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 …

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 …

BMW EVolve Test Drive: Are You EV Compatible?

BMW unveiled the BMW ActivE in New York City along with BMW EVolve, an app that lets drivers pretend they have an electric car.  Available for the iPhone and, later this month, for the Android …

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 …

BMW 335d 12-Month Report and Review

As if on cue, the BMW 335d’s odometer hit 10,000 km (6214 miles) on December 23, 2010, the one year anniversary of its delivery at the BMW Welt.
Since its start in Munich, the 335d has …

Vote for the 2011 Diesel Car of the Year

Four companies, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, currently offer diesel passenger cars in the U.S.  This year’s stellar field of nominees includes six passenger cars, the Audi A3 TDI, the BMW 335d, the Mercedes-Benz E350 …

The Diesel Driver 2011 BMW 335d Calendar Released

The Diesel Driver’s 2011 BMW 335d calendar is now available online for  immediate delivery.
This calendar captures the elegance and raw power of the BMW 335d sedan.
Jonathan Spira picked up this particular 335d in …

Diesel Economics 201: Q3 Sales Accelerate to 33%

Is 2010 the year of the diesel?  A new analysis by The Diesel Driver shows an increasingly strong  preference for diesel-powered cars compared to the petrol-powered equivalent models
The Diesel Driver analyzed detailed new-car sales data …

2011 BMW 535d – First Look

The new BMW 535d  somehow manages to make the previous 535d, with a mere 391 pound-feet of torque, look like a slouch.  Not only that, it does this with improved fuel economy and acceleration.  This …

BMW 335d Fall Foliage Drive

New England is famous for its autumnal foliage and the start of the fall season on September 22 was the perfect time for a diesel-powered drive in the region, and the BMW 335d continues to …

BMW 335d Six-Month Test Report and Review

The roughly 400 km (249 mile) drive from New York City to Washington D.C. and back (another 400 km) used most – but not all – of the Montego Blue BMW 335d’s fuel, reported Paul …

Diesel Economics 200: 40% Take Rate for 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 …