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Stock Nissan GT-R Drag Races Modified Isuzu D-Max Pickup Truck, It's Closer Than Expected

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It's also worth remembering that the GT-R nameplate became its own thing in the latter part of 2007, meaning that December 2024 will mark 17 years since Nissan opened the order banks for the sports grand tourer. Considering that R34 Skyline GT-R production concluded in August 2002, more than 20 years ago. continue reading. )

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Cringe Involuntarily At This 2007 Ford F-150 Commercial Starring Toby Keith

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While the Blue Oval-loving musician appeared in numerous Ford ads across the decade, this commercial for the 2007 Ford F-150 called out to me recently. Nothing embodied the American auto industry in the 2000s like Toby Keith trying to sell a Ford F-150 on television. Read more.

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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. 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. The contamination-free manufacturing process is backed by rigorous 100% pressure and lockup testing, as well as precision balancing.

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There’s Still a Need for TPMS Education

Tomorrow's Technician

Over the past dozen years, millions of light trucks and cars have been sold in the U.S. – There’s a perception among many drivers – as well as technicians – that TPMS has become such a universal product that one system fits all and that one service procedure will cure all ills. all equipped with TPMS.

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There’s Still a Need for TPMS Education

Tomorrow's Technician

Over the past dozen years, millions of light trucks and cars have been sold in the U.S. – There’s a perception among many drivers – as well as technicians – that TPMS has become such a universal product that one system fits all and that one service procedure will cure all ills. all equipped with TPMS.

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Rare 1979 Ford F-150 Stayed Parked for the Past 17 Years, Has Retro Vibes and Patina

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The pickup truck had been parked in 2007 and never moved an inch since then. Leslie is the owner of the 45-year-old Ford F-150 truck, the grand-grandfather of today's F-150. A barn find detailer drove for two and a half hours to retrieve a Ford Torino. However, he left with a Ford F-150 from 1979. continue reading. )