Trucks are the backbone of the modern global economy, traversing the world's longest highways. In America, semi-rigs are a familiar sight on the interstate networks, hauling tens of thousands of tons ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fifty-seven diesel trucks and a tugboat operating in southwest Detroit will be replaced with cleaner models thanks to a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Southwest Detroit ...