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 ...

This story appears in the March 19 print edition of Transport Topics. At least one major motor carrier said it had a truck fire related to a defect in Detroit Diesel engines that was the subject of a ...

When General Motors decided to make a diesel engine a permanent part of its light-duty truck lineup in 1982, it partnered with Detroit Diesel for a 6.2-liter V8 rated at 130 horsepower and roughly 240 ...

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 ...

There are a few companies you should probably look into if you are in the market for some serious power for a heavy-duty vehicle, and one of them is most certainly Detroit Diesel. This company has ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...