With another record-breaking number of leaders in the biodiesel industry at the 2007 meeting, you won’t want to miss the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference Feb. 3-6. Registration is up and running, and there’s still time to catch the Early Bird registration rate for this Orlando event.

Significant Early Bird discounts will apply to registrations received on or before Nov. 16. Pre-registration ends Jan. 25, after which attendees must register on-site at a higher rate.

From autonews.com

DETROIT — In late 2005, Charlie Freese and Gary Arvan sketched out a radical new design for a diesel engine.

On paper, it could eliminate about two dozen parts, slash the high cost of diesels and save space, too.

Two weeks later, the two General Motors engineers stood before senior managers from GM’s Powertrain division, seeking approval, and millions of dollars, to develop the design.

The payoff, all knew, could be huge.

The newest brilliant invention forthcoming from the Bavarian art of engineering is the 3.0 TDI Diesel with a work performance of 100 hp per liter. A real steam hammer from the engine fitness center of Abt Sportsline. The performance data of the Abt AS6 3.0 TDI are impressing, more than ever in comparison with the serial engine. The power increase amounts to around 20 percent; instead of 233 hp (171 kW), now 300 Diesel horses are available. And they push the car forward with overwhelming power. The maximum torque, getting free at 4000 rpm, is breathtaking 600 Nm. At the same torque, the already powerful serial self-igniting engine gives 450 Nm to the crankshaft. 33 percent torque increase is enough reason that the Abt AS6 3.0 TDI becomes more sporty. The 300 Diesel horses do not only offer a sporty feeling, also the acceleration data correspond to sporty top-class cars. Within 6.9 seconds the AS6 is catapulted to 100 and to a top speed of 249 km/h (serial 242 km/h). This enormous additional performance potential of the Abt V6 TDI is made possible by the new programming of the engine management and by the assembly of the Abt supercharger which is especially adjusted to the engine. As usual for the leading tuner of cars from the Volkswagen group, also this Diesel steam hammer is stable and absolutely suitable for everyday use.

I don’t know what’s up with the lack of interesting diesel news since Frankfurt but this is about all i have right now.

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — BorgWarner aims to meet the future market demands for lower emissions and higher product performance with a new diesel exhaust gas recirculation (DEGR) valve with patented technology, featuring higher force, lower cost, improved durability, flexible packaging and smaller size.

“As emissions regulations continue to tighten in many countries, car manufacturers are demanding EGR solutions that will fit within a limited space in the engine compartment,” said Roger Wood, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems. “Building on our EGR system expertise, BorgWarner has developed innovative technologies to help diesel car manufacturers meet present and future NOx regulations while offering more flexible packaging and smaller size.”

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For optimum performance.
Suspension technology for highest demands.

Some vehicles mature into legends, some are just born that way: after a break of more than 10 years, Audi has presented a genuine four-seater coupe with the A5. And just like the original Ur-Quattro, it attracts everyone’s attention straight away. The experience can be increased even more with the Pro-Kit Performance Springs from Eibach. They lower the centre of gravity of the vehicle, which makes itself positively noticeable in driving dynamism and appearance. In combination with the Eibach Pro-Spacer Aluminum-Wheel-Spacers, this is optimised even further.

Honda will present the world debut of an exciting Accord Tourer Concept at the forthcoming 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 5 on the first Press Day, 11 September, between 13.15 and 13.45. The Accord Tourer Concept gives an indication of the design direction for the next generation Accord – on sale in the UK from mid-2008.

- An all-new “right-sized” crossover for the Dodge brand worldwide
- Journey blends the practicality of a minivan, the capability of an SUV and the overall efficiency of a passenger car
- Dodge shifts its global expansion into overdrive

Frankfurt, Germany – Dodge is putting more muscle behind the brand’s expansion in volume markets outside North America with the world premiere of the all-new Dodge Journey at the 2007 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

I can’t believe I’m saying this about a Suzuki, but I like it. I could go with a slightly more subtle grill (maybe not with the big Suzuki “S” in the grill, do people really need to know it’s Suzuki?) but otherwise way to go Suzuki designers!

The Third Phase of Suzuki’s World Strategy
With the Swift, Suzuki began the first phase of its world strategy and gave undiluted form to the attribute that was the theme of the first phase: sportiness.

- Just 4.9 litres per 100 km – the new Audi A4 2.0 TDI e Concept
- The world’s cleanest diesel in the new Audi A4 and in the Audi Q7
- More powerful yet more efficient – the latest generation hybrid module

More dynamism with less and less fuel consumption – Audi is pursuing a consistent strategy to achieve further reductions in emissions. With three concepts that are virtually ready for series production, Audi is using the IAA to present the technology of the near future. The new A4 2.0 TDI e Concept consumes just 4.9 litres of fuel for 100 kilometres, and thus represents a milestone in the sporty middle class. The world’s cleanest diesel engine will enter series production in 2008 in the new A4 3.0 TDI with ultra low emission system. The latest generation of hybrid module makes use of the superior parallel hybrid construction and of state-of-the-art technologies such as lithium ion batteries.

I’m not sure if this is considered a diesel-hybrid or a full electric that relies on a diesel when the batteries die? Either way it’s not that bad looking except for the split rear window. Were they trying to remind you of the old Vette’s?