Jalopnik: Tdi

2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI: A Diesel Coupe For Menfolk

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST

Volkswagen calls the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI the "most fuel efficient 21st Century Beetle" because those old veedubs managed impressive fuel economy feats before safety was an issue. Legal precision aside, shoving a diesel in a new-but-not-New Volkswagen Beetle gives American men a shot at an affordable diesel coupe. More »

Diesels make more sense than hybrids, says ex-Transportation Secretary

Wes Siler — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST

"Clean diesel" cars are cheaper, more readily available and more accepted in the market than hybrids or electric cars, according to a white piper published by former Secretary of Transportation, Norman Mineta. Holy crap, car enthusiasts have been trying to tell the world that for a decade. More »

Audi R18 Hybrid tests new tech at Sebring

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST

Last year's menacing Audi R18 TDI Le Mans racer brought with it the radical addition of a closed roof. If spy photos from QuattroWorld are any indication, the next R18 might feature a diesel-hybrid power train. More »

Volkswagen recalls 170,000 diesels for mysterious fuel defect

Justin Hyde — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:30:00 EDT

Volkswagen said today it would recall nearly 170,000 diesel-powered Golfs, Jettas and Audi A3 to fix a fuel line that could leak. What makes it more interesting is just how hard VW had to work to find the defect. More »

Hypermiling The Honda Civic And Audi Q7 Diesels

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Let's get one thing straight: We do not hate green cars. We like green cars. We like diesel. We like weirdness and engineering genius. Which is why we decided to conduct a fuel-economy experiment with a heavy right foot. More »

Audi R15 TDI Plus Race Livery Tries To Hide Die Große Nase

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:30:00 EDT

"Hey, Udo." "Ja Joerg?" "Ze people haf been making fun of our beautiful Audi R15 TDI Plus, saying eet has zwei noses." "Zees ees true." "Maybe vee paint zem different colors so maybe she hides one." "Wunderbar!" [Fourtitude] More »

Audi R15 TDI Plus Crashes Testing At Sebring

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:15:00 EDT

Audi wheeled its brand-spankin'-new R15 TDI Plus onto the Sebring track for real-world testing yesterday. Driver Mike Rockenfeller managed to back it into the tire wall at turn 17, making for a very bad day of data collection. [AutoHebdo (translated)] More »

The Double-Nosed Audi R15 TDI Plus

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Following protestations from Peugeot, Audi had to rework their R15 to align with new LeMans Prototype rules. The resulting car is this, the Audi R15 TDI Plus, a diesel-powered fug-monster of a race car. Here's hoping it's really, really fast. More »

Scottish Police Roll Gangster-Style In Seized Q7 TDI

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:30:00 EST

When police in Strathclyde, Scotland seized a gang-owned Audi Q7 TDI they realized it was too cool to auction off (and return the money to citizens coffers) so they've applied police livery and roll like bad-boy yardies. Mad respect. [BBC] More »

Oh Good Grief: 2011 VW Touareg Hybrid Is Less Efficient Than The Diesel

Wes Siler — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST

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Plan for German world domination 2.0: Ze silly Yankees vill not buy our clean, efficient diesels. So! Ve vill give them what they vant! A less fuel-efficient 2011 VW Touareg Hybrid. Hail mindless consumerism! More »

Audi's Enviro-Facist Green Police Super Bowl Ad

Matt Hardigree — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:45:00 EST

All the hubbub around Audi's Green Police Super Bowl ad surrounded the Nazi-esque name when, in reality, the "Green Police" are merely fascist for the environment. We wonder how many people will miss the joke. More »

Audi References Nazis In “Green Police” Super Bowl Ad

Wes Siler — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST

Audi's "Green Police" Super Bowl ad campaign features a fake police unit with the same name as one that hunted Jews during WWII. More »

Audi Uses Attempted Suicide To Sell A5, Diesel Technology

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:45:00 EST

Apparently Audi hasn't heard about the negative PR associated with jokes about suicide. To promote the benefits of "clean diesel," Audi shows a man trying to off himself in a TDI-powered A5. It's not working. The suicide or the commercial. More »

Forza Motorsports 3 Hot Holiday DLC Pack: What's Inside

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:30:00 EST

If you're one of the million gamers laying virtual tracks in Forza Motorsports 3, the Hot Holiday DLC pack offers ten cars with a combined 5,649 HP. Below, discover why you'll want these bruisers in your virtual garage. More »

US-Bound 2010 VW Golf TDI To Get 31/42 MPG

Wes Siler — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EDT

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 »

US Audi President Takes Mulligan On Facebook Over Volt "Idiots" Comment

Wes Siler — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:20:00 EDT

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 »

Audi President Thinks Chevy Volt Buyers Are "Idiots"

Wes Siler — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:15:00 EDT

"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. More »

24 Hours Of Le Mans 2009: Stunning Mega-Gallery

Peter Orosz — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:30:00 EDT

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 »

2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part Three

Wes Siler — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EDT

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 »

2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI, Part Two

Wes Siler — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT

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 »

2009 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI, Part One

Wes Siler — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT

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 »

Audi Won't Build R8 V12 TDI

The Auto Insider — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:30:00 EDT

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 »

New Audi A4 TDI Gets 51 MPG Everywhere But USA

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EDT

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 »

12 Hours Of Sebring: Epic Audi And Peugeot Lead-Changing Battle

The Auto Insider — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:00:00 EDT

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 »

Audi R15 TDI Wins 12 Hours Of Sebring

The Auto Insider — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:19:48 EDT

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 »

Audi R15 Kicks Ass at First Official Sebring Test

Peter Orosz — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:30:00 EDT

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 »

The Audi R15 TDI: Now In Glorious Detail!

Peter Orosz — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EDT

Audi’s new Le Mans race car, the Audi R15 TDI, is here with 600 HP and a Star Destroyer-level of torque. More »

Audi R15 Coming to Laguna Seca, Petit Le Mans

Peter Orosz — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:30:00 EST

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 »

Audi R15 TDI LMP1 Induces Keyboard Ruination

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST

A perfect image of the lust-worthy Audi R15 TDI LMP1 race car has surfaced and damn, it's awesome. More »

By The Numbers: 2010 Toyota Prius Vs 2010 Honda Insight

Wes Siler — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:30:00 EST

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 »

2009 VW Jetta TDI Reviewed By Budding 13-Year-Old Fan-Boy

Wes Siler — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:20:00 EST

Mr. Wes,
My name is Andrew and I am a 13 year old Boy Scout whose parents have just purchased a 2009 VW Jetta TDI.

Used Coffee Grounds The Fuel Source Of The Future?

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:00:01 EST

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. More »

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Announced As 2009 Green Car Of The Year

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST

For all of you sitting on the edges of your seat waiting for the announcement of the 2009 Green Car of the Year awarded by Green Car Journal at the LA Auto Show, you'll be happy to know it went to the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The Jetta TDI is a fuel economy monster registering 50 MPG returns while avoiding environmentally dubious battery packs and high gravity snobbishness. The other contestants (the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the BMW 335d, Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid, and Smart Fortwo) will now have to hang their headlights in shame. Press release below the jump. More »

Audi A5 2.0 TDI Nearly As Econonomical As A Prius

Wes Siler — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:20:00 EST

Proving once and for all that it hates freedom, Audi has begun selling a 44 MPG (US) version of the A5 in Europe, but not here. The Audi A5 2.0 TDI makes 170 HP and 258 lb-ft at just 1,750 RPM. Mated with a standard six-speed manual, that means it can hit 60 MPH in just 8.3 seconds, too. A classy coupe that’s almost as efficient as a Prius and comes with a manual? I say we invade. [via Carscoop] More »

2009 Green Car Of The Year Finalists Announced

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:40:00 EDT

What's a dog-and-pony show without some kind of award? At this year's LA Auto Show they'll be awarding Green Car Journal's fourth Green Car of the Year Award to one of five finalists. The competitors this year are the yet-to-be-unveiled 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid, the BMW 335d, Saturn Vue 2-Mode Hybrid, Smart Fortwo and Volkswagen Jetta TDI. The winner will be announced at a November 20th press conference, and we know which one we'll be pulling for - the 2010 Ford Mustang. Complete details, if you're into that kind of thing, below. More »

Ten Cars With Better Fuel Economy Than A Toyota Camry Hybrid

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:30:00 EDT

The hybrid version of the Toyota Camry is, behind the Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid in America, but there are at least ten other cars for sale this year that get better EPA-estimated mileage on the city, highway or combined cycles. Some are diesels, some are hybrids and some are just light-weight cars with smaller displacement motors. But all share one thing in common — they're more fuel efficient. So why's the Camry Hybrid selling so well? Your answer's as good as ours. More »

VW Rabbit TDI To Reach US Shores Fall 2009

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Diesel enthusiasts and entry-level VeeDub enthusiasts will once again be able to frolic together when the 2.0-liter TDI debuts in the sixth generation Rabbit next fall. The rollout schedule for new VW models includes the TDI Touareg in the spring of 2009, followed by the new GTI in the summer and the other variants of the Rabbit that fall. And what about the Tiguan? Don't hold your breath for a TDI version anytime soon. More »

Audi A3 TDI Being Considered For US Market

Mark Arnold — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:20:00 EDT

As a brand that has been building their image as a manufacturer of premium diesel engines, it comes as no surprise that Audi is reportedly considering bringing the A3 2.0 TDI to the US market. The A3's 2.0-liter diesel engine makes 140 HP and 236 lb-ft of torque, and is good for an average of 29 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway. Though there's also a 170 HP version, and we're sure there's plenty more power that can be squeezed out of the little oilburner with some aftermarket tuning. Sure, you could just get a VW Jetta TDI with the same powerplant, but we're sure there are a few people out there who would enjoy a more upmarket fuel-sipping small car. [via MotorAuthority] More »

2009 Volkswagen TDI Sedan, Sportwagen Hitting The Streets In All 50 States

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:40:00 EDT

Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI twins are now available in all 50 states, a first for clean diesel vehicles in the U.S. In theory, for just $21,990 you can be the proud owner of a TDI sedan that gets an EPA estimated 29/40 mpg (or 38/44 mpg according to another group). Buy one now and the federal government will knock some more off the cost thanks to a $1300 tax credit. We just called to check with a local dealer and they started taking deliveries on Friday, though the first batch of cars are already spoken for and it may be a while before you can get one for the list price. Full release after the jump. More »

Five Reasons High Gas Prices Are Good For Real Drivers

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:30:00 EDT

While people who drive out of necessity are understandably upset about high gas prices, the real enthusiast driver recognizes the positives. Artificially low fuel prices have subsidized an American automotive lifestyle out-of-sync with the needs and desires of serious drivers. And although we're not happy to be forking over the dimes for premium fuel, we've got five reasons the enthusiast is happy the era of cheap gas is over. More »