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JON DANIELS

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XSMG XSR48

XSR48: The Diesel Supercar of the Sea

The Diesel Supercar of the Sea In the realm of high-performance marine engineering, the XSR48 from XSMG Marine stands as a testament to innovation, seamlessly […]

This Dodge Ram Dually Features 6.7L Cummins Swap and 1,127 HP

1,000 hp & Counting At Michiana Auto Mania 2025, we met with Cory Dixon and Gary, his lovingly named third-gen Dodge Ram dually. Why Gary, […]

The Defining Moments That Shaped Diesel Drag Racing

A Brief Dive into Diesel Drag Racing History Diesel drag racing didn’t develop from one specific breakthrough or one single invention, but rather through a […]

Big Time Kustomz Builds a Record-Chasing 6.4L Ford

Mark’s 6.4L, 48re swapped monster When I first started Big Time Kustomz, I instantly became obsessed with horsepower and the Power Stroke motors,” says Mark […]

The Audi R10 TDI Le Mans Legend

Audi R10 TDI—Le Mans Legend When you think of endurance racing, images of high-revving gasoline screamers often flood the mind. Tons of machines built for […]

A 6.6L Cummins Monster Truck Build

Cummins powered monster truck If you don’t find monster trucks cool, I’m sorry. The rest of us will happily enjoy creations such as this that […]

Inside the Simmons Family’s Cummins-Powered 1953 Dodge B3H

Introducing The Simmons Family 1953 Dodge B3H We’re always told that it’s better to give than it is to receive. Most of us dream of […]

1,100HP Cummins-Powered Third-Gen Ram 2500

Austin Oullette’s Ram 2500 PHOTOS BY MACH1MEDIA On some days in Spring Creek, Nevada, you can hear the familiar thunder of a high-power third-gen Cummins […]

Fourth-Gen Ram Bagged in The Nick of Time

A fourth GEN ram that meets its final form While fighting for our lives in the mud at Mother Road Mayhem, we found some respite […]

Inside the History of the Barbel-Class Submarines

Getting deeper into the history of diesel The United States Navy championed a small fleet of three diesel-electric attack submarines spanning from 1956 all the […]

Kenneth Statton’s Perfectly Balanced F-350!

Precision Simplicity Sometimes all you need in life is a really clean dually. Kenneth Statton, who goes by Kenny, out of Claremore, Oklahoma, has built […]

Rudolf Diesel’s Legacy: Revolutionizing Engines Across Industries

The Continuing Legacy of  Mr. Rudolf Diesel With the foundation of diesel engines and who waswere responsible for them established in the May issue, Diesel […]

Looking back at Highlights from the 75 Chrome Shop Show 2024

Big Rig Paradise The 75 Chrome Shop Show in Wildwood, Florida, is a dazzling spectacle that brings together large-car enthusiasts, drivers, and industry professionals from […]

Shifted Industries’ F250: The Evolution of a Showstopper

Shifted Industries’ Flagship Truck Photos by Mach 1 Media When Caleb Rennekamp isn’t running around with his mini-Highland cows on his Florida ranch, he can […]

The Perfect Blend: Classic Chevy R10 with Modern Diesel Power

Jonathan Forrest’s 1987 Chevy R10 At various truck events, we often find ourselves wishing that some of these beautiful classic pickups had diesel engines under […]

From Daily Driver to SEMA Showstopper: Erika Vanadia’s 1997 Ford F-250

Erika Vanadia’s 1997 Ford F-250 Photos by Mach 1 Media Most of us know how it feels to look back at a truck and realize […]

Looking Back on The Orange Beach Invasion 2024

Alabama Sunshine Draws the Masses In sunny south Alabama, where the coastline kisses the Gulf of Mexico, lies the vibrant and bustling Orange Beach. Each […]