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2028 VW Scirocco Sips Digital Electrons Using the Porsche 718 Boxster EV's Platform

autoevolution

This happened in 2017, when the last one rolled off the line, sharing its nuts and bolts with the Golf Mk6 and other similarly-sized models made by the Group. After three generations, with a long hiatus between the second and the third, Volkswagen pulled the plug on the Scirocco. Nowadays, you can pick up a third-gen VW Scirocco for a few.

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Canada’s Vehicle Emission Standards in 2025 and Beyond: What Aspiring Mechanics Should Know

CATI

Tier 3, which began phasing in back in 2017, was largely implemented by 2020. These standards, known as Tier 1, Tier 2, and now Tier 3, regulate pollutants like carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and hydrocarbons. Additional refinements continue to evolve as Canada tightens emission regulations.

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When Was The Last Time You Saw A Laforza This Clean?

Jalopnik

After a company restructuring in 1998 it was renamed Laforza Prima and got the Explorers V8 with an optional Eaton supercharger and an electronic automatic transmission, then in 1999 it was again renamed to Laforza Magnum with either the Ford V8 or a 6.0-liter In later model years, the Laforza got the Mustang GTs V8 or the 5.8-liter

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Will electric cars bring less work to the industry?

Auto Mechanic School Edu

Electronic vehicles will have the option of being fixed remotely, since they are run on computers. ?” 2017 article in The Washington Post titled “‘People are freaking out.’ According to businessinsider.com, in May of 2017, electronic vehicles only accounted for 1% of all auto sales.

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Range Rover Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

engines 2017-2022: Improved sealing but still susceptible to oil leaks, particularly in high-mileage vehicles Timing Chain Issues One of the most serious and expensive problems that affect Range Rovers is timing chain failure. Model Year Specifics: 2003-2005: 4.4L BMW V8 engines prone to valve cover gasket leaks 2006-2009: 4.2L

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These Are Your Worst Experiences On A Budget Airline

Jalopnik

Submitted by: B98 Selling tickets to flights that dont exist Wozeynw39 / Wikimedia Commons In 2017, this airline called CalJet started up service between our little local airport in Carlsbad, CA and Las Vegas. Worst few hours ever on a flight. First and last time I ever did that and Delta all the way since then.

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The MaxiTPMS TS900, Your Next Diagnostics, Service & TPMS Tablet

Tire Review Magazine

When subscribed to AutoAuth authentication services ($50 per shop, six technicians), the TS900 can also service Stellantis 2017/2018 and newer vehicles equipped with a security gateway. These include Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, and Fiat vehicles. The Service Menu is the unsung hero of every Autel diagnostic and service tablet.