South Korea Fines German Automakers

Hefty fines have been handed out to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi (Volkswagen) in South Korea following the discovery that the German automakers colluded to rig diesel car emissions. The…

Diesel News – Red Dye restriction lifted, Return of the Green Reaper and more

Sporty Diesels

When people mention diesels, heavy machinery and pickup trucks are usually the first to come to mind. However, those who aren’t in the automotive community would be surprised to hear…

Diesel News 9-9-19

Want to go fast? If you’re looking for a turn-key, full-size diesel that can dominate the track, meet Nick Eklund’s ’06 Dodge Ram 2500. It packs a 3,000-mile Comp 6.4 Cummins from Black’s…

MORE POWER LESS SMOKE

After picking up 33 horsepower in the last installment (December 2016), we’re back at it with our ’03 Jetta TDI project. We’re once again chasing horsepower, adding reliability, and even…

Diesel News 4.16.18

After conducting some research and development chassis dyno testing for Hot Shot’s Secret, Firepunk Diesel’s Lavon Miller decided to revise the 6.7L Cummins test mule’s tune a bit. The goal?…

Merchant Automotive’s Duramax-Powered Sand Drag Rail

Nick Beaudoin is co-owner of Merchant Automotive in Zeeland, Michigan. The shop’s not far from Lake Michigan, but more importantly,…

Diesel Vs. Gas Vs. Hybrid — Comparing The Volkswagen Jetta Lineup

If you’re looking for a small sedan that offers comfort and high mileage in a reliable platform, you need look no further than the Jetta from Volkswagen. The Jetta has a loyal…

2015 Golf SportWagen Comparison Test

The Volkswagen Golf was first introduced in the United States in 1974 and is now in its 7th generation. We wrote about the latest version of the Golf back in our September 2014 issue,…

Our ’03 Jetta Gets A Clean Intake and 33 More Ponies

Well we’ve had just about all we can take of driving a bone stock, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. After 5,000 miles of parts running, traveling to events, and getting passed by everything with…