MotoLOGIC Hosts Essay Contest for Tech School Students
MotoLOGIC invites students to share their visions in the Future of Automotive Repair & Diagnostics Essay Contest.
2014 Is Record-Setting Year For Industry-Sponsored Scholarships
The Class of 2014 set a new record in the scholarships awarded through the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) scholarships and collaborating organizations at the automotivescholarships.com website: 295 awards for a total of $320,050. The previous record set in 2013 was 250 awards for $264,050. This year’s recipients include 241 U.S. students and seven Canadian students.
Free Online Course Addresses Customer Service Skills
AVI releases a new Live Stream 7 (LS-7) Event which teaches how to make customers feel comfortable with repair purchases. Save This Date: On Wednesday, Sept. 10, customer service expert Bill Haas will teach a FREE live, online course called “Service Selling Skills – Close One More Job.” In this course from Automotive Video Innovations (AVI),
Online Applications Accepted Now for 2015 GAAS Scholarships
Deadline for 2015 GAAS Scholarship Applications Is March 31, 2015 Applications are now being accepted online for the 2015 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarships, University of the Aftermarket (UAF) Scholarships, and awards from collaborating organizations. Applications are submitted online at the Scholarship website, www.AutomotiveScholarships.com. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The
Book Report: Honda K-Series Engine Swaps
The Honda K-Series engine was introduced in 2001, replacing the B-Series as the engine of choice for Honda enthusiasts. These new K-Series engines are the most powerful stock Honda/Acura engines you can get. They featured new technology including a roller rocker valvetrain, better flowing heads, and advanced variable cam timing technology that made these engines
James K. Truxal Named 2014 Mitchell 1 Educator Of The Year
James K. Truxal of New Carlisle, Ohio, was named the Mitchell 1 2014 Educator of the Year during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held recently in Greenville, S.C. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one of the nation’s top teachers for excellence in automotive repair instruction. Truxal will receive a one-year complimentary
NACAT Conference Recap
Rob Thompson, president of the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), provided an overview of the organization’s annual meeting held recently at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, SC. • Approximately 250 attendees and presenters were present at this year’s event. • 144 sessions covering topics from new product information to ways to improve teaching and
Bodyworks: The Slow Move to Carbon Fiber Cars
First it came to Formula 1, then to super cars, and now BMW has become the first manufacturer to embrace the ultralight composite on a mass produced series of models. The i3 city car has become the first mass produced carbon fiber model, with extensive use of the composite for the cockpit, body panels, roof,
The Variable Geometry Turbo Equation
With the Green Revolution upon us, the turbocharger is making big waves. Whether it serves the purpose of making performance vehicles even more high performing, or just making our daily drivers more efficient. Turbocharged cars often experience ‘lag’ at lower speeds, due the time required for sufficient exhaust pressure to build up and spool the
Mitchell 1 Names Jonathan Hladney 2014 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Jonathan Hladney from Brackenridge, PA, was recently named the 2014 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held in Greenville, SC. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Hladney received
MOTOSHOP Expands its MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training Program
ROANOKE, VA – MOTOSHOP Technology Tools now offers a more expansive portfolio for MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training, a comprehensive training program with over 180 hours of online video courses for automotive technicians and service writers. Updates announced today include the addition of seven Spanish-language courses and an All Access Pass to MotoSKILL. MotoSKILL is available
Red Kap Joins WIX Filters to Sponsor Two Automotive Excellence Awards
Red Kap, a manufacturer and distributor of comfortable, durable work-related clothing and outerwear, has joined WIX Filters in sponsoring two Babcox Media automotive excellence awards in 2014. “Red Kap manufactures work apparel specific to the automotive market, making our brand the perfect addition to award programs recognizing workplace excellence in the aftermarket industry,” said Leslie
