Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 13, 2023

“This truck is pretty much what got me into the diesel side of things,” says Thomas, a welder turned diesel enthusiast. “I Tom’s passion for diesel work began when he acquired his 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. Ever since, he’s been completing all the work on the truck himself in his garage. “I

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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.

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Trucking Vehicle IT 62

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.

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autoevolution

JULY 9, 2024

Heavy-duty trucks are not meant to be pretty. They are workhorses true and true and can take a beating without complaining, and nobody really cares if they look classy while doing it or not. Yet even these machines have a charm of their own. Or, as Dodge likes to say about the 3500, they can "turn heads while getting stuff done."

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Trucking IT 52

RepairSmith

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With SUVs and trucks dominating the market, GM is also discontinuing the Chevrolet Malibu, its last remaining sedan, in 2025. Ford Edge The Ford Edge, introduced in 2006, was one of the first five-seat crossovers and a popular family car. However, it has lost appeal to newer rivals with room for up to eight passengers.

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Car Engineering Electricity Automotive 52

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.

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Trucking Used Cars Car 55

Jalopnik

JANUARY 22, 2025

Whether you drive a basic commuter sedan, a big truck or a sports car, a good car enthusiast should be enthusiastic about their ride. Last year I bought a 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS500 that I absolutely adore; its the newest car Ive ever owned and definitely the Read more. Hopefully, if youre reading Jalopnik , you love your car.

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Car Trucking IT 55

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 28, 2024

Courtesy of ImportCar by Bob Howlett When I started driving way back in 1977, it seemed like you had to buy a truck to get a 4WD vehicle. 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.

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Electronics Car Vehicle Technical 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

He has taught in the Automotive Technology program at the Canino School of Engineering Technology, since 2006 and has helped the college achieve National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certification, which led to a partnership with Subaru Distributors Corporation. So that shapes how I teach now.

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Education Automotive Engineering Automotive Technician 246

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. )

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Trucking IT 52

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

In May 2006, it established YTVI as a wholly owned subsidiary and has since raised its presence in the local market by strengthening local production and marketing of Yokohama tires. The company first entered the Vietnam market in November 1997 when it established joint venture tire production and sales company.

Trucking 52

Trucking Manufacturing Car IT 52

Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

In May 2006, it established YTVI as a wholly owned subsidiary and has since raised its presence in the local market by strengthening local production and marketing of Yokohama tires. The company first entered the Vietnam market in November 1997 when it established joint venture tire production and sales company.

Trucking 52

Trucking Manufacturing Car IT 52

Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Josh Baughman, owner of Van’s Tire Pros with 14 locations throughout northeast Ohio, discovered Nexen Tire in 2006 when he worked for North Central Tire, a distributor in the Canton, Ohio area. “We We were looking for a brand to expand our portfolio and Nexen was an option,” he said.

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Trucking Vehicle IT 76

1A Auto

MARCH 2, 2023

This can cause an issue with the truck’s alignment, which can feather or chop the tires. How to Fix Defective Upper Ball Joints Checking an upper ball joint for play by squeezing it with pliers You can raise and secure the truck with a jack and jack stands and grab the tire from the 12 and 6 o’clock position.

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Trucking Engineering Electricity IT 52

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A history of growth In 1986, Paul Zurcher, Dennis Dickson, Ray Monteith and Scott Monteith started a tire company in Indianapolis, Indiana, founding Indy Truck Tire Center. One year later, the company expanded into the tire and auto service retail business, and Indy Truck Tire Centers name was changed to Indy Tire Centers.

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IT Retail Customer Service Management 96

Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In response, Black’s team members drove their own box trucks to volunteer as long as it would take to get the area back to some semblance of normalcy. “We The youngest brother, Jeremy, who helps overlook the commercial side of the business, joined the Black’s team full-time in 2006 after attending North Carolina State University. “My

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Apprenticeship Trucking Automotive Technician Automotive 116

RepairSmith

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Still no luck?

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Mechanic Pit Crew Manufacturing Check Engine Light 52

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Still no luck?

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Mechanic Pit Crew Manufacturing Check Engine Light 52

Brake & Front End

AUGUST 8, 2024

It could be a Chevy pickup truck with active dampeners and air ride or a Mercedes S-Class with ABC hydraulic dampeners. Toyota started implementing a similar system on some GS, LS and RX platforms in 2006. Active suspension systems have gotten a bad reputation for serviceability over the past 25 years.

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Hydraulics Electronics Vehicle Electricity 130

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A history of growth In 1986, Paul Zurcher, Dennis Dickson, Ray Monteith and Scott Monteith started a tire company in Indianapolis, Indiana, founding Indy Truck Tire Center. One year later, the company expanded into the tire and auto service retail business, and Indy Truck Tire Centers name was changed to Indy Tire Centers.

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