Bosch Expands Training Offerings; Adds Course In Advance Gasoline Direct Injection
Bosch has announced that it is expanding its repertoire of training courses to include an advanced course on Gasoline Direct Injection Technology (GDI) for automotive technicians. This one-day class will be offered in various locations throughout the United States and will launch in 2013.
Airtex Vehicle Electronics Videos Win Multiple Awards At AAPEX Show
Two technical video series scripted and produced entirely in-house by Airtex Vehicle Electronics won multiple honors – including “Best-in-Show” – in the 2012 Automotive Communications Awards, held in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas.
Honeywell Friction Materials Headlines ‘What Else Is In The Box’ AAPEX Learning Forum
As part of the AAPEX Learning Forum session, “What Else is in the Box,” Jim Kelley, director of sales, and Grif Jordan, product marketing manager for Honeywell Friction Materials, will elaborate on what else full-service suppliers do to stand behind the product they put in each box.
Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center Receives ‘Excellence in Training’ Award From ATMC
The Federal-Mogul Technical Education Center (TEC) in St. Louis has received the prestigious Automotive Training Managers Council National Excellence in Training Award for development of an in-depth diagnostic workshop covering anti-lock braking, stability and traction control systems.
Lincoln Electric Launches New Welding Safety Interactive Guide
Safety is a critical component of welding, and thanks to The Lincoln Electric Company, now welders of all skill levels can access the safety information they need anywhere, anytime. The company’s new Welding Safety Interactive Guide converts Lincoln Electric’s award-winning Welding Safety Interactive DVD into an online format that is easily accessible and viewable on computers, tablets and mobile phones.
NASTF Announces New Technician Outreach Initiative
The NASTF Technician Outreach campaign will focus on two primary elements: Expand the number of events where NASTF will mingle, in person, with technicians; and drive techs to the NASTF website, where they will ultimately navigate to helpful OEM resources.
ALLDATA Launches Online Training Garage For Product And Career Training
The new ALLDATA Training Garage will offer unlimited access to 67 technical and 26 business courses, in English or Spanish.
Bartec Announces SEMA Show Training And Booth Give Away
Bartec announces a TPMS New Product training session at this year’s SEMA Show. Bartec will hold this event on the Show’s Opening Day, Tuesday, October 31st in room N261 (North Convention Hall) beginning at 1:30 pm.
Mitchell 1 Adds Technical Service Bulletins From Gates To ProDemand
Mitchell 1 has added Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) provided by Gates Corporation to its ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance information program to help improve the efficiency and accuracy of professional technicians as they diagnose and repair their customers’ vehicles.
New Free Wells Technical Video Covers Ford Mode 6 No-Code Misfire Diagnosis
The Technical Services team at Wells Vehicle Electronics has introduced a free diagnostic training video that the company says can help automotive repair professionals save hours in identifying and troubleshooting intermittent, “no code” cylinder misfires on Ford vehicles through the use of Mode 6 diagnostics.
AMI Announces AVI Education Scholarship Recipient
The Automotive Management Institute (AMI), in conjunction with Automotive Video, Inc. (AVI), recently announced Edward J. Roth as the recipient of the “AVI Education Scholarship.” The scholarship recognizes automotive service professionals who have a strong desire to improve their management and technical skills. The recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward expenses to attend seminars offered during the AVI Training Conference in Las Vegas, Oct. 29 – 30.
Vehicle Stability Control Training Video Available From AVI
Dave Scaler goes in-depth on Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) and Electronic Stability (ESC) system diagnostics in this class. This course starts with an explanation on how ABS systems work and how information from the wheel speed sensors is turned into valve/pump commands in the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU).