Latest Diesel car News 
Chevrolet's Cruze 2.0 VCDi LT now available with automatic gearbox
Buyers of Chevrolet’s Cruze 2.0 VCDi LT can now take advantage of an automatic gearbox. The six-speed transmission can operate in full auto mode, saving drivers the legwork in heavy traffic, yet at the same time offers a manual shift function, offering all of the performance and flexibility of a manual gearbox when needed. Powered by a 150PS 2.0-litre common rail diesel engine, the new model accelerates from 0-62mph in an impressive 9.9 second... [more]
Smart fortwo cdi maintains top position among the most environmentally friendly cars with a combustion engine
A high level of environmental friendliness is an innate characteristic of the iconic smart fortwo. The diesel model - the smart fortwo cdi - always underlined this claim with carbon dioxide emissions of just 88 grams per kilometre, the lowest figure worldwide for cars with a combustion engine. Now the smart fortwo is setting a new record with emissions of just 86 g/km, and fuel consumption of 85.6 mpg (combined cycle) in the manual “softip” m... [more]
Punto Evo designed to meet the requirement for smaller more environmentally friendly cars
To cater for customers who are more demanding than ever, the Punto Evo has been designed to meet the requirement for smaller, more environmentally friendly cars that are easier to park and more affordable to run, yet still stylish, safe, comfortable and fun to drive. Fiat has managed this by combining ground-breaking new engines with a healthy dose of technology and features traditionally associated with larger cars. As a dynamic development o... [more]
Two new engines for Skoda Octavia hatchback and estate
The Škoda Octavia family hatchback and estate range is now even more attractive thanks to the addition of two new engines. A new, downsized 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine is now offered along with the very latest 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp diesel engine with DSG dual-clutch transmission. The 1.2 TSI 105bhp is now available with both 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG gearboxes, in either hatchback or estate bodystyles and in S and SE trim levels. This engi... [more]
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is now on sale
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, now on sale, is setting a new benchmark for the premium estate sector, with enhanced practicality, class-leading load capacity, greater fuel efficiency and low emissions from just 150 g/km. New innovations are designed to make life easy - even from across a busy car park. The Easy-Pack electronic tailgate can be activated at the press of a button on the key, opening the tailgate and automatically raising ... [more]
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Diesel car in the news
Car-based hauler for work and home (The Age)
Hayley wants a work car that can double as a family hauler.
Ford launches Focus turbodiesel (Business Times (Malaysia))
FORD Motor Co, via local distributor Sime Darby AutoConneXion Sdn Bhd, has introduced the Ford Focus TDCi 2.0-litre Duratorq turbodiesel. The new Focus variant represents the first diesel car in its price segment, Ford said in a statement yesterday. The five-door car sells at RM128,888.
Sime Darby introduces Ford Focus TDCi (The Edge)
KUALA LUMPUR: SIME DARBY BHD [ ], through its subsidiary Sime Darby AutoConneXion Sdn Bhd, has introduced the first C-Class diesel-powered passenger car here.
Ford launches Focus turbodiesel (Business Times (Malaysia))
FORD Motor Co, via local distributor Sime Darby AutoConneXion Sdn Bhd, has introduced the Ford Focus TDCi 2.0-litre Duratorq turbodiesel. The new Focus variant represents the first diesel car in its price segment, Ford said in a statement yesterday. The five-door car sells at RM128,888. "The 2.0-litre Focus Duratorq Turbodiesel engine delivers best in class performance, engineering and safety ...
What Car Do You Wish You Could Get Back? [Question Of The Day] (Jalopnik)
# questionoftheday The other day I saw a beautiful W123 Mercedes diesel sedan with the same paint and trim as my first car and felt a little pang in my heart. What car do you wish you could get back? More »
Ford Motors To Launch Small Car Figo In India Later Tuesday (MalaysiaNews.net)
The company said the diesel version will have a 1.4-liter engine and the gasoline version a 1.2-liter engine. The engines and the car will be manufactured at the company's plant in the southern Indi...
Forget green, this is the coffee-bean car (Adelaide Now)
THIS is the car that runs on coffee - but it will not take the grind out of commuting. At between 25 and 50 times the cost of petrol, it won't please bean counters either.
Ford rolls out small car 'Figo' at Rupees 3.5-4.48 lakh (New Kerala)
New Delhi, Mar 9 : US car manufacturer Ford today launched its small car 'Figo' with both diesel and petrol version in the Indian market, priced at Rupees 3.5 lakh to Rupees 4.5 lakh.
Latte for Work? Cappuccino-Powered Car Puts You in the Espresso Lane (Fast Company Magazine)
Forget the electric vehicle revolution--this car is juiced up by the same stuff that powers you in the morning. The "Carpuccino" car was built by a team from the BBC science show Bang Goes The Theory to prove the viability of cars powered by fuels other than conventional gasoline and diesel. The car, built from a converted 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco, was used by the show because it looks like the ...
Budget 2010 boost for car industry? (Daily Telegraph)
Motor industry calls on the Chancellor to boost manufacturer - and consumer - confidence in his 2010 Budget.
