Military vehicles such as Humvees are often seen wading through water without much trouble, which gives diesel engines a reputation for being nearly indestructible. While they are tough and generally ...

The engines that power the vehicles we drive are exceptional machines. They're capable of generating insane amounts of power in a relatively confined space, and they can generally be expected to ...

Scientists are exploring a surprisingly simple way to clean up diesel engines: adding tiny droplets of water to the fuel. During combustion, the water rapidly vaporizes, triggering micro-explosions ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

Choosing between petrol, diesel and CNG cars depends on usage and running cost, not just mileage. Petrol suits low driving, ...