zeitgeist57 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/11/u-s-diesel-auto-sales-up-27-in-2011-while-hybrid-share-shrinks/ FARK YOU, PRIURASS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 :lolguy::fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 TDI love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Nice, now if more automakers actually bring over the diesel versions of their cars to the US. Esp in the small to mid-sized car market. Would solve some of those federal MPG requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Nice, now if more automakers actually bring over the diesel versions of their cars to the US. Esp in the small to mid-sized car market. Would solve some of those federal MPG requirements. The problem lies with the other federal requirements. Gets a million MPG, doesn't pass smog test Safest car in the world, not enough headroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 With VW coming out with the Jetta Hybrid soon, I will be curious if that trend changes. I hope not, as diesel is a great alternative. Touareg TDI gets 28 mpg highway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 TDI love. I'd personally like to see a hybrid built around a TDI engine coupled to an ultracap (rather than NiMH or Lion battery). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Sill would love to see a 3.0L - 4.0L straight 5 cyl or V6 in a full size pickup. V8 towing capacity with small diesel gas mileage!!! Chrysler has sold the hell out of the Mercedes' engined Sprinter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 See sig for diesel love! My best so far during the 50 deg weather was 50.8mpg up and down hills. My averages have been in the low 40s lately city and highway. Love getting high miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/11/u-s-diesel-auto-sales-up-27-in-2011-while-hybrid-share-shrinks/ FARK YOU, PRIURASS!!!! I got a bit excited when I saw it, as well. I think people have been a bit more read for it that they've thought. However, I don't think the Prii are going anywhere. Quite the contrary, the reason the hybrids are probably down is due to the wait for the new Prius lineup just being released. Especially, the new Prius C, which for under 20k is going to sell like hotcakes. With VW coming out with the Jetta Hybrid soon, I will be curious if that trend changes. I hope not, as diesel is a great alternative. Touareg TDI gets 28 mpg highway! I wonder how long makers will 'go both ways'. If this'll be like a "Blu-ray vs HD DVD" thing or will both diesel and hybrid lines continue to grow and evolve? The problem with diesel is that it's been said it can't really be developed much more. It's reached it's zenith, so to speak. They always seem to find a way, though. So, who knows. Our RAV4 v6 4x4 routinely gets 28+ highway. Of course, it's almost 1500lbs lighter than the Touareg. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 See sig for diesel love! My best so far during the 50 deg weather was 50.8mpg up and down hills. My averages have been in the low 40s lately city and highway. Love getting high miles! I fucking love my 2012 Jetta TDI my wife is taking in the divorce. I'll probably buy a TDI Passat to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Our RAV4 v6 4x4 routinely gets 28+ highway. Of course, it's almost 1500lbs lighter than the Touareg. lol Toyota LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 FARK YOU, PRIURASS!!!! I approve of this statement. Anything to save the gas for real cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Toyota LOL haha Awww, someone take the jokes between Jones and I in another thread too personally? I approve of this statement. Anything to save the gas for real cars. This... seems like a silly statement. So, before I begin, I'll give you an opportunity to please explain what your definition is of a "real car"? Also, I just came across this interesting bit of info. lol Diesel Sales Up 27 Percent In The U.S., Says OEM-Sponsored Advocacy Group “…diesels comprised 0.4% of the US car market, while hybrids were 4.3% of the market…If diesels gained 27% for 2011, then diesel sales now total a whopping 0.5% of the market. For every one sold, 199 other vehicles would have been powered by something else.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/12/marchionne-better-than-50-chance-next-ram-dakota-going-unibo/ FARK YOU, WHARRL!! and-a FARK YOU, DARRFINN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Cool, now can we get it in a truck/suv that's not a giant POS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I'll give you an opportunity to please explain what your definition is of a "real car"? I think I can answer that for him. http://www.moesrealm.com/img/bodykits/bride2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/12/marchionne-better-than-50-chance-next-ram-dakota-going-unibo/ FARK YOU, WHARRL!! and-a FARK YOU, DARRFINN!!! Very nice. I would be in line for a diesel Dakota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 when i first saw the pink car, i was like why is it moving without a driver.... then i was like oh.. im a dumbass..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 when i first saw the pink car, i was like why is it moving without a driver.... then i was like oh.. im a dumbass..lol Don't feel so bad, I thought the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 when i first saw the pink car, i was like why is it moving without a driver.... then i was like oh.. im a dumbass..lol Bcuz rhd race miata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Because racecar?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 The VW XL1 is the only hybrid I've been excited over: http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/2011-volkswagen-xl1-3_0.jpg It's a two-seater with an 800 cc two cylinder turbo diesel. It can operate in electric-only mode for an averge of 22 miles. 0-62 mph in under 12 seconds, top speed governed to 99 mph. On the European test cycle it returned 261 mpg. Roughly translated to real-world U.S. driving, the estimate is that it will average 150 mpg. It is confirmed to go into small-scale production next year but only in Germany. No word on whether it will come to the U.S. in 2014. Article: http://www.plugincars.com/volkswagen-confirms-2013-production-xl1-plug-diesel-hybrid-109650.html Motor Trend first drive of the concept, 3:30 video: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 haha Awww, someone take the jokes between Jones and I in another thread too personally? This... seems like a silly statement. So, before I begin, I'll give you an opportunity to please explain what your definition is of a "real car"? Also, I just came across this interesting bit of info. lol Diesel Sales Up 27 Percent In The U.S., Says OEM-Sponsored Advocacy Group “…diesels comprised 0.4% of the US car market, while hybrids were 4.3% of the market…If diesels gained 27% for 2011, then diesel sales now total a whopping 0.5% of the market. For every one sold, 199 other vehicles would have been powered by something else.” Yes it was a pretty silly statement, kind of a half thought posted while I was at work. I should have said that even though I really don't like Prius' at least they save gas for the cars I do like to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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