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2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Reigns in Canada with 480 lb-ft of Torque

2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Reigns in Canada with 480 lb-ft of Torque

The new 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has a ton, or maybe a half-ton, of reasons to feel superior to other trucks on Canadian roads. With a rating of 480-lb-ft of torque (light duty) and 1,000 lb-ft of torque (heavy duty) and a maximum towing capacity of 5,697 kg, the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel promises a highly-responsive […]

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Chevrolet Details New Silverado Diesel Engine

Chevrolet Details New Silverado Diesel Engine

Originally slated for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, General Motors’ all-new Duramax turbo-diesel engine will be offered for that truck’s 2020 model year instead. This engine, a 3.0-liter inline-six, is rated for 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque — more powerful than the Silverado’s top competitor, the Ford F-150. It comes paired with a […]

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California to Replace Diesel School Buses with Electric Ones

California to Replace Diesel School Buses with Electric Ones

When you think of California, you might think of its sunny climate, landmarks like the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, or Silicon Valley. If you’re an auto geek, you might think of this state’s traditionally strict emissions policies and clean-air initiatives.  Recently, California set a new emissions goal. Per School Transportation News, the California Air Resources […]

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The Mazda Diesel Engine is Finally Coming to the U.S.

The Mazda Diesel Engine is Finally Coming to the U.S.

Starting in July, you’ll be able to get a Mazda CX-5 with the long-awaited 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D four-cylinder engine. Specs and availability This snazzy new engine will deliver 168 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. At first glance, it seems outclassed by the CX-5 Signature’s gasoline engine, which offers a maximum of 310 lb-ft of torque. […]

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[Watch] Is This a Lincoln Aviator Diesel Prototype?

[Watch] Is This a Lincoln Aviator Diesel Prototype?

A video uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday depicts what is said to be a prototype for a diesel-powered Lincoln Aviator. While the 18-second clip in itself doesn’t show much — and somewhat infuriatingly shifts to vertical orientation just a couple seconds in — Ford Authority seems quite convinced that it confirms that an Aviator diesel […]

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2019 Ford F-150 Diesel Wins AJAC Best Pickup Truck Award

2019 Ford F-150 Diesel Wins AJAC Best Pickup Truck Award

The 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 3.0-liter Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V6 engine has earned the title of Best Pickup Truck in Canada for 2019 from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. The F-150 eked out the win in a close race against the second-place Ram 1500, third-place Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and fourth-place GMC […]

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Ram 2500, 3500 Earn 2019 Vincentric Best Value in America Awards

Ram 2500, 3500 Earn 2019 Vincentric Best Value in America Awards

Proving their value outweighs that of their competitors, the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 both drove home with a Vincentric Best Value in America award. The Ram 2500 shone in the full-size ¾-ton pickup truck segment while the Ram 3500 dominated in the full-size 1-ton pickup segment. But that isn’t the end to Ram’s dominance, […]

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Ford Transit Custom PHEV Will Deliver 31 Miles of Zero-Emissions Driving

Ford Transit Custom PHEV Will Deliver 31 Miles of Zero-Emissions Driving

Ford last month revealed its Transit Custom PHEV, a groundbreaking plug-in hybrid van that will offer zero-emissions driving for up to 31 miles and will deliver a maximum range of 310 miles thanks to the award-winning 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. With the debut of the Transit Custom PHEV at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, […]

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Researchers Get Serious About Biodiesel Production

Researchers Get Serious About Biodiesel Production

Today is a time of great upheaval in the source of your car’s power. Generally, there has been a global trend toward greener technology, with diesel facing harsh problems thanks to the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal. However, there is one fuel in the background that could bring back diesel while still getting greener, and the […]

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EPA Quietly Rates Mazda CX-5 Diesel Engine Efficiency at Up To 29 mpg Combined

EPA Quietly Rates Mazda CX-5 Diesel Engine Efficiency at Up To 29 mpg Combined

The question of Mazda bringing a diesel powertrain to the U.S. has been pretty open for some time, with the brand at the end of 2016 promising that it would be bringing a diesel engine for its CX-5 crossover. At the time, it promised that the diesel engine would show up in the second half […]

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Rumor: Chevy Developing Diesel Malibu

Rumor: Chevy Developing Diesel Malibu

Diesel engines have taken on an odd quality in the United States. On the one hand, there are the emissions-cheating and smoke-belching diesel vehicles that would firmly put the technology in the “bad” column. On the other hand, you have brands like GM claiming that its diesels offer better fuel economy and lower carbon emissions […]

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Study: Oil Companies Are Driving Toward Huge Price Spike in 2 Years

Study: Oil Companies Are Driving Toward Huge Price Spike in 2 Years

A new study has predicted that the recent rises in oil prices are just the beginning of a long climb, forecasting that, if things carry on as they are, the price of oil in 2020 could reach a “super spike.” Thinking Forward: These are the best Chevy vehicles for families This study was the conclusion […]

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Kia Reveals New Diesel and Mild Hybrid Powertrains for Sportage

Kia Reveals New Diesel and Mild Hybrid Powertrains for Sportage

The Sportage, a global best-seller for Kia Motors, will sport an updated look, upgraded technologies, and new powertrains for the European market later this year (Q3 2018). Learn More: Driving can reduce stress “Kia’s new EcoDynamics+ 2.0-liter ‘R’ diesel mild-hybrid powertrain supplements acceleration with power from a 48-volt battery, and extends engine ‘off time’ with […]

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The Ford Fiesta RS Might Be on the Table, But It Probably Doesn’t Even Matter if You’re Living in the United States

The Ford Fiesta RS Might Be on the Table, But It Probably Doesn’t Even Matter if You’re Living in the United States

At this point, if you live in the United States, the mere suggestion that there is a rad new performance-focused Ford Fiesta on the horizon is just unfair. In addition to wallowing in your sadness over the fact that America isn’t getting the next-generation Ford Fiesta ST, a report from Motoring suggests that you can […]

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German Environment Minister Doubts Software Updates Will Save Diesel from Bans

German Environment Minister Doubts Software Updates Will Save Diesel from Bans

Following the long-lasting and widespread backlash on diesel vehicles in the wake of the discovery of both VW’s diesel cheating and the European Union’s abysmal tailpipe testing, things have not looked good for German automakers trying to sell diesel cars. Among other things, many cities have called for wholesale bans of diesel vehicles within their […]

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Ford Confirms F-150 Power Stroke’s Segment-Best Fuel Economy; Best-in-Class Diesel Power, Towing, Payload

Ford Confirms F-150 Power Stroke’s Segment-Best Fuel Economy; Best-in-Class Diesel Power, Towing, Payload

Arena rock legend Billy Squier is arguably best known for his 1981 hit song, “The Stroke,” which almost certainly regards a subject matter of a more mature nature. It is a memorable and catchy song nonetheless, and it’s almost certain that it will be the song bounding around in the head of anyone driving the […]

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Real-World Emissions Tests Show European Diesels Still Way, Way Behind on Legal Limits

Real-World Emissions Tests Show European Diesels Still Way, Way Behind on Legal Limits

The European Union has known for more than a year now that its old method of testing vehicle emissions was like testing the strength of a building’s foundations by repeatedly pelting it with rubber chickens—wholly inadequate to the task to a silly degree. As a result, the EU put away the rubber chickens and actually […]

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Rome to Ban Diesel Cars in City by 2024 (Maybe, Kinda, Sorta)

Rome to Ban Diesel Cars in City by 2024 (Maybe, Kinda, Sorta)

We recently discussed how Germany was debating whether or not its cities could ban diesel-powered vehicles in the interest of cleaner air, eventually coming down on the side of yes, diesel bans are all right. This isn’t the only bad news for sellers of diesel vehicles this week, though, as word is coming from Rome […]