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2011 Diesel Sales Report: Market Share in Germany Hit 49%

22 January 2012 – 12:30 |
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, 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 …

New York City to Get Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

26 August 2010 – 13:24 |
New York City to Get Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The road to getting more electric vehicles on the road is dependent on building an infrastructure of charging stations that are convenient to drivers.  In the case of New York City, many cars end up …

Review: Nissan Altima Hybrid – Hertz Green Collection

1 April 2010 – 00:45 | One Comment
Review: Nissan Altima Hybrid – Hertz Green Collection

If you regularly drive a diesel (or gas-electric hybrid, for that matter), you may wonder what options for fuel-efficient rental cars exist when travelling.  In Europe, renting a diesel is the norm; an online search …

The Return of Diesel in America

22 March 2010 – 23:53 | 3 Comments
The Return of Diesel in America

From 1960 through 2002, over 20 car makers ranging from Audi to Volvo offered over 80 diesel-powered passenger cars in the U.S. Indeed, 1981 marked a watershed year for diesel car sales with 520,788 …