October 08, 2006	Sunday	Ramazan 14, 1427

FRANKFURT, Oct 7: Germany's carmakers are looking to join forces to push clean diesels in the US market with the Bluetec technology developed by Mercedes-Benz and diesel injection system specialist Bosch.

Starting in 2008, Volkswagen, its premium unit Audi, BMW and Mercedes aim to launch and market Bluetec in the world’s largest car market, where diesel has a market share of just 5pc versus 50pc in western Europe. Spokespersons for Volkswagen and Mercedes parent DaimlerChrysler confirmed a report in German newspaper Automobilwoche to be published on Monday.—Reuters