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Hybrids usually roll into your shop for the same thing: oil change, a CVT fluid change, the very rare brake job, maybe even a transmission or high voltage (HV) battery if the mileage is high enough.

One would think that, after running a successful automotive repair business for 22 years, the direction of the business would be pretty much written in stone. What then, would compel me, the owner of Taylor Automotive, to change course during o…

"Trucking Business & Beyond" radio host Kevin Rutherford encourages his listeners to look for efficient ways of operating their trucks, often citing his experience as a small fleet owner. And he has recently enrolled in Michelin…

SMP® was recently honored by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. (Alliance) with four awards during the annual shareholders’ winter meeting held Dec. 4-7 at the Turnberry Isle Resort in Aventura, Fla. SMP was recognized for its ou…

After several years of rapid growth, China?s heavy duty truck market has been seeing continuous sales decline since February 2011, especially in the second half. The decline is mainly attributed to adverse effects arising from the dark clouds f…

Michelin’s line of Earthmover tires has scooped up two 2011 "Top 100" Awards from Construction Equipment magazine for its XDR2 and XHA2 offerings. The two tires are highlighted in the publication’s December issue.

Racers Billy Glidden and Brad Brand have notched noteworthy performances at the Street Car Super Nationals VII while running on Mickey Thompson tires and wheels.

The Schaeffler Group USA Inc was presented the inaugural Lone Star Award at the recently held Alliance Group Shareholder’s meeting in Aventura, Fla. The Schaeffler Group supplies LuK RepSet® clutch kits, clutch hydraulics, and flywheels…

Beck/Arnley announces Matt Lundh has been promoted to director of program groups and strategic markets, effective immediately. In this position, Lundh calls on and facilitates sales growth with program groups. He reports to Heath Breedlove, vic…

All share the trait of all-wheel-drive systems.