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Diesel and Gas Prices to Drop at the Pump This Summer
Drivers of diesels as well as of gasoline-powered cars can expect to see lower prices at the pump this summer thanks to crude-oil futures which have dropped dramatically in recent days.
The International Energy Agency announced plans to release 60 million barrels of oil from its emergency reserves in the coming …
New Volkswagen Passat TDI with 800 Mile Range Introduced
Volkswagen announced pricing and details for the 2012 Passat, which includes the Passat TDI that will deliver an incredible 43 mpg (5.47 l/100 km or 2.33 gallons/100 miles). This gives the new Passat a range of almost 800 miles (1287 km).
The new Passat was designed for the North American market …
New Cars to Get New Fuel Economy Labels
Starting with 2013 model year vehicles, all new cars will come with labels that rate the vehicle from 1 to 10 on fuel economy and smog pollution and provide a five-year estimate of fuel costs compared to an average vehicle in the same class.
The new labels will continue to include …
Why You Bought A Diesel
There are myriad good reasons for purchasing a diesel-powered automobile. These include incredible fuel economy, amazing torque, and greater reliability compared to gasoline engines. Because diesel engines are known to last far longer than their gasoline counterparts, they have commanded higher resale values as well.
Sales figures show that more people …
EU Plans to Increase Diesel Tax
The European Union plans to increase the current tax level for diesel fuel till the year 2023. Algirdas Semeta, the European Commissar for Taxes, presented a master plan for a new tax system which is strongly connected to the energy content of the fuel.
The existing minimum tax rate in the …
Presentation of 2011 Diesel Car of the Year Award to BMW
At the 2011, New York International Auto Show, Paul Ferraiola, BMW of North America’s product planning and strategy manager, and Joe Wierda, product manager for the 3 Series, accepted the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year Award for the BMW 335d from Jonathan Spira, editor of The Diesel Driver …
BMW 335d is the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year
The BMW 335d is the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year, announced Jonathan Spira, editor of The Diesel Driver magazine. The BMW 335d received 29.6 percent of 3,669 votes cast by readers of The Diesel Driver from 43 countries. 83% of the votes came from readers in the United States.
“The …
Biofuel: Will E10 fail in Germany?
On the first of the year, Germany introduced Super E10 biofuel, which is gasoline that is 10% ethanol. Even before the first tank was filled, the matter was the subject of great debate. The new fuel uses twice as much ethanol as the old Super E5 biofuel and the …
Diesel Economics: U.S. Sales Double in 2010
An in-depth analysis of new car sales data by The Diesel Driver shows that monthly diesel sales doubled in 2010 and that buyers showed increasingly strong preference for diesel-powered cars compared to the gasoline-powered equivalent models.
The Diesel Driver analyzed 2010 new-car sales data provided by Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, …
Why Did You Purchase a Diesel?
There are many good reasons for purchasing a diesel-powered automobile. Our readers tell us these include the incredible fuel economy, the power that comes from the diesel engine’s torque, and greater reliability compared to gasoline engines. In addition, diesel engines are known to last far longer and have a reputation …
Last Chance to Vote for the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year
There are only a few days left for readers to vote for the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year. Cars from four companies, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, are in the running. Nominees includes six passenger cars, the Audi A3 TDI, the BMW 335d, the Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec, the …
The Return of the S-Class Diesel
Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTec Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz will debut the S350 BlueTec 4Matic sedan in the U.S. as a 2012 model at the upcoming North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Availability will be in the first quarter of 2011. The S350 will be the first S-Class diesel offered in the U.S. since …