Carscoop Poll: Would You Consider Buying A Diesel Powered Vehicle In The US?

With gas prices hiking up every month in the US (see 6-year chart after the jump), diesel powered vehicles suddenly seem to have a viable future in the American market. Not only do they consume around 20 to 30 percent less fuel than a petrol-powered vehicle with similar output but also among other things, they’re more reliable.

Question is, would you consider buying one, and if yes, it would be interesting to see if you'd be more prone to buy an American, Japanese, Korean or European diesel powered passenger vehicle. And if you’re wondering why we added American carmakers in the equation, the reason is, thanks to Ford’s, Chrysler’s and GM’s tie ups with their Euro counterparts, the former big three won’t have any trouble equipping several models in their range with diesel powertains. Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment below. -Continued: Click "Read More..." below

Fuel chart via: gasbuddy

Video: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X On The Nurbugring Track

Here’s you chance to get a “live” glimpse of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X performing test runs in the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. Apart from the new lightweight and high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC 4-cylinder engine that’s expected to produce around 300 Hp, the new EVO X will also feature a new 6speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission (like Audi-VW’s renowned clutchless DSG gearbox).For hardcore gearheads like ourselves, Mitsubishi will also offer a traditional 6speed manual gearbox -if you've driven the EVO you'll understand why. See the production version here and read more details about Mitsubishi’s dual-clutch automated trans here.

Via: Edmunds

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Caught During Photo Shoot

The 2008 Lexus LX570’s folkish-twin was caught untapped during what looks to be, a press kit photo shoot out in a desert landscape. Leaving aside the fact that someone could be in for some trouble for taking these pics (…) the 2009 Land Cruiser has not only grown in dimensions but it also receives the LX570’s more powerful 381 Hp 5.7-litre V8 engine. Compared with its “eco-friendly” twin the Land Cruiser is distinguished by the restyled front and rear end along with the less luxurious interior and the redesigned dashboard. -Click “Read More…” for the image gallery

Via: Autoblog.com , Source: carscool