2021 GMC Yukon Denali Offers Affordable Diesel Engine
The 2021 GMC Yukon Denali is giving you the choice between a gas engine and a diesel engine. While diesel engines are typically more expensive than gas engines, this high-end model’s diesel option is more affordable than its standard gas option. Finding the Right Model: Differences between the Yukon and Yukon XL The Yukon Denali […]
The 2021 Escalade Scores a New Diesel Engine
While the Cadillac Escalade is known for its unmistakable styling and luxurious interior, fuel efficiency ratings have never been its claim to fame. However, the revolutionary 2021 Escalade just might change this reputation, thanks to a new Duramax turbo-diesel engine. Here’s a look at what we know so far. Shop for Your Next Vehicle Without […]
Mitsubishi Is Stopping Development of Diesel Engines
According to Nikkei Inc., Mitsubishi will not be developing diesel engines for its future models. The automaker is working to lower the number of diesel vehicles it offers and stop producing diesel versions of many models before 2022. Going Green: Outlander PHEV is Family Green Car of the Year The future of diesel engines The […]
Duramax Diesel Engine Lands a Spot on Best Engines Lists
WardsAuto recently compiled its lists of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems for 2020. The new 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine, which is available in the GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, earned a place on the list. Enjoy the Drive: Fun audiobooks to listen to Notable aspects of the diesel engine The editors […]
New Ohio GM Plant Will Build Diesel Engine Parts for Sierra, Silverado HD
A new $175 million General Motors plant in Brookville, Ohio, will build components for the automaker’s highly popular Duramax diesel truck engines. Located a few miles west of Dayton, this plant will be a part of GM and Isuzu’s joint DMAX venture. It will cover 251,000 square feet and employ more than 100 workers. “Strong […]
2020 Chevy Silverado Earns 33 MPG on the Highway with New Turbo-Diesel Engine
When you’re behind the wheel of the 2020 Chevy Silverado powered by the new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, you’ll earn fewer stops at the pump. In models equipped with rear-wheel-drive, the advanced powertrain is rated at an EPA-estimated 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. If you opt for a four-wheel-drive […]
Chevrolet Details New Silverado Diesel Engine
Originally slated for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, General Motors’ all-new Duramax turbo-diesel engine will be offered for that truck’s 2020 model year instead. This engine, a 3.0-liter inline-six, is rated for 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque — more powerful than the Silverado’s top competitor, the Ford F-150. It comes paired with a […]
GM Delays the Duramax Diesel Engine Introduction to the 2020 Model Year
GM customers will have to wait until the 2020 model year if they want their GM truck to utilize the Duramax diesel engine
There are plenty of truck drivers out there who would like the boost in power and efficiency that a diesel engine can provide. For GMC and Chevrolet customers, the wait for such a powertrain has been extended. The 3.0-liter Duramax inline-six turbodiesel engine has been postponed to the 2020 model year. Chevy Truck Powertrains: New […]
The Mazda Diesel Engine is Finally Coming to the U.S.
Starting in July, you’ll be able to get a Mazda CX-5 with the long-awaited 2.2-liter SKYACTIV-D four-cylinder engine. Specs and availability This snazzy new engine will deliver 168 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. At first glance, it seems outclassed by the CX-5 Signature’s gasoline engine, which offers a maximum of 310 lb-ft of torque. […]
The 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel Engine Edges Ford
The longest-lasting, most dependable pickup truck just got stronger, as its diesel engine offers more power than its Ford rival. Multiple news sources have leaked information regarding the specs of the new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel engine available this summer for the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500. According to Jalopnik, order forms for the Silverado 1500 […]
Facts and Rumors About the 2019 GMC Sierra’s New Diesel Engine
The all-new 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 is now available at dealerships, but one important piece of the puzzle is still missing. Although the 2019 Sierra is slated to receive a new diesel engine, models equipped with this powertrain haven’t arrived yet. Details about the Sierra diesel are still a little sparse, so here’s a refresher […]
EPA Quietly Rates Mazda CX-5 Diesel Engine Efficiency at Up To 29 mpg Combined
The question of Mazda bringing a diesel powertrain to the U.S. has been pretty open for some time, with the brand at the end of 2016 promising that it would be bringing a diesel engine for its CX-5 crossover. At the time, it promised that the diesel engine would show up in the second half […]
New Ford EcoSport Adds Intelligent AWD, EcoBlue Diesel Engine, ST-Line Trim for Europe
The new Ford EcoSport is picking up a few new tricks in order to increase its appeal for customers in Europe. Ford announced on Monday that the new EcoSport will for the first time ever be offered with Ford Intelligent All-Wheel Drive and new 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel engine. Both will hit for the EcoSport in […]
GM to Spotlight Diesel Engines in the Wake of Volkswagen’s Recent Diesel Scandal
According to Wards Auto, GM’s senior vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Steve Kiefer, confirmed the manufacturer’s focus on offering diesel engines for a variety of its vehicles. This strategic move allows GM to step into the blank space that Volkswagen left behind in the aftermath of the recent diesel disaster. GM seems […]
Volvo Adding Safety Equipment and Diesel Engine to 90 Series
Volvo Cars recently announced a handful of updates are coming to its 90 series models, which include the Volvo XC90, S90, and V90 Cross Country. These updates come in the form of new safety technology, powertrain options, and a new exterior color choice; each infotainment system has also been updated. Traveling the US: Find out […]
Intriguing Rumor: Mazda May Bring Diesel Engines to US Next Year, Reveal Details at LA
The possibility of Mazda bringing its diesel engines to the United States is a frustrating subject. It was first promised to come to us by the summer of 2013, which was pushed back to 2014, then to 2016, and then indefinitely as certification delays and diesel emissions scandals caused release dates to be pushed back further […]
Next-Gen 2018 Chevy Equinox Slims Down, Offers Diesel Engine
Offering a much-needed redesign and some new bells and whistles, Chevy’s all-new, trimmed down 2018 Equinox is making waves with a diesel option that makes the compact SUV even more efficient. Perhaps a curious choice in an American market that’s borderline hostile to diesel vehicles outside of heavy-duty trucks, the switch to a diesel engine […]
2017 Sierra HD All Terrain X to Be Offered with New Turbo-Diesel Engine
Looking to compete with the likes of the RAM Power Wagon and Ford F-150 Raptor, GMC has announced the third member of its limited-edition All-Terrain X series, which comes in the form of the 2017 Sierra HD All Terrain X. Confused by Car Terms? Here’s a clear definition of what torque really means Coming standard […]