autoevolution

JUNE 19, 2024

Greatly inspired by the GT40 from the 1960s, the GT90 concept from the 1995 Detroit Auto Show never materialized into a series-production supercar. Ford Motor Company gave it another try with the GT40 concept from the 2002 Detroit Auto Show.

IT 97

IT 97

autoevolution

DECEMBER 2, 2023

I'm not sure how many of you remember this, given how the world's automotive industry changed over the past decade or so, but there was a time when humans drove around in vehicles so hungry for fuel a special term had to be invented for them: gas guzzler.

Vehicle 97

Vehicle Automotive IT 97

autoevolution

JULY 21, 2024

The shop was founded all the way back in 2006, and it has since garnered a ton of worldwide attention from everyday enthusiasts and the motorcycling press alike. Operating as Lucky Custom out of Cordoba, Argentina, Lucas Layum and his crew have been killing the customization game for the better part of two decades.

IT 92

IT 92

autoevolution

JUNE 10, 2024

The E60 M5 is nothing short of a cult classic as far as fast BMW sedans are concerned. It was the world’s first production sedan to feature a V10 engine, and in Europe you could even get it as a superpowered wagon (the E61 Touring).

Engineering 52

Engineering Car IT 52

autoevolution

JUNE 6, 2024

This man sold his 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo but later, realized he missed it badly and decided to buy it back. He had made a mistake in the first place. The one who had bought it from him did not know one very important detail: the car had been flooded, and its internals were full of mud. Ed Bolian sold the ( continue reading. )

IT 104

IT Car 104

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 17, 2024

A modified, upgraded, and perfectly preserved 2006 Pontiac GTO sponsored by CRC Industries will be auctioned May 15, 2024 with all proceeds going to TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit organization that funds education for and champions young people aspiring to work in the trades.

Education 130

Education Technical Automotive Car 130

Jalopnik

JUNE 26, 2024

Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Magnum takes its chassis from Mercedes, its brakes from Brembo, and its Hemi engine from Mount Olympus. Let’s see if the price tag makes it more than just the sum of its parts. Read more.

Engineering 54

Engineering IT Vehicle Car 54

Jalopnik

MAY 2, 2024

Silver is the traditional gift for a 25th Anniversary, and today’s Nice Price or No Dice 25th Anniversary S4 is rightfully painted Avus Silver. One of 250 special edition cars, this one also has a supercharger and upgraded wheels and brakes. Let’s see if it will break the bank. Read more.

Banking 56

Banking Car IT 56

Jalopnik

MAY 6, 2024

The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Jag attributes its high mileage to a prior owner who used it for trips between San Diego and Boise, Idaho. That means it’s a suitable cruiser, but will its price let it cruise to a win? Read more.

IT 57

IT Car 57

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 27, 2024

Akebono said the recent release of ProACT and Severe Duty adds coverage for Acura: TL 2008-2004; Buick: Regal 2013-2012, Regal Sportback 2020-2018; Cadillac: ATS 2019-2013, CT6 2020-2016, CTS 2019-2004, ELR 2016-2015, STS 2011-2005, XTS 2019-2013; Chevrolet: Camaro 2022-2010, Corvette 2019-2014, Camaro 2023-2010, SS 2017-2014, Chrysler 300 2010-2005, (..)

Automotive Marketing 52

Automotive Marketing Utilities Management Automotive 52

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 27, 2024

Akebono said the recent release of ProACT and Severe Duty adds coverage for Acura: TL 2008-2004; Buick: Regal 2013-2012, Regal Sportback 2020-2018; Cadillac: ATS 2019-2013, CT6 2020-2016, CTS 2019-2004, ELR 2016-2015, STS 2011-2005, XTS 2019-2013; Chevrolet: Camaro 2022-2010, Corvette 2019-2014, Camaro 2023-2010, SS 2017-2014, Chrysler 300 2010-2005, (..)

Automotive Marketing 52

Automotive Marketing Utilities Management Automotive 52

Jalopnik

APRIL 18, 2024

With convertible weather right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about cars like today’s Nice Price or No Dice Mercedes. Let’s see if this droptop still needs a drop in its price. Read more.

Car 52

Car IT 52

autoevolution

JUNE 24, 2024

The firm was founded by one Jeremy Tagand back in 2006, originally operating out of Sydney but then going on to expand well beyond Australia’s borders. From humble beginnings to global phenomenon, Deus Ex Machina is one of the greatest success stories on the custom motorcycle scene.

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83

autoevolution

MAY 3, 2024

A little over 15,600 examples of the ML, GL, and R-Class from the 2006 through 2012 model years may experience reduced braking performance or brake failure due to brake booster corrosion. The root cause for said corrosion is moisture accumulating inside the brake booster housing unit.

Vehicle 97

Vehicle 97

Jalopnik

APRIL 16, 2024

You can count the car makers that have offered V12s without even having to take off a shoe. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice DB9 was Aston Martin’s second foray into that market. Let’s see if it’s now worth a new owner delving into. Read more.

Car 59

Car 59

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Courtesy of Engine Builder by Evan Laux Chris Voorheis’ entry into the diesel world was somewhat spontaneous, fueled by the desire to pull his Jeep to Moab using a reliable 2006 Mega Cab. As such, Chris’ 2006 Mega Cab underwent significant transformations over the years.

Engineering 130

Engineering Trucking IT 130

autoevolution

APRIL 7, 2024

The model was supposed to go into production sometime in 2006. Lamborghini built the Gallardo Concept S as a preview of a limited-run edition. But unfortunately, it never did. And here is the only functional example in the world. The Lamborghini Gallardo Concept S is a collectors' dream. It has been so since day one.

IT 105

IT 105

autoevolution

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Produced since 2006, initially as a compact and now as a mid-size pickup truck, the Mazda BT-50 was conceived as a successor to the influential B-series model – even though it is not sold at home and across the North American markets. But what if that changed? continue reading. )

Trucking 98

Trucking IT 98

Jalopnik

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

With Subaru debuting a new Forester at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, it’s a good time to look back on a far less fancy Forester. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice 2.5XT is said to be all-stock. Let’s see if its price tag could stand some customization. Read more.

IT 58

IT Car 58

autoevolution

JULY 14, 2024

The E70 BMW X5 was assembled from 2006 to 2013 and looked better th. Yeah, we know there are far cheaper older BMW X5s out there, yet most of them will chew through your finances like a big-boned kid at a donut-eating contest. Thus, bear with us as we talk to you through the pictured example. continue reading. )

Finance 52

Finance IT 52

autoevolution

JULY 19, 2024

This 1975 Ferrari Dino 208 GT4 was seized back in 2006. It had been sitting parked in a yard, exposed to the elements and rotting away near Sao Paolo in Brazil, until the government decided to auction it off. It went to the one who placed the highest bid. Someone went home with a Ferrari for only $22,000.

Car 52

Car IT 52

autoevolution

APRIL 12, 2024

He paid a fortune for an ultra-rare 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition, crashed it weeks after the purchase, and then found out the car had been crashed before. The seller hid this information from him. The model had reportedly been involved in an accident in Brazil seven years before. continue reading. )

IT 92

IT Electricity Engineering Car 92

Jalopnik

JUNE 4, 2024

The Audi R8 will likely go down as one of the most iconic sports cars of all time, but before Iron Man’s original car of choice debuted in 2006 there was another; a cheaper, smaller version of the R8 called the Quattro Spyder Concept. Read more.

Car 58

Car 58

autoevolution

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Take Alex and Meg's build as an example – they completely transformed their 2006 Chevy Express 2500 into a practical tiny home on wheels. You can build an excellent DIY camper with the proper set of skills and the right preparation. As soon as you lay eyes on this vehicle, you can tell it's a camper conversion.

Vehicle 98

Vehicle IT 98

autoevolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Previewed in 2006 and launched into production back in 2008, this generation of the Challenger was conceived w. It's easy to blame fuel economy and emission regulations for the supercharged V8's demise, but as far as the Challenger is concerned, it should have been redesigned from the ground up long, long ago. continue reading. )

Engineering 98

Engineering IT 98

autoevolution

JUNE 18, 2024

Elon Musk outlined Tesla's brilliant Master Plan in August 2006, describing the strategy toward sustainable mobility. Since then, Musk has refined Tesla's objectives in Master Plan, Part Deux, and commissioned a Master Plan 3 for the whole of humankind.

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52

autoevolution

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Not to be confused with the Charger Daytona R/T from 2006 or the big-winged aero warrior from 1969, the Charger Dayto. The Dodge models come in the form of a Charger Scat Pack, which dreams of being a Daytona 392 out back, and a Challenger R/T Scat Pack. continue reading. )

Car 98

Car 98

autoevolution

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Now, we get a good look at something that might simply make the case for bringing forward an enhanced body kit that can turn the ol' 2001-2006 M3 into the G87 M2 of our dreams. But this contemporary and quiet design revolution started with the G80 M3 and the G82 M4. Three years ago, BMW M said the E46 M3 was its. continue reading. )

Car 98

Car IT 98

Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

While browsing online listings for used cars I came across two pickup trucks that were listed for similar money. Both had two doors, rear-wheel drive and manual transmissions , too, making them incredibly desirable in the Jalopnik universe. The question is, though, if you were in the market for a small, used pickup… Read more.

Trucking 53

Trucking Used Cars Car 53

Jalopnik

MAY 15, 2024

This particular 2006 Lincoln Town Car on Cars And Bids has a few aftermarket modifications that nudge it from a blue haired barge to a total sleeper that… Read more. Lincoln has a reputation for producing cars that appeal to an older crowd, and the Town Car was the brand’s last “ traditional ” large rear wheel drive American sedan.

Car 60

Car IT Hospitality 60

autoevolution

MAY 30, 2024

On behalf of Nissan, the NHTSA has issued a "do not drive" warning for 83,920 vehicles produced for the 2002 through 2006 model years with Takata airbags. The problem with said airbags can be summed up as inflator propellant degradation, which may result in the inflator exploding upon airbag deployment in the event of a crash.

Vehicle 52

Vehicle 52

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 24, 2024

His brother’s initial work on a VP Cummins truck piqued Tim’s interest, prompting him to purchase a brand new LBZ Duramax in 2006. With no formal diesel education, Tim and his brother dove into the diesel industry purely out of passion and curiosity.

Engineering 130

Engineering Education Trucking IT 130

Jalopnik

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Mitsubishi Montero gets all the fanfare around here for good reason. Among other things, it would go on to become the incredible Mitsubishi Pajero Evo. But the Montero’s cousin, the Montero and Pajero Sport , comes from another forgotten Mitsubishi that deserves a closer look for having polarizing design that… Read more.

Trucking 55

Trucking IT Engineering Vehicle 55

autoevolution

MAY 16, 2024

Once upon a time, the Mazda BT-50 compact-then-mid-size pickup truck produced by the Japanese carmaker since 2006 was twinned with the best-selling international Ford Ranger – first the PJ/PK iteration and then the ubiquitous T6. However, sta. continue reading. )

Trucking 52

Trucking IT 52

Jalopnik

MARCH 12, 2024

The Sport Trac was only around for two generations, and there was a curious gap in the available model years for 2006, but the truck was more interesting than it seems at first glance. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac is possibly one of the most forgettable vehicles that Ford has ever made. It was Ford’s first midsize… Read more.

Trucking 59

Trucking Vehicle IT 59

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 28, 2024

Digging in to the 2006 Volvo XC70 with Active On Demand The car we are using is a 2006 Volvo XC70 with Active On Demand Coupling. Note: There are a couple of problems that will set codes in the DEM, and we will discuss the one that brought our 2006 Volvo XC70 into our shop in just a minute.

Electronics 130

Electronics Car Vehicle Technical 130

Jalopnik

JANUARY 24, 2024

Initially known as Scuderia Toro Rosso when Red Bull purchased the Faenza-based Minardi team in 2006, it operated as Scuderia AlphaTauri (named after Red Bull’s Austrian high fashion brand) from 2020 to… Read more. By now you will likely have heard the news that Red Bull’s junior team in Formula 1 has changed its name again.

IT 61

IT 61