It ticks most of the boxes for those customers who drive less and would prefer a
petrol over a diesel.
Some journalists preferred its high - end
torque over the diesel; we managed 29 mpg (8.1 L / 100 km) with the I - 5 during our drive.
Reducing the weight over the front axle gives the petrol car an advantage on turn - in
over the diesel whilst maintaining its good levels of damping control.
Even if you ignore the nightmare that Volkswagen is enduring as it tries to restore customer trust and confidence amidst a salacious corporate scandal
over diesel emissions, the company faces massive challenges ahead.
It would be remiss not to note that Porsche's announcement comes not long after parent company Volkswagen's
scandal over diesel emissions.
When asked if the company would re-look at its investment in India, like Mercedes - Benz deciding to put on hold its investments citing uncertainty
over diesel engines, he replied in the negative.
Retail sales for April were up significantly year - on - year in China (28.9 per cent), the UK (25.9 per cent), overseas markets (21.3 per cent) and North America (2.5 per cent) but down in Europe -LRB--10.2 per cent), with continuing
uncertainty over diesel in the UK and Europe.
Having the first SUV plug - in hybrid in the UK market that has no
premium over its diesel equivalent, has 4 × 4 capability with an EV range of 32.5 miles, can achieve 148mpg under the right circumstances and has emissions as low as 44g / km, puts Mitsubishi at the forefront of a new era in the automotive industry.
Similarly, the Vignale, which will cost around # 95 or # 190 for 20 % and 40 % taxpayers respectively, marks a saving of around # 46 or # 90
over the diesel equivalent.
Due to continuing uncertainty
over diesel in the UK and Europe, the overall retail sales in Europe was down by 10.2 percent.
Volkswagen could spend another $ 1 billion to settle claims in the
U.S. over its diesel emissions scandal, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Scott Stringer, NYC Comptroller, and CNBC contributor Bob Lutz, former GM vice chairman, weigh in on allegations against Fiat Chrysler from the
EPA over diesel emission software.
Shares of Renault ended down by more than 2.89 percent after it confirmed that French prosecutors were investigating the
company over diesel emissions.
Jaguar Land Rover will shrink production output at its Halewood plant amid slowing domestic demand caused by Brexit uncertainty and consumer
confusion over diesel.
While the gasoline engine has the horsepower
edge over the diesel, the diesel has 455 pound - feet of torque, compared to 273 pound - feet for the gas engine.
Stepping up into the cabin reveals standard Titan fare, with no
changes over the diesel XD, save for a 6,000 - rpm redline on the tach.
In lieu of Volkswagen's recent fall from
grace over diesel emissions, Chevrolet's bold decision to offer the Cruze with a diesel engine could be either a big mistake, or a defining moment in the future success of the model.
«Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel fills an important role in Chevrolet's diverse four - cylinder lineup and is primed to
win over diesel devotees and compact - car buyers with its performance, torque and fuel economy,» said Perry.
With both cars priced similarly, it's the Vento DSG we would
pick over the diesel City for the gearbox alone.
On Wednesday, German prosecutors raided around 10 facilities owned by Porsche as part of an investigation into three
suspects over the diesel emission mess.
Notable changes have been made to the interior for a more premium and with a new petrol engine, the Mahindra XUV 500 is likely to have more takers who prefer petrol - powered
models over their diesel counterparts.
Currently being sold at no price premium
over diesel fueled competitor vehicles, it really does seem like this might be a game changer for many London cabbies.
Though looking exactly like the familiar taxis - they are conversions, underneath the hood they have an electric motor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and batteries, and besides emitting no carbon while they zoom round London, have been praised for a superior, silent ride and improved
performance over the diesel engine that powers the rest of London's 22,000 taxis.
Seems like petrol is
taking over diesel and Audi has launched the new A4 very efficient 1.4 L TFSI four cylinder engine.
New CEO Matthias Muller recently addressed VW's Wolfsburg factory employees in a works meeting, promising «swift and relentless clarification»
over the diesel scandal.
The Ford Mondeo hybrid costs roughly the same as the equivalent diesel Mondeo but the current road tax regime means you'll pay # 130 a year, a saving of only # 10
over the diesel.
of torque at 1600 rpm (204 bhp) is a riot off the line, I preferred the feel of the V - 6
over the diesel.
Early tests indicate savings of up to 30 %
over diesel.