The diesel engine has had quite a bumpy ride throughout automotive history. At first, it was seen as a loud and smoky powerplant, good only for taxis and company vehicles due to its efficiency.

Diesel is one enigmatic fuel. The engine technology was invented by Rudolf Diesel in the early 20th century, and it represented approach to internal combustion. Instead of sparks that cause ignition ...

Diesel engines still offer unmatched torque, with mileage, and are best suited for highway runs, making them an ideal choice ...

Petrol and diesel cars may not be on UK roads for much longer, with specialists admitting vehicles could disappear within ...

Volkswagen has made a massive push toward electric vehicles in the years following its diesel cheating scandal. But it isn't giving up on the fuel just yet. In fact, diesels are making up an ...

EXCLUSIVE: Drivers could ditch petrol and diesel vehicles in favour of EVs due to a simple rule change set to hit motorists ...

The diesel-powered Mazda 6 is Mazda's stealth vehicle. You can't hear it on the racetrack, and you can't see it in North American showrooms. At least, not yet ...

Dieselgate triggered the domino effect. Automakers have been phasing out diesels for the past eight years, and the roll is far from over. The time has come for Volvo to do the same. The carmaker ...

The fuel system in a diesel engine performs the same functions as it does in gas-powered engines and consists of many of the same parts. After the fuel gets to the cylinders, however, there’s a ...

You own a diesel-powered vehicle and are thinking of giving it a tuneup. But does your diesel even have spark plugs to change? The short answer is no, diesel engines do not have spark plugs. Instead, ...