This is shocking, even to me. However, the hypocrisy is even worse. The all mighty dollar speaks volumes, in any language.
It's apparent North America's emissions standards are too strict for diesels that Mercedes Benz, (and probably soon BMW and Audi) will only offer diesels in SUV form.
This paragraph sums up my disgust because of how blatant it is.
"Soon, it won't be available anywhere here. Mercedes-Benz will stop selling the E320 Bluetec in the U.S. as it begins selling new cleaner diesel SUVs that will be available in all 50 states. SUVs are held to lower emission standards that Mercedes-Benz was able to meet at a reasonable cost."
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