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Remember the lessons of the McDonald’s McLean Deluxe. Back in the early 1990s, survey after survey told the fast-food giant that customers were clamoring for healthier offerings. Yet when McDonald’s finally unveiled the McLean — with …

It’s not easy being green. We’ve all heard the cringe-worth adage. But despite Kermit’s proclamation, it might not be quite as hard as we thought.

I am teaching eight courses this semester, and live work is piling on us faster than we can work it out. The cool thing is that the students are learning to gather data and make surgical repairs.

Training new technicians is part of any repair shop owner’s job, but some owners warn that assuming an entry-level tech’s skill level can have dangerous results. Recognizing this and the importance of testing in the aftermarket, three organizat…

Although the light-duty diesel aftermarket has existed for decades, the segment didn’t explode ’til this millennium. Manufacturers and enthusiasts discovered enormous potential in late-model, computer-controlled Detroit Three oil-burners. Diese…

There’s automotive action in South Africa as both imports and exports are on the rise. Despite near-term slumping new-car sales due to all-too-familiar reasons such as a devalued currency, high interest rates and expensive gasoline, OEMs and ve…

"We’re No. 2!" is not a rallying cry for most, but America tends to love the underdog. Think Chicago Cubs. Some companies flaunt their David-like status, such as Avis’ angle of "we’re No. 2 so we try harder" versus rental car Go…

Like a colossus astride the Pompano Beach, Fla., repair market, Auto Tech and Body bridges both technical and collision repair with a state-of-the-art facility. As envisioned by owner Jay Ghanem, however, this shop is designed to encompass much…

We’re several years away from affordable plug-in hybrids. For those who can’t wait, they have a choice of expensive hybrid conversion kits.