Mark Brnovich, the Arizona Attorney General, announced that Mercedes-Benz has agreed to pay around $5.5 million to settle a case related to deceptive advertising practices surrounding the use of its diesel vehicles. The settlement means that Mercedes will have to pay $2,835,000 in consumer restitution to qualifying Arizonans, who will receive up to $625 per […]
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Bosch Settles Californian Diesel Cheating Probe For $25 Million Without Admitting Anything
Bosch is about to drop $25 million to settle a probe from California connected to the company’s role in diesel emission cheating scandals. The German parts supplier agreed to conditions as part of the settlement but avoids liability in the case. It also avoided having to acknowledge the validity of the claims against it. This […]
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2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty’s New V8 Diesel Packs 500 HP And An Insane 1,200 Lb-Ft
The 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty continues to impress as the company has released performance specifications for the redesigned truck. Starting under the hood, the all-new 6.8-liter V8 gas engine develops 405 hp (302 kW / 411 PS) and 445 lb-ft (603 Nm) of torque. That’s a slight improvement over the old 6.2-liter V8, which […]
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The U.S. Has Just 25 Days Supply Of Diesel But More Is Coming
<!––> <!––> The United States has just 25 days of diesel supply and the shortage could impact how Americans vote at the upcoming midterm elections. The Energy Information Administration has revealed that the U.S. supply of diesel is at its lowest level since 2008 and that the four-week rolling average in demand for diesel has […]
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Fuel Pumps In Some Diesel Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, And Ram 1500 Models Could Fail
Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, and Ram 1500 models are being recalled in the United States as they use a high-pressure fuel pump that could fail prematurely. FCA US has revealed that 3.0-liter diesel engines introduced into production from May 29, 2019 have faulty high-pressure fuel pumps. The automaker hasn’t said why the fuel pump could […]
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This E46 BMW 330xd Wagon With An M3-Body Conversion Tickles Our Taste Buds
BMW never officially sold an E46 M3 Touring, or any M3 Touring until the most recent generation, for that matter. They did make a one-off E46 M3 wagon, but it rests in the BMW museum and sadly never entered production. To cope with that, one creative person decided to build his own E46 M3 Touring […]
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Vauxhall Vivaro Gains Sporty GS Trim And More Powerful Diesel Engine
Fans of sporty vans rejoice as Vauxhall added the GS trim to the Vivaro range in the UK. The GS is available for both the diesel-powered Vivaro and the zero-emission Vivaro Electric, including styling upgrades, interior features, and a GS-exclusive diesel engine with more power. Starting with the exterior, the Vivaro GS gains a pronounced […]
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Jeep Confirms Death Of EcoDiesel Wrangler, Engine Will Live On In The Gladiator
Jeep has confirmed the death of the EcoDiesel engine in the Wrangler, following an e-mail to dealers earlier this month. As expected, the diesel is getting a final sendoff in the form of a limited edition known as the Wrangler Rubicon FarOut. It features a satin black grille, body-color fender flares, and unique 17-inch aluminum […]
Read More2023 Ford Super Duty Debuts With Two New Engines, Class-Leading Tech, And Improved Capabilities
Every so often, a vehicle comes along that is so well-thought-out that words fail to capture its excellence. While that praise is normally reserved for supercars and luxury vehicles, we’re talking about the 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty. It’s a remarkable heavy duty pickup that transcends the traditional spec race and features a host of […]
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Debuts With Updated Looks, Classier Interior, And Upgraded Diesel
Chevrolet introduced the facelifted Silverado 1500 last year and now the company has turned its attention to the Silverado HD. Set to be launched in the first quarter of next year, the 2024 Silverado HD has been extensively updated as it features revised styling, an upgraded diesel engine, improved capabilities, and an all-new interior on consumer-focused […]
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