Mazda Leads Diesel Comeback as Dirty-Clunker Stigma Fades: Cars
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Thirteen years after Tokyo’s governor killed Japanese interest in diesel cars by barring many of them from his city, the technology is making a comeback as manufacturers adopt innovations that improve its sooty image.
Mazda Motor Corp. is betting big on cleaner diesels, creating a challenge to imports and hybrids as government incentives spur demand for fuel-efficient vehicles.