IMO I believe this is a case of GM and Ford deciding once again that they know what's best for the American consumer. They believe we do not want economical diesel automobiles. Therefore, they are determined not to produce diesel cars or market them. Guys like Lutz at GM cry crocodile tears at the future requirements for high mileage cars yet the technology is already available to build high mielage clean burning diesels for the USA market. Appears to be the same old story from GM and Ford: "Don't bother us, we know what's best for the American driver! Let's keep building 13 mpg SUV's and so we can convince the public they're a good deal because we'll give you one at a $6000.00 discount. Oh, by the way we must ensure our partners at Exxon, BP and Shell can conntinue to make ends meet by selling 87 octane."

I just read an article on diesel fuel, saying that US production is pretty close to maxxed out for Diesel. It has to do with the type of refining, and until we can build some new "CRACKING" type refineries, diesel will be limited in supply, hence explaining the premium you pay for it.

Even wth a $0.25 to $0.35 penalty, A small SUV with a diesel/electric hybrid would be a wonderful way to juice MPG. I have seen estimates from 60 to 75 MPG for such vehicles. I'd sure buy something like an Explorer/Edge/Tahoe/Minivan with those MPG numbers.

Environmentalists scream for higher MPG, but everyone fights when a refinery tries to expand to meet demand or improve capacity (i.e. BP in NW IN).

To actually answer the question:
- Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Mercedes E320
- Mercedes ML320
- Mercedes GL320
- Volkswagen Touareg
are the diesel vehicles you can buy in model year 2008. And not if you live on the coasts.

Remember that the new truck diesels are a $7000 option. They also don't get the mileage they used to because of the environmental requirements.

2008 BMW 335d sedan
BMW X-5 QDrive35d
Audi Q7 TDI
VW Jetta SportWagen TDI
VW Jetta Sedan TDI
MB E320 BlueTec
MB R320 BlueTec
MB ML320 BlueTec
MB GL320 BlueTec
Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD (if they survive)

2009 Audi A4 TDI
VW Tiguan TDI
VW Passat TDI
Acura TSX i-DTEC
Honda Accord i-DTEC
Ford F150
Chevrolet Silverado

2010+ GMC Sierra
Hummer 2
Hyundai Veracruz
More MBs
More VWs
More BMWs
Cadillac CTS
Saturn Aura
Kia Borrenga
Miahindra pickup (Indian auto maker)
Nissan Titan
Nissan Maxima
Toyota Tundra
Dodge Ram
Mitsubishi Lancer
Land Rover
Many more announcements to follow.

Oh. I forgot the VW Touareg TDI for late '08 or early '09 switching from a forty-five state, emission compliant 5.0 V-10 to a fifty-state compliant, 3.0 V6 TDI

I drive a 535dm sport saloon in the uk. This is my second one. With fuel prices at £1.20 a litre in the uk, many uk residents drive diesal cars. They drive much better, more economical, cheaper to service and quicker than the petrol equivalent... They win hands down over the same petrol model.Its a no brainer in my books. It does 35mpg-42mpg , its a has 286bhp, with 420nm of torque.I was looking for the same model to buy when i move to florida and was shocked to learn that nearly 97% of all cars are petrol in the us. Maybe the higer fuel prices will change all this....

Mahindra should be showing up with up to three diesel vehicles next year. They have been selling tractors in the US for many years. 2-door PU, 4-door PU, and a sport utility.

They are liars about the refining. The reason diesel is produce is because it is what is left over after the refine of crude oil is over. It is trash. Im glad they found a use for it but why are they selling it at a premium criminal...That is why there is a bio movement going on

The Big 3 will be in a world of HURT, when the imports will be selling all the diesels they can produce. The Big 3 should have followed the example of the imports a few years back and steered away from the gas guzzlers, i don't they will recover

O boy do I have comments, what is wrong with the powers that be? I was driving a 2.0ltr diesel 20 years ago in the UK getting 45 to the gallon. It had to go through DOT testing every year for Emissions and never failed once. It was a Citroen, you had them here once upon a time, one of the most advanced cars in europe. America could have all the diesels it wants if Ford and GM would for once think on the lines of give the people what they need. Notice how many E85 supply points there are? Take a look in google some time for E85 stations. Yes there are lots but they are only available to special groups like government vehicles etc. We are second class citizens people we will always be till the power that be give us all a fair break.
Next what about conversions, in the UK because gas is so expensive you can go get a LPG conversion, I had one and boy did I save some money, you can get LPG here in the US but guess what the EPA has only passed Crown victoria's and a couple of others vehicles for conversion Ha ha guess who drives them most. Now lastly America you are being lied too. Ford produces the Ford focus in Europe in a diesel version which is capable of 55 mpg. Think on, we are all being screwed by the few, trouble is most of us put them there by voting in people we didn't really check out in the beginning..

I understand Ford, Toyota, and other companies have diesels everywhere except in the US. Why? I have a diesel truck and the mileage in that compared to an equivalent gas truck is almost double. I want to only have diesel vehicles in my driveway but cannot find mid priced cars with reliable diesel engines.

I've driven deisels in Europe and they are great - good fuel economy and plenty of low end torque where you do most of your driving. I drive a Volvo 850 wagon and get reasonalble fuel mileage - 30 mpg. But Volvo in Europe sells diesels which get up to 50+ mpg -why not here - I'd surely buy one.