Articles tagged with: BMW
2012 BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (F30) – First Drive and Review
In 1975, BMW introduced the 3 Series, a model that has consistently set the standard for sports sedans. The 3er was introduced as the successor to the BMW Neue Klasse (BMW New Class), which included …
2011 Diesel Sales Report: Market Share in Germany Hit 49%
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 …
BMW M Performance Diesel Automobiles Announced
BMW announced a new model category for the forthcoming M diesel cars. The BMW M Performance Automobiles is closely attached to the BMW M GmbH and will offer a selection of performance oriented cars. “We …
BMW Delivers First ActiveE Electric Vehicle
In 2009, Tom and Meredith Moloughney took delivery of a Mini E, an electric car that is part of BMW’s Project i program and that was available to private owners in a field trial that …
Audi Adds A8 TDI Diesel To U.S. Lineup
Audi will offer an A8 diesel sedan later this year, the company announced at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit. The Ingoldstadt-based automaker also announced a supercharged V-6 petrol model, the A8 3.0T.
The …
Cadillac Announces ATS Diesel
At an unveiling at Detroit’s College for Creative Studies, Cadillac unveiled the 2013 ATS sedan, and confirmed that a diesel version will be offered, although timing for that was not announced.
The ATS is built on …
Your Favorite Articles in The Diesel Driver in 2011
As the year draws to a close, here’s a look at the ten most popular articles in The Diesel Driver in 2011. The rankings are based on reader popularity, shares via Facebook and other social …
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 …
First Look: BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Finally, a BMW Hybrid for the Masses
Last month, the all-new BMW AcitveHybrid 5 celebrated its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. BMW already offers the ActiveHybrid 7, a mild hybrid, and the ActiveHybrid X6, …
BMW Debuts X6 M550d, First Diesel M Car, On Video
BMW released a video, of the forthcoming X6 M550d, the first car from BMW M GmbH that is powered by a diesel engine. The video is called “A new chapter powered by M.”
The tri-turbo 3.0-liter …
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 …
Toyota to Buy Diesel Engines from BMW, Collaborate On Battery R&D
BMW will start to sell 1.6- and 2.0-liter diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe starting in 2014. The engines are to be installed in Toyota vehicles slated for sale in Europe.
In addition, the two automakers …
