of the R18 e-tron ultra it plans to race.  

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by / on April 10, 2012 at 10:22 am / in Auto Shows, BMW, Concepts, Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Hyundai, Mini, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Volkswagen

New York Auto Show Coverage on AutoTrader.com

AutoTrader.com’s full coverage of the New York International Auto Show is wrapping up. The show featured dozens of debuts, both concepts and new models. I covered BMW, Hyundai, Mini, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Volkswagen, each of whom presented at least one new vehicle to the North American audience.

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by / on March 30, 2012 at 12:11 pm / in Chevrolet, Diesel, Fisker, Ford, Hybrid/EV, Mercedes-Benz, Odds & Ends

Five Cars for the Mega Millions Winner

With over $500 million up for grabs in the 42-state Mega Millions lottery, somebody will be buying some cars soon. The drawing for the biggest jackpot in the nation’s history is tonight. If one or more people hit all the numbers, they’ll walk away with plenty of money to choose whatever vehicle they want to drive. Here are my five […]

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by / on March 6, 2012 at 3:34 pm / in Aston Martin, Auto Shows, Bugatti, Concepts, Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Porsche, Toyota, Uncategorized

Geneva Motor Show Coverage Underway at AutoTrader.com

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is underway, and so is AutoTrader.com‘s coverage of one of Europe’s biggest automotive exhibitions. I’m following several manufacturers for AutoTrader.com, including supercar builders Bugatti and Koenigsegg, each of whom are introducing new 1000+ horsepower machines. Aston Martin’s new sports cars don’t have quite that much muscle, but both its V8 Vantage and V12 Zagato look […]

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by / on March 2, 2012 at 3:26 pm / in Diesel, Hybrid/EV, Odds & Ends

Are You Ready to Buy a Fuel Efficient Car Yet?

A friend posted this photo on Facebook yesterday. He lives in California where, lately, a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline sells for well over $4. Just 12 gallons cost him over fifty bucks. Last year when gas prices were low, we reported on a jump in searches for trucks and SUVs. Now that prices are climbing again, we’re seeing a […]

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by / on February 28, 2012 at 4:41 pm / in Auto Shows, BMW, Diesel

BMW M550d xDrive: Another Awesome Diesel Americans Can’t Get

Everyone knows I’ve always been a diesel fan. I’ve recently sampled VW’s 2-liter turbodiesel in two new Jettas, a sedan and a Sportwagen. This motor delivers nice power, excellent economy and clean, quiet operation. Too bad it’s one of the few oil-burners available stateside while Europe has a huge selection of quick and efficient diesel automobiles. That selection is about […]

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