Mercedes-Benz Recalls Diesel Vehicles for Fuel Leak

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 6,872 diesel vehicles because of a potential fuel leak. “The diesel fuel filter may leak from the area around the heating component,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports. Affected vehicles include certain 2011 E-Class, 2011 GL-Class, 2011 ML-Class, 2011 R-Class and 2012 S-Class models. The diesel fuel could leak near the heat source or leak onto the road. “This could lead to a crash or cause a fire in the presence of an ignition source ... continue reading»

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BMW M5 Gets a Diesel Engine

The BMW M5 will reportedly get a high-powered diesel engine. “BMW will introduce a new high-performance diesel-powered 5-Series model next spring that will expand the German maker’s vaunted M division … with the triple-turbo V-8 oil-burner set to also be used in a variety of other BMW products, likely including its X-series sport-activity vehicles,” The Detriot Bureau, who first broke the news, reports. According to the publication, the M5 diesel is likely to get an unusual name: the BMW 550dM ... continue reading»

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