High School Auto Techs Compete at Ford/AAA Event

  WHAT:  Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Michigan competition

  WHEN:  Wednesday, April 23, 2008 / 9:30-11:30 a.m.

  WHERE: Macomb Community College Expo Center
         14500 East Twelve Mile Road
         Warren, Mich.

  WHO:   Ten two-person teams of students from Michigan high schools and
         tech centers will work to diagnose and repair electrical and
         mechanical "bugs" deliberately placed on new Ford automobiles by
         Ford engineers.

         The 20 young men will work with their partners competing for
         scholarships and automotive merchandise. The winners will represent
         Michigan in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals on
         June 24 at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. -- the
         birthplace of the auto industry.

         There will be ample camera and interview opportunities.

         Jim Rink   (313) 336-1513
         Nancy Cain (313) 335-1514

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