LRCC Student Neal Foster Earns National SkillsUSA Gold Medal
Laconia, NH — Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM-ASEP) high honors graduate, Neal Foster (Montpelier, VT), earned the National SkillsUSA Gold Medal in Automotive Service Technology. The event, one of more than 100 different skills contests in areas ranging from cosmetology to robotics, was held recently in Kansas City,
AVI To Provide Auto Instructors and Students with $1 Million in Free Training
Fort Myers, FL — AVI (Automotive Video Innovations) is giving back to the automotive community that has given so much opportunity to the Florida-based video company. To carry out that mission, AVI reports that it is pledging to give away 1 million dollars’ worth of training to students, technicians, shop owners or teachers with the
Young Professionals Networking Program Scheduled for AAPEX Show
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG), a program of the Auto Care Association, is hosting the Young Professionals Program during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Professionals in the auto care industry under the age of 40 are encouraged to attend to
Free Air Cleaner Assembly with Purchase of Edelbrock Carbs
Edelbrock announced its “Top If Off with An Edelbrock” consumer promotion. Participating consumers can get a free air cleaner assembly and t-shirt when they purchase a new Edelbrock Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS carburetor between August 1 and October 31, 2014. Eligible purchases include any new Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS carburetor; this
AkzoNobel Recognizes Sustainability Challenge Grant ‘Outstanding Students’
AkzoNobel today announces the recognition of two Outstanding Students in its 2013-2014 Sustainability Challenge Grant program. Tyler Huizenga, representing Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, IA, nominated by instructor Steven Youngs; and Evan Vail, representing Applied Technology Center in Rock Hill, SC, nominated by instructor Mark Dellinger, are the recipients of this year’s Outstanding Student
Victor Technologies Announces Welding Contest for Auto/Collision Students
Victor Technologies will award more than $30,000 in equipment and cash prizes as part of its 2014 “A Cut Above” student contest. The contest is open to students in cutting, welding and related programs (e.g., Ag Mechanics) at secondary and post-secondary schools. Three beginner students will each win $250 by submitting a 500-word essay that
Automotive Parts & Services Association Announces Morris/Rupp and Gayle McCartney Trust Scholarship Winners
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Automotive Parts & Services Association (APSA) of Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the recipients of the Morris/Rupp and Gayle McCartney Trust scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. The recipients of the Morris/Rupp Trust scholarships are: Calvin Dell, Pittsburg, Kan. – $1,500 Abdallah Ibrahim, Wiggins, Colo. – $1,500 Evan
Lessons in BMW Variable Capacity A/C Systems
Despite the many advances in A/C systems during the past 10 years, it’s important for technicians to understand basic theories of operation. Understanding how a system moves heat from the confined space of the passenger compartment and dissipates it into the atmosphere will assist the technician in analyzing system failures and performing the required maintenance
Harley-Davidson Rolls Out First-Ever Electric Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson recently revealed its Project LiveWire – the first Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle. In keeping with the company’s customer-led product development approach, starting next week select consumers across the country will be able to ride and provide feedback on the bike, helping to shape the future of Harley-Davidson’s first-ever electric motorcycle. While not for sale, Project
Airtex Fuel Delivery Systems, a leading manufacturer of fuel pumps, is introducing a new pilot program focused on educating future technicians in the automotive industry. The Airtex PUMP•ED program will train student technicians across the country in the areas of fuel system diagnostics and fuel pump installations. Set to kick off in the fall of
Torque And Gap Spark Plug Tech Tip from Bosch
Once a relatively simple task for automotive technicians, spark plug installation on modern vehicles requires a great deal of precision and care. This is especially the case with late-model vehicles with high-tech engines that have very little tolerance for improper installation or use of spark plugs. Apply the Proper Torque When installing spark plugs, a
Krazy Paint Pinstripers Design Contest Underway
The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama presented by RAD AIR Complete Car Care and Tire Centers announced the start of the 2015 Krazy Paint Pinstripers Design Contest. Krazy Paint Pinstripers will create a design for the 49th annual Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Presented by RAD AIR Complete Car Care and
