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Bmw preparing diesel offensive in the United States! Will keep V8s!

tryme submitted on 9/11/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:53:36 AM

Despite the inevitable rise of the hybrids and electric vehicles, BMW said that it will pursue its plan to put its new clean diesels at the center of the development strategy in future years. It seems not all car manufacturers are prepared to make th...

23 user comments | Category: Misc News

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BMW North America is looking to cut prices of its diesel-powered vehicles

tryme submitted on 9/4/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:21:16 PM

If diesels are priced right, there’s going to be a market for it, according to BMW North America CEO Jim O’Donnell who is seeking to get the board of directors in Germany to reduce MSRPs on diesel-powered models. O’Donnell wants to cut its price prem...

21 user comments | Category: Misc News

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BMW X5 xDrive35d: First production ready photos

BMWBlog submitted on 10/29/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:18:30 PM

Here are the first photos of the BMW X5 xDrive35d, the first diesel BMW SAV that will be launched on U.S soil. And who else other than our friend Palbay could have brought us the photos?! He spotted the X5d somewhere in Spartanburg and took the time ...

14 user comments | Category: Spy Shots

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Audi Diesel Marathon Wrap Up: 001 Learns How Out To Lunch McCain And Obama Are On Energy

Agent001 submitted on 10/22/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:12:08 PM

As you know, I had been traveling the country, testing the new Audi clean diesels at the Diesel Marathon.I knew the event was going to rock even before I got there because Florian Urbitsch was running the show.Audi Mileage Marathon GalleryI know the ...

28 user comments | Category: Report Cards

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Volkswagen Rides The TDI To A 2.9% Increase August Sales

Agent009 submitted on 9/3/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:28:15 PM

Volkswagen of America Inc today announced August 2008 sales of 22,292 units a 2.9 percent increase over the August 2007 sales of 21,655 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 1.3 percent ahead of 2007 sales through A...

10 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Newest Diesels Can Now Better Hybrids For Green House Gas Emissions

Agent009 submitted on 8/5/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 2:35:37 PM

Tests by environmental website Clean Green Cars have confirmed that current petrol/battery hybrids offer no significant CO2 advantage over an equivalent diesel of similar performance. It's not new, but the extra information is valuable for people tr...

39 user comments | Category: Report Cards

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Sixth Generation Volkswagen Golf Photos Are Here

chewy submitted on 8/3/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:49:33 PM

Here are the first photos of the sixth generation Volkswagen Golf (Rabbit in the US) As expected it retains styling elements of the fifth generation while getting new head and tail lights, as well as bigger changes in profile. The interior follows th...

16 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Volkswagen Defies The Economy - Sales Rise 4% in July

Agent009 submitted on 8/1/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:21:54 AM

Volkswagen of America Inc today announced July 2008 sales of 20,442 units, a 4.0 percent increase over the July 2007 sales of 19,653 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 1.1 percent ahead of 2007 sales through July...

18 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Volkwagen Diesels Now Qualify For Tax Credits Formerly Reserved For Hybrids

Agent009 submitted on 7/29/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:13:47 AM

Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that buyers of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter affirming that the vehicles qualify for ...

23 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Jaguar XK diesel on the way

omarrana submitted on 7/24/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:44:56 PM

As Jaguar celebrates 60 years of the XK nameplate, it’s engineers are working hard on a diesel version of the popular model. Jaguar has previously denied that it will offer a diesel version of the XK coupe and convertible but sources say that the cur...

4 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Agent 001's Fox Segment On The Safety Of Small Cars-Are The Gas Savings Worth It?

Agent001 submitted on 6/20/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:45:12 AM

High gas prices have many consumers switching to smaller, more fuel efficient cars, but are those compacts safe on the road?A driver is up to twice as likely to die in a small car than a midsize or larger vehicle. That's according to the Nation...

24 user comments | Category: Videos

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VW denies pulling sixth-generation Golf from U.S.

omarrana submitted on 6/17/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:34:51 PM

The European press has been reporting that Volkswagen has decided to pull the Golf, known as the Rabbit on the stateside, from the U.S. market due to unfavorable exchange rates. Denying those reports today, Volkswagen of America said it has every int...

21 user comments | Category: New Cars

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Ford's F-Series and large SUVs to get turbodiesel next year

omarrana submitted on 6/16/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:26:44 AM

“Diesel and EcoBoost gas turbo direct injection engines are planned for F-150 in 2010 as well.” That’s what Ford stated in their press release when it revealed the 2009 Ford F-150 at the Detroit Auto Show this past January. Speaking at the “Plug-i...

10 user comments | Category: New Cars

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A Honda on a Diesel Diet

Htay7500 submitted on 6/2/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 7:32:32 PM

The diesel-powered Accord returned a remarkable 53 miles a gallon on the highway, 34 in the city and 44 in combined driving. By LAWRENCE ULRICH Published: May 18, 2008 HONDA has spent decades establishing a reputation for fuel efficiency. But ...

24 user comments | Category: Misc News

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Volkswagen CEO threatens to resign if Porsche jumps in

omarrana submitted on 6/2/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 1:17:35 PM

When Porsche CEO, Wendelin Wiedeking announced last week that Porsche plans to increase its stake in Volkswagen from 31 to over 50 percent this year, we were wondering what Volkswagen thought about the statement. According to German publication De...

16 user comments | Category: Misc News

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