When will the Germans realize Americans do not hate diesels? USA diesel sales up 25% in 2014

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Diesel sales are on the rise. Audi USA diesel sales are on a dramatic rise with sales increasing four times in 2014. That is a huge jump and it should show to German executives that Americans not only like the idea of diesels, they buy them. For some reason the Germans continue to think Americans do not want diesels and they reserve their best diesel models for Europe. This is not just Volkswagen but Audi and BMW as well.

BMW of course has the incredible M50d tri-turbo diesel models they do not bring over. Audi has an absolutely badass 493 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque twin turbo V12 diesel they do not bring to the USA and a diesel version of the SQ5 they also omit the US market with. Volkswagen is considering an 'R' range of diesel cars including a GTD R Golf model they no doubt intend to omit the US with.

What gives? Diesel sales are through the roof. When will the Germans realize the US market will buy diesels? The problem is not us buying them, it's them not delivering the cars.

U.S. Clean Diesel Car Sales Increase 25% in 2014; Overall U.S. Car Market is Up 4%

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. clean diesel car sales have increased 25 percent during the first six months of 2014 while the overall U.S. car market has increased by 4.2 percent, according to data compiled by Hybrid Cars.com and Baum and Associates.

The 2014 clean diesel sales total includes six months of consecutive sales increases, including double digit increases in March (+ 39.5%), April (+ 60.4%) and May (+26.8%). June 2014 was the 43rd monthly increase in clean diesel sales in the past 47 months, with 31 of those months registering double-digit increases.

2014 Clean Diesel & Hybrid Car Sales

Vs. 2013 Monthly Sales
Jan. 2014
Feb. 2014
March 2014
April 2014
May 2014
June 2014
*Clean Diesels
+ 6.8%
+ 4.5%
+39.5%
+60.4%
+26.8%
+ 8.8%
Hybrids
(-20.4%)
(-23.9%)
(- 5.5%)
(- 7.9%)
+ 6.6%
(-12.7%)
Overall Market
(- 3.0%)
(- 0.1%)
+ 5.6%
+ 8.0%
+11.2%
+ 1.1%
*(Diesel car and SUV markets only - does not include light duty pickup trucks or vans.)
(Source: Hybrid Cars.com and Baum and Associates)

"Sustained and mostly double-digit increases in sales each month over a four year period prove that U.S. consumers are embracing the benefits of clean diesel technology and its proven, high fuel efficiency, great driving performance, and long-term value," said Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum.

"The consistently positive sales trends for clean diesel are particularly noteworthy since they have occurred over a recessionary economic period when diesel fuel prices have trended upward, and consumers have many more fuel efficient vehicle choices than ever before. Today, the clean diesel choices include 27 cars and SUVs, nine vans and 10 pickup trucks. We expect that number to nearly double in the next 18 months, and we expect that more models in more brands will only generate higher sales in the future.

"While diesel cars and pickup trucks make up only three percent of the overall U.S. vehicle market, most analysts predict continued growth in the U.S., with many believing the diesel market will double by 2018."

The Hybrid Cars.com/Baum and Associates sales information follows data compiled by IHS Automotive for the Diesel Technology Forum released last month that showed clean diesel vehicle registrations (cars, SUVS, vans and pickups) had increased by 30 percent from 2010 through 2013.

Link to press release: http://www.dieselforum.org/news/cali...enger-vehicles

Diesels Have 30% Better Fuel Efficiency Than Gasoline Vehicles

Schaeffer said Americans are seeking more fuel efficient cars and are learning that clean diesel vehicles are about 30 percent more fuel efficient that gasoline equivalents. In addition, he said the new federal fuel efficiency standards that will require a 54.5 mpg average by 2025 will also boost clean diesel auto sales, as auto manufacturers introduce more diesels in the U.S. to help meet these standards.

[SVP03]

Yes Diesel
The Audi V6 diesel in all the large model and the biturbu diesel, and the V8 diesel in A8 and Q7.
BMW x30 D and the x35 D from the 3 serie and up.
with the 90 l tank and the V6 diesel i drive 1200 km between refueling.

[benzy89]

Would love to see the Range Rover & G-Wagon Diesels both come state side