rooandren-- I don't know where you are located but you may want to reconsider your statements. The emissions issues have been resolved thanks to three recent developments: The introduction of Ultra Low Sulfer Diesel fuel, the use of self cleaning diesel particulate filters and some advanced emissions equipment often referred to as Blue Tech.
Last year VW was selling diesel Jettas and Touaregs in the USA, and most dealers still are. There are coming out with some new engines in 2008 and the model line will be increasing again. Last year they were selling diesels in all fifty states, this year in 45, next year they plan to be back at fifty.
As to general demand, more manufacturers have been coming out with diesel models here, Mercedes and Jeep last year, Honda and other Asian manufacturers have announced forthcoming diesels. BMW has plenty of diesel technology and could as well. With the price of diesel now less than that of unleaded gasoline, I would expect to see demand continue to increase. |