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BMW Debuts New 530d in Munich
For the debut of the new BMW 5er Series sedan in Munich to its customers, the BMW Niederlassung München, the largest BMW dealership in Germany, needed space… lots of S P A C E. This was not just for the 1,500 guests which included many VIPs, but for the catwalk …
New BMW X5 xDrive35d Unveiled
First introduced in 2009, the BMW X5 xDrive35d, which recently has accounted for a third of X5 sales, will be all new for 2011 with an updated exterior and interior. The new model continues to lead its segment in fuel economy (19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway) and torque (425 …
Diesel Economics 101
Diesel (as well as gasoline-electric hybrid) automobiles are typically sold at a higher price point than their petrol-only counterparts with the difference typically being several thousand dollars.
For example, the BMW 335d’s list price is $43,950 while a similarly-equipped 335i is $41,975. The diesel-powered BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle (BMW parlance …
Popular Mechanics Names BMW 335d «Best Luxury Vehicle» for 2010
Citing the car’s blend of “luxury, fuel economy, and fun” into “one rewarding package,” the BMW 335d was named Popular Mechanics’ “Best Luxury Vehicle” for 2010. The editors note that the word “luxury” may, in the future, “describe automotive qualities quite different from what we imagine today” (think sedate fuel …
BMW and VW Diesels Among 10 Best Engines for 2010
Two clean-diesel engines were among the ten best engines for 2010, as selected by Ward’s, an automotive news and data provider.
Six editors from Ward’s nominated a total of 34 engines available in regular production cars in the United States priced no more than $54,000.
The two diesel winners were BMW, for …
The First Diesels
Many people don’t realize that diesel-powered passenger cars date back to the mid-1930s.
Although the Mercedes-Benz 260D and the Hanomag Rekord Diesel Typ D 19A were both introduced at the 1936 Berlin Automobile Show, the Mercedes was the first to go into production so it is generally regarded as the first …
BMW Diesel Wins 1998 24 Hours Nürburgring
A diesel-powered BMW was the winner of the 1998 24 Hours Nürburgring, a GT and touring car endurance race. The winning car was a BMW 320d (internal code E36) equipped with Robert Bosch’s diesel Common Rail System high-pressure diesel injection technology.
The BMW’s low fuel consumption and resultant long range, which …
Alfa Introduces First Common Rail Diesel Car
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD First Passenger Car to Have Diesel Common Rail System
The first passenger car to use the diesel Common Rail System was the 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 JTD. The 156 (known internally as type 932) was a replacement for the Alfa Romeo 155 and …
Peugeot introduces the 1967 240BD
In 1967, Peugeot introduced the world’s first compact, high-speed diesel car, the Peugeot 240BD. Its 1.3L XL4D engine produced 46 horsepower (34 kW) at 5,000 rpm.
Mercedes introduces 260D, new for 1936
In 1936, after years of engine development work, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 260D, the world’s first diesel passenger car, at the Berlin Automobile Show.
The Hanomag Rekord Diesel Typ D 19A was also introduced at the show but it wasn’t immediately available for delivery.
Based on the 200/230 model, the 260 used a …
Rudolf Diesel Invents Diesel Engine
Without Rudolf Diesel (1858-1913), this publication might not exist. Diesel, a thermal engineer born in Paris to Bavarian parents, invented the engine that would come to bear his name, an internal combustion engine that doesn’t require a spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture.
His goal was to design an internal combustion …
