Well, this is a drag. The 2012 Range Rover Sport will offer a brand-new 3 liter turbodiesel engine and eight speed automatic capable of 33 MPG. Oh. Wait a sec. It just won’t be offered here. It’s a Euro-only deal. U.S.-bound Range Rovers get a number of important improvements – including an updated interior...
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Diesel engines could deliver us – from high transportation costs. There is no reason – well, no technical or economic reason – why consumers couldn’t have access to $15,000 subcompact economy cars powered by high-efficiency turbo-diesels capable of 70 MPG, 50 MPG family cars - and 30 MPG trucks and SUVs. Except for the...
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As the second energy crisis in a decade kidney-punched an inflation-addled nation, several automakers began to eye the diesel engine as a way to attract customers interested in high-mileage vehicles. The diesel alternative seemed especially appealing to luxury car brands such as Cadillac, whose mighty road dreadnoughts slurped fuel at unconscionable rates. It was...
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“Super Duty” sounds heroic, larger-than-life. And the Ford F250 Super Duty is all those things and more besides. A six-foot-three man needs a step ladder to get up to the bed (Ford thoughtfully provides one built into the tailgate). The optional PowerStroke turbodiesel V-8 belts out 800 lbs.-ft. of torque. It’ll carry more than...
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Diesel-powered vehicles are making a big comeback – no surprise given renewed buyer interest in high-efficiency, long-life vehicles. But like gas-burners, diesels have their downsides as well as their upsides. Here’s a look at both sides of the equation: Pros: * Excellent fuel economy – with excellent performance - Many people remember the days...
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