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3 Vehicles That Students in Automotive Training Will Say Farewell to in 2019
There are many reasons why a car model is discontinued. Trends can change over time, or an unpopular design can doom a car from the start. Sometimes consumer tastes just shift, turning even once-popular cars into unwanted has-beens. The general…
What You Need to Know About Serpentine Belts If You Want an Auto Mechanic Career
The serpentine belt is a long, winding belt that powers a number of important automotive components like the alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning, and sometimes the water pump. While it used to be that several different belts served these…
Want to Become a Mechanic? Use These 5 Marketing Strategies to Attract Customers
Working on cars is a fun and rewarding challenge. You get to fix different problems, learn something new every day, and see the results of all your hard work. To help shops make sure there’s always a steady stream of…
Why Automotive College Students Are Excited About the 2019 Detroit Auto Show
The upcoming 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will begin on January 19th in Detroit, a city which has a long history with the automotive industry. More commonly known as the Detroit Auto Show, this annual event gives auto…
What Students in Auto Mechanic School Should Know About the Future of the Combustion Engine
If you’re a car fanatic, you know that the internal combustion engine (ICE) has revolutionized transportation over the past century, and you may have also heard that its days are numbered. Since consumers can now buy electric vehicles (EV) that…
4 Exciting Vehicles Coming in 2019 That Students in Automotive Training Should Know About
As any auto enthusiast knows, December marks an important tradition: listing all the cool cars and trucks we can look forward to in the year ahead! With 2019, we’re in for a lot of treats, from the first Jeep pickup…
The Pros and Cons of Stop-Start Technology Explained for Students in Automotive Repair Training
Stop-start technology is one of the most hotly debated topics among car owners today. If you’ve never encountered stop-start tech before, here’s how it works: whenever a vehicle with stop-start tech is stationary or idling, such as in stop-and-go traffic…
