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Last Chance to Vote for the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year

15 February 2012 – 22:29 |
Last Chance to Vote for the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year

There are only a few days left for readers to vote for the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year.  Cars from four companies, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen, are in the running.  Nominees include seven …

2011 Year in Review: Diesel in America

26 December 2011 – 12:52 |
2011 Year in Review: Diesel in America

2011 was a good year for diesel fans.  Sales of diesel-powered automobiles in the U.S. were up 39% in the first half of the year, and it looks like that figure will increase when all …

BMW, Mercedes to Offer Diesels in Japan

3 December 2011 – 03:49 |
BMW, Mercedes to Offer Diesels in Japan

X5 xDrive35d and E350 BlueTec On Display at Tokyo Motor Show
Jonathan Spira reports live from the Tokyo Motor Show
While diesels may rule the Autobahn, automakers have faced an uphill battle in gaining acceptance for oilburners …

Vote for the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year

18 November 2011 – 12:01 |
Vote for the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year

Voting for the 2012 Diesel Car of the Year has started.  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 seven passenger cars; …

Jaguar Land Rover to Offer Diesel Engines in the U.S.

13 September 2011 – 13:30 |
Jaguar Land Rover to Offer Diesel Engines in the U.S.

Jaguar Land Rover will offer U.S. customers the option of a diesel-powered Land Rover in the next few years, although the timeframe has yet to be determined and it is likely not to be imminent.
The …

2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d Review and First Drive

8 September 2011 – 20:59 |
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d Review and First Drive

The BMW X5, which first appeared in 1999 as a 2000 model, was completely redesigned for the 2007 model year.  In 2009, BMW of North America introduced the diesel-powered X5 xDrive35d alongside the BMW 335d.   …

2011 Audi Q7 TDI Quattro Review and Test Drive

3 September 2011 – 11:25 |
2011 Audi Q7 TDI Quattro Review and Test Drive

The Audi Q7 TDI, last reviewed here in 2009, is Ingolstadt’s largest and was eagerly awaited here for its combination of aggressive styling, overall useability, and good handling. Few vehicles provide seven seats, massive torque, …

2012 Diesel Car Lineup in the U.S. – What’s New

23 August 2011 – 18:18 | 2 Comments
2012 Diesel Car Lineup in the U.S. – What’s New

More and more buyers picked a diesel in the first half of 2011 and the reasons behind this are clear. Not only do diesels have better fuel economy but they are typically cleaner than the …

BMW Performance Center Delivery – Diesel Style

10 October 2010 – 21:43 | One Comment
BMW Performance Center Delivery – Diesel Style

Wow, what an experience.  While I had been to the BMW’s South Carolina outpost in the past for an M Driving School, and I was familiar with the setting for the delivery process, nothing prepared …

Diesel Economics 102: More Buyers Choosing Diesels

1 June 2010 – 00:01 | 11 Comments
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 …