Diesel car news articles 
Diesel fuel can be made from virtually any organic material
One might say that diesel is somewhat misunderstood and has received more than its fair share of criticism from an environmental perspective. The fuels powering the diesel engine have undergone considerable development during its 119-year long history. Originally the term had nothing to do with any particular type of fuel, just a particular type of engine. For example, Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine, ran his first engines on... [more]
Volvo's improved D5 diesel engine has increased power and better fuel economy
Volvo's latest D5 diesel range provides a number of models with impressive fuel economy and CO2 emissions. The upgraded versions of the Volvo V70, XC70 and S80 are the first in the model range to feature sharpened versions of the five-cylinder D5 turbo-diesels which boost performance and torque from 205 hp/420 Nm to 215 hp/440 Nm while at the same time reducing fuel consumption by as much as eight percent. "We have made these vehicles more enj... [more]
The distaste for diesels in London is contrasted by an interest in hybrids
As hybrid cars proved to be more popular with Londoners than in any other region in Britain, it suggests that the old congestion charge exemption rules may still be prominent in people’s minds. Under the old Alternative Fuel Vehicle Discount rules, all hybrid cars were automatically exempt from the charge, regardless of emission level while all diesel cars paid the charge. However, according to a new survey from ContractHireAndLeasing.com, jus... [more]
Hyundai offers an alternative to its ix35 2.0-litre diesel
Demand for the Hyundai ix35 is such that it is placing supply under intense pressure and resulting in long waiting lists for the 2.0-litre diesel deriviative in particular. Hyundai has taken action to ensure that its 200 longest waiting customers receive an interim solution. The offer will enable customers to own a new 1.7-litre diesel manual ix35 immediately, and run it until their original ix35 2.0-litre diesel is ready. Customers can then m... [more]
SsangYong reveals two different approaches for hybrid electric vehicle, as well as one new petrol engine and three new diesel engines
SsangYong Motor Company has announced its dual approach to electric vehicles at the Geneva Motor Show. Taking into account the needs of different motoring requirements based on several considerations - battery durability, charging time, mileage and cost - SsangYong has been developing two different approaches: the Pure EV and the IC-EV (Internal Combustion engine combined) hybrid electric vehicle. SsangYong’s Pure EV Electric Driving System... [more]
Diesel car in the news
Diesel cars go easy on your pocket
A diesel car enjoys better resale value compared to the petrol version. If you're buying a new car, should you shell out a higher price upfront to buy the diesel variant?
Own a big diesel car? You may be TAXED more!
The Centre for Science and Environment has demanded an additional duty of up to Rs 1.62 lakh on big diesel cars to prevent the misuse of subsidized fuel for luxury.
Should diesel cars be taxed?
Doing so has major implications for public health but moving to a market-linked fuel pricing policy makes more sense.
FinMin for higher excise duty on diesel cars
Diesel car buyers may have to shell out more with the Finance Ministry considering the imposition of higher excise duty on such vehicles in the upcoming Budget likely to be unveiled sometime in March.
WatchIt Technologies Reports Baseline Emissions Data Testing for the Diesel Fuel Reformer Has Been Completed
ARDEN, NC-- - WatchIt Technologies Inc. www.watchittech.com announced today that the company has completed the first phase of data collection on the diesel fuel reformer. The first phase was to collect ...
FinMin for higher tax on diesel cars
Buyers may have to shell more if FinMin has its way in upcoming budget.
Jaipal Reddy wants Rs 80,000 additional tax on diesel cars
Reddy also sought a 10-year tax holiday for oil and gas hunting companies & new refineries as well as removal of 5% import duty on gas imported in ships.
Maruti Suzuki looking to launch more diesel models to maintain market share
The country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki will reportedly launch more diesel models to maintain its market share...
Maruti Suzuki bets big on diesel models
The country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki will launch more diesel models to maintain its market share, which has been under pressure for months now, a top company executive has said.
Diesel makes a clean break
Above: Mazda Motor displays the concept mid-sized Takeri at a press preview of the Tokyo Motor Show on Nov 30, 2011. Diesel-powered vehicles used to get a bad rap for being noisy, dirty and slow.
