For most cars and trucks, gasoline and diesel engines follow the same four basic steps to make power: intake, to get a mixture of fuel and air into the cylinders; compression, to squeeze that mixture ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Over the last century or so, the auto industry has changed in a myriad of incredible ways. It's mind-boggling to think of just how far we've ...

European carmakers are eyeing technology that promises cleaner, simpler and less expensive diesel engines. By mid-2007, diesel cars equipped with pressure-sensing glow plugs that will bring dramatic ...

Winter months are the hardest on our vehicles. From road salt to cold start-ups to gelled-up fuel systems, the end of every year marks the beginning of a long battle for diesels. With our '97 Ford ...