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Study: Government Favors EVs over Diesels
A new survey finds that a majority of Americans believe their government should offer more incentives for people to drive diesel powered automobiles.
According to the survey, which was conducted by Harris Interactive and sponsored by Audi of America, 57% of American drivers think that the U.S. government has unfairly promoted …
VW Golf TDI BlueMotion Sets Record on Drive from France to Denmark with 80.6 mpg
A Volkswagen Golf TDI BlueMotion completed a 995-mile (1,602-kilometer) trip on a single tank of diesel fuel, averaging 80.6 mpg (2.92 l/100 km), a record for the car.
The trip originated in the French city of Nantes, where the BlueMotion received a full tank of diesel fuel, and concluded in Copenhagen, …
Third Tesla in Six Weeks Destroyed by Fire
A Tesla Model S was destroyed by fire in Smyrna, Tennessee on Wednesday after the car hit a tow hitch that was on the roadway, causing an electrical fire, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The driver was uninjured.
The accident was the third reported Tesla fire in six weeks. The …
BMW Introduces 2 Series Diesel
MUNICH—BMW continues the repositioning of its model lineup with the announcement of the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé. The previous BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible generation will be replaced by the BMW 2 Series model range in the compact car segment as BMW continues its strategy to differentiate its …
8 States Push for Increased Electric Vehicle Sales
To combat the stagnant state of electric vehicle sales in the U.S., eight states, including California, New York, and Massachusetts, have agreed to work together to encourage the adoption and sale of EVs.
The states’ efforts will include the adoption of a universal payment method for charging, as well as updating …
Fuel Prices Down Almost 10% in U.S. Over Past Year
As we near the end of October, American drivers are perhaps getting an early Halloween treat as fuel prices fall significantly from last year’s levels. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, both diesel and gasoline prices are noticeably lower than they were a year ago in every …
Poll: Why Did You Choose a Diesel?
In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in sales of diesel-powered cars in the U.S. More and more drivers are leaving petrol-powered cars behind, and many leading car manufacturers, including Chevrolet, Jeep, Mazda, and Porsche, have taken note; there are nearly twice as many diesel options today as …
BMW 4 Series Convertible Diesel Announced
MUNICH—BMW continues the expansion of its newly launched 4 Series product lineup with the announcement and market introduction of the all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible. The convertible is the second model of the 4 Series and follows the Coupe, which celebrated its debut at this years IAA (International Automobile Show) …
Poll: Why Did You Purchase A Diesel?
It’s an exciting time to be a diesel enthusiast. While Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen have been delivering exciting new diesels for many years now, several other car manufacturers, including Porsche and Chevrolet, have recently joined the party. As a result, there are nearly twice as many diesel options today …
Everyone Uses Electricity – But Who Drives Electric Cars?
Electricity drives the world we live in – be it everyday appliances or computers, television, and phones. More recently, it has extended its reach to automobiles. While a majority of the American population may be using an electronic device at any given moment, plug-in vehicles represent less than 1% of …
100 Years After Rudolph Diesel’s Passing, His Legacy is More Popular Than Ever
A Self-igniting Idea Prevails 100 Years Later
The inventor of the engine that carried his name, Rudolf Diesel, died exactly one hundred years ago today but his idea for a more efficient engine has lived on and moved well into the mainstream.
Indeed, at the time of his death, the diesel motor …
Mercedes Debuts S500 Plug-in Hybrid, GLA-Class, B-Class Electric Vehicle at Frankfurt Show
FRANKFURT—Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new, eleventh-generation S-Class sedan at the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil Ausstelling (International Motor Show) in Frankfurt, Germany. The luxury automaker also exhibited a concept coupe version of the S-Class to replace the CL, the GLA-Class compact crossover, and a production-ready all-electric B-Class hatchback.
The new S-Class is larger, …
