Students from Bolton High and Collierville High Were Top Teams at Tennessee Ford/AAA Autoskills Competition
Bolton High School’s Michael Morra and Tim Stewart will represent Tennessee at the national Ford/AAA Autoskills competition in Michigan in June.
Southeastern Community College Hosts Car Show
The 13th annual Southeastern Community College (SCC) Car Show was held on Saturday, May 12, in West Burlington, IA. The car show, which is organized by the SCC Auto Tech Club,helps raise money to fund the students’ yearly trip to the Chicago Auto Show.
Yukon High School Senior Wins Oklahoma SkillsUSA Competition
Blake Price, who is a senior at Yukon High School and has trained atCanadian Valley Technology Center in El Reno, OK, was recently awarded the gold medal at the Oklahoma SkillsUSA state contest. Price will compete in June in Kansas City, MO, at the national SkillsUSA competition.
Northwood Sets Theme, Readies for Auto Show
“Driving the Dream” will be the theme for this year’s annual
student-run Northwood University International Auto Show (NUIAS) at Northwood University in Midland, MI.
Under the Hood: Tearing Into VW’s 4-Cylinder, 5-Valve Engines
The demand for more horsepower led VW/Audi to look for ways to add performance without a complete redesign of the basic engine.
Hamilton High School Partners with Carl Sandburg College to Receive $20,000 Grant
Hamilton High School in Hamilton, IL, held an open house on May 8 to show off the auto shop’s new equipment that was recently obtained through an Illinois Community College Board Programs of Study – Pathways to Results grant.
Under the Hood: Feeling the Pressure
Solving Fuel System-Related Issues
Component Connection: Emission Control — O2 Sensor Diagnostics
In recent years, the design of O2 sensors has changed. The ceramic thimble-shaped element in zirconia-type O2 sensors has been replaced by a flat strip ceramic “planar-”style sensor element.
Report Card: Code Red — Chevy’s Code 130R Concept
Painted in an all-new red metallic paint with matte anodized gold wheels, Code 130R features heritage performance-inspired styling and rear-wheel drive.
Finish Line: Hosting a Car Care Inspection Event at Your School
An event at your school could be used as a fund-raiser, as donations from vehicle owners who participate in the vehicle inspection process can be used for automotive lab and classroom equipment.