Diesel
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Skoda has been slowly driving more upmarket from its entry-level roots and expanded the number of models on offer. Joining the lineup is the Karoq compact SUV, which is built on the same underpinnings as the VW Tiguan and which Skoda is hoping will succeed where the oddball Yeti failed.
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The undisclosed emissions spewing from Volkswagen vehicles may be more of a rule than an exception, with a comprehensive new study published this week finding that real-world emissions from diesel vehicles has been underestimated by as much as 50 percent.
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Having built more than a million 911s, Porsche has a look that's instantly recognisable on the road. But how do those lines translate to the high seas? Monaco-based Dynamiq has integrated classic Porsche design cues into its new GTT yacht range, starting with the 35-m (115-ft) GTT 115 Hybrid.
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When you're thinking of tow cars, Porsche probably isn't a name that immediately springs to mind. That could change, because a diesel Cayenne has just broken the Guinness World Record for Heaviest aircraft pull by a production car.
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BMW has announced the new M550d xDrive. With four turbochargers boosting its six-cylinder engine, the flagship of the 5 Series range is the most powerful production six-cylinder diesel car ever built.
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Having now reached the deepest parts of the ocean, the plastic pollution problem is calling for some creative solutions. An organic chemist and a sailor are trying to make plastic waste worth collecting, by turning it into a usable diesel fuel through a semi-portable reactor.
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It might be under French control now, but the move from General Motors to Peugeot ownership hasn't slowed the product offensive from Opel. The Crossland X aims to cash in on the massive compact SUV market, with plenty of customisation options and a range of compact, efficient turbocharged engines.
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Electric vehicles are hitting the roads in greater numbers every year, but in the meantime, scientists are working on ways to clean up existing fossil fuels. A new refining process uses a potassium catalyst to reduce the amount of sulfur in gasoline and diesel to a fraction of their current levels.
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Drivers covering lots of motorway miles in Europe tend to favor diesel, but Americans are all about gasoline in their cars and pickups. That's a shame, because diesel can't be beaten for long-haul efficiency, something the new Chevrolet Cruze Diesel proves with its EPA highway mileage rating.
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When it comes to delivery vans, there isn't usually much to get excited about. The one-off Nissan NV Cargo X is an exception to the rule. With a proper off-road suspension, Cummins diesel engine and bright sticker kit, it'll get your package delivered – no matter the destination.
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Launched in 2014, the 4 Series was a break from tradition for BMW. It followed the same formula as its predecessor, but the powers that be decided the old formula needed a new name, swapping a 3 Series badge for the 4 Series line. Now, the car has been treated to an subtle update.
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The new Octavia RS might not have a VW badge, but it shares a turbocharged engine and basic chassis with the Golf GTI. Given the Octavia RS will likely offer more space for similar (or less) money, the question is – do you really need that Golf GTI?
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