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Ford UK Prices Mondeo with the New Turbo Gasoline and Diesel Engines

Posted by Mr Dung Sunday, June 13, 2010

Ford has announced 2 new engines for the Mondeo range, including a new 2.0 liter turbocharged EcoBoost power-plant with 203 PS (149 kW).

The new all-aluminum 2.0 liter petrol engine comes with a hefty 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque too and provides the Mondeo with a 7.9 second sprint time to the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) mark. It also improves fuel economy by 19% compared to the previous 2.3 liter unit with a 36.6 mpg (imperial) rating (or 7.7 liters/100 km). CO2 emission for the new 2.0 liter turbocharged EcoBoost are 179g/km.

The Mondeo is also now available with Ford's PowerShift dual-clutch gearbox, which comes standard with the new 2.0 liter EcoBoost and is an option with the other new engine for the Mondeo range - the 163 PS (120 kW) 2.0 liter TDCi diesel. Fuel economy on that power plant is 53.2 mpg (imperial) or 5.3 liters/100 km with an average CO2 emission of 139g/km.

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Peugeot UK Launches 3008 with More Powerful Diesel and Six-Speed Auto

Posted by Mr Dung Tuesday, May 25, 2010

[Carscoop]

Peugeot will expand its 3008 crossover range in the UK this June with the introduction of the 3008 HDi 163 FAP Automatic variant, which will be available in two trim levels, Sport and Exclusive, priced from £21,395 and £22,795 respectively.
The latest 3008 model gets a new and more powerful 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine that delivers an output of 163bhp at 3,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 340 Nm (258 lb-ft) at 2,000 rpm. The HDi 163 is only available with a six-speed automatic gearbox that features two driving modes - automatic and sequential selection control.
According to the French automaker, the 3008 HDi 163 FAP Automatic completes the 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint in 10.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 127mph (204km/h).
It returns 32.5 mpg UK city, 52.3 mpg UK highway and a combined fuel economy of 42.8mpg UK which is equal to 6.6 lt/100km and 35.6mpg US.
Both trim levels come equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels with energy saver tires, rear parking aid, cruise control, radio / CD player with MP3, leather steering wheel, front fog lights, electric windows, air-conditioning, automatic electric parking brake with hill assist, ESP, six airbags, ABS with EBFD, and remote central locking as standard.
The Exclusive version adds several goodies to the standard specification including a panoramic glass roof, automatic headlights and wipers, head up display, distance alert, rear side window sun blinds, tire pressure sensors, alarm, chrome front & rear bumpers and side rubbing strips, and dual zone digital air-conditioning.

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Land Rover Confirms 2WD Version of Upcoming LRX, Releases New Info on Hybrids

Posted by Mr Dung Tuesday, May 18, 2010

[Scoop]

Land Rover's new sub-Freelander entry, based on the LRX concept, will be offering buyers the option of either 2- or 4-wheel drive. If the former is preferred, Land Rover assures people it will be the cleanest vehicle ever offered by the manufacturer, emitting "less than" 130 g/km of CO2.
The British firm's managing director Phil Popham says, "A 2WD option is just one way in which we are developing our vehicles efficiency whilst adding to the Land Rover range and expanding our customer base."
"We will continue to make the 'world's finest all-terrain vehicles' for those customers who require 4WD but will also now offer an alternative to those that don't," Popham added.
Points of interest when developing this new, efficient Rover, were primarily reducing weight and cutting parasitic drive train losses.
The diesel-electric "range_e" power train that we recently showed you will begin development this year and be available in the 2012-2013 time frame.
Range_e will utilize Rover's 3.0 liter turbo-diesel TDV6 with electric assistance and an 8-Speed ZF transmission. The goals are less than 100g/km of CO2, a top speed of 120 mph (193 km.h), and an electric range of 20 miles or 32 kilometers.

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New Range-Topping Chevrolet Captiva LTZ for UK Market

Posted by Mr Dung Monday, May 17, 2010

[Carscoop]

Borrowing a trim-level name frequently used here in the U.S. by Chevrolet, the Captiva LTZ is the new range-topper in the SUV's UK range. Powered by a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine matted to either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission, the Captiva LTZ is available for both private and fleet users.

Priced from £27,305 and £28,630 on-the-road for the manual and automatic version respectively, the seven-seater Captiva LTZ features 18-inch alloys and unique rear light clusters.

Standard equipment includes full leather trim with heated front seats, electronic climate control, parking sensors, cruise control, electrically-adjustable driver's seat, automatic headlamp control, rain sensor wipers, and electrically-folding mirrors.

In addition to audible distance sensors to assist parking, the LTZ also gets a reversing camera as standard. The camera operates through the 7-inch satellite navigation unit display screen.

Safety features including ABS, ESC and traction control, front and side airbags for the driver and front passenger, plus roof curtain airbags.

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Chevrolet Cruze Irmscher Edition with 186HP

Posted by Mr Dung Sunday, April 11, 2010

The Cruze Irmscher Edition is available for order at Chevrolet's German dealerships.According to the tuner, the diesel version accelerates from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 0 seconds.Dubbed the Cruze Irmscher Edition, the car gets an optional boot lid spoiler along with 18-inch alloy wheels shod in beefier 225 sport tires and aluminum door sills.

Irmscher's performance modifications include a 25mm suspension drop and exhaust silencers with elliptical twin exits along with a 36HP and 146Nm boost for the 0-liter turbo diesel engine increasing total output to 186HP and 466Nm at 2,300 rpm.Chevrolet and its European tuning partner Irmscher presented a humbly beefed up version of the Cruze compact sedan with cosmetic and performance upgrades at this week's AMI motorshow in Leipzig, Germany.

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VIDEO:BMW to Supply Carbon Motors Police Cars with Diesel Engines

Posted by Mr Dung Wednesday, March 24, 2010

[BMW]

BMW will be supplying diesel engines to US police car maker Carbon Motors.

Carbon Motors Corp. is a US manufacturer which exclusively builds law enforcement vehicles for police departments and government agencies in the United States. Carbon Motors has now opted to equip its vehicles with diesel engines to help reduce the CO2 emissions of law enforcement vehicles and make its product more lucrative to prospective buyers.

BMW will be supplying Carbon Motors with (inline) six-cylinder diesel engines as well as the the entire cooling and exhaust systems for the motor. The deal also includes BMW supplying the automatic transmissions to mate to the diesel powerplants.

Ian Robertson, director of Sales and Marketing at BMW AG, said that around 13,000 or 14,000 orders had already been placed for police cars for which BMW will be supplying the powertrain. Robertson said BMW will be providing the most advanced diesel technology in the world to Carbon Motors, including BMW EfficientDynamics technology which has become standard in all BMW models and improves the fuel efficiency of its vehicles.

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Cargraphic Turbo Look for Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Posted by Mr Dung Monday, March 15, 2010

[Cargraphic]

Cargraphic has unveiled a new styling package for the Porsche Cayenne Diesel.

Consisting of a rear valence and a stainless steel exhaust system, the package (€2,495) evokes the rear-end of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Of course, to complete the Diesel to Turbo transformation, you'll also need the front valance and side skirts.

If you feel inclined to boost the diesel's performance, Cargraphic offers a revised ECU module (€995). It enables the 3.0-liter V6 to produce 290 PS (213 kW / 286 hp) and 630 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque - up from 240 PS (176 kW / 237 hp) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque.

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Unichip Upgrades Subaru Impreza 2.0 Turbo Diesel to 168HP

Posted by Mr Dung Monday, March 8, 2010

The diesel version of the European market Subaru Impreza has caught the tuning attention of Unichip, a firm that as its name implies, fiddles around with ECUs. The company claims that thanks to some subtle electronic tweaks to the 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine's fuelling and boost settings, output is raised by 18HP and torque by 33 lb-ft for a total of 168-horsepower and 291lb.ft of torque.

No performance or economy figures were released, but Unichip vaguely states that "drivers reported a 5-10% consumption improvement compared to standard".

In the UK, the Unichip U-Connect upgrade is priced at £465.30 including 17.5% VAT.

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Chevy Introduces Six-Speed Automatic on UK Market Cruze 2.0 VCDi

Posted by Mr Dung Monday, February 1, 2010

[Carscoop]

Buyers of Chevrolet's top-of-the-range Cruze 2.0 VCDi LT in the United Kingdom now have the option of a six-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift function.
Powered by a 2.0-liter common rail diesel engine delivering 150 horsepower, the automatic version of the Cruze sedan accelerates from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 9.9 seconds and goes on to a top speed of 124mph or 199km/h.
It offers up to 51.4mpg UK on the extra urban cycle and 42.2mpg UK combined, with CO2 emissions of 177g/km.
The Cruze 2.0 VCDi LT Auto is priced £17,145 on-the-road and comes with several standard features including full climate control, parking sensors, cruise control, front fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, rain sensitive wipers, automatic headlights, a six-CD autochanger and MP3 socket, and an alarm system.

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New Volvo S80 and V70 DRIVe with 1.6-liter Diesel Return 4.5lt/100km - 52.3 mpg US with 119g/km CO2

Posted by Mr Dung

[Autonew]

Thanks to a few minor tweaks, Volvo has managed to further reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency on its S80 and V70 DRIVe models from the 2009MYs 129 g/km and 4.9 lt/100 km to 119 g/km and 4.5 lt/100 km on the 2010MYs respectively.
Both cars continue to use a 1.6-liter diesel with 109HP and 240Nm of peak torque that's hooked up to a five-speed manual gearbox.
However, Volvo's engineers employed a smart battery recharging system that 'forces' the alternator to charge the battery only when the engine is operating at low load , while they also redesigned the tensioner and alternator pulleys.
"Smart battery recharging is the most important measure," says Ulf Nordström, Technical Project manager at Volvo Cars.
"It is primarily thanks to this that we have dipped below the 120-gram level that gives car owners tax breaks and other benefits in a number of European countries. What is more, one might say that we offer the normal driver one free tank of fuel a year," Nordström added.
The Swedish automaker said that the reduction in fuel consumption from a combined 4.9 lt/100 km to 4.5 l/100 km means that someone driving 15,000 km a year will save 60 liters of diesel or as Nordström put it, one fuel tank.
Volvo did not disclose any performance figures for the updated 2010MY S80 and V70 DRIVe, but just to get an idea, the 2009MY S80 DRIVe accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in a claimed 12.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 118mph or 189 km/h.
We say that, while any efforts to improve CO2 emissions and fuel consumption are more than welcome, fitting a puny 1.6-liter diesel engine in cars of the size and weight of the S80 and V70, isn't exactly pioneering anything new...

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New Astra ecoFLEX with 67.3mpg UK

Posted by Mr Dung Monday, January 25, 2010

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The most fuel-efficient version of the recently launch Astra, which bears the 'ecoFLEX' badge, will hit UK showrooms in April with a starting price of £17,920, the company announced today. Powered by a new 1.3-liter turbo diesel, the Astra ecoFlex returns a combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg UK, which is the equivalent of 4.2 lt/100km or 56.0mpg US, with CO2 emissions of just 109g/km.

To achieve these figures, Opel/Vauxhall's engineers swung an army of mechanical and aero improvements into action.

First of all, the newly developed 1.3 CDTi 95-horsepower diesel engine, which recently made its debut on the 2010 Corsa, features a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) and re-programmed engine control settings, while the standard five-speed manual gearbox has received new ratios to optimise economy.

To better airflow around the vehicle, there's a new active aero shutter that opens to allow air past the engine at low vehicle speeds, and then automatically closes at higher speeds to smooth airflow at the front of the car.

Other improvements include re-tuned aerodynamics on the underside of the car, low resistance tires, and to help drivers take advantage of these changes, there's a gear change-up light on the instrument panel.

The new Astra ecoFLEX will be available in S, Exclusiv and SE grades, and for the first time, in a sportier SRi trim also.

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Peugeot 308CC Hardtop Convertible gets New 1.6-Liter HDi Diesel Engine

Posted by Mr Dung Monday, January 18, 2010

[Autonew]

The 308 CC is the first model in the Peugeot range to benefit from the French firm's new 1.6-liter HDi FAP turbo diesel engine that meets the requirements of the new Euro 5 emission standards.

Its maximum output is 112 horsepower at 3,600 rpm or 2HP more than the current 1.6L diesel. Peak torque is also up at 270 Nm or 199.2 lb-ft at 1,750 rpm, an increase of 12.5% over the current unit, and during overboost, 285 Nm compared to 260 Nm.

Peugeot said that between this new 1.6 litre HDi and its same displacement predecessor, more than 50 % of the parts have been entirely redesigned resulting to more power as well as noise reduction, better fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions.

As with the its predecessor, the new 1.6 litre HDi comes as standard with a diesel particulate emission filter (FAP) with a service life of 112,000 miles.

Paired to a six-speed manual gearbox, the new diesel propels the 308CC from zero to 62mph (100km/h) in a modest 12.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 119mph or 191 km/h, while returning a combined fuel economy in the EU cycle of 53.3 mpg UK (5.3 lt/100km or 44.4 mpg US).

The new engine will be available in the 308 CC in both Sport and SE trim levels and will be known as the HDi 112. Prices start at £21,095.00 on-the-road.

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America Needs to be Educated About Diesel Power

Posted by Mr Dung Thursday, December 31, 2009

American newswire Scripps Howard News Service has sent out an interesting wrap-up of the new generation of diesel-powered vehicles coming to the U.S. landscape. The report's author, Richard Williamson, suggests that plug-in hybrids are more talked about, "but diesels could prove more powerful in revving up the automotive economy."

Many in the States still perceive diesel engines as being, "loud, dirty and troublesome," writes Williamson. But that is a far cry from the diesels on the market now. The engines routinely deliver better fuel economy figures, and often expel cleaner emissions than their petrol counterparts.

Changing the stereotype of diesels may be difficult, but it is a gamble several automakers will be taking. Audi, Chrysler, Fiat, Infiniti, Suzuki, and Volkswagen are all considering the introduction of new diesel models to the US, where less than 1% of the passenger cars on the market use the fuel.

It is a far cry from Europe, where 50% of cars sold use a diesel engine. Due to taxes levied in Europe, diesel fuel is often lower priced than petrol in that region, but still more than twice as expensive as in the States. Because of this, European consumers demand more efficient vehicles.

But the spikes in fuel costs in America over the last few years, and the down-trodden economy, have American consumers wanting cheaper-to-run vehicles. It is this mentality that automakers will want to capitalize on.

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Ford Launches New Fiesta Van ECOnetic, Returns 76.3mpg UK

Posted by Mr Dung Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Here in the States, we'll have to wait another good six months to get the passenger version of the new Fiesta, but in Britain, Ford is expanding the Fiesta Van's range with an eco-friendly, fuel efficient model that joins the firm's ECOnetic lineup. Priced at £11,635 or about US$19,000 at today's exchange rates, the Fiesta Van ECOnetic is powered by a 1.6-litre TDCi with coated diesel particulate filter and features with several upgrades over the standard model.

These include a lowered suspension, rear wheel air deflectors, 14-inch wheels with six-spoke aerodynamic covers and low rolling resistance tires size 175/65 R14, the addition of a green shift-indicator light, modified engine calibration and finally, a higher gear ratio.

Ford says that the new Fiesta Van ECOnetic returns a combined fuel economy in the European driving cycle of 76.3mpg UK which is the equivalent of 63.2mpg US and 3.7 lt/100km, with CO2 emissions of just 98g/km.

"The new Fiesta Van has already seen good sales success. Adding the new ECOnetic to the line-up will build on this," said Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain. "Overall, I expect we will sell around 2,500 Fiesta Vans a year, aiming to take around 25 per cent of the car-derived market." he added.

Source Carscoop

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Audi A3 TDI is Green Car of the Year 2010

Posted by Mr Dung Sunday, December 6, 2009

Green Car Journal has named the Audi A3 TDI the 2010 Green Car of the Year. The magazine and web site gave the A3 TDI the award over the Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and Volkswagen Golf TDI.

"This compact luxury car features an impressive EPA estimated 42 mpg on the highway - a 50 percent highway fuel efficiency improvement over the standard gasoline engine A3," says Green Car Journal head Ron Cogan. "Plus, this Audi's quiet, clean diesel engine delivers loads of low-end torque and a fun-to-drive experience, all with the functionality of a 5-passenger hatchback."

The award is decided by a six-member jury, which includes International Council on Clean Transportation president Dr. Alan Lloyd, Global Green USA president Matt Peterson, and Sierra Club excutive director Carl Pope. Also on the panel is automotive enthusiast and talk show host Jay Leno, car designer Carroll Shelby, and Jean-Michel Cousteau, the founder of the Ocean Futures Society and son of oceanic explorer Jacques Cousteau.

Its an honor that also pleases top brass at Audi. "In winning the 2010 Green Car of the Year Award, the Audi A3 TDI demonstrates the bright future that clean diesel technology provides through reduced fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions," said Audi of America president Johan de Nysschen in a press release.

The Audi A3 TDI uses a 2.0-liter engine, mated to the S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission. US retail price is $29,950.

Via Worldcarfans

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MINI Cooper S Diesel Leaks Online

Posted by Mr Dung Thursday, November 26, 2009

By the looks of it, MINI are planning to make a new addition to their line of vehicles with the new MINI Cooper S Diesel. Aimed at higher-end consumers, other than the 1.6 litre turbocharged diesel engine (outputting between 140 and 150hp), the new Cooper S shows off two central tailpipes, an upgraded front bumper design, a new bonnet scoop and a few other details that MINI has failed to confirm for now. What’s a certainty though, this Cooper S Diesel will definitely deliver the same experience that they’ve used us with. Looks cool! What do you guys think? [via WCF]