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2010 Lexus LS 600h L

You might notice a lack of Japanese or American carmakers on that list. That's because the Japanese luxury carmakers have largely settled their bids on hybrids, especially Lexus, and the Americans are focusing mostly on smaller-displacement, turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines. The technology battle is just beginning to heat up as all three sides deliver mature, robust solutions to the power/performance/economy/emissions problem that faces the industry.

This all sets the stage for an exciting next 20 years for all manufacturers, whether it's diesel, hybrids, electrics or turbo gasoline engines. And we, the enthusiasts and car-buyers, will help shape that future with our decisions.
What would you choose? Or rather, what will you choose? Will your next luxury or performance car be powered by diesel, a turbo gas engine, a hybrid drive system, or good ol' fashioned naturally aspirated dino juice? Let us know in the comments below.

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  1. By  gift ideas Posted: 11/23/2009 7:33pm PST

    The Audi A3 is about the size of a Chevy Aveo...very marketable car in the US although it would be expensive vs the competition. The US CAFE standards desperately need updating...passenger car standard left unchanged for years at 27.5 MPG. This Audi plus the Ford Focus posted last week show its perfectly feasible to set the US standard to at least 50 MPG in five years or so.
     
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  2. By Steve Posted: 11/24/2009 7:13am PST

    I drove an Audi A4 diesel in Europe several years ago and was amazed at the power and fuel economy. It was the best rental car I have ever driven and would not hesitate to buy one when they get to the USA.
     
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  3. By  christopher murphy Posted: 2/16/2010 5:44am PST

    hi there
    ive been through the haynes manual wed site.i cant find a diesel {tdi} versions .im looking for an eexploded view of an 1996 tdi engine.is it possible you could email me this information
     
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