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How The V12 Detroit Diesel Engine Earned Its 'Buzzin' Dozen' Nickname - SlashGear

How The V12 Detroit Diesel Engine Earned Its 'Buzzin' Dozen' Nickname Detroit Diesel's engines have become iconic to motorheads due to their sheer size and power.

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SlashGear ·last mo.

How The Ford 6.0 PowerStroke Engine Earned Its Notorious 'Six Point Blow' Nickname - SlashGear

How The Ford 6. 0 PowerStroke Engine Earned Its Notorious 'Six Point Blow' Nickname The Ford 6. 0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine was born from the need to meet more stringent emission control regulations beginning in…

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SlashGear ·5 mo. ago

How The Lamborghini LM002 Got Its Nickname 'Rambo Lambo'

The Lamborghini LM002 combined the sheer performance of a V12 engine with the capability of an off-road, military-descended vehicle, topped with a luxurious interior worthy of any Lamborghini.

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SlashGear ·5 mo. ago

How The BMW Z3M Got Its 'Clown Shoe' Nickname

In the car enthusiast world, it's pretty common for popular or historically notable vehicles to have nicknames — which at times can become as well known as the car's real model name.

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SlashGear ·6 mo. ago

How The Detroit Diesel 2-Stroke Engine Got Its 'Screaming Jimmy' Nickname

The modern diesel engine arguably advanced the might of the American logistics industry more than any other device in history, revolutionizing how we transport goods over long distances.

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TechRadar ·9 mo. ago

5 biggest fails that got a company or product a disparaging nickname from consumers – starting with the newcomer 'Microslop'

Microslop is the latest in a rich history of nicknames that have been given to tech giants which have committed a major faux pas in the eyes of consumers, and doubtless it won't be the last such label to be pinned on a…

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SlashGear ·last yr.

The History Behind The Chevy 327 Engine's 'Mighty Mouse' Nickname

When you hear the name "Mighty Mouse," do you think of a vintage engine or a similarly retro cartoon character? Neither one is wrong, and, thanks to the Chevy 327, the two have a lot more in common than meets the eye.

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SlashGear ·last yr.

What Does 'LJ' Stand For On The Jeep Wrangler & Where Did The Nickname Come From?

Few nameplates can boast a history quite as interesting and successful as that of the Jeep Wrangler. Although the model officially arrived in 1986, this iconic Jeep's story started decades prior, as it can be considered…