When low-sulfur diesel fuel becomes available in 2006, Mercedes-Benz will begin importing the E 320 sedan with a diesel engine that gets about 35 mpg. BMW and Volkswagen also will offer more diesels in the United States. Honda has announced the next Accord will be available as a gas-electric hybrid.
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About the Author
Jacques Gordon
Former Technical Editor Jacques Gordon joined the Motor Age team in April 1998 with almost 30 years of automotive experience. He worked for 10 years in dealerships and independent repair shops, specializing in European cars. He later moved to a dyno-lab environment with companies such as Fel-Pro, Robert Bosch, and Johnson-Matthey Catalyst Systems Division. From there, Jacques joined Chilton Book Co, writing diagnostic and repair procedures before joining Motor Age.
