# Does Detroit Still Make Diesel Engines?

> The Detroit Diesel Company has been in the business of manufacturing diesel engines for over eighty years. Founded in 1938, the company was initially known as General Motors (GM) Diesel Division.

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- **Published:** 2025-04-16
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #diesel #company #detroit #engines #does #business #division #eighty
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