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Canadians on list of Auto Value scholarships

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Both Canadian winners are from Saskatchewan and are under Auto Electric: Madison Gray-Pirsak from Regina and Carter Thomas from Tisdale. Since 2001, the Alliance scholarship program has awarded nearly $600,000 to deserving students. The program encourages continuing education and supports the next generation of the workforce.

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2025 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible Spied, Gas and Electric Versions Are on the Menu

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The introduction of the R50-generation MINI Hatch in 2001 saw the company reinvent itself while staying true to its past, whereas the second paradigm shift followed suit in 2010 with the Countryman. Mini became MINI after the BMW Group took control of the British automaker in 2000. continue reading. )

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Watch This Tesla Plaid-Powered 2001 Honda Odyssey Race a 1,111-HP Ford F-150 Pickup Truck

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In said configuration, Kyle removed almost 900 pounds (408 kilograms) of unwanted weight from the five-seat electric sedan. A while ago, Kyle Wade of BoostedBoiz bought a Tesla Model S Plaid off Copart to create a stripped-out racer dubbed E-Roy. After loads of video content with E-Roy, the gentleman behind the ( continue reading. )

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1998 Jaguar XJR Cooling Fan Conversion

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I wired and loomed that electrical connector to the fan harness. One of my techs ended up taking the motor apart and we extracted the OEM harness connectors. Furthermore, this made for a really nice, cohesive OEM looking connection. For example, here are the A-Z photos of how it was done, and how it all turned out.

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Navigating France’s Low Emission Zones: Essential Tips for Drivers

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The Crit’Air Sticker System Explained The Crit’Air system uses color-coded stickers to classify vehicles based on their environmental impact: Crit’Air Green: Crit’Air Green classification includes vehicles that run solely on electricity or hydrogen fuel.

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Advancing Active Suspensions

Brake & Front End

In 2001, BMW introduced active anti-sway bars made by ZF on the 7 Series. The Toyota system is different because it uses electric motors instead of hydraulics. The system uses an electric motor to disengage the bar. The BMW and Toyota systems were limited because of 12-volt electric motors and pumps.

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Frequently Encountered Toyota Prius Issues

Auto Alternative

The Toyota Prius lineup offers various hybrid options, including the Prius Prime, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). This problem spans a broader range of models, commencing with the 2001 model and extending through the 2015 model. It has remained one of the most sought-after hybrid vehicles for quite a while now.