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The 318 Detroit Diesel holds something of a special place in the pantheon of diesel engines — but what was it exactly, and ...

If you hang around the industrial diesel engine crowd much, you've likely heard the name "Screaming Jimmy" when referring to a variety of Detroit Diesel engines, specifically, the Series 71. The ...

We all know General Motors as an automaker. However, GM also has a storied past in various other industries that many might not consider. In the 1930s, GM's Electro-Motive Division began producing ...

A brutal engine torture test is reigniting debate around Ford’s legendary diesel trucks. From contaminated fuel to extreme ...