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Longtime employees take ownership of Red Deer’s Elmac Auto Electric

Auto Service World

Bornn and Favelle both started their careers at Elmac Bornn as a part-time janitor and shelf-stocker in 1993 and Favelle as a parts delivery driver in 2008. Now at the helm, Favelle oversees daily operations and staff, while Bornn manages inventory, technical operations and finances.

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Bob Lutz Explains Why GM Killed Saab, Pontiac, Hummer And Saturn In 2008

Jalopnik

The period of 2008 to 2009 was rough for Detroit’s Big 3 automakers. While Ford technically never filed for bankruptcy — though it did receive some of those sweet bailout funds — GM and Chrysler did. GM seemed to have it the worst, as the automaker had to get rid of four of its divisions to get its head above water.… Read more.

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Turbocharged 5.9L Cummins Engine

Tomorrow's Technician

Back in 2008 or so, I had a neighbor who was the brother of an employee at Twisted Diesel , a shop down the way from me,” Nichols says. “I During his last two years of high school, Adam studied at a technical center for automotive work and accepted an internship at Twisted Diesel in his final year.

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Dan Stander: Incoming ASA Chairman Brings Vision of Innovation and Industry Unity

AutoInc.

Workforce Development – Strengthening partnerships with technical colleges and creating apprenticeship models that address the industry’s technician shortage. “That means stronger technical training, better business education, and a unified voice with legislators and manufacturers.”

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

Auto Service World

This early passion took him to a technical vocational high school and an apprenticeship, which led to Kuczynski becoming a licensed heavy equipment mechanic. We had success back in 2008. Ive always been an automotive enthusiast. Ive always liked cars. So that started really early, he said. I started repairing cars before I could drive.

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MPA Releases ‘Part Smart’ Training Videos

Brake & Front End

Diagnosing and Fixing Slow Cranking & P0339 Error on Honda Accord The first video, “ Diagnosing and Fixing Slow Cranking & P0339 Error on Honda Accord (2008-2009) ,” features ASE certified Master Mechanic Nelson Davis. 4-cylinder engine.

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XC60 Crossover Overtakes The 240 As Volvo's Best-Selling Car Ever

Jalopnik

On sale since 2008, the XC60 quickly became the Swedish brands most popular model, giving buyers an interesting alternative to German crossovers like the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Though itll technically be a different model, Volvo did just recently tease a new all-electric EX60 thatll serve as an EV alternative to the XC60. Thats right.

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