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BMW Announces the BMW X3 xDrive35d

6 August 2011 – 17:38 | 2 Comments
BMW Announces the BMW X3 xDrive35d

Starting in autumn 2011, the BMW X3 model range will be expanded with two new engines, one petrol and one diesel. European customers will then have a choice between three petrol and three diesel engines.
The …

Introducing The Diesel Driver’s New Long-Term Auto: the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec

5 August 2011 – 05:17 |
Introducing The Diesel Driver’s New Long-Term Auto: the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec

A Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec is now part of The Diesel Driver’s long-term test fleet.  37% of Diesel Driver readers correctly guessed that the new auto would be a Mercedes.   26.4% said VW, 20.8% said Audi, …

2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI – Review and Test Drive

1 August 2011 – 16:51 | 5 Comments
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI – Review and Test Drive

In 2010, the ratio of buyers who chose the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI versus the gasoline-powered variant was more than four to one.  After spending a week with the JSW (as it’s often called), I …

Diesel Economics: Sales Up 39% for First Half of 2011

29 July 2011 – 12:21 | One Comment
Diesel Economics: Sales Up 39% for First Half of 2011

An in-depth analysis of new car sales data by The Diesel Driver shows that sales of diesel-powered automobiles in the U.S. are up by 39% compared to the first half of 2010. In addition, buyers …

What Will The Diesel Driver’s New Long-Term Test Car Be?

17 July 2011 – 15:24 |
What Will The Diesel Driver’s New Long-Term Test Car Be?

The Diesel Driver’s two long-term test cars are the BMW 335d and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI
In August, The Diesel Driver will add a third long-term car to its diesel-powered test fleet.   Currently, four car manufacturers, …

Report: GM to Enter Diesel Market in U.S. with Chevrolet Cruze

14 July 2011 – 01:24 | 3 Comments
Report: GM to Enter Diesel Market in U.S. with Chevrolet Cruze

Today, a new car buyer in the U.S. looking for a diesel can choose among models from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen.  That could soon change if General Motors starts to offer the Chevrolet Cruze, …

BMW Announces the BMW X1 EfficientDynamics Edition

12 July 2011 – 22:07 |
BMW Announces the BMW X1 EfficientDynamics Edition

Diesel fans got a reason to celebrate recently with the unveiling of the newest BMW EfficientDynamics Edition model, the X1 sDrive20d EDE.  The new diesel will be available for European customers in autumn 2011.
The X1 …

The Road to Sélestat – Driving the BMW 520d Sedan – Review and Test Drive

1 July 2011 – 21:23 |
The Road to Sélestat – Driving the BMW 520d Sedan – Review and Test Drive

Sélestat, also known as the city of Schlettstadt, is a small town located in north-eastern France, in the province of Alsace-Lorraine (Elsaß-Lothringen). The cities of Freiburg (Germany) and Strasbourg (France) are only a drive …

BMW 335d 18-Month Report and Review

2 June 2011 – 00:00 | One Comment
BMW 335d 18-Month Report and Review

Year two with the BMW 335d is well underway.  It’s hard to imagine that it’s been 18 months since our Montegoblau metallic 335d was delivered at the BMW Welt in Munich but the car has …

BMW 335d 18-Month Report and Review

1 June 2011 – 23:54 |
BMW 335d 18-Month Report and Review

Year two with the BMW 335d is well underway.  It’s hard to imagine that it’s been 18 months since our Montegoblau metallic 335d was delivered at the BMW Welt in Munich but the car has …

Why You Bought A Diesel

23 May 2011 – 11:24 |
Why You Bought A Diesel

There are myriad good reasons for purchasing a diesel-powered automobile.  These include incredible fuel economy, amazing torque, and greater reliability compared to gasoline engines.  Because diesel engines are known to last far longer than their …

Photo Contest: My Diesel

16 May 2011 – 11:12 |
Photo Contest: My Diesel

Does a photo of your diesel-powered automobile belong on a magazine cover?  Here’s your chance.  Our readers take their fuel-efficient diesels everywhere including some of the most beautiful places on earth.
Whether it’s a photo of …