American Diesel Sales Increase Over 25 Percent in 2012
Diesel sales are on the up in America, with a 25.6 percent increase in 2012 thanks to favorable diesel fuel prices and more options for consumers.
Overall, the U.S. automobile market saw a 13.8-percent increase in 2012, while hybrid car sales have increased an impressive 67.8 percent. Over 100,000 diesel vehicles have been sold in 2012 according to data compiled by HybridCars.com and Baum and Associates.
In September 2012, diesel sales jumped 44 percent compared to last year, its biggest growth month. The fuel efficiency that diesel engines provide has been a huge selling point as gas prices continue to increase nationwide.
Currently there are 31 clean diesel vehicles for consumers to choose from, but that number is expected to double in the next 18 months with plenty of new additions from Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz.
Even more favorable for diesel sales is the estimation that prices are expected to decline by 3 percent in 2013 to an average of $3.83 a gallon.
[Source: Diesel Forum]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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