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Volvo V40 D4 Review

When the Volvo V40 launched in February 2013, the Swedish carmaker took to pushing its ‘safety first’ barrow harder than ever before – after all, their new hatch is equipped with the world’s very first pedestrian airbag.

Volkswagen Passat range receives diesel upgrade

Diesel powered Volkswagen models have scored more power and torque, yet lowered their consumption. The 2.0-litre TDI engines in the Volkswagen Passat sedan, Passat wagon, Passat Alltrack (pictured top) and CC all now get 130kW and 380Nm – an...

Honda: diesel an ‘opportunity we couldn’t miss’

Honda Australia has confirmed that diesel engines will now make up an important part of its strategy going forward. Honda, which has been primarily focused on its hybrid drivetrains, has changed its strategy to bring about a range of diesel...

Audi R20: diesel-hybrid supercar planned

Renowned world wide for its highly successful diesel-hybrid Le Mans racecars, Audi is planning to introduce a road-going diesel-hybrid supercar in 2017, codenamed the Audi R20.

Opel reveals new Euro 6-compliant 1.6-litre diesel engine

Opel has announced the details of a new diesel engine that is set to become the brand's first low-emission Euro 6-compliant powerplant. The all-new 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine will replace the existing 1.

Mercedes-Benz faithful to diesel passenger cars

Mercedes-Benz is still investing in future diesel passenger cars despite continuous improvements in petrol engines and ongoing mainstreaming of hybrid technologies. Speaking to CarAdvice at the Detroit auto show this week, the head of group...

2013 BMW 520d GT Review

Driving the entry-level BMW 520d GT, it feels like the Germans have produced a quirky French car. While Mercedes-Benz delivered the swoopy CLS-Class, and Audi followed with its wedgy A7 Sportback, in 2010 BMW created a taller, hatchback version...

Mazda preparing diesel sports cars

Mazda is readying a breed of lighter and higher-revving diesel engines to power future sports models, including the next Mazda3 and MX-5. Speaking at the launch of the all-new Mazda6, Mazda Motor Corporation program manager Hiroshi Kajiyama...

Mazda6 diesel to race in 2013 Grand-Am series

Mazda North America has announced a racing version of the all-new Mazda6, powered by its Skyactiv-D clean diesel engine, will compete in the 2013 Grand-Am GX class. The Mazda6 Grand-Am GX racecar will make its motorsport debut at the Rolex 24...

Renault Koleos Privilege diesel joins SUV line-up

The Renault Koleos range has been bolstered with the addition of the Privilege diesel variant to the top of the line-up. Priced from $45,490, the Renault Koleos Privilege diesel costs just $500 more than the equivalent petrol model, and $6500...

2013 Audi Q7 Review

The Audi Q7 was3 the German brand's first foray into luxury SUVs and an all-new replacement for a model launched in 2006 isn't due until 2014. The Q7 has since been joined by the mid-sized Q5 and even smaller Q3.