A new model year for a truck means that it gets better, right? Well, this isn’t exactly the case for the 2021 Chevy Silverado. The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax diesel engine actually managed to get a lower fuel economy. The 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax diesel is worse on fuel Despite having no significant …
Wow, the 2021 Ford F-150 towing and payload numbers have been released. It looks like the Ford F-150 is on track for maintaining the best in class towing and payload power. Check out how strong this truck is. The 2021 Ford F-150 towing and payload capacities It’s been a long wait since the 2021 Ford …
The 2021 GMC Sierra Diesel 1500 is a powerful and luxurious truck. Despite its high price tag, GMC is making it easier than ever to buy one.
Many first-time boat owners don’t consider what kind of motor they need for their watercraft. Depending on what kind of boat you have, you might need something with a little extra power. Enter the Oxe Diesel 150 outboard motor, one of the few readily available diesel motors for boats, according to Boating Magazine. Much like …
Yee-haw, it’s an excellent time to save on the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC sierra 1500 if you want a light-duty pickup truck that runs on diesel. General Motors is reducing the price of its diesel-burning trucks. Save on the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Turbo Diesel GM is providing a nation-wide $1,500 price cut …
The Chevy Silverado LT Diesel is one of the best equipped trucks you can buy if you want the perfect combination of speed and fuel economy.
As the push moves stronger in the direction toward electric vehicle technology, the race for electric-powered commercial trucking transportation heats up. Eventually, electric semis will take over our heavy-duty diesel trucks. Who will dominate the market? Daimler or Tesla? For now, it’s looking like a tossup: Tesla vs. Daimler. Whose electric tech will take over …
When you need a workhorse truck, there are only a few brands that offer what you are looking for. A heavy duty pickup truck is a special vehicle with an intended purpose. There is a decent-sized volume of buyers for these trucks for both commercial-type uses as well as personal. But these trucks aren’t always …
Powerful diesel engines have powered our most potent vehicles like trucks and SUVs for more than a century. Like the gasoline engine’s bigger and more-muscular brother, the diesel engine has long-been associated with capability, not practicality. But while the diesel and gas engine differ in various ways, can the diesel engine share its gas sibling’s ability for practical, daily …
Once upon a time, diesel cars were making some headway in the race for fuel-efficiency supremacy and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI was the poster child for them. Back in 2007, fuel prices rose and automakers were churning out fuel-efficient models in order to capitalize on the public’s need for saving gas. In addition to the …
Building a car that achieves extraordinary fuel economy is no easy task. Cars like the Toyota Prius, Hyundai Ioniq, and the Honda Insight are among the most fuel-efficient cars on the road today and they weren’t designed, engineered, and built all in a week. In fact, cars like those (as well as any car, really) …
The age of the electric semi fleet is drawing near. However, we aren’t quite there yet. In fact, there are many details concerned with the adaption from the traditional diesel engine to electric trucking. It turns out that the transition from diesel to electric tractors for a cargo fleet is a massive undertaking. Switching from …
Dieselgate is a term often used in reference to an exhaust emissions cheating scandal. Volkswagen is often the target of the Dieselgate discussion. But, in reality, the uncovering of the cheating scam revealed a bigger problem beyond Volkswagen’s doors. As it turns out, Mercedes became the subject of scrutiny along with other manufacturers such as …
When it comes to trucking, pickup trucks, and semis, diesel engines and the fuel they use immediately comes to mind. There are a lot of regulations. Due to emissions laws, diesel trucks have become increasingly complicated in an effort to keep up with the limitations certain laws have put on diesel engines. But Daimler is …
There are those that do not know that a highway with no speed limits actually does exist. It is not fantasy. Portions of the Autobahn in Germany have no speed restrictions. Anybody can run their car all out in these sections of the highway system. Naturally, many drivers of exotic hypercars have been there filming …
The first generation Ford F-250 Powerstroke diesel pickup truck is one of the best trucks out there. Ford trucks have a workhorse reputation and in terms of heavy duty pickup trucks, it all started with Ford’s first generation super duty line. Trucks from this generation, which ran from 1999-2007, are great examples of a good …
It seems like only yesterday that we were all shocked by the Volkswagen “Dieselgate” scandal, but now, five years later, one part of it has finally come to pass. The Federal Trade Commission reported recently that Volkswagen paid out all of the previous “clean diesel” car owners a healthy sum of money in order to …
Diesel trucks are part of a way of life for many. From workhorse ranch pickups to supply chain semis, these machines help transport humans and various products both food and otherwise. Diesel trucks have been the subject of conversation for years. Massive emissions of nitrogen oxide and particulate matter. When will hybrid and EV take …
With the rise of hybrid and electric vehicle technology, many speculate that vehicles with gasoline and diesel engines are being phased out. Especially as emissions laws and diesel regulations tighten around the globe, we are bound to see increasing changes. The recent California mandate shows that things in the US are becoming more strict, as …
Volkswagen violated the emissions standards of the United States by installing cheating devices in its vehicles. That scandal became news five years ago. Since then, Volkswagen has been busy paying a lot of cash toward satisfying various legal settlements associated with their cheating of the Clean Air Act. On Saturday, the Associated Press reported that …
There is a popular question that has been circulating since the Jeep Gladiator was first unveiled. That question is, When will a diesel engine be made available for the popular truck? Pickup truck owners often tow. So, a diesel option, which is often more suitable for towing situations, has been on the Gladiator fans’ wish …
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, …
