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Did you know that certain vehicles are mandated in Manitoba to be safety inspected every 12 months? That’s right, in order to keep our roads safe and to identify potentially dangerous vehicles before they take to the road, Manitoba has implemented a vehicle safety inspection program. If your vehicle is in one of the categories […]

One of the great benefits of diesel ownership is the average lifespan of diesel engines. With fewer parts and a generally lower rpm operating range, diesel engines can last significantly longer than their gasoline counterparts. Provided you keep it properly maintained, your diesel engine will last you many thousands of miles. Maintenance schedules vary by […]

Diesels need special service from mechanics who know diesel.

Obviously, diesel oil is synonymous with the diesel engine because it is the most common fuel used in the diesel engine. However, as society’s demands increase and technology advances, experts are developing more and more alternative fuels for use in the diesel engine.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) awarded Navistar Inc. with a development contract under which Navistar will engineer a diesel powertrain replacement for USPS delivery vehicles. Navistar’s re-powered diesel vehicle effort is designed to significantly reduce the escalating service and fuel costs associated with the USPS’s aging fleet.

If you tend to think of heavy duty trucks with clattering engines whenever you hear the word diesel, you may be pleased to know that things have changed a bit. Diesel power has become a more popular choice in a wider selection of vehicles – and for reasons that might also surprise you. As diesel […]

What do your uncle’s pick up truck, your sister’s volkswagen and the icemaker zamboni have in common?

In the market for a diesel pickup truck? If so, then you’re going to want to do some comparison shopping. Not all diesel engines or trucks are created equal, and you’ll want to match the truck to the job you’re doing. It would also be useful to know what you you can expect from your […]

Established in Stuttgart, Germany in 1886 as the “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering,” Robert Bosch is celebrating its 125th anniversary, as well as Bosch’s the 150th birthday at this year’s event.

By TONY BRISCOE, AUTOMOTIVE NEWS on 5/27/2011 http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110527/IRL/110529845 BorgWarner will be the exclusive provider of turbochargers for the Izod IndyCar Series starting in 2012. The deal runs through the 2016 season, and the announcement was made on Friday, days before the 100th anniversary of the first running of the race. BorgWarner’s Engineered for Racing (EFR) […]

While consumers often cite fuel savings as the primary benefit of owning an alternative powertrain vehicle, the reality for many is that the initial cost of these vehicles is too high. Sales of clean diesel vehicles are outpacing sales of hybrids by a full 17.1 percent. Additionally, the total cost of ownership is lower for […]