Here’s another diesel we won’t see in the States at least for awhile. From DueMotori.com

A newly developed four-cylinder diesel engine, featuring third-generation common-rail fuel injection, will expand the successful BMW X3 model range in November. Widely lauded for its superior agility and driving dynamics, the BMW X3 now also offers top marks in its segment for fuel efficiency.

The new BMW X3 2.0d, which is being offered for the first time in Australia, is the second BMW model, following the recently updated 120d, to benefit from the new all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel.

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From brisbanetimes.com.au

The Australian automotive industry’s future is in diesel power, according to Ford Australia president Tom Gorman.

Addressing the Australian British Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne, Mr Gorman said the industry’s ever-changing global market was often dictated by emerging technology and better fuels to address climate change.

Mr Gorman, who last week announced the axing of 600 jobs at his company’s Geelong plant, said the environment was an obvious challenge and diesel engine development would play a crucial role.

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Fiat Powertrain Technologies has announced the latest incarnation of the 1.9 JTD engine used in the Alfa Romeo 147, 159 and 159 Sportwagon as well as Fiat Punto, with Twin Stage Turbo technology lifting power to a remarkable 140 kW and 400 NM of torque from just 1.9 litres.

The new 1.9 LTD variant places the FTP four cylinder diesel engine on a par in terms of power with some six cylinder petrol engines that are 50 per cent larger, while the 400 Nm torque figure is better than some six cylinder petrol engines with twice the capacity of the new FTP engine. At the same time, the new engine has a fraction of the fuel consumption and emissions of the petrol engines.

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From news.com.au

FORMULA One boss Max Mosley has revealed his vision of the sport’s future and it involves diesel.

Mosley, president of governing body the FIA, is working on new technical regulations to be implemented in 2011.

The proposed rules call for 2.2 litre turbo-charged V6 engines running on environmentally friendly bio-diesel, capable of producing around 770 horsepower.

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From sunshinecoastdaily.com.au

DIESEL is getting a lot of traction in the new car sales market and the fuel miser European makes are leading the way.

A diesel ride no longer means labouring about in a smoky oil burner, but purring along with a fuel economy rate of 800 kilometres per tank or better.

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This came out March 1st so I’m a little late getting you guys this one.

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Holden will showcase two new turbo diesel powered vehicles and the new mid-size sedan Epica at the 2007 Melbourne International Motor Show, starting tomorrow.

Captiva Diesel will make its Australian debut, powered by a 2.0-litre common rail turbo diesel engine that produces 110 kilowatts of peak power at 4000rpm and 320 Newton metres of peak torque at 2000rpm*.

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