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Owner Purposefully Destroyed the 257-MPH Shelby Supercar That Beat the Bugatti Veyron

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It happened in 2007, and that exact machine was utterly destroyed—not 18 years ago, but a few days back, out of pure rage. The car owner apparently had some big beef with the manufacturer, and he donated the historical machine to a monster truck festival on the condition that the fabulous vehicle got crushed beyond repair.

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BMW X5 Common Problems

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But even a vehicle of this caliber has its share of recurring mechanical issues. Oil leaks have been known to occur in the E70 (2007–2013) and early F15 (2014–2018) models. BMW issued service bulletins and even extended warranties for some affected vehicles due to widespread complaints. The E53 X5 with the 4.4i

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British Sports Car Brand Marcos Announces Comeback With The Rich Energy Guy As CEO

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The closest Marcos ever got to an "F1 inspired supercar" was the one-off XP Prototype that never raced, and Im not sure the brands legacy warrants such a vehicle made in its name. On Wednesday it was announced that the brand would be mounting a comeback after nearly twenty years of silence. Something smells fishy. What is a Marcos?

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GM Recalls 2011 – 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, Suburban Over Airbag Issue

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The largest automaker in the United States of America has recalled a handful of 2011 to 2012 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe, and Suburban vehicles due to improperly manufactured airbag inflators. continue reading. )

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BMW Transfer Case Service

Tomorrow's Technician

A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L There were three different trouble codes that would set, which were manufacturer codes: 2A32, 2A37 and an eccentric 2A45. Figure 1 ).

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There’s Still a Need for TPMS Education

Tomorrow's Technician

A study conducted by one of the country’s leading tire manufacturers recently revealed that young drivers are LESS likely to be able to identify the tire-pressure monitoring system warning light than the eye-roll emoji. Some aftermarket sensors will fit either type of valve stem.

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BMW Transfer Case Service

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A customer who had a 2007 BMW X3 was having an erratic problem with the check engine light coming on and an issue with the transfer case 4W operation. The AWD vehicle had a 3.0L There were three different trouble codes that would set, which were manufacturer codes: 2A32, 2A37 and an eccentric 2A45. Figure 1 ).