British diesel engine for top-selling US Ford F-150 pick-up
Ford’s new 3.0-litre Power Stroke diesel engine – manufactured by Ford of Europe – will deliver what the company claims is best-in-class torque, towing capacity and payload capacity for F-150 pickup customers in the US, from later this year
The Extra Mile
It’s quite an eye-opener to dig back into the archives and read a vintage copy of Diesel Car, in this case the December 1991 edition, and see the real world of diesel motoring as it then was. Diesel’s UK market share had just then cracked ten per cent, with sales dominated by the diesel pioneers […]
The Extra Mile
We’re heading into the season when many people think about changing their car, for whom there are a few fuel-saving angles worth considering, even if you’re not a confirmed fuel economy fan. Tempting finance deals mean many buyers will choose a brand new car, in face of the better value of a nearly new, or […]
UK CO2 emissions fall for 19th consecutive year, but SMMT warns anti-diesel agenda will halt progress
The UK automotive industry has once again beaten CO2 targets, with average new car emissions down for the 19th consecutive year, according to a report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today.
Designing advanced fuels to go into advanced engines
After five years of scrupulous testing in harsh conditions, BP claims to have created a fuel that will tackle the problematic issue of dirt in the engine. Even a microscopic amount of dirt can have an adverse effect on a car’s performance, reducing economy and clogging up vital components such as fuel injectors and intake […]