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Simplifying AWD Systems

Brake & Front End

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged and could not be disengaged by the driver. Around 2004, many manufacturers of AWD systems started to abandon complex transfer case center differentials in favor of less expensive clutches. Most of these systems are designed to be transparent to the driver.

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At $17,900, Is This 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo SS An Intimidating Deal?

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All Rights Reserved At $17,900, Is This 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo SS An Intimidating Deal? Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $17,900, Is This 2004 Chevy Monte Carlo SS An Intimidating Deal?

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These Are Your Favorite British Cars

Jalopnik

My pick was the generation of Aston Martin V8 Vantage used in "The Living Daylights," but I gave all sorts of other cars I couldve chosen — and I cant believe I didnt even mention TVRs like the Tuscan and Sagaris, either. I like the odd choices, the bold choices, the cars that youve actually owned!

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EV World: Navigating the new path forward

Auto Service World

Automakers are adding to the options available, especially in the light truck segment. I think one of the things that weve seen with EVs that is helping the EV marketplace youre seeing more of those trucks come into play now, Todd Campau, associate director of the aftermarket at S&P Global Mobility, explained at last fall’s AAPEX.

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Should You Be Using A Torque Wrench On Oil Drain Plugs?

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Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Buying Advice Should You Be Using A Torque Wrench On Oil Drain Plugs? You can find handy charts listing oil drain plug torque specs for most cars built between 1992 and 2011. So whats the right answer?

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Remember When Maserati Built The Greatest Race Car In History?

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All Rights Reserved Remember When Maserati Built The Greatest Race Car In History? Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Racing Remember When Maserati Built The Greatest Race Car In History? 40 wins from 94 races is a pretty slick batting average.

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At $14,900, Would You Hold The Door For This 2005 Maserati Quattroporte?

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Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $14,900, Would You Hold The Door For This 2005 Maserati Quattroporte? To that end, we toasted the years longest day and closed out the week last Friday with a 2004 BMW 330Ci convertible.