Application process begins for 2010:
100 additional apprentices at Audi
• Audi kicks off apprenticeship initiative during centennial
• Offerings include over 20 vocations plus option of combining with
university studies or qualifying to later study at a technical
university
• Job security is a key factor in selecting future employer
Ingolstadt/Neckarsulm, August 17, 2009 - Multifaceted, real-world, teamoriented,
with excellent prospects for the future: Six Audi apprentices
explain why opting to join the premium automotive manufacturer was the
perfect choice. And in recognition of Audi’s 100th birthday, more young
people than ever before will have an opportunity to enter the working world
at Audi. The company will offer an additional 100 slots for apprentices –
primarily in the growth fields of electronics engineering and mechatronics.
“It was really important for me to find a secure job,” explains 19-year-old Aslan
Burcu, who is training at Audi to become a tool mechanic. Her father and a lot of
her friends work at Audi, and advised her to apply there for an apprenticeship.
When her letter of acceptance arrived, she didn’t have to think twice: “Everyone
wants to work for such an appealing employer! Audi guarantees it will employ its
trainees after their apprenticeships,” says Burcu. “That’s not so common these
days.”
Burcu’s shift at the Ingolstadt site’s Press Shop starts at 6 a.m. She puts on her
dark-gray overalls and work gloves, laces up her bulky safety footwear, and turns
her attention to the maintenance of tools at the Press Shop. Milling, turning,
measuring angles, polishing surfaces: such tasks are part of Burcu’s workday.
And keen eyes are essential.
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“We have to be very precise so that the tools function properly,” she explains.
And if a larger bolt is very hard to tighten, she simply asks a co-worker for a
hand. “Men and women alike here are all part of one big team and are all pulling
in the same direction!”
At the age of 16, Matthias Kraus began his apprenticeship as an electronics
specialist for automation technology in Ingolstadt. When he is 19, he will earn not
only his skilled-worker certificate but also the right to study at a technical
university. In other words, when other apprentices are done for the day around
three o’clock, Kraus goes to class twice a week. “Attending vocational training
while simultaneously qualifying to later study at a technical university is not a
decision that should be taken lightly,” he emphasizes. He can play sports with his
friends only on the weekend, for example. But for Kraus, who earned excellent
grades at his intermediate vocational school, the dual track represents “the
perfect opportunity.” After just three years, he explains, he can immediately begin
studying electrical engineering and information technology at a university of
applied sciences – “and once I’ve set a goal for myself, then I definitely want to
achieve it.” The son of a self-employed master painter, he chose to train as an
electronics specialist following an internship at Audi. “Engineering and technology
simply fascinate me as well as offering great prospects for the future.” He adds
that he really enjoys being a team player. In fact, he and a fellow apprentice from
the Training Department are putting together an electrical control box. Kraus has
been programming the controller and his colleague wiring the components.
Once Anne Satzke had obtained her university-entry diploma, she knew for
certain that she wanted to earn an engineering degree. “But theory alone would
have been far too dry for me,” she says. During her search for an approach which
blends theory and practice, she came across the StEP Program at AUDI AG. She
applied – and was accepted. In September 2008, Satzke began a 13-month
apprenticeship in automotive mechatronics – the first phase of a five-year
program. The daughter of a motorcycle mechanic, she detects simulated errors in
running engines and tinkers with test vehicles. She treasures one thing above all:
“Audi places a lot of stock in training and experiential learning.” The 20-year-old
technophile adds that she can always use any tool, instructors gladly help out,
and specialized courses – for example, in welding – are on offer. It does not
bother Satzke that she is one of only eight young women among 47 StEP
enrollees at Audi.
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“If your will is strong and you know your stuff, then you can assert yourself in a
stereotypically male domain just fine,” she points out confidently. After a
Chamber of Industry and Commerce certifies her as an automotive mechatronics
specialist, she will begin studying electrical engineering and information
technology at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences. What’s more, AUDI AG
pays tuition for its StEP enrollees. Between semesters and during an internship,
Satzke will work at Audi in Germany or abroad. “I’ve chosen the right path,” she
adds with conviction. “Companies are searching desperately for engineers. Audi
is providing me with the best possible set of skills and excellent long-term
prospects from the word go.”
But Audi doesn’t just impart specialized expertise; it also encourages people to
explore the big picture. Josef Albrecht, a tool-mechanic-to-be in Ingolstadt, and
his colleagues are constructing a mirror sculpture four meters in height, designed
by artist Christian Megert. Albrecht has learned a lot about the style of concrete
art and the unique requirements specified by artists: “You have to conceal all the
bolts and weld together the surfaces very smoothly.” Isabel Dübler, who is
training in Neckarsulm to become a body-manufacturing and vehiclemanufacturing
mechanic, and a few co-workers are creating a special specimen:
an Audi table soccer game. “This allows me to apply acquired skills in a totally
different way,” says Dübler with a smile; she hopes to finish her apprenticeship
ahead of schedule and then go on to study.
Industrial/technical and business apprentices alike can also gain experience
abroad. Elisa Wanger, who will complete her apprenticeship as an officecommunications
specialist in February 2010, worked at VW in Bratislava for three
months. She learned about her host country in an intercultural-awareness course
and learned “survival Slovak” in a language-immersion class. The 19-year-old
explains that, in retrospect, she learned the most by virtue of having to fend for
herself in a foreign country. “For the first time, I orchestrated my daily routine by
myself and managed to handle some challenging situations in a wholly new
environment all on my own.” In the past two and a half years, Elisa Wanger has
worked in eight departments in Ingolstadt: from Accounting through Sales to
Personnel. She has also attended IT seminars, phone classes, and foreignlanguage
courses. She has “no reservations” about recommending Audi as an
employer: “I’ve never been bored. It’s amazing what opportunities we apprentices
have at Audi and it's great that we can learn so much here.”
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Audi is offering 100 additional slots for new apprentices during its 100th
anniversary.
• Apprenticeships in over 20 vocations at both of Audi’s German sites,
Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm; examples include:
- Business-oriented, logistical, and IT career paths
- Automotive technology, automation technology and production-process
technology
- Technical product designer, vehicle-interior designer
- Gastronomical careers
• Option of dual-track education: while simultaneously qualifying to later
study at a technical university, vocational training to become an
automotive mechatronics specialist, mechatronics specialist, electronics
specialist for automation technology, or tool mechanic
• Application period for apprenticeships starting in 2010: July 30 to
September 30, 2009

An Automotive & Motorcycle Gift Store Message From The Head Wrench Do you have a dream? You're looking at mine; The Busted Knuckle Garage. For those of you who've not read my story, I've built this business wrong, I did it from the bottom and I've done it backwards. But I did it because it was my dream. Most all of us have one. Problem is, some people are comfortable defining their life as somewhat of a treadmill and they think that when they get off, all the rewards will be awaiting them upon retirement. You know, great health (a fat benefits package), lots of time, plenty of money, and then, just maybe then they'll begin the life they've been dreaming about. Other people define their lives as a journey. And although there may be deserts to cross, they do it willfully in order to feel alive. That is the Busted Knuckle Garage. It all started with a cartoon (our current logo) and a name that I drew (unbeknownst at the time) on a piece of scrap paper in the middle of the night close to 13 years ago. Well, I'm now 13 years closer to an being an overnight success but my dream did come true. I have what I think is a fun, automotive style business that helps people smile a bit, laugh some and enjoy their time out in the garage or with their hobby or professional line of work. What's been your dream? Ever consider making it your journey? And with all that said, It's that time of year where neighborhoods are festooned with cardboard "Garage Sale" signs on every corner. With a name like ours, we thought it would be time to join in the fun and have a REAL garage sale of our own. Prices are torched between 25-60% off so that you can have some coin left over to attend the local car show. If you've been in the market for a BKG shop stool, this is our lowest price ever TODAY ONLY. And for a look at some of the other savings we're offering, take a look (if you can find it), our Camo hat below for less than the price of a flat repair. As always we appreciate hearing from you. We're wanting to add to our customer page so any pix with you and your BKG send 'em along. Jay Leno, are you out there? Keep it between the ditches.... Warren G. Tracy Head Wrench / The Busted Knuckle Garage Greasemonkey Pick: Camo Hat Help yourself hide in the garage while everyone is looking for you. REG PRICE: $19.95 SALE PRICE: $9.90 Take Me To This Cap How To Reach Us Toll-Free 1-888-798-0897 Fax 928-778-7580 Email: bandaid@bustedknucklegarage.com Answering your calls with a smile! M-Th, 9-4 MST The Busted Knuckle Garage Almost There!, Inc. Dealers Wanted! Hanging out at car shows this summer? Make extra cash-selling The Busted Knuckle Garage products at your local car show. Low minimums, mix and match products. Be the first and only vendor to have BKG at your show. Call us at 928-708-0897 ask for Shari or Warren or e-mail: bandaid@bustedknucklegarage.com From The Garage Head Wrench Message Greasemonkey Pick Featured Product Featured Product Non Swivel Bar Stool No need to sit on milk crates or cinder blocks any more. REG PRICE: $59.00 SALE PRICE: $29.09 Take Me To This Stool Quick Links Go the Garage Read What Costco Is Saying What Customers Are Saying Thinking about gifts for your employees? Let us put together a motivational gift program to fit your budget. No workplace to big or small. Save money With our new Gift Packs. We've bundled many of our best selling BKG items together and cut the price. There are 7 different gift packs to choose from starting as low as $23.09. GIFT PACKS

T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!

	Français plus bas PRESS RELEASE For immediate release
T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!
Montreal, April 24, 2009 – Campagna Motors is delighted to announce that it is partnering with OptaMotive to compete in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. With a prize purse of over $10 million, this competitive race is designed to inspire the development of super fuel-efficient vehicles. The partnership’s objective is to build a commercially viable and appealing vehicle capable of getting the equivalent of 100 miles or more per gallon of gas (2.35 litres per 100 km) while maintaining the performance of a race car!
OptaMotive’s entry will use the T-REX as the basis on which to create an electric version of the unique motor vehicle. OptaMotive team leader Mark Demers believes that: “The T-REX is the perfect vehicle for our project because of its light weight and compact chassis design.”
Campagna Motors will hand over an engineless T-REX to the OptaMotive team at The Guy Show being held in Ottawa on April 25 and 26. André Morissette, President of Campagna Motors, states: “This is a unique opportunity for the OptaMotive team to evaluate the adaptation potential of the T-REX to an electric motor and to promote an environmentally sustainable technology.”
For more information on the T-REX and Campagna Motors’ other three-wheeled vehicle, the V13R, visit www.campagnamotors.com or call 1-877-641-2112.
For more information on OptaMotive, go to www.optamotive.com.
To learn more about the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, visit www.progressiveautoxprize.org and for more about The Guy Show, go to www.guyshow.ca.
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate
Le T-REX sur la ligne de départ au « X Prize » !
Montréal, 24 avril 2009 – Campagna Motors est heureuse de vous annoncer qu’elle sera partenaire avec OptaMotive dans le cadre du concours « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Offrant plus de 10 millions de dollars en prix, cette course a pour but de stimuler le développement de véhicules automobiles énergétiquement efficaces. L’objectif du partenariat est de présenter un véhicule attrayant et commercialement viable ayant une consommation moyenne équivalente ou supérieure à 100 miles au gallon (2,35 litres aux 100 km) tout en conservant des performances de voiture de course !
C’est sur la base d’un T-REX que sera construite une version électrique du célèbre véhicule afin de concourir dans le cadre du « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Mark Demers, directeur de l’équipe OptaMotive considère que : « le T-REX est le véhicule idéal pour ce projet dû à son faible poids et son châssis de haute performance. »
Un T-REX dépourvu de sa motorisation de série sera remis par Campagna Motors à l’équipe OptaMotive au salon « The Guy Show » tenu les 25 et 26 avril prochains à Ottawa. André Morissette, président de Campagna Motors, estime que : « l’équipe OptaMotive offre une occasion unique de tester le potentiel d’adaptation du T-REX à une motorisation électrique et de commercialisation d’une technologie respectueuse de l’environnement. »
Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur le T-REX et le V13R, visitez le site de Campagna Motors au www.campagnamotors.com ou composez le 1 877 641-2112.
Pour plus de renseignements sur OptaMotive, visitez le site www.optamotive.com.
Pour le « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE », visitez le site www.progressiveautoxprize.org et pour le salon «The Guy Show» www.guyshow.ca.

T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!

	Français plus bas PRESS RELEASE For immediate release
T-REX at the X Prize Start Line!
Montreal, April 24, 2009 – Campagna Motors is delighted to announce that it is partnering with OptaMotive to compete in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. With a prize purse of over $10 million, this competitive race is designed to inspire the development of super fuel-efficient vehicles. The partnership’s objective is to build a commercially viable and appealing vehicle capable of getting the equivalent of 100 miles or more per gallon of gas (2.35 litres per 100 km) while maintaining the performance of a race car!
OptaMotive’s entry will use the T-REX as the basis on which to create an electric version of the unique motor vehicle. OptaMotive team leader Mark Demers believes that: “The T-REX is the perfect vehicle for our project because of its light weight and compact chassis design.”
Campagna Motors will hand over an engineless T-REX to the OptaMotive team at The Guy Show being held in Ottawa on April 25 and 26. André Morissette, President of Campagna Motors, states: “This is a unique opportunity for the OptaMotive team to evaluate the adaptation potential of the T-REX to an electric motor and to promote an environmentally sustainable technology.”
For more information on the T-REX and Campagna Motors’ other three-wheeled vehicle, the V13R, visit www.campagnamotors.com or call 1-877-641-2112.
For more information on OptaMotive, go to www.optamotive.com.
To learn more about the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, visit www.progressiveautoxprize.org and for more about The Guy Show, go to www.guyshow.ca.
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Pour diffusion immédiate
Le T-REX sur la ligne de départ au « X Prize » !
Montréal, 24 avril 2009 – Campagna Motors est heureuse de vous annoncer qu’elle sera partenaire avec OptaMotive dans le cadre du concours « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Offrant plus de 10 millions de dollars en prix, cette course a pour but de stimuler le développement de véhicules automobiles énergétiquement efficaces. L’objectif du partenariat est de présenter un véhicule attrayant et commercialement viable ayant une consommation moyenne équivalente ou supérieure à 100 miles au gallon (2,35 litres aux 100 km) tout en conservant des performances de voiture de course !
C’est sur la base d’un T-REX que sera construite une version électrique du célèbre véhicule afin de concourir dans le cadre du « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE ». Mark Demers, directeur de l’équipe OptaMotive considère que : « le T-REX est le véhicule idéal pour ce projet dû à son faible poids et son châssis de haute performance. »
Un T-REX dépourvu de sa motorisation de série sera remis par Campagna Motors à l’équipe OptaMotive au salon « The Guy Show » tenu les 25 et 26 avril prochains à Ottawa. André Morissette, président de Campagna Motors, estime que : « l’équipe OptaMotive offre une occasion unique de tester le potentiel d’adaptation du T-REX à une motorisation électrique et de commercialisation d’une technologie respectueuse de l’environnement. »
Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur le T-REX et le V13R, visitez le site de Campagna Motors au www.campagnamotors.com ou composez le 1 877 641-2112.
Pour plus de renseignements sur OptaMotive, visitez le site www.optamotive.com.
Pour le « Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE », visitez le site www.progressiveautoxprize.org et pour le salon «The Guy Show» www.guyshow.ca.

CarDomain Newsletter for April 1, 2009

DUB Tour Kicks Off in LA! It's your ultimate destination for the wildest, trickest rides out there, and it's starting up again for 2009. Check out the Events section for pics from DUB's fantastic kick-off party in Los Angeles! You won't believe these wheels!

Total Tweaker Car! What do you get when you combine a blowtorch, a roll of reflective mylar, and a chemically deranged mind? We're not exactly sure, but whatever it is, this Camaro and Corvette didn't deserve it. Witness the freakish result!

America, Truck Yeah! When you see a couple of massive rigs as decked out as the latest Fords from Hulst Customs, it kind of makes you wonder if there's really a recession going on at all. These trucks are for big spenders! See more in the blog!

The Fill Up At Shell Photo Contest! Enter to win $2,000 in Shell gift cards in the newest contest on CarDomain, the Fill Up at Shell Photo Contest! All you have to do is submit a picture of your car at a Shell station and you're entered! Enter your ride now!

Azentek announces u-blox as premier provider of GPS receiver for SmartMirror and Atlas in-car pc

CTIA 2009 marks the announcement of u-blox as Azentek's premier provider of GPS receiver technology Thalwil, Switzerland and Reston, VA, USA - March 31, 2009 - u-blox, the leading Swiss provider of GPS technology, will supply Azentek, manufacturer of innovative OEM in-vehicle computer systems for both consumer and commercial markets, with high-performance GPS receiver modules.These modules will provide navigation and location awareness in Azentek's Atlas in-car personal computer, as well as for its sophisticated new SmartMirror device. The Azentekk SmartMirror will be on display within the u-blox display this week at CTIA 2009. Launched in August of 2008, the versatile OEM SmartMirror features integrated GPS navigation by Navigon, touch-screen map and menu display, audible turn-by-turn navigation, rearview video input, available backup camera, and Bluetooth® hands-free phone connectivity. Azentek is the first supplier to build a high-end touch screen GPS navigation into the rearview mirror. The SmartMirror provides added convenience and safety because it is permanently mounted to the windshield. Sales of the SmartMirror continue to grow and the product is now available in the U.S and world wide in over 35 countries The next product to launch in the Azentek product line is the Atlas CPC1200, which is a complete in-dash computer solution for the vehicle, putting the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation, and automotive diagnostics capabilities at the user's finger tips. The Atlas will be released Q3 2009 and will be available at 12Volt retailers, major retailers across the U.S. and Crutchfield. Every product in the Azentek product line will be equipped with the latest positioning technology from u-blox, enabling turn-by-turn navigation and access to location-based information and mobile services. "Azentek leads the way in bringing the power of the personal computer to the automobile, changing the way drivers and passengers interact with and navigate in their world," says Nikolaos Papadopoulos, president of u-blox America. "The addition of the robust, 50-channel ublox 5 positioning engine assures unparalleled performance, allowing users to determine where they are and access location-based information and services, wherever they may be." Catherine Licavoli, Azentek Director of Marketing and PR, comments, "In mobile devices such as our Atlas PC and SmartMirror products, accurate and continuous GPS positioning is essential for delivering dependable and timely navigation and location information. The u-blox solution handles this mission flawlessly, with precision and reliability, allowing us to provide users with the information they need, where and whenthey need it." Visit u-blox at CTIA, April 1st through 3rd, Las Vegas, Hall C4, Booth 6144 to learn more. About u-blox 5 u-blox 5 features the -160 dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS tracking technology for reliable performance in harsh signal environments such as parking lots and dense urban environments. The 50-channel positioning engine boasts the KickStart technology that allows a Time-To-First-Fix of under 1 second. The dedicated acquisition engine, with over 1 million correlators, is capable of massive parallel time/frequency space searches, enabling it to find satellites instantly. Innovative design and technology suppresses jamming sources and mitigates multipath effects, giving u-blox 5 GPS receivers excellent navigation performance even in the most challenging environments. About u-blox u-blox is a fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. The company's solutions enable people, devices and machines to locate and communicate their exact position - reliably, instantly and accurately. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and wireless design services, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable its OEM customers to develop feature-rich and innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Headquartered in Switzerland and with global presence in Italy, the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, u-blox is employing 155 people. The company was founded in 1997 and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For more information, please visit: www.u-blox.com. About Azentek Technology Azentek, LLC is a premier manufacturer of in-vehicle infotainment systems for both OEM integration and aftermarket sales. Specializing in PC-based solutions that are both safe and easy-to-use, Azentek provides mobile users with the latest entertainment, business tools, GPS navigation and automotive diagnostic capabilities for their vehicles. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com.

Today I'll share with you a lamborghini presentation.
Aujourd'hui je vous presente une presentation de la Lamborghini.
Galera, vai ai uma apresentação da lamboghini, só pra babar um pouco.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjj8uX8Q_Vs


Can you outrun this one?
Etes vous plus rapide?
E aí? Despista esse?

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What If.... Dear automotive friends and colleagues, We are in life-changing times. The challenges that we are going through in our industry and in our world have never been experienced to this degree before. Our perceptions, therefore, should not be colored by what we think will happen. The truth is, we really don’t know. Our attitude plays a vital role in how we experience things. No one gets through life without disappointments but next time an incident occurs that at first glance appears to be an “oh no” experience, what if you adopted the BIG picture? Here's an example: One day in late summer a farmer was working in his field with his old sick horse. The farmer felt compassion for the horse and so he let him loose to go into the mountains to live out the rest of his life. Soon after, neighbors from the nearby village visited, offered their condolences and said, "What a shame. Now your only horse is gone. How will you live, work the land, and prosper?" The farmer replied, "Who knows? We shall see." Two weeks later the old horse came back rejuvenated after meandering in the mountains while eating the wild grasses. He came back leading twelve young and healthy horses. Word got out in the village of the old farmer's good fortune and it wasn't long before people stopped by to congratulate the farmer on his good luck. "How fortunate you are," they exclaimed. "You must be very happy!" Again, the farmer softly said, "Who knows? We shall see." At daybreak a few mornings later, the farmer's only son set off to train the new wild horses but was thrown to the ground and broke his leg. One by one villagers arrived during the day to bemoan the farmer's latest misfortune. "Oh, what a tragedy! Your son won't be able to help you farm with a broken leg. You'll have to do all the work yourself, How will you survive? You must be very sad." Calmly going about his business the farmer answered, "Who knows? We shall see." Several days later a war broke out. The Emperor's men arrived in the village demanding that young men come with them to be conscripted into the army. As it happened the farmer's son was deemed unfit because of his broken leg. "What very good fortune you have," the villagers exclaimed as their own young sons were marched away. "You must be very happy." "Who knows? We shall see," replied the old farmer as he headed off to work his field alone. As it turned out the other young village boys died in the war and the old farmer and his son were the only able bodied men capable of working the village lands. The old farmer became wealthy and was very generous to the villagers. They said: "Oh how fortunate we are. We are very happy," to which the old farmer replied, "Who knows? We shall see." This story serves to remind us that what we think is the final outcome, is, in fact, only one chapter in a long series of events. We tend to judge our experiences as good or bad without that little “we’ll see” pause that allows for an expanded view of things. When we view everything with a “we’ll see” attitude, a particular outcome is not expected and we open up to the possibility of many options—many ways of seeing things. We open up to the BIG picture. Bitterness, doubt and judgment only narrow the view. Let’s anticipate. Let’s begin each day with, hmmm…we’ll see…and just see what happens. Have a story on how the BIG picture has allowed you to move beyond the here and now? Let's hear it! As always, these newsletters are all about helping one another. Know someone who might be interested in this newsletter? Please pass it on! Spring is coming! Terry Kohl Great reads, dvd’s and video’s: Why Walk When You Can Fly, by Isha (book) Terry Kohl is the President of Media Management Marketing, a PR firm in the automotive industry and the author of Lost Your Job? Now What! http://www.LostYourJobNowWhat.com She is a marketing and career coach and can be reached at pr@TerryKohl.com or 920-622-5536.