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Domestic nameplates losing ground in aftermarket

Auto Service World

In Lang Marketings report, 2024 Domestic Nameplate Aftermarket Below 2005 , it found that while once commanding more than two-thirds of the vehicles in operation (VIO) between 2000 and 2010, domestic nameplates now represent a minority of light vehicles on U.S.

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At $6,495, Is This 2005 Pontiac Aztek Rally An Attractive Bargain?

Jalopnik

All Rights Reserved At $6,495, Is This 2005 Pontiac Aztek Rally An Attractive Bargain? Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $6,495, Is This 2005 Pontiac Aztek Rally An Attractive Bargain?

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Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Design/Style , Humor , Weird Car News , Honda , Automotive History , Sedan Continue reading Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition Junkyard Gem: 2005 Honda Accord, Hello Kitty Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 May 2024 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Relearning Auto Mechanic Training Basics: Why Mastering the Service Manual Sets You Apart

Automotive Training Centre

It tells you how a car was built and how it should be repaired. Approved under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, the program is structured to give you hands-on experience in a setting that mirrors real auto shops. What Makes the Service Manual So Valuable?

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Chevy Cobalt SS – A Budget Performance Car Made a Classic by Need for Speed: Most Wanted

autoevolution

It's late December 2005, you're home sick from school, and you just fired up Need for Speed: Most Wanted on your GameCube. Let's paint the scene for you. After thrashing around in the iconic E46 M3 GTR and blowing the engine after the first race, you're presented with a choice of four career mode starter vehicles.

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This Roush-Tuned 2005 Ford Mustang Costs Less Than You Probably Think

autoevolution

From the 2005 model year, Ford gave the muscle car world a brand-new Mustang. The fifth generation built on the success of its predecessors, offering improved performance wrapped into a more eye-catching design. Sketched by the same man who was also responsible for the Edge, eleventh-gen Thunderbird, Prodi. continue reading. )

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Top 5 Failures 1998-2005 Passat B5/B5.5

Humble Mechanic

We are well into the series where we are talking about overall failures of the car, not just the specific parts. The car we are talking about today is […] Back in action talking about more failed parts. I think it’s a lot of fun to look back and remember all the issues a generation had.

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