Articles tagged with: BMW 335d
Diesel Economics 102: More Buyers Choosing Diesels
A new analysis by The Diesel Driver shows that diesel sales are not only on the upswing but, in some cases, are exceeding those of the petrol-powered equivalent model
In Diesel Economics 101, we looked at …
BMW and VW Diesels Among Top Green Cars for 2010
Two diesel-powered autos, the BMW 335d and the Volkswagen Golf TDI, were among the Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Top 10 Green Cars for 2010.
The staff at KBB didn’t simply pick the 10 cars with the …
BMW 335d Three-Month Test Report and Review
Three months after picking up the Montego Blue BMW 335d at the BMW Welt delivery center in Munich, it continues to provide consistent Freude am Fahren. Aside from one letter on the decklid badge, there …
U.S. Government Mandates New Fuel Efficiency Standards
The U.S. government unveiled new fuel-economy rules that will have a dramatic impact on Americans’ automotive purchasing habits. According to a joint statement released by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation, cars for …
European Diesel Delivery Programs
Travelers, when visiting interesting destinations, frequently bring home a souvenir or two for friends and family members. This past December I was finally able to bring home a diesel-powered automobile, namely a BMW 335d, Until …
Inside BMW’s Vehicle Distribution Center
The BMW Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC) is the point of entry for all BMWs, Minis, and Rolls-Royces arriving in the United States. Join The Diesel Driver on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour.
The final chapter of our …
Diesel Economics 101
Diesel (as well as gasoline-electric hybrid) automobiles are typically sold at a higher price point than their petrol-only counterparts with the difference typically being several thousand dollars.
For example, the BMW 335d’s list price is $43,950 …
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 …
Shipping the 335d to the U.S.
On December 30, I left my brand new 335d in the care of the E.H. Harms, a unit of BLG Logistics, in Munich. Harms is BMW’s shipping agent and takes care of all aspects of …
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 …
338 Kilometers from Lindau to Berchtesgaden
The Diesel Driver’s BMW 335d had its maiden voyage yesterday from Munich (München) to Lindau, a trip of ca. 200 kilometers. After a short visit, it was off to Berchtesgaden, in the Bavarian Alps.
Lindau …
24 Hours BMW Welt
Billed as an “experience and delivery center,” the BMW Welt (“Welt” is German for “World”) was built on the Milbertshofen Oberwiesenfeld, where BMW was founded in 1916. The Welt is located adjacent to BMW headquarters, …
