If the idea of buying a $43,900 car to save money at the pump seems ridiculous to you, that's understandable, especially in today's economy. But before you pass judgment on those who disagree, answer ...

The 335d spearheads a freshened 3 Series range for North America that will be unveiled at the Los Angeles show next month. Key changes to the 3 Series for 2009 include a new hood with dual character ...

Though many may never realize it, more important to your average driver, and more relevant to everyday driving, street driving, driving beneath triple-digit speeds, is torque. A well-sculpted torque ...

LOS ANGELES -- Two things are wrong with the 2009 BMW 335d diesel sedan. Its $45,000 base price ensures most of America will be denied. And its tight back seat will keep those who acquire the diesel ...

Ralph Hanson November 11, 2008 Comment Now! BMW’s first U.S. diesel was spotted testing earlier this year in California’s Death Valley in the form of a slightly disguised 3-series sedan packing a twin ...

Merano, Italy: BMW has tweaked its 2009 3-Series sedan, the model that accounts for about half of the automaker’s worldwide sales. The bigger news, at least for Canada, is that the company’s ...

There was word out this morning in the blogosphere that diesel versions of the BMW 3 Series and X5 SUV would be delayed until next year. Those rumors have turned out not to be true. According to BMW ...

1. While power is rated at 265 hp at 4200 rpm, this diesel engine provides significantly more torque than its gasoline counterparts; 425 ft-lbs at 1750 rpm to be exact. 2. Piston wrist pins have been ...

Kingston, Ontario - The automotive world is shrinking by the second. After Volkswagen, BMW is now selling diesel-powered cars in North America. A 3-Series sedan called 335d and a new variant of the X5 ...

Will diesels ever give hybrids a run for their money? That's the question hanging in the air at the Los Angeles Auto Show as yet another German automaker tries to sell the allure of great torque, ...

Automakers have been battling each other for a while on the alternative energy field and consumers are finally reaping concrete benefits. Now, they can drive a diesel-powered sedan that makes no ...