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Decline of domestics reshaping the aftermarket

Auto Service World

According to Lang Marketing, the population of domestic nameplates, which peaked at 168 million in 2005, dropped by … The post Decline of domestics reshaping the aftermarket appeared first on Auto Service World. Once a dominant force on the road, the U.S.

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Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Design/Style , Humor , Weird Car News , Honda , Automotive History , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Roush-Tuned 2005 Ford Mustang Costs Less Than You Probably Think

autoevolution

From the 2005 model year, Ford gave the muscle car world a brand-new Mustang. The fifth generation built on the success of its predecessors, offering improved performance wrapped into a more eye-catching design. Sketched by the same man who was also responsible for the Edge, eleventh-gen Thunderbird, Prodi. continue reading. )

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Why Does This 2005 Jeep Rubicon Cost New Wrangler Money?

autoevolution

First of all, it's a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which means that it pa. For a few good reasons, actually, so if you're interested in perhaps sprucing up your life with a nice Jeep Wrangler TJ, then keep on reading to find out what makes this one special and, more importantly, why it costs as much as a new JL. continue reading. )

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This Fully Loaded 2005 Ford GT Was Kid Rock's Ride, Now Selling for $600,000

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And that recognition is exactly what the sellers of a fully-loaded 2005 Ford GT are partially betting on as they hope to fetch up to $600,000 on the car that was once owned by the musician. But even these people can recognize the musician by his alias: Kid Rock. continue reading. )

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Top 5 Failures 1998-2005 Passat B5/B5.5

Humble Mechanic

Back in action talking about more failed parts. We are well into the series where we are talking about overall failures of the car, not just the specific parts. I think it’s a lot of fun to look back and remember all the issues a generation had. The car we are talking about today is […]

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Top 5 Failures 1999-2005 MK4 Golf, Beetle and Jetta

Humble Mechanic

Today we are back talking about more failed VW parts. We are going to look at the top 5 most common failures of MK4 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. I grouped the Golf, Beetle and Jetta together because they are on the same platform. Think of them as the same car, with a different body attached. […]

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