Stepping into Turner’s Auto Wrecking, in Fowler, Calif., would not even immediately bring to mind the common salvage yard where old cars sit until being crushed; it would be more like walking through an outdoor automotive museum. Owned and operated by Jerry Turner, who opened it in 1960, the family business stands on acres and […]
Forgotten Classics: A Tour of French Lake Auto Parts
For any true car enthusiast, there are few places more sacred than a great salvage yard. It’s more than just a source of spare parts it’s a living museum, where stories of engineering, design, and everyday life are etched into every dent and patch of rust. Founded in 1956, French Lake Auto Parts, affectionately known […]
Japanese Automakers Unite Through Shared Parts Standardization to Build Next Generation Mobility
Japan’s car makers are at a pivotal stage in a pivotal industry as they contemplate collaborating on topics that were once addressed individually. Toyota is leading the way toward a new agenda of cooperation that would see Toyota and the other six major carmakers team up more closely on the development and standardisation of components. […]
Unearthing Automotive Gems at Turner’s Auto Wrecking
Even in today’s fast-paced world, auto salvage yards never lost their allure to auto-obsessed individuals; it will still give you a experience unlike anything an e-commerce. While the rise of online parts websites and also after-market part vendors offers the possibility of easier ordering associated with part you are needing, they do not actually compare […]
Exploring Arizona’s Legendary 40-Acre Classic Car Treasure Trove
For many people, the thought of a garage full of old, dusty cars is an alluring fantasy. In most places, though, cars have a short lifespan. Years of wind and rain beat them down until they become unrecognizable heaps of metal scraps. The dry, desert climate of Arizona, however, allows for such abandoned vehicles to […]
Minnesota’s Automotive Time Capsule: More French Lake Discoveries
The automotive salvage yard is a very special place for car enthusiasts looking for parts. It is an archive containing many stories, histories, and engineering achievements. Every part, whether it be a rusty panel, a sun-faded badge, or a quiet engine, has its own story and is connected to the overall story of the automobile. […]
US Auto Tariffs Aim to Reshape Industry Amid Global Concern
Right now, the world’s car-making scene feels unsteady. Changes in where materials come from mix with fast-moving tech advances. Power struggles between nations add pressure too. Out of nowhere, one strong move from the U.S. shakes things further. Heavy fees on foreign-made cars and pieces roll out not only about money but direction. This step […]
United Airlines Discloses Discovery of Suspicious Engine Parts, Joining Growing List of Carriers Affected by AOG Technics Scandal
United Airlines has confirmed that it has found suspicious engine parts of the London-based supplier AOG Technics, and it is the third large U.S. carrier to be publicly affected by a company-wide investigation into unapproved aircraft components. The revelation highlights the growing nature of a worldwide aviation security issue that has witnessed airlines competing to […]