Toyota is just revealing a new diesel V8 with compacted graphite iron ( CGI ) that will serve in the new LandCruiser 70-series now from April in Australia. It´s replacing all former engines and delivering modest 150 kW and 430 Nm of torque with SINGLE turbo. The engine is consuming just 21,3 miles/gallon and the cars weight is 7275 pounds.

BUT

The same CGI-block ( first in series from Toyota) will also be seen in the LandCruiser 200-Series in November. Then the engine will feature a DOUBLE turbo and some twisting 200 kW ( 268 hp) and 650 Nm ( 480 lb.f/ft)

The Toyota Tundra is also a very hot candidate

http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2266367.aspx

Ford are also on the move and will soon show a 4,4.-litre V8 diesel in the same material and dual-turbos and GM that is some 2 years behind will come at the end of 2008 with a similar one. Cleveland will have to hurry to compete before the marketshare is falling.

Why are the Japanese always leading?

 

I believe you mean japanese and, well, that's a good question.

 

Because they don't pay 28mil to a CEO or any guy and still lose a billion.

Oh, and they don't sell off Chrysler when they haven't invested in it properly.

 

And their workers probably arent out getting their load on when they should be at work.