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

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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. The Top Gear trio was known for doing all sorts of crazy, fun challenges. But it's not the one you might be thinking of right now. continue reading. )

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2007 Sprinter Camper Conversion Hides a Comfy Interior With All You Need To Enjoy Van Life

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You don't need a new base vehicle to create a fantastic tiny home on wheels. Meet Jordan and Annalise, the owners and builders of this beautiful 2007 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 170" wheelbase and a high roof. Today, I'm discussing a couple who converted an older Sprinter van into a full-time mobile home.

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The Top 5 Problems with the Mazda CX-9: 1st Generation (2007 to 2015)

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Here’s the most common problems with the Mazda CX-9, years 2007 to 2015. Common 1st Generation Mazda CX-9 Problems: Model Years 2007 to 2015 1. More on how to inspect strut bushings 1A Auto How-to Video: How to Replace a Strut on Any Vehicle 2.

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Rumor: 2025 Nissan GT-R Will Be R35 Generation's Last Hurrah

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As far as performance-oriented vehicles are concerned, nothing can match the sheer age of the R35. Deliveries for the Japanese market kicked off in December 2007, meaning that Nissan's halo model is 16 going on 17 years old. Insane, isn't it? continue reading. )

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GM Recalls 2011 – 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban Over Airbag Issue

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The largest automaker in the United States of America has recalled a handful of 2011 to 2012 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and Suburban vehicles due to improperly manufactured airbag inflators. continue reading. )

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R35 Nissan GT-R Drag Races C8 Corvette Stingray Z51, Old Dog's Still Got It

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Revealed at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, the first standalone GT-R was a rocket ship on wheels back then. Few series-production vehicles could get close to Nissan's halo car, which came with a dual-clutch transmission during a time when Ferrari offered an F1-branded automated manual in the F430 series.

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BMW Transfer Case Service

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A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L It’s called an Active Torque Control transfer case, and there are several models based upon the vehicle. Figure 1 ).