As befits a tiny car, there was a lineup of small, efficient gasoline engines, and there was even a feisty Lupo GTI. However, VW was a huge believer in the diesel engine, which led to the creation ...

Diesel engines are known for their reliability, low-end torque and highway fuel efficiency, but diesel cars are gone from the U.S. market, and there are few SUVs and pickup trucks left.

If you’re shopping for a diesel car or SUV, you’ll have plenty of choices for model year 2015. There are all-new models, updates, and an all-new engine for the ...

The current compact diesel cars are the Audi A3 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle TDI, Golf TDI and Jetta TDI, all of which use VW’s turbocharged direct-injection 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

While Citroën was the first to have the first ever passenger diesel car, Mercedes-Benz were the first ones to bring out a series-production car with a diesel engine. This was the Mercedes-Benz 260D.

When most people think of diesel engines, they often picture heavy-duty trucks and locomotives — or they might recall Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal – but diesel power actually made its ...

Diesel cars and trucks have a reputation for being more reliable, but they also tend to go for more money. Here are some great ones you can find used for less.