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VoTech Students to Test Skills at AAPEX 2025 Engine Competition

Tomorrow's Technician

The timed event will take place in Joe’s Garage – a staple of the continuing education and technical training program at AAPEX – with 10 fully operational service bays. The non-profit’s data projects a cumulative shortage of more than 400,000 auto technicians by 2026. Another analysis from TechForce Foundation has a more dire outlook.

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Women at the Wheel: Michelle McBride

AutoSuccess

Always be in a “self-development” mode — continually seek education, mentoring and wise guidance to advance your skills. Nominations for the 2026 Women at the Wheel honors will be open this fall. Compete with the best version of yourself, and always look for ways to achieve greater levels of success. Take action on your goals daily!

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TIA CEO Dick Gust joins Tire Recycling Foundation board

Tire Review Magazine

Fundraising Goals to Support Tire Recycling Innovation The TRF plans to raise $300,000 in 2025 to fund tire recycling research, education, and demonstration initiatives. The Foundation set a longer-term fundraising goal of $2-3 million for 2026.

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How To Become a Welder in Arizona

Arizona Automotive Institute

With the construction industry in Arizona being amongst the fastest growing sectors through 2026 in the state, according to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, now is a great time to consider becoming a welder. Another industry-recognized credentialing body is the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

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Alex Copley, B’laster IOTY Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2026, he intends to start including electric vehicle training and a business computers class. His passion for his students and his dedication to their success make him a true asset to the automotive education community. He is currently working with a school out of New Zealand. iGen provided them with a grant to get started.

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Croel: Who's in Charge Here?

Fender Bender

These organizations advocate, educate and protect repair professionals. We’re committed to advancing business development, promoting professional education, and ensuring strong, sustainable representation in the legislative and regulatory arena.

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U.S. Car Sales Are Struggling To Overcome Trump's Tariffs

Jalopnik

withheld their annual profit guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. From Automotive News : "Dealerships like ours have invested billions of dollars as small businesses to serve our communities, to improve EV education, and offer exceptional service," dealers said in the June 26 letter. "We Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co.

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