John Hennessey, President & Founder of Tuner School, explains the value of hands on learning. His school prepare technicians for jobs in some of the top technical careers in-demand today. Learn what you can accomplish in an automotive career!
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Live Your Passion: The Career is There
Lowrider Magazine Editor & Chief Joe Ray learned the value of working with your hands from his father, and thanks to that he lives his passion today. Watch to learn more about new collar careers in demand, and how you can live your passion with some of the best technical jobs available today.
How Leah Pritchett Became a Professional Racer
Professional drag racer Leah Pritchett shares her journey and her love of working on cars, knowing what makes them go, and being part of a race team. Her respect for the hands on learners who keep her safe at speeds in excess of 300 mph is unmistakable. Leah reimagines what an auto technician does, proving… Continue reading How Leah Pritchett Became a Professional Racer
If You Like Tech and You Like Cars, Now is Your Time
Custom shop owner Tommy Pike started his career in the automotive industry more than twenty years ago. He has seen the changes in technology and knows how valuable auto technician training can be. Not only is transportation technician one of the most in-demand jobs today, it’s also one of the best technical careers out there.… Continue reading If You Like Tech and You Like Cars, Now is Your Time
VIDEO: Foundation Launches Campaign to Solve Auto Technician Shortage
A group called TechForce Foundation has launched its FutureTech Success campaign as an industry-wide and multi-faceted effort to solve the technician shortage in the auto industry…
ColorBond Seeks Excellence in Bestowing CLeo Award
The CLeo Award recognizes individuals who have shown excellence utilizing ColorBond car interior paint…
Four Finalists Emerge in ‘Wrap Like a King’ Challenge
The winners come from North America, Europe, North Asia and Australia…
Not Your Average Rust Bucket
The goal of Freedom High School auto studetns was to turn a Rust Belt ’51 Chevy pickup into a show truck that proved that rust can be dealt with one way or another…
Project Vehicle Sketchbook Now Available
The November issue of THE SHOP is mailing now. Read it today-including the Project Vehicle Sketchbook-by accessing the digital version
Los Angeles Firm Acquires JMPR
The imre public relations firm has acquired Los Angeles-based JMPR, a 40-year old staple in the specialty automotive sector…
DOWNLOAD: Report Says Millions of Young Drivers Modify Their Vehicles
SEMA has released a report tracking the behavior of 16-24 year consumers and their interactions with the auto aftermarket. Among the 38 million 16-24 year olds in the U.S., SEMA’s Young Accessorizers Report found that 24 million are regular drivers and 7.9 million accessorize or modify their vehicle each year. Highlights from the 75-page report… Continue reading DOWNLOAD: Report Says Millions of Young Drivers Modify Their Vehicles
Covercraft Hopes to Hook Outdoors Audience Online
Covercraft Industries has entered into an agreement with Jim Crowley, host of the Hook and Hunt TV online video series…
Vaccar’s Turbocharged Hyundai Kona to Showcase Restyling Market
The Vaccar Co. and noted builder Aaron Vaccar will unveil a customized 2018 Hyundai Kona on Oct. 30 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Kona, equipped with a prototype turbocharger kit for the 2.0l drivetrain, will be parked in Winner International’s booth (No. 12417). “The Vaccar Kona concept is not of the over… Continue reading Vaccar’s Turbocharged Hyundai Kona to Showcase Restyling Market
Bridgestone Executive Joins AACF Board of Trustees
Marko Ibrahim, vice president of store operations for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), has joined the AACF Board of Trustees…
Tint World Opens New Texas Store
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has opened a new store in Missouri City, Texas…