Diesel Economics 200: 40% Take Rate for 2010
8 July 2010

A new analysis by The Diesel Driver shows a growing preference for diesel-powered cars compared to petrol-powered equivalent models

The Diesel Driver recently obtained detailed sales data from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, the four companies …

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Diesel Technology

Everything you need to know about diesel technology. How is a diesel engine different? How does it work?

BMW 335d

The BMW 335d is the most fuel efficient passener car ever offered by BMW of North America – and it is our project car.

Diesel Grand Touring

Take long drives without having to stop to fill up your tank. Diesel Grand Touring features reviews of trips with diesel-powered cars.

Diesel Road Tests

How do the diesels perform? Here’s our take.

Diesel News

What’s new in the Diesel world today? And what’s coming out tomorrow?

Audi A3 2.0 TDI Review
1 February 2010
Audi A3 2.0 TDI Review

The diesel invasion from Germany continues with the Audi A3 TDI.  Audi started its clean diesel lineup in the States last spring with the big Q7 TDI that is now joined by the compact A3 …

BMW X5 xDrive35d Review
22 January 2010
BMW X5 xDrive35d Review

BMW carefully selected the 3er Series sedan and X5 SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle, BMW parlance for SUV) as the flagships of the BMW Advanced Diesel line. It doesn’t take long to understand the company’s …

Popular Mechanics Names BMW 335d «Best Luxury Vehicle» for 2010
15 January 2010
Popular Mechanics Names BMW 335d «Best Luxury Vehicle» for 2010

Citing the car’s blend of “luxury, fuel economy, and fun” into “one rewarding package,” the BMW 335d was named Popular Mechanics’ “Best Luxury Vehicle” for 2010. The editors note that the word “luxury” may, in …

Destination: Munich
1 January 2010
Destination: Munich

Munich (München) is a study in contrasts. It is the modern and hip capital of staunchly conservative Bavaria, a high-tech center, and companies such as BMW and Siemens are headquartered here.
Its Baroque and Rococo …

The Road to Graz
27 December 2009
The Road to Graz

Graz, a city of 250,000 inhabitants and six universities, straddles the Mur River in southeastern Austria.  The inner city district is one of the best preserved city centers in Europe.
A World Cultural Heritage Site, Graz …

Driving the Roßfeldstraße
26 December 2009
Driving the Roßfeldstraße

A short drive from Berchtesgaden is the 16-kilometer Roßfeldstraße, also referred to as the Roßfeldhöhenringstraße, the highest through street in Germany, reaching an altitude of 1560 m. It gently runs through some of the most …