Tenneco To Drive Tech Training Programs at Technical Schools
Popular Monroe and Walker programs help connect industry partners with students to provide undercar education. The Monroe Ride & Drive seminar and Walker Emissions Control Diagnostics workshop are two popular training programs developed by Tenneco to help drive improved shop efficiency and improve the consumer experience. New this year, the program now provides a venue for industry parts professionals and technicians of
Report Card: The ‘BUZZ’ on the Kia GT4 Stinger
Hearkening back to the glory days of purebred, affordable sports cars, Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled an aggressive concept car earlier this year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The GT4 Stinger is Kia’s eye-catching concept that pushes the boundaries of performance with a rear-drive 2+2 sports car that places human
Top Students from 50 States Prepare for National Auto Competition
Automotive high school students from around the country are gearing up for the 2014 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition. The Ford / AAA Student Auto Skills competition fosters young people’s interest in the automotive industry through a spirited nationwide competition with opportunities to win prizes, scholarships, tools and awards, along with an experience that could
June 9-15, 2014 is Designated as Automotive Service Professionals Week
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 9-15, 2014 as National Automotive Service Professionals Week. Building on the success of Automotive Service Professionals Day established in 2001, ASE launched National Automotive Service Professional’s Week in 2005 to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck and collision technicians, along with parts
WIX Filters Supports 2014 Programs Highlighting Automotive Excellence
WIX Filters is partnering with Babcox Media to sponsor three automotive excellence awards in 2014, including a new Driving Performance Award that recognizes game changers in automotive service. “Our national award programs are designed to support excellence at every level of the automotive aftermarket industry,” said Mike Harvey, brand manager for WIX Filters. “This year’s
Proper Lug Nut and Lug Bolt Replacement
by Sean Phillips If there’s one thing tire techs deal with more than tires, it’s lug nuts. There’s quite a bit of knowledge and technique that goes into dealing with lug nuts and lug bolts. They’re relatively small parts under extremely large forces, and they are absolutely critical to holding the wheel on your customer’s
Fox Valley Technical College Drives Career Options Following Expansion
When the public said “YES” to Fox Valley Technical College’s (FVTC) $66.5 million public referendum in April of 2012 by a 2-1 margin, one of the facility expansion plans that got a green light is one that deals with green lights on a daily basis: transportation! Careers in the diesel service, automotive, truck driving, and
Champion’s ‘King of the Road’ Contest Returns
Champion Spark Plug brand announced the return of the popular Champion “King of the Road” contest, which will pay out 10 weekly $500 cash prizes and a $5,000 grand prize to the owners of North America’s hottest rides as judged by members of the Champion online community. The contest will be open for entries at
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) Awards Scholarships
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) awarded $15,000 in scholarships to help post-secondary automotive students pay for tuition during the 2014-15 school year. The scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 per student and were made possible by a successful fundraising drive within the AASP-MN membership, as well as a donation from
GAAS Reports Record-Setting Scholarship Application Requests
The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship program website, www.AutomotiveScholarships.com, received a record-setting 607 completed applications from students seeking the 2014-2015 awards. “The 607 applications for this year’s scholarships far exceed our previous record of 503 set in 2013,” said Pete Kornafel, chairman of the GAAS Scholarship Selection Committee. “Our outreach to teachers and industry
Restoring Engine-Computer Communications
For this month’s Real World case, we will attempt to provide a plan of attack for communication issues on General Motors products with the Class 2 Protocol. Our diagnostic journey begins with a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. This vehicle was tested at the EPA test facility in our area and it was determined that there is
WIN’s Winners Announced
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has announced this year’s winners of the WIN Scholarship Program. Winners of the 2014 College Scholarships are: • Stephanie Baker, who will be attending WyoTech in Blairsville, PA, and • Suzanna Hernandez, who will be attending Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE. These young women will also have the opportunity to be
