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Michael Edmunds, B’laster IOTY Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

After graduating from East Syracuse Minoa Central High in 2004, Edmunds went to SUNY Morrisville, where he gained his bachelor’s degree in business and automotive administration. Instead, young Mike went to the garage, took everything apart and explained to his father what was wrong.

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2004 Lincoln Mark X Prototype Has More Than 15 Minutes of Fame After Its Owner Passed Away

autoevolution

This 2004 Lincoln Mark X Prototype was in the possession of its own designer for more than a decade until he passed away. They have their 15 minutes of fame from the moment when they are officially unveiled and then… where do they go to die? A garage, the crusher, or a car museum. That is where they usually end up. But not this one.

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Formula 1: Five Storylines To Look Out for at the 2025 Chinese GP

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The Shanghai International Circuit, located in the city's Jiading District, has hosted the Chinese Grand Prix since 2004 quickly becoming an instant hit with teams and drivers alike due to its ultra-modern facilities and tricky layout. In 2024, the race returned to. continue reading. )

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Stefen Feder to lead Continental aftermarket

Auto Service World

With the company since 2004, he’s served in a variety of roles with Continental, Continental Tire, and Continental ContiTech. Continental announced Stefan Feder as its head of automotive aftermarket and original equipment service for North America.

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Simplifying AWD Systems

Brake & Front End

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. Also, the performance of these systems could be challenging to control with sensors and actuators.

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5 Best Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Cars of 2004

autoevolution

I've bought way too many Hot Wheels cars this month. For the price I paid for them, I could have almost bought a set of tires for the RX-7. Juggling with two expensive hobbies is tricky if you don't make six figures a year.

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You Can Buy The BMW GS That Neil Peart Beat On Harder Than The Drum Intro To "Tom Sawyer"

Jalopnik

You will never be a rock god or drumming GOAT like Rushs Neil Peart, but you can buy his 2004 BMW R1200 GS, you know, if youre a Working Man. Who needs a Red Barchetta when a great motorcycle like this is Closer To The Heart? This Marakech Red machine was purchased new by Peart from McBride Cycle in Toronto and it Read more.

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