Cummins engines have earned a bit of a cult following over the decades — and for good reason. In the U.S., they're the iron workhorses found in everything from pickup trucks to massive semis, and they ...

Diesel aircraft engines promise lower fuel burn and cheaper operating costs at a time when every gallon and every kilogram matter in the air. Yet as manufacturers push these powerplants into more ...

Experience the powerful acceleration of the Mercedes C220 CDI BlueTec W205 as it blasts down the Autobahn! Watch the car go from 0 to high speeds with that signature diesel engine sound. Sit back and ...

The venerable Ford Power Stroke diesel engine family features some of the most technologically advanced and powerful turbodiesel engines of all time. Found primarily under the hoods of Ford's ...

While the purpose of a diesel engine is the same as a conventional one, to carry your car along the roads, there are several differences in how a diesel engine operates. From the fuel that it uses to ...

For decades, European automakers have championed diesel engines more than anyone else. After all, the technology was invented there – by German engineer Rudolf Diesel in 1897 – and the continent’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Teo Van Runkle is a journalist who covers the auto industry. For the past two years, the Silverado ZR2 pickup truck served ...