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Audi has developed the TDI engine continuously since its premiere in 1989. In 25 years, the brand with the four rings has since then continuously increased its lead and established numerous milestones. 1970s: Pressure from the oil crisis Development of the TDI began at Audi in the mid-1970s. The oil …

In 2006, the second-generation smart fortwo was unveiled in a Stuttgart parking lot. Why? It was to prove that, despite its 20 additional centimetres, two smart fortwos could still be parked in a single parking spot. The third generation has just launched in Berlin, and it didn’t have anything to …

Flexing muscles is a top priority when you’re in the muscle car business, but instead of measuring muscle mass, it’s the horsepower numbers that dictate who’s got the biggest biceps. Chevy ruffled a few feathers when it introduced the Camaro ZL1 with 580 horsepower, and it wasn’t long before Ford …

With each generation, Cadillac’s full-size SUV has gotten better and better. If the first model, launched in 1999, went largely unappreciated, the second version of the Escalade saw an explosion in popularity. Overnight, it became a fashion accessory for celebrities. Its size, price and thirst for fuel should logically condemn …

How do you take something old and make it new again? If you're Ford, you stuff as much high tech equipment inside the 2015 Ford Expedition as possible in a bid to keep the full-size SUV relevant in a world where crossovers have eaten away almost entirely at a people …

Since its introduction in 2009, the Nissan GT-R has wreaked havoc on the supercar kingdom, and the aristocracy has really taken it on the chin: the GT-R is a high-performance car without any real pedigree that is offered at a price far lower than many prestigious models. It shows off …

Care to guess what those aged 55 and over fear most after failing health? It’s neither death, nor worsening personal finances. Surprised? No, the second greatest fear of people 55 and over is the loss of their independence. So don’t expect them to voluntarily give up their driver’s licence, even …

This week, The Car Guide travels to Portland, Oregon to try out the 2015 Challenger lineup, and especially the 707 HP Hellcat! Costa Mouzouris is at Portland International Raceway to show you everything there is to know about the 2015 Challenger. From the affordable SXT to the powerful SRT 392, …

Is there anything sadder than a funeral for a friend? Jaguar has declared 2015 to be the final year of production for the XK coupe and convertible, with not even the ultra high performance Jaguar XKR-S gaining a stay of execution. Riding on a platform that dates back ten years, …