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Compound-Turbo “Shredder” 5.9L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Chris Voorheis’ entry into the diesel world was somewhat spontaneous, fueled by the desire to pull his Jeep to Moab using a reliable 2006 Mega Cab. Working at a dealership, he knew the truck came with some issues, but this became an opportunity to turn it into something extraordinary. “I

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The Ford Explorer Sport Trac Was An 'SUV' With The Soul Of An Old Work Truck

Jalopnik

The Sport Trac was only around for two generations, and there was a curious gap in the available model years for 2006, but the truck was more interesting than it seems at first glance. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is possibly one of the most forgettable vehicles that Ford has ever made. It was Ford’s first midsize… Read more.

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Hypothetical 2025 Mazda BT-50 Seems Ready to Return the B-Series to United States

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Produced since 2006, initially as a compact and now as a mid-size pickup truck, the Mazda BT-50 was conceived as a successor to the influential B-series model – even though it is not sold at home and across the North American markets. But what if that changed? continue reading. )

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2024 Mazda BT-50 Gets Subtle Enhancements, Starts From Just $24k in Australia

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Once upon a time, the Mazda BT-50 compact-then-mid-size pickup truck produced by the Japanese carmaker since 2006 was twinned with the best-selling international Ford Ranger – first the PJ/PK iteration and then the ubiquitous T6. However, sta. continue reading. )

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Give It Up For The 2006 Mitsubishi L200, The Toy Truck That Helped Mitsubishi Conquer Dakar

Jalopnik

The Mitsubishi Montero gets all the fanfare around here for good reason. Among other things, it would go on to become the incredible Mitsubishi Pajero Evo. But the Montero’s cousin, the Montero and Pajero Sport , comes from another forgotten Mitsubishi that deserves a closer look for having polarizing design that… Read more.

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2004 Toyota Tacoma VS 2006 Ford Ranger: Which One Are You Buying With A $9,000 Budget?

Jalopnik

While browsing online listings for used cars I came across two pickup trucks that were listed for similar money. Both had two doors, rear-wheel drive and manual transmissions , too, making them incredibly desirable in the Jalopnik universe. The question is, though, if you were in the market for a small, used pickup… Read more.

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Yokohama Rubber establishes dedicated Vietnam tire sales company

Tire Review Magazine

In May 2006, it established YTVI as a wholly owned subsidiary and has since raised its presence in the local market by strengthening local production and marketing of Yokohama tires. The company first entered the Vietnam market in November 1997 when it established joint venture tire production and sales company.