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BMW unveiled the new 2 Series Convertible as well as the new X6.  The 2 Series Convertible is the successor to the 1 Series Convertible.  The new drop-top starts with the 2 Series Coupe, with similar powertrain options, and adds open-air touring to the mix.
The new BMW X6, while fully …

Mercedes-Benz announced financial results for September 2014. The company’s total U.S. sales were up 10.6% from September 2013 when 24,697 vehicles were sold. This September, the company set a sales record and sold 27,315 vehicles, marking the fifth straight year of rising September sales.
The company’s sales of the Stuttgart-based automaker’s …

Mercedes-Benz announced financial results for August 2014.  The company reported total sales of 27,078 vehicles last month, a year-over-year increase of 9.4% from 24,761 units sold.  The sales set a new record for the highest August sales volume in the company’s history.
Sales for the month were driven by strong performance …

While diesels are available in every size and shape in Europe, where they account for an estimated 50% of cars on the road, they are still somewhat of a novelty in the United States. Therefore it is most unusual to have a market where three top competitors all offer an …

Mercedes-Benz announced financial results for July 2014.  The company’s total sales for the month increased by 15% year-over-year, up to 27,192 vehicles sold from 26,423 units last July.   The sales set a new record for the best July sales volume in the company’s history.
The increase in July sales was led …

The arrival of our 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec 4Matic was heralded by not one, not two, but over a dozen major snowstorms and blizzards. As we noted before in these pages, it wasn’t the most optimal time to begin life with a long-term test car but those were the cards …

Mercedes-Benz announced financial results for June 2014. The company’s total sales for last month increased by 8.2% year-over-year, up to 29,380 vehicles sold from 27,162 in June 2013. It was the best June sales volume in the company’s history.
The increase was led by strong performance in the company’s Mercedes-Benz E- …

Hertz announced that it recently added four new luxury car models to its Dream Collection in Europe.
The new additions to the car rental company’s collection include the Mercedes C 63 AMG Coupe, which debuted in Italy and the United Kingdom; the Maserati GranTurismo, which was introduced in France; the Bentley …

NEW YORK—A 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec 4Matic sedan is the newest member of The Diesel Driver’s long-term fleet.  The Iridium Silver Metallic Benz was delivered to Jonathan Spira, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, on Tuesday.
The E250 is part of a wave of new diesel-powered vehicles that have been put on sale for …

Last month, we highlighted five of our favorite diesel commercials from the past decade.  Now that we’ve been drawn into the world of diesel commercials, however, a few more have caught our eye and we’d like to share some new and some old with you.
Diesel ads are especially enjoyable because …

Voting for the 2014 Diesel Car of the Year and the 2014 Diesel Car Manufacturer of the Year has begun.  Seven automakers, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volkswagen, currently offer diesel passenger cars and SUVs in the U.S.  The field has almost doubled, with 23 nominees compared to …

One of the great joys in traveling is flying off to a distant destination and then embarking upon a drive.  While many people rely on rental cars for this purpose, it’s possible to travel to Europe, pick up your very own diesel-powered car at the factory, and drive around the …