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Mercedes-Benz, the tarnishing act... by Jeremy Clarkson

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Old 07-16-04, 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by Iceman
I'm too lazy to do the research myself, but does anyone know the number of cars sold in the U.S. vs Europe vs. Japan? Maybe the reason Lexus won't develop a diesel is because they simply won't earn back the investment.
I'm lazy like you are but I am sure it will be worth it for them to make one diesel per model.
In the IS/GS range the competitors are selling around 50% diesel engined cars. So that is a potential 50% Lexus is loosing out on.
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