March 18 marked the birthday of Rudolf Diesel (1858–1913), the inventor of the internal combustion process that still bears ...

Diesel-powered vehicles have carved out a space among drivers as a go-to option for durability, fuel efficiency, and raw performance. They have a longstanding reputation for being able to handle ...

Misfueling a gasoline car with diesel is one of those mistakes that goes from embarrassing to expensive in a matter of minutes. The wrong fuel can damage components from the tank to the catalytic ...

For many years, diesels were the undisputed masters of frugality, but with the rising popularity of zero emissions vehicles and the lasting effects of the Dieselgate scandal, they're no longer in ...

While Mercedes-Benz, like most automakers, is now shifting toward downsized, electrified powertrains, the German marque introduced the 2.1-liter turbodiesel OM651 diesel engine almost two decades ago ...

The high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 in the 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty was the first diesel to crack five hundo.

The death knell has been ringing for diesel engines over the last decade, primarily because of their environmental impact. But some still swear by diesels for their abundant torque, efficiency, and ...

Sergiu is a mechanically minded car enthusiast about to finish his university degree. From attending car meets and expositions to creating automotive content, Sergiu thrives in the presence of cars.

Dieselgate started back in 2014, but it has never really ended, as more and more allegations roll in of defeat devices across the diesel spectrum. From VW and Daimler to Cummins and Bosch, the EPA, ...

The new engine, known as the EA897evo4, traces its lineage back to the original EA897, one of the units caught up in the diesel scandal years ago. This latest version, though, has been thoroughly ...

Back in the early days, diesel engines were for trucks, tractors, and stationary applications. They were deemed too heavy, too complicated, and too unrefined to be fitted onto a road car. Well-known ...

Peter earned a Bachelor of Archeology and Creative Writing from the University of Alabama and has since joined his love of driving and riding with storytelling. His voice is full of southern ...