Ford
Ford F-150 diesel axed due to slow sales, chip shortage
Ford is no longer accepting orders for the F-150 3L PowerStroke V6 turbo-diesel after just three years in the truck’s range.
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Ford
Ford Mondeo is now only available with hybrid or diesel in the EU and UK
Ford has dumped 1.5L turbocharged gas (petrol) engine from the Mondeo range because of Europe’s strict CO2 emissions rules.
Ford
Ford Fiesta diesel axed in the UK due to “very, very low” sales
The two Ford Fiesta diesel models in the UK range have been dropped, and replaced by a new 1L turbo I3 48V mild hybrid model.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Equinox Diesel axed for 2020 due to low demand
After the whole Volkswagen Dieselgate affair, we’re surprised Chevrolet put a diesel in the US Equinox, but that experiment is now over.
Hyundai
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe diesel and 7-seater cancelled for the US
Hyundai USA has confirmed the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe won’t be getting a turbodiesel version with seven seats after all because, well, thanks Volkswagen.
Cadillac
Cadillac axes diesel engine development, concentrates on electrification
Cadillac has stopped work on its upcoming 4 and 6 cylinder diesel engines because the market is moving towards hybrids and electric vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz
Switzlerand bans Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz Vito diesels
Select diesel models from Porsche and Mercedes-Benz cannot be registered in Switzerland as these cars disguise the true extent of their emissions.
Ford
2019 Ford Transit Connect Taxi gains 1.5L diesel for the US, debuts facelift
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Taxi debuts the midlife facelift, and gains a 1.5L EcoBlue turbo-diesel that’s not available on the regular van and minivan.
Ford
Ford Transit Connect Diesel Taxi (2019, second generation, USA) photos
The 2019 Ford Transit Connect Taxi has a 1.5L EcoBlue diesel engine, recessed second-row seat, taxi wiring harness, and can be made wheelchair accessible.
Mercedes-Benz
2017 Mercedes-Benz USA range will not have any diesel engines
Mercedes-Benz USA will no longer seek US type approval for its diesel engines for the 2017 model year, and may completely abandon diesels for the US.