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    Received Tesla Model 3, gave back TDI to VW

    I almost put a deposit down on a model 3 but am glad I didn't. Production is too slow and I wouldn't have had a model 3 delivery for many years. Add to that, the cost is a bit crazy for a fully optioned model 3. Probably better getting a used model s.
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    Th Best Diesel Cars according to Digital Trends

    There isn't much add to the future minus Ford's 2018 3L F150 diesel and Mazda's 2018 diesel CX5.
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    Ford announces 3.0 Power Stroke diesel option for 2018 F-150

    The word got out quick on the 6.0L - it's was a known pile of garbage. Friends should have told you to stay clear of that mess. The 6.7L design effort was brought in-house and has been more reliable. The article states the 3L Lion was also brought in-house. We'll see how well the 3L compares...
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    No more Diesel for US from VW

    15 years ago everyone said GM killed diesels in the US. Now VW is punting and GM has a number of diesel vehicles. And I doubt the new presidential elect will encourage VW to import more cars.
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    If you are considering buyback which cars are you looking at as replacements?

    I saw my first GTD today with AZ state manufacturer's plates. It was being driven with some spirit and I saw no tailpipe smoke.
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    VW Battery "Gigafactory"

    I wouldn't be surprised if the story was true. Like it or not, EV is the future and, like most auto manufacturers, VW is behind the curve. One of Saudi Arabia's goals is to sell their national oil reserves before demand tanks.
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    VW and Fatal Flaws

    In the end we probably shouldn't believe any auto manufacturer's hype including VW's solid German engineering. The ultimate engineering answer is keeping things simple. EV vehicles may be the answer in the future. No emission crap, motor oil changes, etc. Hoepfully Tesla keeps improving battery...
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    Volkswagen's Clean Air Act violations on 2009+ TDIs spark huge recall, investigations

    Performance forums are small scale compared to this. And comparing knuckleheaded youtube rolling coal videos still misses the point by a long shot. I'm not sure any new diesel vehicle manufacturer has ever cheated the system on this scale. No doubt there's been failed manufacturer tests but...
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    Volkswagen's Clean Air Act violations on 2009+ TDIs spark huge recall, investigations

    My thoughts exactly. This could be an all time low for the VW Auto Group. I wouldn't feel bad if they received the maximum fine.
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    Finally, a 1/2 ton diesel pickup worth buying?

    I read somewhere the 1500 Ram diesel would be a $2850 upgrade. That's not as bad as it could be. Maybe the Europeans are subsidizing the Ram 1500 diesel. :)
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    Volkswagen says US pickup is back on the table

    Sounds like there's no plans for US sales. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/05/vws-pickup-concept-wont-hit-us-roads.html
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    Volkswagen says US pickup is back on the table

    Looks good. Hopefully they aren't priced out of reach.
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    Test drive Jetta Hybrid

    The good news about the battery charging so fast is also the bad news as it's a relatively small capacity hybrid battery. I like the idea of that little 1.4L turbo engine. Has small trunk space. Sounds like future hybrids will be more refined and fun to drive.
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    Ram 1500 diesel

    A recent Ram 1500 road test with the new v6 gas engine, 2WD SLT shortbox no nav, etc had MRSP at almost $38k. Some say that's more than an optioned EB F150. Something's out of wack with Ram pricing. And with the new diesel it would be over $40k.
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    Chevy Cruze Diesel a direct competitor to the Jetta TDI

    It once was everyone complained about the lack of available domestic diesel cars. Now, it's probably just the fear of competition. No doubt, VW needs a good kick in the butt. I welcome the new 2014 diesels arriving at showrooms. Although the new Cruze Diesel is too small, I'll test drive it...
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    failed emissions in AZ

    It's independent of the facility. I went late last summer and had the same experience. It's a new, more harsh test attempting to weed out those with tunes. The screen says "put accelerator pedal to floor until instructed to stop." And then it repeats for a total of 3 times. My '07 Duramax was...
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    Chevy Cruze Diesel a direct competitor to the Jetta TDI

    Yep. My '04 was good for about 3 years or so and then it was one issue after another. It was still a fun car to drive but just too many issues.
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    Chevy Cruze Diesel a direct competitor to the Jetta TDI

    Yep. Initially there was lots of positive talk about the Cruze and diesel competition but that's being drowned out by old school, niche, koolaid drinking, chest beating fanaticism.
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    Chevy Cruze Diesel a direct competitor to the Jetta TDI

    Autoline Afterhours interviewed a GM Cruze Diesel engineer. Sounds like they did their homework. - mpg estimates aren't released yet, could be 44mpg or more. - it will be a performance ride - for now more mainstream, not catering to old school diesel manual niche - very quiet, using up to 5...
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    Chevy Cruze Diesel a direct competitor to the Jetta TDI

    GM dealers have had enough diesel techs to maintain the Duramax line. So add 2 more diesels to the line up as a Cadillac 2.8L diesel will soon be available.
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