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BMW, Honda, and Volkswagen are amongst the group of automakers bringing diesel back. Mercedes-Benz has rarely left the North American marketplace completely forsaken when it comes to the high-torque engine configuration, but it appears their latest (year 2007 ML320 CDI, GL320 CDI, and E320 Bluetec) suffer from a potentially faulty crankshaft sensor. Don't let it taint your opinion of diesel and its future on this continent.
After all, this Recall tab will enlighten you as far as typical gasoline-burners break as well. For now, about 9,000 Benz diesel owners should soon be heading to their dealer.
Speaking of Mercedes, the beautiful CLS will be available as a CLS280 soon. Its 3.0L V6 produces 231 horsepower and a torque figure twenty down on that. McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, a rookie sensation and an almost-champion, has been signed to drive for the team for another five years.
- U.s. Diesel Car Sales Grow By A Staggering 27% In 2011 While Hybrids Drop 2.2%
Diesel-powered passenger cars almost became extinct in the U.S. market but a push in recent years from German carmakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and the Volkswagen Group that launched a barrage of models with high-tech oil burners as well as the development...
- North American Debut For Mercedes-benz Sls Amg At 2009 La Auto Show
Just to be clear, there's nothing new - or at least nothing we haven't seen before at other shows- for Mercedes-Benz at the forthcoming 2009 LA Auto Show in December. The major attraction at the firm's booth will be the 563-horsepower SLS...
- Mercedes E320 Bluetec: California Gets Its First Diesel Car In Years
Mercedes is reintroducing diesel cars in California with the market launch of the E320 BLUETEC, the first diesel-powered vehicle to be available in the sunshine state for nearly a decade -no thanks to California's stringent emissions requirements....
- Horsepower Per Cc - Diesel & Gas
Mercedes-Benz recently introduced a strong four-cylinder diesel powerplant. It's not unusual for a German luxury automaker to introduce new engines of any sort. In fact, the ever-evolving diesel is a BMW, Audi, and Mercedes forte. Nevertheless,...
- Diesel Comeback?
Nissan has announced that 2010 will see diesel Nissans in the North American market. First to debut will likely be the Maxima. There are only a few automakers competing in Europe that don't possess a diesel repertoire. Nissan is a seller and producer...
Cars
BENZ DIESELS RECALLED
BMW, Honda, and Volkswagen are amongst the group of automakers bringing diesel back. Mercedes-Benz has rarely left the North American marketplace completely forsaken when it comes to the high-torque engine configuration, but it appears their latest (year 2007 ML320 CDI, GL320 CDI, and E320 Bluetec) suffer from a potentially faulty crankshaft sensor. Don't let it taint your opinion of diesel and its future on this continent.
After all, this Recall tab will enlighten you as far as typical gasoline-burners break as well. For now, about 9,000 Benz diesel owners should soon be heading to their dealer.
Speaking of Mercedes, the beautiful CLS will be available as a CLS280 soon. Its 3.0L V6 produces 231 horsepower and a torque figure twenty down on that. McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, a rookie sensation and an almost-champion, has been signed to drive for the team for another five years.
- U.s. Diesel Car Sales Grow By A Staggering 27% In 2011 While Hybrids Drop 2.2%
Diesel-powered passenger cars almost became extinct in the U.S. market but a push in recent years from German carmakers such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and the Volkswagen Group that launched a barrage of models with high-tech oil burners as well as the development...
- North American Debut For Mercedes-benz Sls Amg At 2009 La Auto Show
Just to be clear, there's nothing new - or at least nothing we haven't seen before at other shows- for Mercedes-Benz at the forthcoming 2009 LA Auto Show in December. The major attraction at the firm's booth will be the 563-horsepower SLS...
- Mercedes E320 Bluetec: California Gets Its First Diesel Car In Years
Mercedes is reintroducing diesel cars in California with the market launch of the E320 BLUETEC, the first diesel-powered vehicle to be available in the sunshine state for nearly a decade -no thanks to California's stringent emissions requirements....
- Horsepower Per Cc - Diesel & Gas
Mercedes-Benz recently introduced a strong four-cylinder diesel powerplant. It's not unusual for a German luxury automaker to introduce new engines of any sort. In fact, the ever-evolving diesel is a BMW, Audi, and Mercedes forte. Nevertheless,...
- Diesel Comeback?
Nissan has announced that 2010 will see diesel Nissans in the North American market. First to debut will likely be the Maxima. There are only a few automakers competing in Europe that don't possess a diesel repertoire. Nissan is a seller and producer...