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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Produces 10 Millionth Engine, Will Power Hybrid Truck

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V6 lumps followed suit in 2005, then 2011 saw the introduction of I4s for the 2012 Camry, Venza, Highlander, Sienna, and RAV4. Toyota has recently produced its 10 millionth engine at TMMAL in Alabama. Operational since 2003, the US-based plant started engine assembly in April of that year with V8s.

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Hot Wheels Celebrated 10 Years of Treasure Hunting in 2005

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The diecast manufacturer has introduced hundreds if not thousands, of different series since its inception over 50 years ago. They've passed the test of time, failed many times, but always rose to the occasion. The more I learn about Mattel, the more impressive I find its story. continue reading. )

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Morris Minor Came Really Close To A Revival In 2005

Jalopnik

It was during this heady time that the Morris Minor, a beloved British classic, was nearly revived when its manufacturer was sold off in 2005. From the fifth-generation Ford Mustang to the Chevrolet SSR , the 2000s was a decade when automakers were fully willing to make a splash with new retro-styled models. Autocar… Read more.

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Big Block V8-Swapped JCB GT Backhoe Has the Nut Job Energy We Need in Our Lives

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Back in 2005, the heavy equipment manufacturer JCB set out to build the world's fastest diesel-powered land speed record vehicle and dubbed it the JCB Dieselmax. With a tuned tractor engine jetting 750hp, 350 mph was achievable with an ex-RAF pilot behind the wheel.

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Catalytic Converter Replacement

Tomorrow's Technician

The issue is vehicles that were manufactured for the California market find their way to other states. MC: A two-character code for the converter manufacturer. YYYY: The date of manufacture. The first three Xs are a 3-digit number corresponding to the manufacturer. ZZZZ: The date of manufacture. What About The VIN?

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This V8-Powered Jag' Costs Less Than a New Mustang EcoBoost, Care To Make It Yours?

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The British car manufacturer made two generations. The first one came out between 1996 and 2005, and the second was made from 2005 to 2014. Before introducing the F-Type in 2013, which is still around these days with the assembly taking place in the United Kingdom, Jaguar's sports model was called the XK.

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Mustang Shelby GT500 Fuel Tank Capacity Overview

The Mechanic Doctor

1978 – 2005 Mustang Fuel Tank Capacity Diving deeper into the history of Mustang models, drivers may notice that the Ford company has maintained an average capacity through the years. The tank size increased with each generation, eventually reaching 16 gallons in 2005. For example, the 1978 and 1980 Mustang models had 11.5-gallon