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One-Owner 1981 Chevrolet Impala Hides a Controversial Surprise Under the Hood
One-Owner 1981 Chevrolet Impala Hides a Controversial Surprise Under the Hood

20 Feb 2024, 16:25 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The sixth-generation Chevrolet Impala was the only iteration of the full-size automobile available with a diesel V8 engine.

 
Diesel Fans, Rejoice! U.S. Renewable Diesel Production Could Double by 2025
Diesel Fans, Rejoice! U.S. Renewable Diesel Production Could Double by 2025

5 Feb 2023, 13:28 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / It’s diesel payback, folks. Bye-bye you dirty fossil diesel trucks, fare well you moronic BEV and hydrogen road freight transport. Green diesel is the new boss

 
Retrofitted Diesel Engine Runs on 90% Hydrogen, Increases Efficiency by 26%
Retrofitted Diesel Engine Runs on 90% Hydrogen, Increases Efficiency by 26%

13 Oct 2022, 11:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have retrofitted a diesel engine to use 90% hydrogen and 10% diesel fuel for a 26% boost in efficiency

 
Diesel Engines Could Burn Any Fuel With Just a Software Update
Diesel Engines Could Burn Any Fuel With Just a Software Update

12 Apr 2022, 08:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A researcher at the Illinois Institute of Technology has developed a computer model that could allow diesel engines to run on alternative fuels

 
Mazda's All-New CX-60 Is a Step Forward to Nowhere, I Love It
Mazda's All-New CX-60 Is a Step Forward to Nowhere, I Love It

8 Mar 2022, 16:30 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Mazda’s approach is close to perfect. Carmakers are trying too hard nowadays to show they have an edge. Normal is the new cool

 
Mercedes Updates All Its Sprinter Vans, Makes Them Quieter and More Efficient
Mercedes Updates All Its Sprinter Vans, Makes Them Quieter and More Efficient

19 Jul 2021, 15:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Mercedes-Benz upgrades all its Sprinter versions with the modern, OM654 four-cylinder diesel engine, bringing more comfort and efficiency.

 
The Tech Behind the Garrett Turbochargers That Keep BMW B57 Diesel Engines Alive
The Tech Behind the Garrett Turbochargers That Keep BMW B57 Diesel Engines Alive

22 Jun 2021, 15:21 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Let's explore the innovative technologies behind Garett's two-stage VNT turbos used to improve efficiency and reduce emissions on BMW's B57 diesel engines

 
15 Years Ago, Peugeot's Crazy 908 RC Sedan Concept Debuted With V12 Diesel Power
15 Years Ago, Peugeot's Crazy 908 RC Sedan Concept Debuted With V12 Diesel Power

11 Jun 2021, 13:38 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / In 2006, Peugeot released a gorgeous concept that combined the creature comforts of a luxury sedan with the performance of a diesel-powered Le Mans race car

 
Diesel Truck Engine Explodes in the Quest for 3,000 HP, Spectators at Great Risk
Diesel Truck Engine Explodes in the Quest for 3,000 HP, Spectators at Great Risk

24 May 2021, 17:38 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / In the future, a Perspex screen between the spectators and the vehicle wouldn't hurt, though the explosion might easily lob the projectiles over it

 
2021 Ford Ranger Stormtrak Packs Raptor Power, Wolftrak Joins In as Workhorse
2021 Ford Ranger Stormtrak Packs Raptor Power, Wolftrak Joins In as Workhorse

12 Apr 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / The 2021 Ranger Stormtrak and Wolftrak will soon hit European dealerships as limited-edition premium and workhorse trucks, respectively

 
Cummins-Powered Ford Ranger Is a 1,300-Pound-Foot Drag Racing Beast
Cummins-Powered Ford Ranger Is a 1,300-Pound-Foot Drag Racing Beast

6 Apr 2021, 20:50 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / This old, apparently beat-up Ford Ranger hits 60 mph in just 1.2 seconds; it also does 10-second quarter mile runs and 6-second 1/8-mile sprints

 
3,000HP Diesel Dragster Doesn't Care About the World, Runs 6-Second Quarter-Mile
3,000HP Diesel Dragster Doesn't Care About the World, Runs 6-Second Quarter-Mile

19 Mar 2021, 12:23 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / A proper slingshot-style dragster, this contraption pairs a 7.6-liter International diesel engine with no fewer than three turbo units

 
Last Diesel BMW in the U.S. on Its Way Out, Only Jaguar Land Rover Left Standing
Last Diesel BMW in the U.S. on Its Way Out, Only Jaguar Land Rover Left Standing

12 Sep 2018, 14:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / BMW will not bring a new diesel car to the U.S. after the current 3 Series is replaced, leaving only JLR as the only European carmaker to offer diesel.

 
Watch 2019 Mercedes CLS 400 d Accelerate Smoothly Past 250 KPH (155 MPH)
Watch 2019 Mercedes CLS 400 d Accelerate Smoothly Past 250 KPH (155 MPH)

7 Aug 2018, 13:56 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / It's not about launching like a bat out of hell with AWD. It's about a steady surge of torque taking you all the way to the top speed

 
Audi Completes Review of V6 and V8 TDI Engines, Says There Were No Findings
Audi Completes Review of V6 and V8 TDI Engines, Says There Were No Findings

9 Jul 2018, 07:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Audi says it has completed the analysis of all V6 and V8 TDI engines used in mid-range and full-size models, says there were no findings.

 
Opel Tweaks Astra Engine Lineup to Keep it in German City Centers
Opel Tweaks Astra Engine Lineup to Keep it in German City Centers

15 May 2018, 13:28 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Opel announces two new 1.6-liter engines for the Astra range, both Euro 6d-TEMP compliant, that will be at first available in Germany

 
BMW Adds Four-Cylinder Diesel to the 6 Series Gran Turismo
BMW Adds Four-Cylinder Diesel to the 6 Series Gran Turismo

3 May 2018, 07:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo gets new entry level engine, a four-cylinder diesel featured for the first time on the luxury model.

 
Diesel vs. Gasoline Comparison Explained With Identical Crossovers
Diesel vs. Gasoline Comparison Explained With Identical Crossovers

21 May 2017, 20:17 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Will you learn anything new? Probably not, but this comparison between two Renault Kadjars puts things back into perspective

 
French Authorities Investigate Renault Emissions, Company Denies Wrongdoing
French Authorities Investigate Renault Emissions, Company Denies Wrongdoing

13 Jan 2017, 17:34 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Renault's diesel engines are under the spotlight of French authorities. The company denied any wrongdoing, but its share value has decreased today

 
Lawyers Say Bosch Had "Key Role" In Developing VW Emissions Cheat Device
Lawyers Say Bosch Had "Key Role" In Developing VW Emissions Cheat Device

18 Aug 2016, 09:36 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Lawyers representing American owners of Volkswagen models affected by Dieselgate have accused Bosch of being involved in the cheating scheme