Australia’s federal court has dismissed an appeal from Volkswagen concerning a $125 million AUD ($95.2 million USD) fine that was imposed to it. The fine was set by the federal court for the automaker’s Dieselgate scandal, which ruled the company sold diesel vehicles that polluted more than the legal amount through deception. Volkswagen was trying […]
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Ford is investigating the possibility of producing efficient diesel engines with prechamber ignition technology, the same system used in Maserati’s innovative twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6 petrol engine. Motor Trend recently received word that the car manufacturer is working with engineering consultancy FEV and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a prechamber diesel engine. The $10 million, […]
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The conclusions of Volkswagen’s multiyear internal investigation concerning the diesel emissions scandal, aka Dieselgate, are in and the company is going after a handful of former executives for damages. The investigation was launched in October 2015, just a month after the scandal broke, and the company today announced that it is claiming damages against former […]
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Aftermarket diagnostic manufacturer EZ Lynk is being sued by the U.S. Justice Department and the EPA for manufacturing and selling devices that can disable a vehicle’s emissions compliance software. EZ Lynk’s AutoAgent vehicle diagnostic and control device is designed primarily for pickup trucks and works on both diesel and petrol engines. According to Reuters, the […]
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Mercedes-Benz has introduced the second member of the new-gen G-Class, after the AMG G63, Down Under: the G400d. The G400d uses a 3.0-liter diesel with two-stage turbocharging which develops 243 kW (330 PS / 326 HP) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. The mill is coupled to a nine-speed automatic transmission with low-range function […]
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Rugged pickups are a hot commodity and Shelby American is responding by introducing their 2021 F-250 Super Baja. According to Shelby American President Gary Patterson, “The astounding capabilities of the Ford Shelby F-150 … led to requests for a three-quarter ton truck that delivered maximum towing capacity and serious off-road capabilities.” The company has delivered […]
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With the unveiling of the new-gen C-class reportedly set for February 23, more details on Mercedes-Benz’s next BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 competitor have started emerging, and it appears that the engine lineup will be indeed revolutionized. We heard in the past that the premium compact model from the Stuttgart car brand might ditch the […]
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Stellantis’ EcoDiesel engine is living up to its name as Ram has introduced a more fuel-efficient pickup. Set to be launched in the second quarter, the new Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel has a fuel economy rating of 23 mpg city, 33 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined. While Ram was quick to point out […]
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Diesel-powered cars may be a dying breed in Europe, no thanks to the stricter emission standards, but Audi has nonetheless given its 2021 SQ5 Sportback a low-revving oil burner. Announced last month, the performance coupe-SUV recently became the subject of the Euro reviewers at Automann-TV who among other things, wanted to see how it sounds. […]
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BMW was pretty busy last night as they introduced the 2022 M5 CS as well as new plug-in hybrid powertrains for the 3- and 5-Series. That was just the tip of the iceberg as the company also revealed their spring updates. The big news is the M440d xDrive Coupe will arrive in March with a 3.0-liter […]
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