While we only picked up our long-term 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI back in February of this year, our relationship with the new built-for-America Jetta started in the summer of 2010, when The Diesel Driver was the only U.S. publication invited to drive the diesel Jetta at the press launch. Designed specifically for the American market, […]
DETROIT—The North American International Auto Show remains one of the most important auto shows of the automotive industry. This will be the last year that it kicks off the international car show calendar: in 2020, the show will reboot and move to June, leaving the Cobo Center and adding outdoor events that run along the […]
Within the 4 Series lineup, there are currently two model types, namely the BMW 4 Series Coupe and the BMW 4 Series Convertible. The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is conceptually based on the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, which went on sale in North America in the summer of 2012. The Diesel Driver spotted […]
The European Union plans to increase the current tax level for diesel fuel till the year 2023. Algirdas Semeta, the European Commissar for Taxes, presented a master plan for a new tax system which is strongly connected to the energy content of the fuel. The existing minimum tax rate in the EU for diesel fuel […]
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 recognizable as such, shows […]
Five years ago, biodiesel was a form of fuel that the diesel enthusiast would convert his or her vehicle to use. Since then, it has been forced into the mainstream through various government mandates and subsidies, in the form of blended fuels that are often the only option for drivers of diesel vehicles. Although biodiesel […]
There are some conditions that even the best winter tires can’t cope with. This includes some of the severe weather the U.S. has seen over the past two months. Once the roads are usable, winter tires are a must, and in many places outside of the U.S. the annual change from summer to winter tires […]
Jaguar F-Type The Paris Motor Show, or Mondial de l’Automobile, was the world’s first auto show and remains one of the most important shows in the industry. Many manufacturers use the Paris show to debut their wildest concept cars and latest production models. 2012 has brought no changes to this tradition, and dozens of automakers […]
While hybrid vehicle sales have remained somewhat steady in the past two years, the number of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. nearly doubled in 2013. Figures released by the Electric Drive Transportation Association, an industry group, show that, while sales of hybrids increased 61% from 2011 to … Audi, an automaker […]
More Luxurious Than Entertaining and No Detail Has Been Overlooked While the Mercedes-Benz GLC has been in around in name only since 2015, it actually dates back to 2008, when the GLK-Klasse SUV was introduced. The GLC nameplate is part of the automaker’s current SUV nomenclature, under which GL stands for Geländewagen, … Apple CarPlay […]
The BMW i3 is a car that has long fascinated me, both for its unusual and handsome good looks, unparalleled greenness, and the story that goes with it. While we’ve spent considerable time with the i3 since its launch, the Bavarian EV gained additional range and power for 2017 and … It feels like only […]
With recent headlines that include over 3,000 allegations of sexual assault by Uber drivers in 2018, many passengers are justly concerned about their safety when using a ride-hailing service such as Uber or Lyft. Here are five tips that will help keep passengers safe. 1.) Compare vehicle info before entering the vehicle. … First introduced […]
The London 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games will rely heavily on diesel-powered automobiles from BMW for a variety of tasks before, during, and after the games. BMW is the official automobile partner of the London Olympics. The BMW X5 xDrive30d will tow horse ambulances at equestrian events, and provide on-course support. The MINI Countryman […]
CADILLAC Cadillac announced its diesel plans back in January with the unveiling of the new Cadillac ATS. A diesel is expected to follow after the gasoline version of the ATS goes on sale in the fall but the automaker has been mum on when this will actually happen. The ATS is built on a new, […]