Clean Diesel

Compared to petrol outboards, the Yanmar is lighter, smoother, more compact, has double the engine life, and offers much better fuel consumption and running costs. It produces less toxic emissions, has more torque much lower in the rev range and that's before you consider the safety and ready availability of diesel fuel.

Marine

Game-changing Yanmar 50 hp turbo diesel outboard motor begins production

Diesel has traditionally been the fuel of the maritime industry, which makes the absence of a diesel outboard engine even more puzzling. Production of the 50 hp Yanmar Dtorque 111 turbo-diesel has begun and the benefits over traditional outboard engines seem overwhelming.

Researchers have uncovered the code used by Volkswagen to cheat diesel emissions tests

Automotive

VW "Dieselgate" computer code revealed amid suspicions of fraud at Daimler

After a year-long investigation, researchers have revealed the code used by Volkswagen to cheat diesel emissions tests. The announcement coincides with preliminary investigations by the Stuttgart public prosecutor’s office into alleged "fraud and criminal advertising" in diesel cars at Mercedes.

Mazda's next-generation SKY-G and SKY-D engines

Automotive

Mazda’s eco-friendly next-generation engines to debut at Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda will debut its next-generation ‘SKY-G’ and ‘SKY-D’ engine line-up, along with its new ‘SKY-Drive’ automatic transmission, which are designed to improve fuel economy without sacrificing performance, at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.