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It’s important nowadays for owners to keep their cars and trucks running longer. That takes a commitment to proper service and regular maintenance. At Diesel Service Centre, our service advisors will work with you to set up a service schedule that will take care of your vehicle’s needs and stay within your budget. Your first […]

Winter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to make preparations for cold weather. That includes winterizing your vehicle to ensure safe reliable driving though the frigid months ahead. Below are some car care measures we recommend for worry-free winter driving. Emergency Kit Freezing temperatures, ice and heavy snowfalls make winter driving especially […]

In a tough economy and with budgets as tight as they are, we naturally look for ways to cut expenses. The first ones to go are those that we consider to be unnecessary, like routine maintenance on our cars. Surely we can get by occasionally without that inspection or run a little longer between fluid […]

U.S. fuel demand in October rose to the highest level for the month in three years, led by gains in diesel consumption, the American Petroleum Institute said. Total deliveries of petroleum products, a measure of demand, increased 2.5 percent to 19.4 million barrels a day last month from a year earlier, the industry-funded group said […]

Motor Trend, the automotive publication that has been awarding vehicle excellence for 62 years, has named the Volkswagen Passat its 2012 Car of the Year. Motor Trend made the announcement at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Volkswagen earned the recognition out of a record field of 35 contenders, which were either all-new or completely […]

The sale of diesel cars in 2011 rose dramatically compared to just a year ago, increasing by nearly 40 percent. The best-selling diesel model in 2011 was the Volkswagen Jetta TDI, with almost 60,000 units sold. Its stable-mate, the Volkswagen Golf TDI, while not selling nearly as well, still managed to rank second in sales […]

Volkswagen is fuming over the Obama Administration’s proposal to double auto fuel efficiency, saying the plan unfairly values hybrid and all-electric cars over clean diesel, a technology VW has pioneered. Volkswagen is committed to continually making fuel efficient vehicles, such as the new mid-size, clean diesel Passat TDI, available to the U.S. market. Built in […]

Denso, the Japanese fuel system supplier, says it will achieve common-rail system nozzle pressures as high as 3000bar in the foreseeable future. That implies an ability to start injection later in the cycle, closer to top-dead-centre, together with earlier cut-off, thereby achieving more complete combustion of the fuel, to the benefit of consumption and particulate […]

If you’re looking over the choices in green alternatives for your next car, you’ll inevitably arrive at Volkswagen. VW has long been among the few automakers with diesel models available in the U.S. The 2012 Golf TDI Clean Diesel is among the finest entries in its class, and worthy of consideration. Let’s take a look […]

Virtual Technician, the diagnostics system from Daimler-Chrysler Trucks North America (DTNA), will be included as standard equipment on all Detroit Diesel-equipped 2012 Freightliners. Now fleet and truck owners can get engine maintenance and repair advice on the go. Developed by Zonar Systems, Virtual Technician provides truck fleets with a  program that can gather and report […]

For all things Audi and VW TDI, MyTurbodiesel.com is a one-stop haven. There you will find an abundance of useful info about your diesel, including buying guides, DIY advice and classifieds. The site is well-designed, with a menu that makes navigation very simple and direct. Shortcuts are listed to specific models for buying guides and […]

If you’re considering purchasing a diesel auto, Volkswagen is your one-stop shop option for affordable cars this side of Europe. Offering a full line of diesel-powered options, their lineup has something for just about every driver looking for an alternative to gas-powered transportation. Beetle TDI – Beginning in 2012, the beloved Beetle will be offered […]