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The transmission industry has seen a lot of changes in the past 50 years, and Al’s Transmissions in Turlock, California, has witnessed those changes...

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First, I want to thank the GEARS readers. Due to your positive response, we have been invited back to feature more Amazing Women in Automotive articles...

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