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2010 Ford GT Le Mans Racer Is Now Street Legal, Just 28 to Be Made

autoevolution

Race cars, no matter what competition they're made to take part in or the reason for the existence, are the culmination of automotive engineering. Built to drive fast and hard, they are the objects of unspoken desire for every enthusiast, but given how many of them cannot be driven on public roads, they seldom get to satisfy dreamers.

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JC Washbish named CEO of the Alliance

Auto Service World

Washbish, who served from 2010 to 2024, and Richard Dick Morgan, who led the Alliance from 1994 to 2009. JC brings a strong vision and direction to our shareholder membership. Washbish becomes the third CEO in the history of the Alliance, following his father, John R.

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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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Rare 2010 VW Jetta TDI Cup Edition Is a Fun Compact Sedan, Sells for MacBook Pro Money

autoevolution

This 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Edition is a relatively rare compact sedan with front wheel drive and a 2.0-liter liter inline-4 engine. It has already done 154,100 miles, which partially explains why it was so cheap to purchase at auction – it sold for just $4,700. Pretty much what you’d spend on a high-spec MacBook Pro.

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Turbos Are Cool Again – Here’s How To Keep Them That Way

Tomorrow's Technician

Turbo use has shot up from 5% of vehicles in 2010 to close to 50% in 2024, and that number is only going to keep growing. Manufacturers have learned how to cool them and make them more reliable and rely on turbocharging more often to meet these strict fuel and emission regulations.

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Turbos Are Cool Again – Here’s How To Keep Them That Way

Brake & Front End

Turbo use has shot up from 5% of vehicles in 2010 to close to 50% in 2024, and that number is only going to keep growing. Manufacturers have learned how to cool them and make them more reliable and rely on turbocharging more often to meet these strict fuel and emission regulations.

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Yokohama Rubber’s ADVAN tires propel team to victory in GT300 Class

Tire Review Magazine

First championship since 2010 for Kogure and Motojima This victory marked the first championship title for Kogure and Motojima since their GT500 win in 2010. Motojima led from the start, and Kogure regained the lead on lap 38 to secure the win. JLOC celebrated its first team title since the series began in 1994.

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