Jalopnik

JULY 10, 2024

I fear that I am one of the few people on Earth who actually loves Smart cars; they’re just quirky and adorable caricatures of cars , especially seeing them on the roads of the sport ute and pickup truck-obsessed United States. The Smart ForTwo was only sold in the United States for 11 years from 2008 until 2019 before… Read more.

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Shop Marketing Pros

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In 2008, we failed big. So when Rudy Niswanger of Renew Truck reached out to us to market his shop that rebuilds spotter trucks, we were all-in. Spotter trucks are those funny-looking 18-wheeler tractors that they use to move trailers around warehouses and distribution facilities. Here’s the problem. Exactly zero!

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Most of the drivers who own a Volkswagen car or truck with a Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) will not know they have a dual-clutch transmission connected to the engine. Some of these improvements go back as far as 2008 models. Most of them will think they have an automatic that gets excellent gas mileage.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 8, 2025

Introduced on the 2008 BMW 760Li, variants of it have appeared in everything from BMWs and Jaguars to Jeeps and Rams. While sealed transmissions do extend service intervals longer than older designs, they do not eliminate the need for fluid changes and routine maintenance.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Weve been in the segment since 2008 and have had OE fitments since 2015. Rob Nasca: Were not seeing specific trends in that way, but were ensuring sizes are available for different segments, from passenger cars to SUVs and light trucks. When we compare ourselves to competitors, we also have more advanced technology and research.

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AutoInc.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

An estimated 14 million fewer new cars and light trucks will be sold in the U.S. roads and shifting billions of annual miles from newer to older cars and light trucks, which are virtually all Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. Increasing Average Age In addition to fewer newer cars and light trucks on U.S.

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Repair Shop Websites

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Redlands Auto Service has provided Redlands and the surrounding area with five-star auto repair since 2008. Redlands Auto Repair is currently the only shop in town with R-1234yf servicing capabilities.

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Repair Shop Websites

OCTOBER 17, 2024

At Gjovik Repair, they are proud to be a trusted provider of automotive services in Tolna, ND since 2008 and they specialize in Brakes, Undercar Services, Car & Truck Care, Engine Maintenance, Engine & Transmission, and Transmission Services.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

He worked his way up the ranks from service truck driver to shop foreman, inside sales then assistant manager, gaining a broad range of experience in farm service, roadside assistance, oilfield service and retail. He joined the Vermilion location as manager in 2008 and purchased a 50% ownership stake in the store two years later.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 22, 2025

Hell, theres even Rick Ross label Maybach Music Group, founded in 2008, with its producer tag of Jessica Gomes saying "Maybach music" being one of the most well-known in music. But in fact, without question the best use of a Maybach in a music video the 57 S thats in Britney Spears 2008 banger "Womanizer."

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Among other factors, better vehicle quality and economic considerations have led to people keeping their passenger and light truck vehicles for longer. According to S&P Global, the average age of vehicles in the U.S. years (see chart below). This reduces the rate at which consumers need to purchase new vehicles.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

He worked his way up the ranks from service truck driver to shop foreman, inside sales then assistant manager, gaining a broad range of experience in farm service, roadside assistance, oilfield service and retail. He joined the Vermilion location as manager in 2008 and purchased a 50% ownership stake in the store two years later.

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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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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 25, 2023

When it comes to rugged durability and performance, the Chevy Silverado sets the standard in the world of pickup trucks. Turn off the truck and press the 4WD Auto or Hi button. If you don’t have adequate technical knowledge, you can get your Chevy truck to auto repair shops or call a mobile mechanic to diagnose and fix your Silverado.

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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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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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1A Auto

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

To see if your car or truck’s oil filter housing has a leak, check out these tips and instructions to fix it yourself and learn more about diagnosing oil leaks with this article and video. An oil leak at the top of the engine, along the sides, or making a puddle under your car are signs that the oil filter housing could be leaking.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 8, 2024

It may surprise you how many brand new cars are still available for sale which weren’t designed in the last decade. Some weren’t even launched this century. Manufacturers will often avoid replacing a long-running model as a means of cost savings, though some of the cars on this list remain as popular as ever, despite… Read more.

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Eastwood

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The years of economic rebuilding that followed the 2008-09 global financial crisis were marked by a mood of austerity. And our recent visit to the SEMA Show revealed plenty of Nardo-like finishes on a range of cars and trucks. Fast-forward to the Twenty-teens and the world was a totally different place.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 12, 2025

Im pretty set on getting a truck of some kind, but during my search Ive grown agnostic towards brands, and Im honestly less sure of what I want the more I look. While the obvious answer is a truck, the question then becomes, which one? Here is a 2008 Dodge Ram with the Hemi-V8 and trailer tow group.

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Eastwood

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The years of economic rebuilding that followed the 2008-09 global financial crisis were marked by a mood of austerity. And our recent visit to the SEMA Show revealed plenty of Nardo-like finishes on a range of cars and trucks. Fast-forward to the Twenty-teens and the world was a totally different place.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 18, 2025

This plan, which has been on the books since 2008, seems like a surprise to the President, who said "It doesnt go where its supposed to. billion approved in 2008 would be the equivalent of $58.63 Proposition 1A is the states 2008 high-speed rail bond measure, which authorized the state to issue $9.95

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