German automakers unite to offer Bluetec, Citroen back to NA, Chrysler dual clutch

Bluetec
Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have formed an alliance to use the Bluetec emissions treatment system on diesel vehicles sold in the United States. All four companies will use the Bluetec name to market the technology, which was developed by Mercedes and Bosch.

Citroen
French automaker Citroen is considering importing its vehicles to Canada, according to Ward’s Auto. “If we can homologate our cars in Canada, it’s a potential,” Frederic Banzet, vice-president-international sales told the trade publication. “We’re looking at it.”

Chrysler DSG
Chrysler is planning to offer dual-clutch transmissions on many of its mid-sized vehicles in the coming years, according to trade publication Automotive News. Currently, the Volkswagen group (including Audi and Bugatti) is the only company selling vehicles with the technology in America.

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Good stuff, especially the Blutec news!

Definitely a step forward! :tup:

i’m pretty pumped about the bluetec news. that’s real sweet.

Man, it would be sweet to get some Citroen’s over here in NA.