Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2016 Makeover School Grant Winners
More than 120 high school and college collision school programs from across the country applied for this grant and each received a grant valued from $1,000 to $30,000.
University Of The Aftermarket Foundation Announces 135 Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships totaling $175,000 have been awarded to students working either to become a mechanical, collision or heavy duty repair professional or who are pursuing a business or engineering degree that will lead to a career in the automotive aftermarket.
Working On The Farm, With A Jeep?
Ohioan John North Willys knew World War II wouldn’t last forever and began thinking about how he could sell more Jeeps after hostilities ended. As early as 1942, the Jeep was tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for possible use in farming.
Chipola Automotive Instructor Looking For Potholes In Chicago
Chipola College Automotive instructor John Gardner is riding the streets of Chicago looking for potholes as an automotive and entertainment professional and part of the Pothole Dummy program presented by Advance Auto Parts.
Hands-On Curriculum Fuels Auto-Tech Students’ Careers
The Monroe High School automotive tech program recently picked up its second accreditation from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation.
Mitchell 1 Names Jonathan Hladney 2014 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
Jonathan Hladney from Brackenridge, PA, was recently named the 2014 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference held in Greenville, SC. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian high school senior for outstanding achievement in automotive technology and auto shop repair scholastics. Hladney received
More Than 130 Auto Students Receive Scholarships
Thanks to the support of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation, 131 students pursuing automotive aftermarket careers will receive scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year. “Whether seeking educations at two year and four year institutions, all of these students represent the future of the automotive aftermarket,” said Rusty Bishop, chief executive officer of Federated Auto
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
Burnin’ Rubber, Blowin’ Smoke
Opportunities grow for diesel performance specialists — check out what experts in the field have said about this market.
UnderCover: Knowing Nivomats: Dissecting A Load Sensing Shock
The Nivomat system does more than just level the vehicle under load. As the load increases, the pressure inside the shock increases as oil is displaced from the reservoir to the inside of the unit, compressing the gas volume. This creates a progressive increase in spring rate and damping with little or no change to ride frequency.