We all know that the US car market is somewhat becoming a little allergic to diesel and the industry is becoming stricter in terms of emission rates. With these present standards, diesel engines are also becoming a little less famous in the US car market.

Months ago, Volkswagen promised to become a little eco-friendlier with their upcoming clean-diesel Jetta TDI but news today says that we will have to wait a little longer for the car to finally come out. The new cleaner Jetta will be making its debut in the spring of 2008.

It’s not the same as the Dodge fan clutch which is very available now. According to the German car maker, they had to push back the production of the TDI because of “technical issue that was found in the late stages of durability testing” and so the new car will be available in late summer 2008.

The problem with the car is the 50-state test. We all know about the strict emissions standards of the US in terms of diesel engines. Car makers should pass the stricter standards of the country in order for them to be allowed to market the unit in all 50 states, including California and its stringent Air Resources Board.

There are plenty of automakers opting to have a cleaner diesel for the US car market. And all eyes are focused on the Volkswagen Jetta. But as much as we want to have it in our garage, it will come to us next year.