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“john b hege”

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  • The Automotive Gray Market

    An Inside History

    by John B. Hege ...
    In the 1970s, as car enthusiasts in the U.S. grew bored with models manufactured under tightening pollution and safety regulations, some innovative dealers exploited a legal loophole--designed to allow U.S. soldiers and diplomats to return from abroad with their vehicles--to import exotic cars never intended for sale in America. During the 1980s, a rise in the value of the dollar made car shopping ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • The Wankel Rotary Engine

    A History

    by John B. Hege ...
    Conceived in the 1930s, simplified and successfully tested in the 1950s, the darling of the automotive industry in the early 1970s, then all but abandoned before resurging for a brilliant run as a high-performance powerplant for Mazda, the Wankel rotary engine has long been an object of fascination and more than a little mystery. A remarkably simple design (yet understood by few), it boasts ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

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  • Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2018

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    A Globe and Mail bestseller! • “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, and George Iny walk you through another year of car buying.After almost fifty years and two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston has a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association.The 2018 Lemon-Aid features comprehensive reviews of the best and worst ... Read more

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  • Advanced Race Car Chassis Technology HP1562

    Winning Chassis Design and Setup for Circle Track and Road Race Cars

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  • Lemon-Aid New Cars and Trucks 2013

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    For deals on wheels, 2013 will be a "perfect storm." There's never been a better time to buy a new car or truck, thanks to a stronger Canadian dollar, a worldwide recession driving prices downward, and a more competitive Japanese auto industry that's still reeling from a series of natural disasters.In addition to lower prices and more choices, 2013 car buyers will see more generous cash rebates, ... Read more

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  • Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2017

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    “Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, invites another driver to come aboard.After forty-six years and almost two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston is joined by a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association.The 2017 Lemon-Aid has everything: an encyclopedic lineup of the best and worst cars, trucks, and SUVs sold ... Read more

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  • Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK with buyer's guide and VIN/data card explanation

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  • Principles of Automotive Engines (Mechanics and Hydraulics)

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