Wisconsin Student to Compete in International WorldSkills Competition in Automobile Technology
The 42nd international event will be held July 2-7, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany.
Book Report: ROCKERS AND ROLLERS: An Automotive Autobiography
In ROCKERS AND ROLLERS: An Automotive Autobiography, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson shows just why cars and rock ‘n’ roll were made for each other.
Real World: ‘Diagnosing’ the Automotive Technician
The profile of those working in the automotive service industry may surprise you. As part of the next generation of technicians to enter the field, you may find it helpful to understand who will be
working with you in the bays.
Guest Editorial: Why Product Quality Counts
While many may think that technical education is all about diagnostics and repair, there are other key elements to be considered. Key among these is product selection, according to a recent report from AASA .
OBIT: Popular, Respected Indianapolis 500 Veteran Ruby Dies at 81
Called by many “The Greatest Driver Never to Win the Indy 500,” the hugely respected and much-beloved Ruby competed in 18 consecutive Indianapolis 500 Mile Races between 1960 and 1977. He was never was able to pull off what had always seemed to be the inevitable victory.
The Real World: Coordinating a Collection of Memories
Tabetha Salsbury, 20, from Pueblo, CO, is a senior at McPherson College where she is majoring in automotive restoration and communications. She recently completed an eight-week internship with The Glenmoor Gathering of Significant Automobiles—a concours d’elegance car show in Canton, OH. Read how Tabetha’s experiences became more than just an internship — but rather eight weeks of life-long memories.
REPORT CARD
Welcome to a new school year and congratulations on your choice of profession. I can assure you that the automotive industry can offer a productive and financially rewarding career once you complete your academic and hands-on training. The negative stereotypes regarding mechanics are quickly becoming a mindset of the past. Over the years, automotive technology