autoevolution

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Imagine you had access to a time machine and could return in time. Would you change any of your past decisions? I sometimes think about the day I almost bought a Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T for $3,000. I was still in college and decided to wait a few more years before buying my first car. But I had no clue how prices would skyrocket.

Car 96

Car 96

autoevolution

MAY 2, 2024

The Invicta was produced only between 1959 and 1963, with a new concept appearing in 2008, albeit never making it to production. The short-lived Invicta has never been a major hit, albeit it has become a desirable name in the collector's world, mainly because it's hard to find an example in tip-top shape.

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IT 98

autoevolution

MAY 6, 2024

Originally produced between 1974 and 1992 on the A1 platform of the Golf Mk1, the Scirocco was revived in 2008 with A5 underpinnings from the Golf Mk5.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 7, 2024

Back in 2008 or so, I had a neighbor who was the brother of an employee at Twisted Diesel , a shop down the way from me,” Nichols says. “I That early knack for racing and fixing bikes eventually evolved into a full-blown passion for all things diesel once he got into high school. That passion has stuck with him ever since.

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Engineering Technical Automotive IT 130

autoevolution

JANUARY 19, 2024

Produced from 1962 to 2008, the Pontiac Grand Prix primarily stands out for two things. First, it was the company's second longest-running nameplate after the Bonneville. Second, it was Pontiac's first venture into the personal luxury car market. The segment emerged in. continue reading. )

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Car IT 105

autoevolution

MARCH 19, 2024

We dared to call them old because the third-generation Challenger premiered in 2008, the seventh iteration of the. continue reading. )

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Jalopnik

MARCH 21, 2024

The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice supercharged Dodge Charger demands proof of funds before a test drive. That request may seem reasonable, but does it require too big a wad? Read more.

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IT Vehicle Car 42

autoevolution

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Especially since the new Z06 came out over two years ago (how time flies!), the C8 generation Chevrolet Corvette is obviously the one to go for. But not many people can afford to blow upwards of $100k on one, hence why they'd be better off with an older copy. If you feel like the C6 ha. continue reading. )

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autoevolution

JANUARY 19, 2024

Deliveries began that December in Japan, whereas North America received the GT-R in July 2008 as a 2009 model. It's hard to believe that Nissan introduced the R35 at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Over the years, Nissan updated the R35 on multiple occasions, beginning with more power in 2009 for the 2010 model year. continue reading. )

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Car IT 105

autoevolution

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Dylan and Luiza have chosen a 2008 Renault Master with a medium wheelbase and a medium-height roof. Although I've written about hundreds of camper vans, buses, and more, I still stumble upon builds that surprise me with unique layouts. Today, I'm checking out one such unit, a full-time tiny home on wheels for Dylan and Luiza.

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Vehicle 111

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Volvo claims it won’t start, so they “WANT IT GONE.” We will have to see if they have actually priced it to go. Read more.

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IT Car 51

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The reason for the supposed ban is the 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 As automotive urban legends go, this is neither the strangest nor the most surprising, if it were true. In 2014, Bugatti banned multimedia kingpin Simon Cowell from ever buying a Bugatti again. continue reading. )

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Automotive IT 97

autoevolution

MARCH 22, 2024

The race's remarkable second act post-revival in 2008 is nothing short of a Cinderella story in its own right. At this year's Mint 400, I got to sit down with the man arguably most responsible for the race's return to p. continue reading. )

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IT 98

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

If we’re to believe the ad for today’s Nice Price or No Dice F450, it has the later 6.7-liter liter turbo-diesel rather than the 6.4 that was available when it was built. Whether that’s a typo or a pleasant surprise, we’ll still have to decide this huge truck’s fate regarding its asking price. Read more.

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IT Trucking Engineering 52

Jalopnik

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s a shame so few people give Infiniti the time of day, since cars like today’s Nice Price or No Dice M45x prove the company has some solid models in its lineup. Let’s decide whether its price warrants further attention. Read more.

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Car IT Vehicle 37

autoevolution

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Dearborn-based automaker surrendered control of the Hiroshima-based automaker in 2008 by selling a 20% stake in Mazda. The D-segment model entered series production a whopping 22 years ago. Initially, the 6 was twinned with the Ford Motor Company's Fusion sedan. The Ford Motor Company reduced its ownersh. continue reading. )

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IT 98

autoevolution

JANUARY 5, 2024

It's the sports car that Sergio Marchionne himself insisted on keeping on the market despite the financial problems that hit the brand in during the global crisis in 2008. You know the Viper. The model made a comeback in 2013 with a third generation in the shape of an ( continue reading. )

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IT Car 105

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I've been watching the US drift scene since circa 2008. I had already been following the action in Japan. Over the years, I've seen many drivers coming and going. Whenever one of the top guys leaves, someone new comes in to fill in his shoes.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As you're well aware, Chrysler resurrected the Challenger for the 2008 model year with HEMI muscle. In the first year of production, only the 6.1-liter liter version of the third-gen HEMI was available, meaning 425 ponies and 420 pound-feet (570 Nm).

Car 105

Car 105

Jalopnik

JANUARY 9, 2024

Oddly, for an Audi, today’s Nice Price or No Dice TT eschews a Quattro drivetrain for a lighter and a bit less expensive to maintain FDW setup. Let’s see if that, and an automatic, are reflected in its price. Read more.

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IT Car 41

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Last week, The Crew Motorfest started the Year of the Dragon with some drop-dead gorgeous models like the 350-hp 2017 Audi RS 3 LMS, the 2016 Yamaha YZR-M1 racing bike, the 2008 Spyker C8 LaViolette GT2-R, and finished with another beauty, the 1967 Chevy Impala LowRider Red Duchess Edition.

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IT 87

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some numbers in the car world bear special significance. Whether it’s 426 for the Hemi or 4.0 for the 911 GT3 RS , when you start talking about them as an enthusiast, there’s usually a sense of hushed reverence. For Mercedes-Benz, this number is 6.3. This is a reference to the 300SEL 6.3 that Mercedes built in the… Read more.

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Car Engineering 63

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

tells how Remora positions itself as the leading car dealer website provider, emphasizing its unique conflict-free approach, superior speed and effectiveness while offering unmatched customer service and technological advantages for dealerships since 2008. At NADA 2024 in Las Vegas, Christian Jorn, the CEO of Remora Inc.

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Customer Service Car IT 98

autoevolution

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It requires no introduction to those who are familiarized with the scene, having garnered attention far and wide since it was founded in 2008. To call Revival Cycles of Austin, Texas a custom bike shop wouldn’t do it justice, because the firm is more of an outright mecca for customization. Their track. continue reading. )

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IT 95

autoevolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Previewed in 2006 and launched into production back in 2008, this generation of the Challenger was conceived w. It's easy to blame fuel economy and emission regulations for the supercharged V8's demise, but as far as the Challenger is concerned, it should have been redesigned from the ground up long, long ago. continue reading. )

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Engineering IT 98

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This year’s three honorees join the 94 others inducted into the Hall of Fame since it was established in 2008. The program is sponsored exclusively by AFLA and presented by Automotive Fleet.

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Automotive IT 69

Jalopnik

APRIL 22, 2024

Marvel’s been trying its hardest to get Young Avengers off the ground, but it’s not 2008 anymore, and it’s a lot harder to get people to the theaters. People are getting tired of superhero movies. Ironically, that makes it the perfect time to bring back Deadpool and pair him up with Wolverine in a highly anticipated… Read more.

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IT Entertainment 50

AutoShopOwner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In late 2008, I was trying to select the best location for my shop. Williams as my marketing guru. Because his teachings are not industry-specific, I thought it would be good for me to get business advice from someone who is NOT automotive. I learned a lot. You can read, listen, or both, to the piece of advice he gave.

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Automotive IT 130

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The last time Audi Sport made a sedan version of the RS 6 was for the C6 generation, which stayed in production from 2008 to 2011. The one before it, the C5, was also available in two body styles, whereas the C7 and C8 were offered in the long-roof configuration only. The RS 6 Sedan is bound to return on the next. continue reading. )

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IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 27, 2024

Acura first introduced the ZDX nameplate as a mid-size luxury crossover SUV that tried to give a direct coupe-CUV replica to the newly launched 2008 BMW X6. The year was 2009, but the styling wasn't exactly worthy of the 2000s if you asked around. Hence, it was a complete and utter failure. continue reading. )

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IT 52

autoevolution

JANUARY 19, 2024

FSI in December 2008 for the 2009 model year. From the Audi Quattro to the highly collectible RS 2, no-nonsense RS 6, and zero-emission Audi e-tron GT, the quattro GmbH division gave us plenty of exciting vehicles. None of them, however, can match the inherent appeal of the V10-powered R8. continue reading. )

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Vehicle 59

Automotive Fleet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Tarry Shebesta returns to the role after last serving as the NVLA president for the 2007-2008 term.

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Jalopnik

APRIL 4, 2024

Back in 2008 , the Nissan GT-R was a paradigm shift for supercars. Here was a Nissan — an attainable Nissan — that made Ferraris and Porsches look like chumps. Now, 16 years later, the GT-R is far pricier and mildly faster in a world that’s caught up to its speed and tech. Yet, perhaps due to that early reputation, it… Read more.

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IT Finance 47

Jalopnik

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Dodge Magnum was a badass yet short-lived full-size wagon based on the Charger , Challenger , and Chrysler 300 chassis that was sold from 2005 to 2008. As with its other three platform-mates, the Magnum was offered in SRT8 spec – the top performance trim available before the Hellcat era – and I’ve always wanted one. Read more.

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IT Vehicle Car 53

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It was delivered in 2008 and was formerly known as Lady Mary. In the world of luxury yachts, $4 million is a very low price but enough to buy a family vacation yacht that checks some of the most important criteria – a high-quality build, reliability, timeless style, and an Italian pedigree. It's a ( continue reading. )

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IT 52

Jalopnik

APRIL 3, 2024

Ken Block has been a household name in the automotive community for over 15 years, a t least since the first Gymkhana Practice video dropped on YouTube in 2008 , though some might have known him before that as a DC Shoes guy. In the process of making a dozen or more Gymkhana and adjacent videos , Block wrecked a whole… Read more.

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IT Automotive 42

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Ever since the workshop’s foundation back in 2008, the bright minds at Revival Cycles have been on a never-ending pursuit of excellence. Fifteen years later, Revival isn’t just one of the most prominent customization outfits in the United States, but in the entire world!

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