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One-Owner, 21k-Mile 2004 Corvette Z06 With Rust All Over the Body Is a YouTube Giveaway

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’ The sole owner of a 2004 Corvette Z06 should know what he’s talking about; he took it up to about 150 mph. The car will handle the road. The car was made to handle high speeds.’ But that was many years ago when his overcrowded work schedule allowed him to enjoy his toy.

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Michael Edmunds, B’laster IOTY Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

After graduating from East Syracuse Minoa Central High in 2004, Edmunds went to SUNY Morrisville, where he gained his bachelor’s degree in business and automotive administration. Instead, young Mike went to the garage, took everything apart and explained to his father what was wrong.

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Simplifying AWD Systems

Brake & Front End

Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. These components were prone to failure and are expensive to manufacture. Also, the performance of these systems could be challenging to control with sensors and actuators.

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5 SRT Vehicles That Should Make a Comeback

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The Street and Racing Technology division, or SRT, for short, was officially established in 2004. Though we might be getting ahead of ourselves, here are five SRT models that we hope will also make a comeback. However, the division traced its roots to the team that developed the ( continue reading. )

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Formula 1: Five Storylines To Look Out for at the 2025 Chinese GP

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The Shanghai International Circuit, located in the city's Jiading District, has hosted the Chinese Grand Prix since 2004 quickly becoming an instant hit with teams and drivers alike due to its ultra-modern facilities and tricky layout. In 2024, the race returned to. continue reading. )

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Consumers might intend to buy new, but reality pushes them to used-car market

Auto Remarketing

According to an analysis by Edmunds director of insights Ivan Drury , the gap between average new- and used-car prices eclipsed $20,000 for the first time since Edmunds began tracking the data in January 2004.

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Most Reliable BMW Engines

Alex's Autohaus

N52 Modern Evolution of the M54 (2004-2011) When discussing BMW reliability, the naturally aspirated N52 inline-6 stands in a class of its own. Found in various 2004-2011 models including the E90 3-Series, E60 5-Series, and early X3/X5 SUVs, this 3.0-liter