Archive for February 14th, 2008
Can Nitrous Help a Stock Golf TDI Keep Up with an NSX?

I found this video on TDIClub.com and had to share it with everyone. Fifth Gear takes a bone stock AUTOMATIC diesel Golf and straps on a nitrous kit to see just how effective it can be. The results are pretty incredible.

Ford Gives the Mondeo 295ft-lbs. of Duratorq Diesel Power

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  • Powerful new 175 PS 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi performance diesel engine for Ford Mondeo, Ford S-MAX and Ford Galaxy
  • Expressive new Titanium S series extends Mondeo and S-MAX customer choice
  • New ‘techno’ style Galaxy Titanium model complements the classic Ghia series at the top of the range

Ford Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy customers now have even greater powertrain and series choices with the launch of a new high performance 2.2-litre diesel engine and sporty new versions of the popular ‘Titanium’ series.

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Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Dates Announced

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ — Volkswagen of America and SCCA Pro Racing have announced the eight dates comprising the 2008 schedule of the new Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race series.

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