Diesel engines have been a driving force in the pickup truck world since the early 20th century, and for good reason. While they started in industrial and agricultural equipment, it didn't take long ...

While diesel engines have their benefits -- fuel economy, towing capacity, torque, and a reputation for ruggedness and longevity -- they aren't without their faults. The worst diesel engines can be so ...

North America started to get a taste for diesel-fueled vehicles in the 1930s. In the first instance, only the largest of commercial vehicles relied on Rudolf Diesel's namesake invention because diesel ...

The most popular vehicle in the U.S. so far this year is a pickup truck. In fact, four of the top six best-selling vehicles are pickups, and they are packing a lot of power these days. Today's pickups ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

When General Motors decided to make a diesel engine a permanent part of its light-duty truck lineup in 1982, it partnered with Detroit Diesel for a 6.2-liter V8 rated at 130 horsepower and roughly 240 ...

Cummins has been building pickup truck engines since 1989, which is when it first offered its legendary 359 cubic-inch inline-six engine known as the 6BT, often considered one of the best American ...