Mazda introduced its diesel version of the ever-popular CX-5 crossover, the Skyactiv-D, last year at the 2019 New York Auto Show. And while it was meant to be a gasoline alternative for those that wanted the feeling of low-end diesel grunt, the oil-burning CX-5 didn’t exactly turn heads or pique interest. It also didn’t help …
With a huge push from most of the automakers to go towards hybrids and electrics to save fuel and the environment, diesel-powered cars and SUVs are just about extinct. However, Mazda decided to introduce the CX-5 Skyactiv-D into the market late last year, and honestly, it has us a bit perplexed as to why. Volkswagen’s …
Trucks, cars, bikes, and more are going hybrid. You name it, and it’s going hybrid. Even the Ford F-150 is going hybrid with its 2021 model. However, there is a massive resistance toward hybrid powertrains as heavy-duty haulers cling to their beloved diesel engines. So, is the Ford F-150 diesel or the hybrid Ford F-150 …
Almost five years ago, the world woke up to accusations against Volkswagen for cheating diesel emissions regulations. What became known as, Dieselgate, ended up throwing Volkswagen a curveball into their future plans. The company had to instead concentrate on finding a way to satisfy diesel requirements with its cars, and to consider how to pay …
In terms of the cargo van, Ford dominates the market. The Ford Transit is the most popular choice for commercial fleet vans. One of the reasons it is such a leading choice is for the options that are available. Of these options is the choice between a diesel engine and a gasoline engine. What makes …
If you’re looking for a truck to get the job done, then check out the Ram super-duty trucks because they’re equipped with the legendary Cummins diesel engine. The Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 all mean business, which is why they’re appropriately built to get the job done. You Need A Ram Truck For The …
When you think of cars that are good for the environment, trucks don’t typically come to mind. But all that could be changing.
The Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor Diesel offers an insane amount of performance and power. How does this truck measure up to the competition?
The Fast Lane Truck announced today the results of a recent competition for the Best Half-Ton Diesel truck. The winner of the awards receives a Golden Hitch. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax took home the trophy from the competition this year. The test and the competitors The contestants for the Golden Hitch award were reviewed on performance through the …
Diesel engines have been around for along time and some people swear by them. But are there any SUVs available with diesel engines?
There’s an old adage that consumers buy horsepower, but drive torque. And when it comes to torque, it’s tough to beat a diesel SUV. Diesels can tow larger loads and are arguably more durable than gasoline engines—hence the popularity of importing diesel Land Cruisers and Hiluxes. The problem is, that high torque comes at the …
Jeep lovers are excited to finally have access to a diesel Wrangler. What diesel engine will come in this long awaited SUV?
When it comes to trucks, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado has what it takes to get the job done. It’s the strongest and most advanced Silverado ever with a legacy of Chevy dependability. The Silverado leads the pack in cargo volume and V8 power and towing, and it has a full suite of high-tech safety features. …
The team behind the Ford F-350 Mac Truck is back. Long McArthur Ford, in a slight break with other not-so-special special-edition trucks, turned an F-Series Super-Duty into a proper dually off-roader. But the F-350 Mac Truck didn’t receive any engine or powertrain mods. And with the Motor Trend Truck of the Year Ram Heavy-Duty offering …
Diesel engines offer many advantages over traditional gas engines. But will these extra benefits mean repairs are more expensive?
Diesel trucks are supposed to be powerful. So when Ram’s diesel trucks were declared more powerful than Ford or GM’s it got peoples’ attention.
Diesel trucks are popular because in general these trucks are easier to maintain and have great power. However, soon owning one could be an issue.
Diesel trucks are quite different from gasoline ones. That means home mechanics have to keep a few things in mind before wrenching on them. That’s in addition to the other considerations required for pickup truck maintenance. But diesel truck maintenance isn’t terrifyingly-complicated, as long as you keep a few things in mind. Glow plugs, not …
Although gasoline engines in the US are more popular, a diesel truck makes a lot of sense. Diesel trucks can tow and haul more while burning less fuel. Diesel truck engines also last much longer than gasoline ones. And diesel trucks can do all this because of what makes them different from gasoline trucks. Diesel …
Truck buyers have a tough choice: gas or diesel? Each engine type has its own loyal camp among pickup truck owners.
Pickup trucks are usually bought for utility. That’s especially important for farmers or owners working outside the city. But truck ownership is also about personalization. Making it your own because you enjoy it. That’s a mentality truck YouTuber WhistlinDiesel clearly wholeheartedly embraces. Which explains why he turned his GMC Sierra into a stripped-down diesel-powered off-road …
Pickup truck customers are usually most interested in things like towing capacity and fuel efficiency. Pickups with diesel engines are very good at both. But being able to get through traffic is important, too. You don’t need to be the fastest, just quicker than the other person. Which is why TFLTruck.com got a diesel-equipped Chevrolet …
Ram pickups have won some pretty impressive awards over the years, including Autobytel’s Pickup Truck of the Year Award in 2014 and North American Truck of the Year in 2013. The Ram 1500 was also the second-best-selling truck in the country in 2019. Has the EcoDiesel engine changed the truck’s performance, and what could you …
Cummins diesel engines are some of the most reliable and most respected in the industry. What makes these engines so good?
Chevy made headlines by offering this popular truck with a diesel option. The result is the most fuel-efficient truck of 2019.
The Ford F-150 is the most popular car in America, but it’s by no means perfect. Although MotorTrend praised the F-150 diesel in terms of its fuel economy and comfort, it also had some scathing critiques about it. Here are the two things that MotorTrend didn’t like about the F-150 diesel. Towing and hauling One …
Last week, we covered news that the Jeep Wrangler would be getting a diesel engine option. At the time, we could only speculate if the Gladiator pickup would get one, too. But now, we’ve got new info. And it looks like Jeep’s product planners are speaking our language. Because all signs point to the imminent …
Diesel pickup trucks have a problem. Not with technology—Ram just announced their latest half-ton diesel options—but with image. Even before Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal, diesel engines were far from popular in the U.S. This is despite diesel engines’ better fuel efficiency and torque compared to gasoline engines. Diesels had a reputation for excessive noise. The …
Which truck is the winner of the light-duty diesel wars? Well, it depends on what you want. Diesel engines in trucks are known to deliver better economy and torque characteristics in spite of the issues with environmental concerns. You will go farther with diesel power than burning gasoline, so there is that. Let’s compare choices, …
With the continuing fraud charges and fines in the billions of dollars that Volkswagen and other manufacturers are facing by what has been called “dieselgate,” it’s a bit hard to keep a straight face with this latest VW news. That being said, VW announced today a new generation of 2.0-liter TDI Evo diesel engines that …
Not again! Volkswagen, what are you doing? Stop it already! Just when you thought Volkswagen’s “Dieselgate” emissions debacle was behind it, a German court today revealed that VW’s “fix” for the diesel cheating devices contains another cheat device. We can’t make this up. In a court hearing in Dusseldorf, Germany, the district court there has revealed …
Volkswagen paid through the nose for its emissions hustle. Here’s New York’s plan to ramp up electric vehicle numbers with its share of the settlement.
The Volkswagen ZEV plan is taking shape. Here are 3 ways the automaker will boost electric car infrastructure in the U.S. as penance for Dieselgate.
It’s election year, so you’re bound to hear ideas about “how to spend the money” from all sides. Reduce the size of the military, some say, and take care of America’s own instead; eliminate redundancies, others say; while still others suggest building a massive wall along the southern border. There are almost as many suggestions …
Who thought there would be a sliver lining for electric cars Dieselgate would provide? In fact, $2 billion of the record settlement is going EVs’ way.
This is a major breakthrough in the Volkswagen scandal. Is it enough to get angry owners excited?
It’s been a grueling year for Volkswagen, as Toyota holds the reins in sales. But emissions issues aren’t the only reason the German giant has lost the lead.
What if billions in Dieselgate penalties were instead used to develop new electric cars? Musk and others say that’s the way.
In the latest move to attempt to recover from the Dieselgate scandal of 2015, Volkswagen is seeking financing. How much, you ask?
Volkswagen’s new Passat starts at $22,440, offers a new R-Line package, and tops out at about $36,000 — but don’t expect to find a diesel in the lineup.
Now that the dust has settled, it looks like Dieselgate will have a positive impact on the market for plug-in vehicles. Here’s why.
Its ‘Clean Diesel’ TDI engines will leave a smoky bad taste in your mouth for years to come, but Volkswagen’s counting on electric vehicles to help remove it as soon as possible.
New reports detail how that the problem of misreporting emissions for diesel vehicles goes far beyond VW.
Facing record fines from governments isn’t Volkswagen’s only problem. It’s also facing millions of defrauded buyers — and they’re lawyering up.
As fallout of the diesel scandal reverberates, Volkswagen is taking its non-essential investments off the table for the time being.
German automotive supplier Bosch warned VW about its software scam back in 2007.
In the wake of one of the worst automotive scandals in history, VW will recall all 11 million vehicles affected worldwide. When and how is anyone’s guess.
Here’s what the EPA has planned for automakers in response to the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal.
While the Volkswagen diesel scandal reaches a fever pitch, BMW is getting dragged down into the muck after a German report broke.
Though you might experience a slight sting at the pump with each fill, recent studies have indicated that long-term costs of ownership for oil-burners trounce a comparable gasoline vehicle.
