Diesel power has advantages but won’t reduce dependence on foreign oil (The Post and Courier)

March 6th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, General

When it was learned Volkswagen is coming back to the U.S. diesel engine market, many potential buyers are reminded of past ill-fated attempts in selling diesels to Americans. The diesel Oldsmobile comes to mind as a complete disaster when the General Motors division tried to convert an ordinary gasoline engine to diesel. It was unsuccessful, to put it mildly. VW – and other European carmakers …

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The New Volkswagen Sharan Debut At The 2010 Geneva Motor Show (carpages)

March 2nd, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, Engines

The all-new Volkswagen Sharan has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on an advanced new platform and featuring twin sliding doors, a seven seat configuration and a range of frugal yet powerful petrol and diesel engines, the Volkswagen Sharan is set to establish new standards of efficiency, practicality and refinement in its class.

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Review: Ford Kuga (Belfast Telegraph)

February 18th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, Engines

Brilliantly styled, smartly finished and powered by one of the better diesel engines in its class, the Ford Kuga is undoubtedly one of this year’s must-have cars. Related Stories Review: Subaru Forester Range Review: Kia Soul 1.6 CRDI The Rover returns … Review: Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI Tour of beauty

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Volkswagen’s 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Engine Named a ‘Ward’s 10 Best Engine’ for 2010 (Automotive Fleet)

February 9th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, Engines

HERNDON, VA – As fuel economy and emissions gain even greater awareness among today’s new car shoppers, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is honored to have its 2.0L four-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine selected by Ward’s Automotive Group as one of the “10 Best Engines” for 2010.

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Volkswagen’s 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel Engine Named a ‘Ward’s 10 Best Engine’ for 2010 (Fleet Financials)

February 8th, 2010 Comments Off Posted in Diesel Engines, Engines

HERNDON, VA – As fuel economy and emissions gain even greater awareness among today’s new car shoppers, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is honored to have its 2.0L four-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine selected by Ward’s Automotive Group as one of the “10 Best Engines” for 2010.

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