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Automotive Services - Academic Video Online (AVON)

Includes test prep videos for the ASE-A5 and MA-T6 exams.

Automotive Trades - Films on Demand

High-quality instructional videos about many aspects of the automotive trades, including diagnosis, electrical service, brake service, and more.

Automotive Magazines - available online thru library databases

Car and Driver

Presents articles concerning all aspects of automobiles, including ratings of new cars & products, automobile news, and motor racing.

The world's oldest trade magazine covering the global automotive industry; devoted to providing global coverage of all aspects of the automobile marketplace, with an emphasis on the people, products & processes that shape the industry.

Automotive News

Articles, special reports, interviews, business profiles, legislation, forecasting, late news, statistics and financial information on manufacturing and sales on all aspects of the automobile manufacturing industry worldwide.

Motor Trend

Contains articles on the automotive industry, auto repair, buying tips and other topics of automotive interest.

Start Your Research with Library Databases - Automotive

ASE Education Foundation
The ASE Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that evaluates and accredits entry-level automotive technology education programs against standards developed by the automotive service industry.
Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association
The preeminent technical resource and industry voice for internal combustion engine builders, remanufacturers, machine shops, OEMs, suppliers and service providers worldwide
Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association
AMRA is an alliance of automotive professionals responsible for standards that deliver peace of mind to motorists.
Automotive Service Association
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services.
Collision Industry Conference
Meetings include all segments of the collision industry - repairers, insurers, paint and material companies, equipment, vehicle manufacturers, data providers, and representatives of trade associations.
National Auto Body Council
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is a not-for-profit 501c(6) organization committed to the goal of improving the image of all dedicated collision industry professionals, while ensuring the industry is recognized as essential in serving the community.
Society of Collision Repair Specialists
Since 1982, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has been the largest national trade association solely representing and dedicated to the hardworking collision repair facilities across North America.

Governors Highway Safety Association
GHSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit representing the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement federal grant programs to address behavioral highway safety issues.
Center for Auto Safety
Consumers Union and Ralph Nader founded the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) in 1970 to provide consumers a voice for auto safety and quality in Washington and to help lemon owners fight back across the country.
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Provides research results on vehicle crashes and facts on traffic safety.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the NHTSA is responsible for enforcing vehicle performance safety standards by researching and issuing safety recalls .
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
An independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.

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