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BD TapShifter: Early Model Year Duramaxes

One of the cooler features of 2006-and-up Duramax-powered GM trucks is the shifter, which allows drivers to manually shift up and down gears, making the […]

Jason Sands
February 29, 2016
4 minutes read

FEATURES

International Harvester: The Rise, Dominance, and Legacy of an American Icon

The Legacy of an American Icon In the history of American agriculture, few names carry as much weight as International Harvester. Once the pinnacle of […]

DUSTIN KORTH
February 05, 2025
15 minutes read

Chevy
Diesel Engines

High Performance LB7 Duramax Engine Build Breakdown

An Owner-Built, 1,000hp LB7—8 Years In The Making The truck of our dreams is rarely built overnight. And for some of us, it unfolds over […]

Mike McGlothlin
March 19, 2026
6 minutes read

Diesel Cars
Diesel Engines

2014 Audi Q5: A Hyper-Mileage Luxury Diesel SUV

Earlier this year, we had the chance to test a 2014 Audi Q5 on the open road as well as through a few twisty canyons […]

Trent Riddle
May 19, 2016
5 minutes read

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BD TapShifter: Early Model Year Duramaxes

International Harvester: The Rise, Dominance, and Legacy of an American Icon

High Performance LB7 Duramax Engine Build Breakdown

2014 Audi Q5: A Hyper-Mileage Luxury Diesel SUV