During 2017, over 8.1 million second-hand cars were sold, with used diesel sales increasing by 3.3% despite the widespread uncertainty surrounding diesel vehicles. The figures, released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
During 2017, over 8.1 million second-hand cars were sold, with used diesel sales increasing by 3.3% despite the widespread uncertainty surrounding diesel vehicles. The figures, released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
[Source: Auto Express, Feb’18]
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Volvo is going all in on electrification of its vehicles, starting with its 90 Series sedan and SUV.
Volvo has said that by 2019, all vehicles it produces will have an electric motor. That’s not to say they will all be fully electric vehicles; many are likely to be gas-electric hybrids like the T8 PHEV (plug-in electric hybrid) variant of the S90 for 2018.
The T8 hybrid is one of three powertrains offered on the new S90, with the others being the 250 hp T5 AWD and the 316 hp T6. All have 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines with the T5 using a turbocharger and the T6 both a turbocharger and a supercharger.
The T8 hybrid powertrain, which is also available on the XC90, also includes a 2.0-litre supercharged and turbocharged inline four. The 87 hp electric motor, which drives the rear wheels, brings the total horsepower up to 400 with 472 lb/ft of torque.
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Carlos Tavares, the CEO of French carmaker Groupe PSA, has warned that the ongoing shift to petrol vehicles threatens to knock the EU off course in its efforts to cut CO2 emissions.
Diesel is far dirtier than petrol in terms of pollutants such as NOx and particulate matter. But European carmakers also point out that CO2 emissions from petrol cars are measurably higher.
“The rapid decline of diesel’s share in EU markets…poses serious challenges for meeting CO2 reduction targets – not only those for 2030, but also the targets already set for 2021,” warned Tavares, whose PSA Groupe owns brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, Opel and Vauxhaul.
The Fiat 500 range moves to an all turbo line up for 2018 in an announcement from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
The Fiat 500 range will cease using normally-aspirated engines in favour of a 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo powerplant capable of producing up to 135 horsepower along with 150 lb-ft of torque. The engine will come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission in both models, with a 6-speed automatic available as an option.
“With an all-turbo lineup, the iconic Fiat 500 now offers an even more dynamic driving experience and more standard horsepower than any of its competitors,” says Fiat Chrysler’s new Head of Passenger Car Brands in North America, Steve Beahm.
“In fact, the entire FIAT brand lineup now comes standard with turbocharged power, adding to our roster of fun-to-drive, Italian-designed vehicles.”
Spring 2018 marks the first time a diesel engine will be found under the hood of Ford’s F-150 full-size truck, with the inclusion of a newly-developed 3.0-litre V6 Power Stroke turbodiesel engine.
For decades, the Power Stroke nomenclature has been synonymous with the Super Duty lineup of heavy-duty pickup trucks Ford produces. The new 3.0-litre V6 Power Stroke turbodiesel engine found in 2018 F150 models was developed by the same powertrain team as the Super Duty trucks, so it only makes sense for the powerplant to deliver a best-in-class 250 horsepower and 440 lb.-ft. of torque.
Source: NY Daily News
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