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NewsSeptember 30, 2014

Nissan Adds Pair of Turbo Diesels to NV400 Van

Nissan is offering a pair of twin-turbo diesel engines and new safety technology to its 2015 NV400 heavy panel van in Europe, which brings its engine lineup for the vehicle to five choices.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2014

Ram Increases EcoDiesel to 20 Percent of 1500 Production

Ram Truck will increase production of its Ram 1500 EcoDiesel pickup truck to 20 percent of all all half-ton pickups produced starting in November, the Chrysler Group unit announced.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2014

Audi Q7 SUVs Recalled for Power Braking Assist

To resolve the problem, Audi dealers will replace a vacuum line free of charge.

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ArticlesSeptember 18, 2014

Volkswagen's 2.0L Four-Cylinder TDI Clean Diesel Engine

Called the EA288, the 2.0L four-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine is all-new for 2015. The new engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014.

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NewsSeptember 15, 2014

Algae and Safflower Biofuel Powers Truck to 135 mph

Utah State University researchers tested a truck at the Bonneville Salt Flats that was partially powered by a biofuel made of algae and safflower seeds.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2014

Jaguar Introduces 2016 XE Sedan

The XE, which will arrive with an extensive aluminum body, will slot in below the brand's XF and XJ models. Jaguar will offer the XE S with a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 or turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine.

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Driving Notesby Mike AntichSeptember 2, 2014

2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman EcoDiesel

The 2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman Regular Cab 4x2 is a no-frills, utilitarian work truck with hand-cranked windows, manually adjusted seats, hand-adjusted driver- and passenger-side mirrors, and manual door locks.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 29, 2014

2014 Ram 1500 Tradesman EcoDiesel

Ram's 1500 EcoDiesel breaks new ground as the first quarter-ton pickup truck offered with a diesel engine. Ram shipped the pickup in late February to strong demand. It's available in several configurations, including this base model with a standard cab. Read our driving impressions of the Ram 1500 Tradesman EcoDiesel here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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NewsAugust 29, 2014

Vehicles May Get Smaller DEF Tanks Under New EPA Rules

New rules on replenishment of diesel exhaust fluid will allow vehicle manufacturers more leeway in equipping cars and trucks with DEF tanks without certifying them individually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

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NewsAugust 26, 2014

Volkswagen's 2015 Jetta Starts at $18,145

Volkswagen has set pricing for its 2015 Jetta compact car to start at $18,145 for the base model and up to $32,490 for the top-line Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium.

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