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The Key Differences Between 4WD and AWD Systems

Tomorrow's Technician

Even though both front-wheel-drive (FWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) cars were also designed and manufactured during the early years of the automobile, they didn’t flourish and the durability and simplicity of the typical RWD design made it the sole choice of automobile platforms for many manufacturers.

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This Honda Valkyrie Rune Is Two Layers of Custom, Selling for $33,000

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Unlike the automobile world, the realm of motorcycles is not that rich when it comes to concepts and extreme production vehicles based on them. The Valkyrie nameplate is no longer present in Honda's lineup. That's why the Honda Valkyrie Rune occupies a very special place in the industry's history books.

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Nominate Your School For School of The Year Today!

Tomorrow's Technician

Part of the MANN+HUMMEL family of brands, WIX’s product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant, transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks, off-road equipment and manufacturing applications. For more information, visit wixfilters.com or our social channels: Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.

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MADA, WANADA Donate $35,000 to Identity, Inc.’s Latino Youth Automotive Career Program

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a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latino and underserved youth, took a major step toward expanding career opportunities in the automotive industry with the support of the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA). Identity, Inc. , On Wednesday, Feb.

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From the Magazine: Subtle shifts

Auto Service World

Most customers trust our recommendations however, if there are choices, the different options are presented. Demand due to the general lack of qualified technicians and the added time/cost involved in repairing and maintaining late model automobiles. Rarely does a customer have any brand preference, another said.

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Convertible Collision Repair: Handling Structural and Aesthetic Challenges

Auto Service World

The very first automobiles didn’t have any roof at all, so automakers eventually devised folding textiles and leather roofs. Those early convertibles, much like all early automobiles, weren’t very aerodynamic. But it’s not as though hard-top convertibles don’t present their own challenges.

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Benefits of Dealerships Attending NADA and Leveraging It for Product Discovery

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The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show, which will be held in New Orleans in January 2025, is one of the most impactful events in the automotive retail sector. Identifying Revenue-Boosting Opportunities Many exhibitors at NADA present products that can create new revenue streams for dealerships.

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