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By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide since 2004

How do diesel engines work? Created: Sunday, December 04, 2005 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
How do diesel engines work, and what's the difference between diesels and gasoline engines? A comprehensive explanation by the experts at About Cars.
2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0 review Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
New government-mandated MPG standards mean that every automaker is looking for ways to squeeze more MPG out of their cars -- even big, opulent luxo-yachts like the 2013 Jaguar XJ 3.0. How does the ...
2013 Jaguar XJ photo gallery Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ photo gallery - Pictures and images of the 2013 Jaguar XJ
Trunk Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ trunk
Another look at the Jaguar XJ Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ front-left view
3-liter supercharged V6 Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ 3-liter V6 engine
Rear climate controls Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ rear climate controls
Back seat Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ back seat
Front seat Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ front seat
Dash detail Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ dashboard
Opulent interior Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ interior
Jaguar XJ from the front Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ front-left view
Jaguar XJ from the rear Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
2013 Jaguar XJ rear view
2005 Volkswagen Passat TDI wagon Test Drive Created: Friday, January 07, 2005 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
The Volkswagen Passat TDI is a big, comfortable, powerful car that gets 30+ MPG. If you don't think that's possible, then you haven't driven a modern turbodiesel. While many hybrid owners have been...
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI review Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
I have a love-hate relationship with the Volkswagen Jetta, but I have yet to spend a week with the diesel-powered TDI. I'm a big fan of diesels, so how will I get along with the 2013 Volkswagen Jet...
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI photo gallery Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI photo gallery -- Pictures and images of the VW Jetta diesel
TDI engine Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI engine
Spacious trunk Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI trunk
Back seat Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI back seat
Front seat Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI front seat
Bland dash Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI dashboard
Jetta TDI from the front Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI left-front view
Bland interior Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI interior
Jetta TDI from the rear Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI rear view
2012 Volkswagen Passat Twelve Month Test - Months 10-11 Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Passat's front undertray comes loose. Who is at fault -- the engineers or me?
Uh-oh! Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
2012 long-term Volkswagen Passat undertray
2012 long-term Volkswagen Passat photo gallery Created: Thursday, July 19, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
2012 long-term Volkswagen Passat photo gallery
2012 Volkswagen Passat Twelve Month Test - Month 9 Created: Monday, March 11, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Passat gets its 20,000 mile service, and continues to exceed my expectations for build quality.
I have $25,000 to spend... Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
What kind of car can you get for $25,000? Here are our picks for a $25k budget and a variety of situations.
I have $20,000 to spend... Created: Monday, April 15, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
What kind of car can you get for $20,000? Here are our picks for a $20,000 budget and a variety of situations.
I have $15,000 to spend... Created: Sunday, April 14, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
What kind of car can you get for $15,000? Here are our picks for a $15,000 budget and a variety of situations.
2013 Ford Fusion Energi review Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
It's common to see hybrid versions of popular sedans, but few offer a plug-in hybrid -- one that can charge its battery from a standard electric-vehicle charger. Enter the 2013 Ford Fusion Energi, ...