LKQ 2016 Car Calendar Contest
The 2016 LKQ Car Calendar is underway and runs through September 25, 2015. This nationwide contest is open to all car and truck enthusiasts looking to submit photos of their vehicle for a chance to win a trip to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Idaho Professor Named 2015 Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year
David Rodriguez was named the Mitchell 1 Educator of the Year for 2015 during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held recently in Joliet, Ill.
Don’t ‘Blow By’ PCV Inspections
Anyone who services vehicles knows that the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve prevents crankcase blowby vapors from escaping into the atmosphere by siphoning the vapors back into the intake manifold so they can be reburned in the engine.
Students Can Register For Shell Eco-Marathon 2016
Shell Eco-marathon Americas will return to the Motor City for its 10th edition taking place April 22-24, 2016. Registration is now open for high school and university students from across the Americas to showcase their passion for technological innovation and energy efficiency on the streets of downtown Detroit. The challenge: design and build a vehicle that goes the farthest on the least amount of energy. Student teams are aiming to beat the current Americas record, which is equivalent to 3,587 miles per gallon.
U of A Foundation Funds 174 2015-2016 Scholarship Awards
Thanks to the generous support of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, 174 students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers will receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. “Thanks to the support of the entire industry, the University of the Aftermarket Foundation was able to award more scholarships this year to deserving students pursuing their aftermarket careers,”
Secret Interview Tips To Give You The Edge
Forbes wrote an article a few months back about surprising job interview tips. We whittled it down to three that really hit home and can give you the ultimate edge when it comes time to interview for your dream job.
Four UTI Campuses Named Schools Of Excellence
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has announced four of its campuses have been awarded the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) School of Excellence Award for the 2014-2015 academic year. UTI campuses in Avondale, Ariz.; Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; Houston; and Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Phoenix, are among only 24 schools in receiving the prestigious
Petersen Automotive Museum Utilizes New Technology
Just days after the final stainless-steel ribbon was bolted into place on the stunning new facade of the building at the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax, the Petersen Automotive Museum has unveiled its plans to utilize new technology: including panoramic video walls, driving simulators, augmented reality and “show control” light and sound systems.
Universal Technical Institute Opening New Campus In Greater Los Angeles Market
Universal Technical Institute has opened a new 142,000-square-foot, state-of-the-industry campus in Long Beach, California, to meet the area’s strong demand for skilled transportation service technicians.
Mazda And WyoTech Partner To Train Future Automotive Techs
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has announced a three-year partnership with WyoTech, one of the country’s premier technical training institutes, which will allow students to graduate as certified Mazda technicians.
Vehicle Safety Feature Study
A new, one-of-its kind study from the University of Iowa found that a majority of drivers expressed uncertainty about how many potentially life-saving vehicle safety technologies work. The survey also showed that 40 percent of drivers report that their vehicles have acted or behaved in unexpected ways.
1932 Rockne Named After Football Coach
As far as we know, the only car named after a football coach is the Rockne. This nameplate honored Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne who was killed in an airplane crash in March 1931. Rockne worked part-time for Studebaker promoting sales and motivating Studebaker dealers.
