In the realm of powerful American engines, few manufacturers can claim to have reached the heights that Chevrolet has. Sure, the likes of Cummins and Ford have offered great competition, but even they ...

Who was known as America's greatest diesel engine maker? You'd probably say Caterpillar or Cummins, but some old timers might argue that Detroit Diesel takes the crown. While this makes for a ...

Enhancements to the Detroit DD15 engine, combined with an expanded lineup of the DT12 automated manual transmission, have resulted in improved fuel economy, performance and durability, according to ...

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 ...

The Detroit Diesel Corporation originally launched in 1938 as a division of General Motors, and its main purpose was to build a two-stroke engine that would combine power and versatility in a small ...