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more about #tdi more comments → Xelmon: 30mpg out of a golf diesel, huh? My civic get's better city, and same highway... more » smalleyxb122: A 140 horsepower Rab...er...Golf isn't going to do much to change the perceptions of Americans who think that diesels are too damned slow. We know th... more » bmoreDLJ: You know what? This may end up being my first new car... more » K5ING: Only 42mpg highway? My '01 Golf 2-dr TDI will get about 50mpg on the highway with two people onboard and using the A/C. Maybe I'll consider a new o... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Okay...who's demented sense of humor has a Consumer Reports ad on Jalopnik? It's on a diesel page, at that! The layers of irony and humor may have t... more » e30 guy: Can I bemoan the lack of a six speed MT on the four (five) door? more » FTGDWolverineEdition'09: "For years we've bemoaned the lack of a diesel option in the Golf range. No more. Not only is the 2010 VW Golf TDI coming to America, it'll be availab... more » that ain't the way to have fun, son: Um, I've had vehicles under my own synthetic oil program, a 1995 3.5L Intrepid, a 1991 Honda ST1100, a 1989 Honda Transalp, a 1999 Suckazuki Grand La... more » Syrax: Fuzzy's COTD worthy rant starts to work. Now, buy the damn diesels. more » v8corvairpickup: I've owned an 01 Jetta TDI since May, my commuting/around town mileage is about 36 and 41 on a Vegas to California road trip with 4 larger occupants. ... more » pauljones: Is this the equivalent of the Golf GTD across the pond? more » Number_Six: Does anyone know how the new Golf is doing re: not breaking? As much as I want a Pontiac G8 when my current lease runs out, it seems I'll be shopping ... more » wojo: 42 mpg highway seems kind of low for a tiny diesel powered car like that. more » theeastbaykid: He made a Facebook post? As an under-30 car guy, I now feel oddly compelled to go shopping for a $40,000 Golf, 'specially that one with the manual tra... more » bmoreDLJ: Note to Audi - Your America webpage needs updating...it doesn't have your lame new logo yet. more » -
#newcars
US-Bound 2010 VW Golf TDI To Get 31/42 MPG
For years we've bemoaned the lack of a diesel option in the Golf range. No more. Not only is the 2010 VW Golf TDI coming to America, it'll be available with a manual, lowered sport suspension and 42 MPG highway! More » -
#autobrandslapfight
US Audi President Takes Mulligan On Facebook Over Volt "Idiots" Comment
Yesterday, Lawrence Ulrich of MSN Autos reported Audi US President Johan de Nysschen called Chevy Volt buyers "idiots." Today, de Nysschen is trying to distance himself from those comments through his Facebook page. Yes, Facebook. More » -
#autobrandslapfight
Audi President Thinks Chevy Volt Buyers Are "Idiots"
"Nobody will pay a $15,000 premium for a car competing with a Corolla," said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. "There are not enough idiots who will buy it." Really? Put your money where your mouth is, Johan.
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#racingnews
24 Hours Of Le Mans 2009: Stunning Mega-Gallery
While Americans are reinventing endurance racing in a dadaist manner, Europeans are still doing their thing at Le Mans, 86 years after the first race. And it was Audi vs. Peugeot yet again. Warning: spoilers. More »
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2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part Three
The 2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI is frugal and fun, but its DSG transmission doesn't suit the diesel engine. Should you buy one? More » -
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2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI, Part Two
Yesterday we reveled in the frugal performance of the VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI's diesel engine, but bemoaned the awful DSG gearbox. Join us today as we examine the Jetta's abilities in detail. More » -
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2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part One
Conventional car enthusiast wisdom states the VW Jetta TDI is the thinking man's fuel-efficient car. Free of the complication, sacrificed driving dynamics and image of hybrids, it makes do with diesel instead. More » -
#audir8
Audi Won't Build R8 V12 TDI
We've had our fingers crossed that Audi would eventually bring the R8 V12 TDI to market, but according to an AutoExpress source, that's just not going to happen. Why, Audi? Why? More » -
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New Audi A4 TDI Gets 51 MPG Everywhere But USA
This is the new Audi A4 TDI, equipped with a 2.0-liter four cylinder diesel capable of achieving 51 MPG. The trouble? It's not coming to the US. Fire up the flames of outrage. More » -
#racingnews
12 Hours Of Sebring: Epic Audi And Peugeot Lead-Changing Battle
Those of you who watched Saturday's 12 Hours of Sebring race will surely agree this was the most exciting battle of the entire race. Diesel vs. diesel. Man vs. man. French vs. German. More » -
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Audi R15 TDI Wins 12 Hours Of Sebring
Audi emerged victorious at the 12 Hours of Sebring tonight with their new R15 TDI racer piloted by Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and Tom Kristensen, taking the checkered flag 22.279 seconds ahead of Peugeot. More » -
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Audi R15 Kicks Ass at First Official Sebring Test
In preparation for Saturday’s 12 hour race, featuring 58-year-old Hans-Joachim Stuck in the GT2 class in a Porsche, Audi has put their new cars on the track, decimating the opposing Peugeots. More » -
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The Audi R15 TDI: Now In Glorious Detail!
Audi’s new Le Mans race car, the Audi R15 TDI, is here with 600 HP and a Star Destroyer-level of torque.
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Audi R15 Coming to Laguna Seca, Petit Le Mans
Company chairman Rupert Stadler has announced that in addition to Sebring on March 21, their new Audi R15 prototypes will also race in two more events in September and October. More » -
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Audi R15 TDI LMP1 Induces Keyboard Ruination
A perfect image of the lust-worthy Audi R15 TDI LMP1 race car has surfaced and damn, it's awesome. More » -
#detroitautoshow
By The Numbers: 2010 Toyota Prius Vs 2010 Honda Insight
The 2010 Toyota Prius and 2010 Honda Insight take very different paths to the same answer: fuel economy. Lets take a look at how the two stack up. More » -
#jalopnikreviews
2009 VW Jetta TDI Reviewed By Budding 13-Year-Old Fan-Boy
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#alternativeenergy
Used Coffee Grounds The Fuel Source Of The Future?
A study published by the American Chemical Society has shown the power of coffee grounds as a source of biodiesel, possibly ending America's dependence on the unfortunately named rapeseed.
