The arrival of the refreshed 2012 Mazda3 will underscore Mazda’s desire to dramatically improve the fuel efficiency of its entire lineup. When it arrives, the updated Mazda3 will feature the automaker’s new Skyactiv engine and transmission technologies, which are said to improve fuel mileage by 18 percent. Robert Davis, Mazda’s senior vice president of U.S. [...]
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According to HybridCars.com, sales of diesel-powered vehicles are up 38.5 percent this year. Through July, the biggest sellers are the Volkswagen Jetta TDI and Golf TDI. The success of these models may stem from the quake-related supply issues that affected the availability of hybrid vehicles for months. Sales of the segment leader, the Jetta TDI, [...]
The all-new Volkswagen Touareg TDI just laid claim to another world record. The diesel-powered SUV traversed the Pan-American Highway from start to finish in 11 days, 17 hours and 22 minutes, beating the previous record holder by more than three days. The epic journey began July 2 at the southernmost tip Argentina and ended in [...]
Although American drivers aren’t yet accustomed to diesel-powered cars, there are plenty of high-mileage vehicles available for those willing to give it a try. One of the best performers is the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI, which officially delivers a very hybrid-like 43 miles per gallon on the highway. The Passat TDI features a 2.0-liter, turbodiesel [...]
Porsche has jumped on the hybrid bandwagon and now offers a number of vehicles with electrified powertrains. However, Porsche also offers diesel-powered models that deliver impressive fuel economy. The new oil-burning Panamera in particular is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel that cranks out 247 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. While it can run from [...]
For the second year in a row, the Green Car of the Year award, presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show, has gone to a diesel-powered car from the Volkswagen Group. This year the winner was the 2010 Audi A3 TDI. For its balance of strong fuel economy, low emissions, luxurious accommodations, and sleek styling, [...]
