Ohio Technical College Named 2009 School of the Year
As the top school, Ohio Technical College received $10,000 worth of Chicago Pneumatic tools at an award presentation at the school, among other prizes.
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.
2009 Winner— Ohio Technical College is Tops in Training
Whether consumers are driving sports cars, hybrids, electric vehicles or motorcycles, there is always going to be a need for qualified automotive technicians. And, Ohio Technical College (OTC), a Cleveland-based school providing technical training in a variety of transportation industries, is currently teaching 1,000 future techs how to service the many vehicles on today’s roads, as well
New Executive Director Takes the Wheel The AACA Museum at Hershey
Having built and shown her own vehicles for more than 28 years, Holly Bedsole has been named Executive Director of the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA.
Crossword Puzzle: September 2008
Across 1. Chassis-lubrication point (6,7) 8. Noisemaker in anti-theft system 9. Dealers’ service-department cars 10. Name on a dealership document 11. Really write off a ride 13. Variable-____ power steering 15. Slang, car built by now-defunct maker 18. Outer skin of military tank 20. Perennially-popular Honda model 23. Highest-bidder car sale 24. Relationship between gears
The Real World: VW’s First Woman Master Tech Fits the Bill
Kipp Wierenga has earned the distinction of being the first woman in North America to become a Volkswagen Certified Master Technician.
Good News for Those Entering the Auto Industry: AASA Study Reveals That the Aftermarket Will Likely Grow in 2007
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — According to new research from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow over the next several years, with the largest increase predicted for 2007. A detailed analysis of the size of the aftermarket is included in the 2007-2008 AASA Automotive Aftermarket
I Want You – to Understand Brake Performance
Adapted from Larry Carley’s and Gene Markel’s article in Brake & Front End