Articles by Paul Riegler
Study: Record Jump in Emissions in 2010
An analysis released by the Global Carbon Project showed that worldwide emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels jumped 5.9% in 2010, the largest absolute increase since the start of the Industrial Revolution and the …
BMW Debuts X6 M550d, First Diesel M Car, On Video
BMW released a video, of the forthcoming X6 M550d, the first car from BMW M GmbH that is powered by a diesel engine. The video is called “A new chapter powered by M.”
The tri-turbo 3.0-liter …
Toyota to Buy Diesel Engines from BMW, Collaborate On Battery R&D
BMW will start to sell 1.6- and 2.0-liter diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe starting in 2014. The engines are to be installed in Toyota vehicles slated for sale in Europe.
In addition, the two automakers …
New Fuel Economy Standards to Require 54.5 mpg by 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Environmental Protection Agency announced new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2017-2025 which, if approved, will double current fuel efficiency requirements to 54.5 mpg by 2025. The …
Coming Up in The Diesel Driver in December and 2012
We have exciting news about upcoming features, and coverage, and additions to our short-term press fleet.
Balloting for the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year will start on Friday, November 18th. You can read about the …
2011 Audi Q7 TDI Quattro Review and Test Drive
The Audi Q7 TDI, last reviewed here in 2009, is Ingolstadt’s largest and was eagerly awaited here for its combination of aggressive styling, overall useability, and good handling. Few vehicles provide seven seats, massive torque, …
2012 Diesel Car Lineup in the U.S. – What’s New
More and more buyers picked a diesel in the first half of 2011 and the reasons behind this are clear. Not only do diesels have better fuel economy but they are typically cleaner than the …
What Will The Diesel Driver’s New Long-Term Test Car Be?
The Diesel Driver’s two long-term test cars are the BMW 335d and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI
In August, The Diesel Driver will add a third long-term car to its diesel-powered test fleet. Currently, four car manufacturers, …
Report: GM to Enter Diesel Market in U.S. with Chevrolet Cruze
Today, a new car buyer in the U.S. looking for a diesel can choose among models from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. That could soon change if General Motors starts to offer the Chevrolet Cruze, …
Bill Howard on the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year
Bill Howard is well-known to many car enthusiasts as the editor of TechnoRide and a columnist for the BMW Car Club of American’s Roundel magazine. In the July issue of the Roundel, he wrote about …
Study: Not All Hybrids Created Equal – Toyota Prius and Lexus CT 200h Top Ranked
A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists, a science-based environmental non-profit, ranked the Toyota Prius and Lexus CT 200h as the top non-luxury and luxury hybrid vehicles respectively. Other high-ranking hybrids include the Ford …
56 MPG Average Fuel Economy Standard Planned for 2025
The U.S. government could require automakers to have a fleet-wide average of 56.2 mpg (4.18 l/100 km) for its cars and trucks by the year 2025 when new standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas …
