In 1970 Ford created a compact car called The Ford Maverick in North America. Ford stopped this car production in 1977, and then in 2021, created the first-ever Maverick compact truck. This time around, the Maverick offers an impressive package, as a hybrid four-wheel drive. The Maverick looks a lot like the Ford Bronco when
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Diehard fans of Acura NSX are bound to be disappointed with the carmaker’s announcement that the latest version of the sportscar will be their final year of production for this model. However don’t be fooled, because they’re going out with a bang with this 2022 Acura NSX Type S. With only 350 being built globally,
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Rolls-Royce is one of the most iconic names in the history of luxury vehicles. However, what you might not know about the British auto manufacturer is that they also produced one of the rarest cars on Earth. The Rolls-Royce 15 hp is considered to be one of the first cars ever designed by the automaker,
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The Difference Between a V6 and a V8 Engine Explained for Students in Auto Mechanic School Whether a driver should opt for a V6 or a V8 internal combustion engine depends on many factors. These can include power, fuel economy, type of usage, maintenance costs, and the car owner’s personal taste. As an auto mechanic,
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In Auto Mechanic School? Here’s Why It’s Important to Drive a Car Regularly As humans, rest usually tends to do us some good. If we take a vacation, we come back to work feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. For cars, it’s not quite the same story. If vehicles sit for too long without being driven, this
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When something goes wrong in a vehicle, how is a driver alerted, and how do they know when it’s time to let a mechanic take over? On board diagnostics systems, or OBDs, are the computerized systems responsible for diagnosing a problem with a vehicle via scanning technology, whether it’s with the engine, the tire pressure,
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It’s no question that sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry – just look at Henrik Fisker’s ultra-eco friendly electric crossover. It’s practically recyclable! Well, not exactly. But the interior is made from primarily recycled material, including carpets created from fishing nets that the company removed from the ocean. But what other features
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Flat tires are among the most common car problems. When a car has a flat tire, drivers need to pull over safely to the side of the road and either call a towing service or install their spare tire. As an automotive school grad, knowing how to put on a spare tire should be one
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Performing repairs on an automobile requires knowledge, dexterity, and precision. One part of the vehicle that may occasionally need to be replaced is the brake lines. Essentially, brake lines transport fluid between brake components. But for a variety of reasons, simple deterioration being one of them, the brake lines may stop functioning effectively, which can
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As any auto enthusiast knows, December marks an important tradition: listing all the cool cars and trucks we can look forward to in the year ahead! With 2019, we’re in for a lot of treats, from the first Jeep pickup since 1992 to Porsche’s bold entry into the electric vehicle market. Plus, we may finally
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