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Latest in a wave of “oil-burners” hitting U.S. market.
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Mar.14, 2013
BMW will add the new diesel 328d model.
With the apparent embrace of America’s increasingly mileage-minded buyers, German makers are flooding the U.S. market with an assortment of new diesel offerings, BMW to join the fray when it reveals the 328d sedan at the upcoming New York Auto Show.
The compact sedan will catch the spotlight alongside several other new models making their first appearances in North America, including the BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month, along with the Concept Active Tourer that anchored the BMW display at the Paris Motor Show last autumn.
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The German maker also plans some significant news on the technology front, including the ability to add mobile WiFi service in some of its products, along with a new eCall emergency call service that can even advise first responders if a crash might result in serious injuries.
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Could usher in wave of new light-duty U.S. diesels.
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Jan.29, 2013
Chevrolet is expected to introduce the long-awaited diesel version of its Cruze Eco which may yield as much as 50 mpg highway.
The long-awaited Chevrolet Cruze diesel reportedly is set to make its debut at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show.
Set to be the first General Motors passenger car to feature a diesel in the U.S. market for more than two decades, the Cruze is likely to generate significant interest both among consumers and industry insiders. GM officials have made it clear they’ll be closely watching the public’s response to the new model and, if it gains traction, the Cruze diesel could be followed by other GM offerings.
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“There is, fundamentally, a place for diesel here,” GM President Mark Reuss, said during a recent interview with TheDetroitBureau.com.
The maker is expected to add a diesel option for its redesigned 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. But Reuss indicated he is “personally” in favor of adding more of the so-called “oil-burners” to GM’s North American line-up.
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A tankful of chicken guts?
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Jan.24, 2013
Mazda's new diesel racer will get its first trial by fire at Daytona this weekend.
Mazda hopes ride a tankful of chicken guts, beef tallow and pork lard to victory at the grueling Rolex 24 endurance race in Daytona over the coming weekend.
No, the maker isn’t sponsored by the local butcher. It’s powering its new Mazda6 race car with a custom-made fuel blend that starts out with scraps from Tyson Foods. That organic glop has been converted into a special bio-fuel that will stoke the new SkyActiv-D clean diesel engine that will power Mazda’s entry into the new Grand-Am GX Class at the 24-hour race.
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“It’s meat packing residue,” explains John Doonan, the director of Mazda’s ambitious motorsports operation. And the ultimate blend is so clean the Mazda6 race car won’t need particulate filters or any of the other devices used on other diesel-powered race cars.
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“More to come,” suggests Reuss.
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Dec.14, 2012
Expect to see GM add a diesel to the powertrain options for the light-duty 2014 Chevrolet Silverado.
With its first light-duty diesel set to debut in a manner of months, senior General Motors officials are giving clear indications that they’re ready to launch additional applications of the high-mileage technology, including a diesel for the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.
After years sitting on the sidelines, 2014 could be the year that diesels finally become a viable option for automakers struggling to meet tough need government fuel economy mandates. Among the various makers that plan to launch or expand their diesel offerings are Mazda, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi and, soon, General Motors.
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“There is, fundamentally, a place for diesel here,” said GM President Mark Reuss, during an interview following the preview of the completely redesigned 2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. The executive stressed that he is “personally” in favor of adding more of the so-called oil-burners to GM’s North American line-up.
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Maker will add 3.2-liter I-5 for new Transit van.
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Dec.11, 2012
Ford's new Transit van will be offered with the maker's new Power Stroke I-5 diesel.
Ford Motor Co. has done something of an about-face on diesel power, the maker deciding to introduce a 3.2-liter “oil-burner” for the new Transit van it will launch in the U.S. market next year.
It will mark the first time Ford has offered a diesel in a van for the American market since phasing out its Power Stroke V8 in 2010. And with the announcement Ford becomes the latest in a still-small but fast-growing list of manufacturers hoping to boost mileage – and build demand – with high-mileage diesels. Mazda last month confirmed long-expected plans to offer a diesel in its new Mazda6 sedan.
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Ford has long waivered on making a commitment to diesel, new Chief Operating Officer Mark Fields only last month saying there were no plans to offer the technology in its U.S. passenger car line-up. Instead, Ford has been focusing on its distinctive EcoBoost engines and an expanding line-up of battery-based powertrains. But it appears the maker saw an opening – and growing demand – in the commercial sector for diesel power.
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High-mileage offerings to debut in LA.
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Nov.20, 2012
Audi will add four new diesel models to the current line-up, which already includes the Q7 TDI.
The LA Auto Show has become something of the green car show, in recent years, with a primary emphasis on electrification – and a range of new battery-based models are set for debut in less than two weeks.
But Audi has been something of a spoiler, besting an assortment of electrified alternatives when its A3 TDI was named Green Car of the Year a few years back. And now, the Volkswagen AG luxury brand hopes to grab some of the spotlight for another big diesel announcement, Audi planning to introduce four new “oil burners” during its LA Auto Show news conference.
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Like the mainstream VW brand, Audi has seen a surge of demand for its high-mileage diesels over the last several years – if anything, sales limited by availability. It has been signaling plans to add several more diesels to the line-up, including one for the Q5 crossover, though the A7 diesel news comes as a big surprise.
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Maker hoping to win on Sunday, sell on Monday.
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Jun.04, 2012
With its 2-stage turbo, the Mazda SkyActiv-D race engine should make about 400 hp.
Mazda is hoping that old motor sports adage, “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday,” still holds. Aware it will have plenty of convincing to do when it launches its new SkyActiv diesel next year the maker plans to turn to motor sports to get its message across.
A beefed-up version of the production SkyActiv-D, as in diesel, making somewhere around 400 horsepower will make its debut in the months ahead as part of the 2013 Grand Am GX Class. The new GX series has been designed specifically to spotlight advanced and clean engine technologies.
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“We’re hoping this will help (showcase) diesel attributes for those people who hadn’t considered them before,” explained John Doonan, Mazda North America’s Director of Motorsports.
It’s not the first time Mazda has taken to the track with non-traditional powertrain technology. It was the first Japanese automaker to win at the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans, in fact, using its trademark rotary engines – which still run in a number of race circuits today, even though Mazda will soon pull the Wankel rotary from production.
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Will other makers follow with muscle diesels?
by Paul A. Eisenstein on Aug.17, 2011
BMW's new M5 will soon get a diesel-powered companion, this one using a triple-turbo diesel, the first oil-burner to bear the vaunted "M" badge.
Editor’s note: The following story has been revised to make clear that BMW M Manager Brian Watts did not himself confirm the diesel program has been approved but is only under consideration. However, ranking BMW sources have repeated their confirmation that what is tentatively being called the BMW 550dXM will be publicly revealed in spring 2012.
BMW will introduce a new high-performance diesel-powered 5-Series model next spring that will expand the German maker’s vaunted M division, TheDetroitBureau.com has confirmed, with the triple-turbo V-8 oil-burner set to also be used in a variety of other BMW products, likely including its X-series sport-activity vehicles.
Rumors of the diesel M have been circulating for several weeks, but TheDetroitBureau.com has confirmed details with a variety of BMW sources who say the maker wants to prove out the potential of the high-mileage technology – taking advantage of a variety of new technologies, including the unusual triple-turbocharging system meant to eliminate even the most minor turbo lag.
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The new model is likely to get the unusual designation of either BMW 550dM or 550dXM, the latter referring to its all-wheel-drive system. With rare exception, most models produced by the Bavarian maker’s performance sub-brand flash the vaunted “M” first and foremost. But the alternative nomenclature would reflect the unusual powertrain under the hood of the 5-Series BMW.
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by Paul A. Eisenstein on Mar.09, 2011
Audi America President Johan de Nysschen wants to open a plant in the States - finally.
It wouldn’t take much to get Audi to build a new plant in the U.S., says the maker’s U.S. chief executive, just better sales.
After years of debating whether it needs to put a plant in North America, the Volkswagen subsidiary has finally concluded it’s a good idea, especially considering the impact the strong Euro is having on products imported from across the Atlantic.
But the key to moving ahead on an investment that would likely top $500 million will be to boost sales to a level that can justify a U.S. assembly plant, says Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen.
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“We think we’ll be able to reach volumes that facilitate a confident decision about U.S. manufacturing before the year 2015,” the executive explains.
Audi’s confidence reflects its improving fortunes after years struggling to push out of the second tier of luxury brands. While it now rings up global sales close to those of rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz, it only broke the 100,000 mark in the key U.S. market last year. That’s less than half the volume of American luxury leader Lexus.
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New model features more aluminum, but weighs the same as the outgoing model because of added stiffness, safety and infotainment connectivity features.
by Bryan Laviolette on Jan.10, 2011
The 2012 Audi A6 may look somewhat similar to the existing model, but it is completely new. It features a lot of technology recently introduced in the A8 flagship.
When Audi’s new A6 hits the market later this year, expect to see a lot of features that debuted on the flagship A8.
As is typical of most new luxury sedans, The A6 is crammed with several new technology features impacting safety, entertainment and efficiency.
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Anthony Foulk, product manager for the A6 and A8, said at the North American International Auto Show that the new car uses more aluminum – up to about 20 percent of the total weight, showing Audi’s extensive experience with the material.
The new car, which is virtually the same size as the current model, weighs about the same, despite increased equipment for infotainment and safety systems. Aluminum helps improve the car’s weight distribution from 60/40 to about 55/45 for the core model, the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6.
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