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A Diesel Veteran Towed 7,000 Pounds With a Standard-Range F-150 Lightning, Says It Pulled Better Than His Ram and Recovered 4% Battery on the Descent
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A Diesel Veteran Towed 7,000 Pounds With a Standard-Range F-150 Lightning, Says It Pulled Better Than His Ram and Recovered 4% Battery on the Descent

Many truck owners assume towing is where electric pickups face their toughest challenge. That's why one recent mountain towing test caught my attention. After hooking a 7,000-pound load to a standard-range Ford F-150 Lightning and hauling it up a 2,200-foot mountain climb, longtime diesel truck owner Harry Wagner reported something he never experiences in his…

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Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers
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Tariffs, diesel and computer chips are driving up costs for automakers

COLMA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 06: Ford pickup trucks are displayed on the sales lot at Serramonte Ford on January 06, 2026 in Colma, California. Justin Sullivan/hide caption

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Could using off-road diesel in your vehicle lead to fines or warranty trouble in Maine?
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Could using off-road diesel in your vehicle lead to fines or warranty trouble in Maine?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this month to promote the use of off-road, or red-dyed, diesel, which is exempt from federal taxes.

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US refineries are increasing diesel production
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US refineries are increasing diesel production

July 22, 2026 2:05 pm, EDT A refinery in Linden, NJ (Bing Guan/Bloomberg) key takeaways: U.S. refiners boosted diesel output to 5.3 million barrels per day in July, boosting output for a record month outside the winter. The increase reflects a reduction in global supply driven by the Russia and Iran wars, strong exports and

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Diesel prices rise above $5 a gallon again
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Diesel prices rise above $5 a gallon again

July 16, 2026 8:44 am, EDT A driver fills up with diesel at a Chevron truck stop in Tracy, California. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg) key takeaways: US diesel prices rose above $5 a gallon as fuel market tensions increased due to renewed US-Iran hostilities and fuel supply concerns. Diesel prices have risen by nearly a third

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Torture test shows how Cummins diesel survives cold down to -40 degrees
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Torture test shows how Cummins diesel survives cold down to -40 degrees

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Diesel engines hate cold weather. Negative temperatures cause the fluid to thicken like molasses while sucking power from truck batteries, making it terrifyingly harsh on your rig in the winter. Modern pickups

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Trump pardons 9 diesel tuners accused of removing emissions equipment
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Trump pardons 9 diesel tuners accused of removing emissions equipment

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. President Trump pardoned a diesel mechanic convicted of violating the Clean Air Act in November, and now, he’s done it again. On the eve of Independence Day, the Commander-in-Chief granted clemency to

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Video: Is the new Cummins Diesel 2027 Ram Power Wagon real?
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Video: Is the new Cummins Diesel 2027 Ram Power Wagon real?

Ram is launching its first power wagon with a Cummins turbo-diesel. Is This Really a 2027 Ram Power Wagon Diesel? To see what it’s all about, I got hands-on with a fully-specced model. Let’s dig! Customers have been asking for a factory diesel-powered Power Wagon for decades. Ram is listening bring this model in the

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Why did Ford's 3.0L Power Stroke diesel die an ignominious death?
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Why did Ford’s 3.0L Power Stroke diesel die an ignominious death?

Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock Ford introduced the 3.0-liter Power Stroke in the 2018 F-150 as a fuel-economy option in the lineup — get the engine if you want diesel torque and highway efficiency without stepping up to a heavy-duty truck. It returned up to 30 mpg on the highway

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These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn't Necessary for Fun
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These Custom Diesel Corvettes Show Gasoline Isn’t Necessary for Fun

To the absolute purist, the idea of ​​dropping an oil burner in the engine compartment of America’s sports car is sacrilege. But if you think fun can only be had from high-octane gasoline at 6,500 rpm, you’re missing out on the glorious smoke-filled madness of diesel engines. However, they

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