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A 2007 Toyota Hilux Was the First Vehicle To Reach the North Pole, It's Still Intact

autoevolution

The whole show was about cars, but they managed to blend all the fascinating things about the automotive world with memorable, often hilarious moments. A diesel-powered 2007 Toyota Hilux is probably one of the show's most memorable rides because it reached the 1996 position of the Magnetic North Pole.

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Schaeffler Releases TorCon 6L80 Torque Converter

Tomorrow's Technician

The TorCon 6L80 (TC0017 24247371) is compatible with 2007-2020 GM trucks, vans and SUVs with a 5.3L, with a current VIO of 6,211,856, according to Schaeffler. says Rob Steinmetz, product manager. The contamination-free manufacturing process is backed by rigorous 100% pressure and lockup testing, as well as precision balancing.

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Schaeffler Releases TorCon 6L80 Torque Converter

Brake & Front End

The TorCon 6L80 (TC0017 24247371) is compatible with 2007-2020 GM trucks, vans and SUVs with a 5.3L, with a current VIO of 6,211,856, according to Schaeffler. says Rob Steinmetz, product manager. The contamination-free manufacturing process is backed by rigorous 100% pressure and lockup testing, as well as precision balancing.

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Akebono expands product line with new part numbers

Tire Review Magazine

We’re excited to introduce these seven new part numbers to our product lineup,” said Kirby Pruitt, product development manager at Akebono Brake Corporation. This launch reflects our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in terms of vehicle coverage and braking technology.”

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The R35 Nissan GT-R Is Ending Production After 17 Years

Jalopnik

The R35-generation GT-R has served as Nissan’s halo car since it hit the market in 2007 , but it’s finally on its way out. Somehow the iconic all-wheel-drive Godzilla managed to remain a powerhouse of technology and speed after all those years. The car launched to great fanfare, cutting the legs out from under much… Read more.

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Scania Launches New Battery-Electric Bus Platform

Tomorrow's Technician

Scania adds its committed electrification journey started with field tests of hybrid electric buses as early as 2007. In optimal conditions, this equates to a range of more than 400 km for the former, and over 500 km for the latter, according to Scania.

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Dealership GMs Need Fewer Worries; Start Here: Recon and Appraisal Integrity

AutoSuccess

We have been speaking about the persistence of margin compression throughout the pandemic years — and urged dealers in February 2022 to heed the signs and sharpen pre-COVID selling, inventory management and customer relationship skills. How do you manage margin compression here? With a focus on predictable outcomes.