Rudolf Diesel developed the engine technology that bears his name in the late 19th Century. Since then, diesel engines have become popular for their reliable and efficient operation and long life.

It may be hard to believe, but there was a time when making 500 hp was unbelievable performance for diesel engines. Fords had 180 hp in the late 1980s and early '90s, Dodges were at 160 hp, and GMs ...

Some engines do more than power vehicles, they redraw the boundaries of what performance is supposed to look like. From race tracks to interstate highways, a handful of powerplants have forced ...

High-output engines live in a world of brutal cylinder pressures, extreme temperatures and razor-thin safety margins, and the humble piston sits at the center of that storm. When power levels climb, ...