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2011 Diesel Sales Report: Market Share in Germany Hit 49%

22 January 2012 – 12:30 |

It’s common knowledge that the market share for diesel is in the low single digits in the U.S.  Currently, only four manufacturers, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen currently offer diesel-powered automobiles although there will be …

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