Detroit is one of the most impactful diesel engine companies in history, and the Series 60 is its most important engine to date. The Series 60 engine was developed in 1987 with the purpose of creating ...

One of the most significant contributions in the history of propulsion technology came from a 19th-century engineer named Rudolf Diesel. While his idea was patented in the 1890s, it wouldn't be until ...

Detroit Diesel Corp.'s flagship Series 60 heavy-duty diesel engine was recently recognized by Diesel Power Magazine as the No. 2 ranked "Best Diesel Engine Ever" on a list compiled by the publication.

The Detroit Diesel Corporation originally launched in 1938 as a division of General Motors, and its main purpose was to build a two-stroke engine that would combine power and versatility in a small ...

The clean-slate-design DD15 will power all Daimler, Freightliner and Mitsubishi Fuso HD trucks the world over. North Americans get it first in 2008, followed by Japan in '09, and Europe in 2010. Ad ...

Overdrive sister publication CCJ recently had the opportunity to get a first-hand look at Detroit Diesel’s newest engines, the company’s sixth-generation engine platform. As reported by CCJ Chief ...

Semi-trucks cover millions of miles each year delivering everything from apples to zithers. How long does a semi-truck engine last with good maintenance?

The year 2027 will feature the most significant emissions regulations the heavy-duty trucking sector has seen since 2007. If fleets haven’t already, they should begin planning for these changes. “It’s ...

In the world of internal combustion engines, diesel engines are among the best you can settle for. Sure, these engines might require a bit more time when you start them in cold weather, and no one ...

Nexiq Technologies, a provider of information management solutions, diagnostic products, and telematics solutions, released a new version of its eTechnician software. The version, eTechnician 2.9, ...

There is a new power war going on in the semi-truck segment. Swedish giants Volvo and Scania have been exchanging blows for ...