Bosch Partners with UTI
Robert Bosch has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to provide automotive parts, equipment and training support at all UTI campuses nationwide. “This partnership will enhance our efforts to train students using the latest products, materials, tools and technologies and equip them with the skills employers are looking for,” said Dennis
Federal-Mogul Awards 12 Scholarships
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has given away $2,500 scholarships to 12 students to help them achieve their goal of becoming a top technician. The scholarships were awarded in conjunction with the launch of the company’s Garage Gurus technical education network. “As one of the auto care industry’s leading suppliers of premium branded parts, we embrace the responsibility
UTI Opens New Campus
Universal Technical Institute has opened a new state-of-the-industry campus in Lisle, Ill., replacing its Glendale Heights, Ill., campus. “We are the market leader because we act upon the needs of our industry customers, who express a high demand for qualified technicians across the Midwest,” said Julie Mueller, campus president of UTI-Lisle. “As such, the campus
Fewer Dealerships a Wrench in New Mechanics Plans?
(San Jose Mercury News) Shane Kee loves to tinker with his purple and white 1970 Chevrolet pickup truck but recently turned down a job offer to turn wrenches at a Chevy dealership.
NAPA Awards 360 Payments During Auto Care Vendor Summit
360 Payments and Co-Founder Jesse Meddaugh were honored for contributions in the payment technology provider’s first year in the NAPA Auto Care partner network program.
Don’t Let Electrification Shock Your Shop
As a 50-year veteran of the tire industry, Ron Lautzenheiser is surprised at how many EVs his shops service. Believe it or not, he estimates that 5-10% of service across his four locations – two Big O Tires stores and two Grease Monkey stores in Fort Collins, Colorado—comes from EVs. While Ron has hopped on
Winhere Brake Parts Hires New Director of Friction Category
Winhere Brake Parts has added Tony McKey as its new director of friction category. Prior to joining Winhere, McKey spent 26 years with NAPA Auto Parts and most recently was the director of category management for the NAPA Brakes offering. Winhere says McKey’s aftermarket experience spans a variety of leadership positions including responsibilities in operations
Tire Shop Profit Centers: 12 Add-Ons to Bring in More Revenue
Find riches in niches – areas of specialization to help your business grow – by adding some unique potential profit centers.
AMI Accepting Applications for Scholarships
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI) is offering several scholarships, which will be put toward attending the 2009 Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) in Las Vegas Nov. 4-9.
ASE Releases New English/Spanish Glossary
(Akron/Tire Review) A new English/Spanish glossary of technical automotive terms has been released by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).