Clover Park Technical College Crowned ‘2012 School of the Year’
The Lakewood, WA, technical college was recognized as the fifth-annual national award recipient for automotive education excellence.
Tommorrow’s Technician Announces Top 25 Schools in ‘2012 School of the Year’ Competition
Winning school to receive $2,500 in prizes, on-site visit, trip to AAPEX in Las Vegas
2012 School of the Year Nominations Closed
Contest officials are in the process of picking the Top 20 schools and then narrowing the field down to the Top 4 finalists.
Report Card: Lexus Interprets the Language of Design
The Lexus LF-LC Concept emphasizes a driver-focused vehicle.
Finish Line: OTC Students ‘Ship Out’ Suzuki Marine Vehicle
“Does it float?” isn’t a typical question most project vehicle builders get when their creations debut for the first time. Then again, the Suzuki Marine Vehicle created by Cleveland-based Ohio Technical College (OTC) isn’t your typical custom car. The project began in the summer of 2011 when American Suzuki Motor Corporation was in search of
A4 Power Steering Fluid Check & Maintenance Tip Clip
Watch this tip clip excerpt from the A4 Steering and Suspension ASE Test prep course presented by Dave Hobbs. Dave talks about proper testing and maintenance of power steering fluid and related components–showing examples and highlighting the things you should know both as a technician and to pass the ASE A4 certification test.
Automotive Definitions
The following are key words and phrases used in articles that have run in Tomorrow’s Technician magazine. This helpful reference guide can be printed out and added to your class notes. We will continue to update this list.
On the Cover: Cadillac Ciel Concept Celebrates the Journey
The spacious and elegant concept car Ciel is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of the 3.6-liter Direct Injection V-6 engine, paired with a hybrid system using lithium-ion battery technology.
Arapahoe Community College’s Automotive Program is Named 2011 School of the Year
This is the fourth-consecutive year for the nationally recognized award in which an automotive program is crowned for its educational excellence.
Directions: U.S. House Votes to Put the Brakes on E15
E15 returned to the news forefront last month, as the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment blocking federal funding of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) action to implement the use of E15, a formulation of 15% ethanol blended with gasoline.