By late summer, the first of those modern diesels will arrive: the Volkswagen Jetta TDI.

FORBES: Magazine Article

The Volkswagen Jetta TDI is very close to break-even after five years of ownership.

FORBES: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

The Jetta TDI SportWagen could be a spiffy urea-free replacement for the old Benz wagon if you don't mind something smaller.

WSJ: Cars With a Higher Clearance

The Jetta TDI has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that operates efficiently enough not to require the new urea-injection technology that many larger, heavier diesels do in order to comply with exhaust emissions standards.

FORBES: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Entries included a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf, Honda CR-Z, Honda Civic GX, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen Jetta TDI, a Volkswagen Golf TDI that runs on French Fry oil, and the Judy Sunhawk, a solar car capable of going 90 miles an hour.

FORBES: What Alternative Fuel Vehicle Will You Drive Next?

Auto writer Matthew de Paula and I are debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels (entries include a Volt, Nissan Leaf, Honda Civic GX and Volkswagen Jetta TDI, among others).

FORBES: The Chevy Volt: Old Men In Queens Love It

Auto writer Matthew de Paula and I will be debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels (entries include a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan LEAF, Honda Civic GX and Volkswagen Jetta TDI, among others).

FORBES: Car Wars: The Silent Nissan LEAF

Auto writer Matthew de Paula and I are debating the practicality, performance and appeal of cars that run on diesel, electricity, natural gas and other non-gasoline fuels. (Entries include a Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf, Honda CR-Z and Volkswagen Jetta TDI, among others.) An edited version will appear in a future issue of Forbes magazine.

FORBES: Update: The Honda Civic GX is Fine As Long As You Don't Refuel (Oh, and Tunnels Are Okay)