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Diesel isn't just for school buses and semis anymore. But of course, you'll know that if you're an Audi or Volkswagen fan. Volkswagen boasts no less than five TDI models, and Mishawaka drivers love the Audi A3 and Q7 models with clean-burning TDI engines. Chances are, if you've seen or ridden in a TDI version of any of these cars, you didn't even notice - they burn cleaner and are more...

So maybe it looks a bit different than the rest of the sleekly-designed new Mercedes-Benz models, but the Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell is nothing short of a beautifully styled, hardworking electric vehicle. The automaker arrived at the Geneva Motor Show with a transparent version of the seven-passenger van that showcased all of the major strides being made in the EV industry.

Mercedes-Benz says of the Vito E-Cell, "[It's the] first seven-seater vehicle worldwide to offer...

By this time next year, you'll be able to drop by the Gurley Leep Motor Werks showroom to take a spin in the all-new Audi A3. But, then, we make that sound simpler than it really is, because - by this time next year, the Audi A3 will be available with an updated 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine.

That's right, despite the fact that most auto industry leaders say Americans just don't like...

It seems vampire culture is all the rage lately. From romance novels to the silver screen to primetime television, we've seen Dracula do a lot of crazy things. But imagine if all we had to do to vanquish them from the earth is singe them with super-bright LED headlights? Well that's exactly what Audi did during the Super Bowl this year, and we just couldn't help but laugh.

The idea of a party of Vampires gathering...

Two years ago, Audi unveiled its pure-electric E-Tron concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. When the concept showed up again last year at the North American International Auto Show and Le Mans, we started thinking they might just be serious about bringing the car to production.

Turns out...we were right. Audi has recently verified their plans to push the concept toward the assembly line. And, if everything goes according to schedule, the R8 E-Tron…

In the U.S., Mercedes-Benz currently offers diesel vehicles in its E-, M-, GL-, and R-class models. And, they have an S-class on the way. Powered by the same 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 engine as the company's other American diesel models, the new S350 BlueTec will be offered exclusively with 4Matic all-wheel drive; and it's expected to arrive this fall.

Mercedes-Benz's plan to introduce more diesels into the U.S. market doesn…

Montvale, NJ (December 9, 2010) -- Mercedes-Benz USA and The Conservation Fund announced today a keystone investment in The Conservation Fund's ShadeFund program, a new charitable endeavor to raise donated capital that will provide small loans to green entrepreneurs.

While most microloan charities focus on entrepreneurs in the third world, The Conservation Fund's ShadeFund program will tap into the growing trend of making loans to American small businesses. True to its mission, The Conservation…

The Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion has set a world record for traveling well over 1500 miles on one tank of fuel.
That's right folks, a Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion has taken a world record-breaking: 1,527 miles on a single tank of fuel. The Guinness World Records organization has officially recognized this as a world-beating distance!
Driven on public roads in France and Britain by Sunday Times journalist Gavin Conway, the car averaged 45mph and 89?

Audi has (possibly by mistake) released the first details of the 2011 Q5 Hybrid ahead of the official unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

It looks great! As far as styling goes, there doesn't appear to be any major changes except for new wheels, which are probably wrapped in low-rolling resistance tires. Inside, Audi has placed a revised instrument cluster (which provides an overview of the hybrid system) and a smaller luggage compartment…