Car Junky Automotive News Articles

Jobs for the Future: The Automotive Industry

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:49:56 PST

There are jobs for the future in our automobile industry. Here's some career ideas for you to consider on the service side of cars.

Think Your Job is Tough? You Haven’t Been ‘Wrecked’

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:00:05 PST

Most people don't think about tow trucks unless they've been in a car accident or their car breaks down. Find out more about towing and recovery.

Auto Technician Certification Benefits Motorists

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:40:00 PST

It makes good financial sense to protect your automotive investment through maintenance and service performed by qualified professionals. And an increasingly popular way to distinguish between auto technicians is to look for national certification.

Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Careers! Automotive Technicians Wanted

Sat, 03 Jun 2006 14:33:00 PST

It can be a challenge to land a prime spot on a race car pit crew. Yet vehicle dealerships across the country are scrambling to find qualified automotive technicians for their own "pit crews"-even with salaries of $30,000 to $70,000 or more, depending on the market and the technician's level of training.

New Automotive Technicians Wanted

Mon, 22 May 2006 22:48:00 PST

GM Goodwrench, along with NASCAR Nextel Cup star Kevin Harvick and team owner Richard Childress, announce a new national promotion, the No. 29 Goodwrench Expertise Challenge. If Harvick wins two out of 12 selected NASCAR Nextel Cup races, 29 lucky fans will receive an all-new 2007 Chevy Avalanche, and GM Goodwrench will set up a $200,000 scholarship fund to encourage young men and women to pursue careers as automotive technicians.

Proper Insurance Protection for You and Your Motorcycle

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 20:58:00 PST

Warmer temperatures, spring training and that blossoming tree in your yard mean one thing – it’s time to ride your motorcycle. Whether you’re purchasing a new motorcycle this spring or simply waking your bike from a long winter’s nap in storage, before you hit the open road this year, here are a few simple precautions from General Casualty Insurance Companies to help protect you and your bike.

Automotive Careers on Cutting Edge of Technology

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:37:00 PST

Young people anxious to get a job sooner rather than later, a job with excellent growth potential, a job that does not require four, five, six or more years of college should consider a career path in automotive technology.
The high-tech automotive technician armed with computerized diagnostic tools and engine analyzers has supplanted the old image of the auto mechanic. Officials with the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) -- the independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians nationally -- note that automotive service and repair has changed dramatically over a generation.

Investing in a Franchise and the American Dream

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 22:37:00 PST

Harley-Davidson enthusiasts Chris McIntyre, Jeff Brown and Peter Wurmer always dreamt of touring the world on motorcycles. Their dream is now a reality for them and the tens of thousands of customers who rent motorcycles, ATVs and watercraft from EagleRider franchise locations in the United States, Mexico, France and Spain.

Young Car Lovers Across America to Flex Their Passion for a Scholarship and Career-Igniting Apprenticeship

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 23:32:00 PST

Many young people across America are immersed in all things automotive. With the popularity of reality shows such as “Pimp My Ride” and “Ride with Funkmaster Flex” and movies such as “The Fast and the Furious,” young people are fascinated by car culture. Yet, even as interest increases, there are still not enough qualified automotive technicians to help keep America’s cars on the road.
According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), auto dealerships employ 265,000 technicians, but still need to add an additional 35,000 technicians annually through 2010 to fill the need. Castrol SYNTEC recognizes that, in order to address the shortage, young people must be educated about the opportunities available in the automotive repair and service industry. The recent launch of the Castrol SYNTEC Outperformers Scholarship Program attempts to do just that.

High-Tech Cars Drive Demand For Specialists

Tue, 15 Feb 2005 21:40:00 PST

There's good news for young people who are driven to learn all they can about cars and computers. It may be good news for their parents as well.
Over the course of the next 10 years, it's estimated that over 31,000 new jobs will be available annually in the service sector of the automotive industry. These openings are due to rapid industry growth and the need to replace retiring workers.