From theautochannel.com

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2007 — Volkswagen of America, Inc. today unveiled its cleanest diesel ever for the U.S., the Jetta TDI. Additionally, the company announced that this new clean diesel will be available to the U.S. market in the spring of 2008. This Jetta TDI will meet emissions standards applicable in all 50 states, including the most stringent “TIER 2/BIN 5″ or “LEV II/LEV” requirement limiting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions to 0.05 g/mile.

This clean diesel Jetta meets the lowest emissions standards without the use of urea injection. Instead, a nitrogen oxide storage catalyst reduces NOx emissions by up to 90 percent. The engine management system in the Jetta changes operating modes periodically to treat the NOx that has been stored in the catalytic converter. A particulate filter in the exhaust system further reduces emissions.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today a national search for two significant vehicles from its diesel-powered past, in celebration of its 30th anniversary of selling diesel-powered passenger cars in the U.S. The announcement, made today at the 2007 Washington Auto Show kicks off searches for the oldest running Volkswagen diesel vehicle and the Volkswagen diesel with the highest accumulated mileage.

It seems like it’s DCX day for news. The Chrysler group just released pricing for their upcoming diesel Grand Cherokee. Base price is going to be set at $38,475, including shipping. Buyers will have two trim options and the choice of either rear or four-wheel drive.

The Limited trim level will include a five-speed automatic transmission, air conditioning, leather seats, a six-disc CD changer, and Sirius satellite radio. The base price is just $3,050 more than a similarly equipped Grand Cherokee with the 4.7L V8 gasser engine. Including the 4wd option, with the Limited, changes the base price to $41,715 and makes it $3,700 more than the gasser equivalent.

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WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) today unveiled the strongest, cleanest, quietest best-in-class 2007 Cummins Turbo Diesel. Leapfrogging the competition, the Cummins 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engine, used exclusively in Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup trucks, has increased displacement providing increased horsepower and torque while achieving the world’s lowest 2010 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NOx standard a full three years ahead of the requirements.

The new Turbo Diesel engines are in full production at the Cummins MidRange Engine Plant in Columbus, Ind. Cummins has been the sole supplier of diesel engines for the Dodge Ram since 1988, shipping approximately 160,000 engines in 2006.

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Today, DaimlerChrysler AG, said it would be the first to market a heavy-duty diesel that was capable of meeting the ultra-strict 2010 emissions standards in all 50 states. The 2010 emissions standards will require diesels to emit about 90% less nitrogen oxides.

DaimlerChrysler plans to unveil the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 at the Washington Auto Show which starts tomorrow to the 24th. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, or don’t live in the US, you’ll know that means the much anticipated introduction of the 6.7L turbodiesel.