News Update: AMI Announces 2006 Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Babcox Publications, recently announced Steve Sallinger, owner and president, Ole Metairie Car Care, Inc., Metairie, LA, as the recipient of the “Tom B. Babcox Memorial Scholarship.” The scholarship recognizes a management-oriented member of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Mechanical Division. The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied
Directions: Recognizing Some of the Industry’s Finest
I’ve always found the automotive aftermarket a great and important industry. And I also always felt that it is the people who make our industry so special. Quite often though, technicians and shops owners don’t receive the credit that they deserve. Which is why I am proud to dedicate my editorial this month to some
2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile
Welcome to the 2006 Underhood Service Repair Market Industry Profile, our in-depth report of the independent automotive repair market. This profile highlights many of the elements of doing business in today’s repair shops. The information presented is a good indicator to make short-term predictions about these shops. It’s also a fair yardstick to see how
AP Exhaust Introduces New Xlerator Performance Exhaust Products Catalog
AP Exhaust Products Inc. announces the release of a new Xlerator Performance Exhaust products catalog. This catalog features updated cat-back performance exhaust systems for late-model cars and pickup truck applications.
Penray Adds Winter and Fuel Treatment Products to Automotive Line
Penray, a manufacturer of cooling system treatments, fuel treatments and shop chemicals, recently announced it has added 20 new winter and fuel treatment products to its automotive line and has updated the packaging to reflect the products’ innovative advancements.
Tim Gunter Named 2006 Victor Reinz Machinist of the Year
Victor Reinz is proud to announce that Tim Gunter has been named this year’s Victor Reinz Machinist of the Year. A machinist for more than 13 years, Gunter currently works as a machinist for TTP/Diesel Power & Machine in Pierceton, IN, where he is a key asset to their machine shop.
ATP Offers Automatic Transmission Tech Tip
Throughout the years we have all seen the rapid changes in the automotive industry. Today, most major automobile manufacturers are now eliminating the dipsticks from their automatic transmissions. By doing so, this makes it impossible for the technician, as well as the consumer, to check the fluid level and fill the transmission when needed.
Automotive Training Managers Council Sets Fall Conference Agenda
The field seminar, "The Entry-Level Pathway for the International Technician" from International Truck and Engine, a tour of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and keynote speaker Mac Fulfer are just a handful of the highlights at the Automotive Training Mangers Council (ATMC) Fall 2006 Conference and Business Meeting to be held September 10-12 at the Sheraton Four Points – Chicago O’Hare, in Schiller Park.
Clevite Engine Parts Introduces New Heavy Duty e-Learning Program
Clevite Engine Parts announces the addition of a Heavy Duty curriculum to its popular e-learning system. The e-learning system is available 24 hours a day and accessible to anyone with an internet connection. After completing a short registration, users are assigned a password and given a selection of courses from which to choose.
Mitchell 1 Names Eric Babcock 2006 Educator of the Year
Eric Babcock, an automotive technician and instructor from New Orleans, LA, was named Educator of the Year at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) 2006 Conference held recently in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.