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In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

The Chevrolet Silverado HD — and its corporate twin in the GMC Sierra HD — can be had with either a standard 6.6-liter gasoline V8, or the optional 6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel. Opting for the TD ...

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Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...