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Toyota West Virginia Welcomes Mason County School Students to 4T Academy for Upcoming School Year

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Toyota West Virginia celebrates the latest 4T Academy class and welcomes a brand new faculty system to this system. Mason County college students will now be a part of their friends in Kanawha and Putnam counties within the work-based studying program at Toyota West Virginia.

Toyota established the 4T Academy within the Mountain State in 2022 to assist join upper-level college students in native excessive colleges with profession alternatives in superior manufacturing.

The Ts in 4T stand for Team, Teach, Together, and Toyota.

During the 4 semester-program, college students achieve actual world expertise whereas working alongside and studying from business professionals. Seniors obtain an hourly wage throughout their remaining semester.

“We’re excited to welcome students from Mason County into the Toyota West Virginia family,” stated David Rosier, Toyota West Virginia President. “The 4T Academy provides young people with a great opportunity to learn more about the high tech, exciting world of advanced manufacturing. They will be immersed in a work culture that focuses on respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement. These skills will build a great foundation for future success.”

The 4T curriculum consists of courses on electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, precision machining, industrial automation, robotics and extra. Students are paired with a mentor from the road, serving to them achieve a greater understanding of Toyota Business Practices. The program is completed in partnership with The Education Alliance and Purdue University’s Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (In-Mac).

“Mason County Schools is excited to begin this partnership with Toyota West Virginia and The Education Alliance that will result in a collaboration that gives Mason County Career Technology students an opportunity to be part of the 4T Academy,” stated Tim Hardesty, Superintendent of Mason County Schools. “The program will allow our students to be part of an innovative approach to skills development and hands-on learning combined with on-the-job work experience that will prepare them for future success.”

Parents and college students involved in studying in regards to the 4T Academy can go to https://4tacademy.com/west-virginia for extra data.

For details about the 4T program at Toyota West Virginia, please contact George Gannon.

Motorsport

Buy The Actual School Of Rock Van And Jam Like Jack Black

Today’s your probability to jam like Jack Black in School of Rock. The 1987 Dodge Ram B250 van that starred alongside the actor and his gaggle of instrument-toting youngsters is up on the market on Bring a Trailer proper now with no reserve.

The 2003 film follows a down-and-out musician who turns into a substitute instructor and transforms his class right into a rock band, and this Dodge appears to be like prefer it simply rolled off the film set. It has the color-matching wheel arch extensions, the roof vent, the porthole home windows, the rear window louvers, and the ladder we see on display. The customized art work stays, and band stickers nonetheless cowl the cabin.


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Longo Toyota Auctions Limited Edition 2023 GR Corolla MORIZO Edition for Charity

The virtual auction will benefit the El Monte City School District, El Monte Union High School District and Vision To Learn organization

EL MONTE, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2023) – Longo Toyota, the world’s largest Toyota dealership, is auctioning a 2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO this month and donating all its proceeds to the El Monte Schools and Vision To Learn. Toyota only produced 200 units of this limited-edition performance GR Corolla and Longo Toyota will auction badge no. #001, as designated by Toyota. The auction will take place virtually, Oct. 18-24, and the winning bidder will be announced on Oct. 24. Additionally, the final bid will be matched and donated to the charities.

The dealership is collaborating with digital auction platform Bring a Trailer (BaT) to list the vehicle for auction. BaT will also donate their buyer fee to the participating charities following the auction. The GR Corolla will be delivered cost-free to the winning bidder anywhere in the continental U.S. by RunBuggy, a car transportation technology platform.

“Longo Toyota has long been a proud supporter of our community and we are thrilled we can put 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this monumental vehicle back into the community to serve our students in El Monte,” said Doug Eroh, president and general manager of Longo Toyota. “We can’t wait to share more about the GR Corolla MORIZO Edition with automotive enthusiasts and showcase the power and performance behind this very limited-edition vehicle.”

El Monte City School District and El Monte Union High School District serve approximately 15,000 students across TK-12 public schools. The student population is incredibly diverse in El Monte, representing more than 20 different language backgrounds in the eastern part of Los Angeles County.

Funds allocated to El Monte City School District will help create STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) labs and makerspaces at each of the district’s schools. These dedicated STEAM spaces will provide students with experiential learning through hands-on activities focused on design, audiovisual components, coding, and much more.

“Educating students does not start or end in the classroom. It takes a community to mentor young scholars and one of our goals is to cultivate relationships to provide the best opportunities for our students,” said Dr. Maribel Garcia, superintendent of El Monte City School District. “With our Longo Toyota partnership and the proceeds from their auction, we can continue to empower our students to tap into their interests and showcase the importance of community support in local education.”

El Monte Union High School District will utilize a portion of the proceeds from the auction towards supporting a transportation career technical education program that gives students hands-on automotive industry experience. Training includes vehicle diagnostic testing, brake system adjustments, and electronic computer component testing.

“Our partnership with Longo Toyota serves as fuel that propels our students toward a future filled with possibilities,” said Dr. Edward Zuniga, superintendent of El Monte Union High School District. ” We are proud to have a partnership with Longo Toyota that allows us to provide our students with the skills and resources they need to reach academic and personal achievements. Together, we are paving a path for our students to be successful in high school and their post-secondary endeavors.”

Additional proceeds will go toward supporting local efforts from Vision To Learn, a nonprofit organization that provides vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses at no charge to students from low-income communities throughout the U.S. Vision To Learn was founded in Los Angeles more than a decade ago and now serves students in dozens of communities, including East Los Angeles County.

“Our mission at Vision to Learn is to make sure every child in every school, everywhere in the country, has the glasses they need to succeed in school and in life,” said Austin Beutner, founder and chairman of Vision to Learn. “We’re grateful to the team at Longo Toyota for their support of Vision to Learn and the children in El Monte Public Schools.”

The first-ever GR Corolla debuted successfully in 2022, followed by the introduction of the GR Corolla MORIZO Edition that same year. Developed by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, this special edition model boasts exclusive specs and a dynamic design. The MORIZO Edition was named for Akio Toyoda, a GR Master Driver and chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation’s board of directors, and designed to meet specifications desired by Toyoda himself, with tight handling, a high power-to-weight ratio, and a highly rigid body.

To learn more about the auction please visit www.longotoyota.com/morizo-auction.html

About Longo Toyota

Longo Toyota was founded in 1967 in El Monte, CA and has been the number one volume Toyota dealership in the USA for 56 consecutive years. Longo operates on over 50 acres and has 550 team members who collectively speak over 40 languages and dialects. Longo continues to grow, innovate and achieve industry leading sales and guest satisfaction results every year.

Car review

Zeekr X

The interior of the Zeekr X follows the BYD philosophy of covering everything in synthetic leather to create a premium look. While it’s an improvement over hard plastic, it may lean towards kitsch and might not age well. However, there are some unique details such as vertical bars of mood lighting, rounded window switches, and an innovative multilevel center console with a fold-out cupholder and roller shutter.

As is often the case with Chinese cars, the Zeekr X prioritizes rear legroom over boot space. Nonetheless, the boot space is still adequate, measuring at 362 liters. Zeekr has also done away with physical buttons in favor of a 14.6-inch central touchscreen, heavily inspired by Tesla’s system. While the touchscreen is responsive, it can feel a bit overwhelming, with some menus not functioning intuitively.

Thankfully, the Zeekr X offers integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which are well-integrated into the system. The driving position is crossover-appropriate, providing a tall-ish viewpoint. However, the seats, although generally comfortable, have aggressive lumbar support that can be uncomfortable, even when set to the lowest setting.

Motorsport

Wild School Bus Camper Is Part Mad Max, Part Star Wars, All Awesome

School bus conversions have become popular in the tiny home/vanlife community due to their affordability and size, which is comparable to a studio apartment. These buses provide a blank canvas for creative individuals to design unique living spaces. One exceptional example is this bus conversion that combines elements of Mad Max and Star Wars, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle.

Gordon, the owner of this remarkable bus, acquired it from a school district auction for just over two thousand dollars. Initially, he didn’t have a concrete plan for the bus conversion but had a few ideas for ensuring its versatility and practicality. While Gordon doesn’t live in the bus full-time, he utilizes it for his business and works out of it.


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Back to School: Toyota Supports Students in Need

To help students in need as the new school year starts, Toyota employees across the country are giving back.

For the second consecutive year, Toyota partnered with the Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) for the Big Summer Giveback. This national service and parts promotion allowed Toyota customers to donate $3 to KINF’s Supply a Student program during their August oil change appointment.

The program aims to provide school supplies to children in under-resourced elementary schools nationwide.

This year’s results:

  • 429 Toyota dealerships raised over $600,000.
  • 21 dealers donated $10,000 or more each.
  • More than 24,000 elementary students benefited from the initiative.

Dealers will personally deliver the donated backpacks filled with school supplies to students at an elementary school in their community.

“Toyota is delighted to announce our continued support of KINF for the second year of our Big Summer Giveback campaign,” said Mark Nazario, Vice President of Guest Experience and Retention at Toyota Motor North America. “Together, we are committed to empowering students in under-resourced schools nationwide, ensuring every child receives an equal opportunity to thrive in their classrooms.”

Toyota employees also volunteered over the summer to pack backpacks with school supplies during an event at the company’s headquarters in Plano.

Social Innovation and nonprofit organization Team IMPACT organized a June event where 76 volunteers packed 450 backpacks. These backpacks were then delivered in July to the Boys and Girls Club of Collin County.

In addition, in July, 17 employees stuffed over 300 backpacks at Community Partners of Dallas, an event also hosted by Social Innovation and Team IMPACT.

Motorsport

Isuzu 4WD Box Truck Camper Is The Ultimate Stealth Off-Road RV

School bus camper conversions are quite popular, but there aren’t as many DIY box truck builds. At first glance, this plain white Isuzu looks like a regular work truck. That’s exactly what the owner wants people to think, because the interior is far from work-related.

Shared on YouTube by Tiny House Giant Journey, this camper is the full-time home for builder Luke and his daughter. It was built four years ago, and so far Luke has invested around $54,000 in it. This includes the 2007 Isuzu NPR, which is equipped with four-wheel drive. The cab is not luxurious, and it can be a bit noisy while traveling, but it has a simple 4WD system and an engine that’s easy to service. This makes it surprisingly capable in urban environments with tight spaces and off-road as a legitimate overlanding RV.

Isuzu Custom Camper

But the mechanical details aren’t the main focus here. Luke built the living space from scratch to make it an all-season home. He and his daughter love the outdoors, so he incorporated mounts for bicycles and skis near the front and rear doors. Instead of a garage space at the back, there’s a removable table and a futon that converts into a queen bed. The open space also features a massive glass door that’s revealed when the standard cargo door is opened. As an additional bonus, the electric lift ramp normally used for loading cargo now serves as a back porch.

Moving forward, the kitchen area makes use of a large toolbox that doubles as cabinet space with a countertop. An old-school entertainment center functions as storage for the refrigerator and electrical system, including a bank of batteries and a 3,000-watt inverter. Across from that is a sink and a two-burner gas stove with a hood vent. This is also where the wood stove is located, which adds ambiance and warmth to the camper.

The front of the camper serves as the main bedroom with two large beds for Luke and his daughter. It also houses a fully enclosed bathroom with a spacious shower and a toilet with a bidet. Three tank heaters keep the water warm in the winter, powered by a large propane tank that rarely needs refilling.

According to the video, maintaining the worn look of the Isuzu’s exterior is essential for parking in places where regular RVs wouldn’t be allowed. The downside is the lack of windows unless the cargo door is open, but Luke says that the stealth aspect is crucial for comfort in various locations. It’s definitely one of the coolest camper builds that combines both utility and a stealthy exterior.

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Airoh Updates A Best-Seller: The Twist 2.0

AIROH TWIST 2.0:

BACK TO SCHOOL HAS GOT INTO MOTION

The Airoh Twist 2.0 helmet is designed for those who love two wheels and want a unique and recognizable style. It is becoming increasingly popular among young riders not only for its technical features, safety, and captivating graphics, but also for its comfort and lightweight design. With a range of bright and gritty colors inspired by the off-road world, the Twist 2.0 is the perfect companion for back to school.

The Twist 2.0 is a highly regarded model in the off-road segment, known for its safety, lightness, and excellent performance. It features a shell made of High Resistant Thermoplastic (HRT) and two EPS for a better fit. The Twist 2.0 also includes the Airoh Sliding Net (ASN) system, which improves air extraction, safety, and comfort. With its advanced ventilation system, the Twist 2.0 ensures excellent airflow and comfort even during demanding rides and hot weather. Additional features include a rear spoiler for improved aerodynamics and stability, an adjustable peak, an anti-dust filter, and a DD ring retention system.

In addition to the iconic AIROH logo on the rear of the helmet, the Twist 2.0 stands out with its captivating graphics. Its bright colors and sophisticated designs make it a favorite among young riders who see it as more than just a helmet, but as a true accessory that complements their style. The Twist 2.0 is designed to accompany riders on all their adventures, including going back to school.

Technical Specifications:

  • Shell: High Resistant Thermoplastic (HRT)
  • Approval: ECE 2205
  • Ventilation: Front vents, chin guard vents, rear spoiler
  • Technology: Airoh Sliding Net (ASN) System
  • Retention System: DD Ring
  • Inner Lining: Removable, washable, and hypoallergenic
  • Weight: Starting from 1240 g ± 50g
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

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For more information, visit https://www.airoh.com/

About Airoh

Airoh was founded in 1997 by Antonio Locatelli with the goal of providing quality, protection, and innovation in helmets to all two-wheel enthusiasts. The brand, which stands for “Antonio Innovative Range Of Helmet,” is dedicated to creating high-quality helmets that prioritize safety, design, and performance. With products designed for both road and off-road use, Airoh aims to meet the needs of professional riders as well as passionate individuals who ride on various terrains. Over the years, Airoh has maintained its commitment to the racing world and has achieved numerous accolades, including 127 world titles since 2005.

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Small Bus Camper Conversion Is an Impressive Home for a Family of Four

Converting old school buses into full-time tiny homes is a popular trend worldwide. While most conversions are done by individuals or couples opting for vanlife, there are some exceptions, like this young family who chose to adventure in a small bus. Don’t let the size fool you though, as this clever conversion is surprisingly spacious inside.

The Chandlers, a new family to the scene, shared their project with Tiny Home Tours on YouTube. Their converted International 3800 bus is far from entry-level. They raised the roof to create space for a loft over the cab and a king-size bed at the rear. The garage area underneath the bed serves as a space for their two large dogs. This is an impressive feat for even seasoned bus builders, let alone skoolie newbies.

School Bus Camper Conversion

Between the loft and the cab is a kitchen that resembles a sizable apartment rather than a small bus. It features a counter, a full-size refrigerator/freezer, a farm sink that doubles as a small bathtub for the kids, a four-burner stove and oven, and additional countertop space that can be added when needed. The kitchen also includes a trash compactor and a special coffee nook that can be operated using an app. This family may be living on the road, but they definitely aren’t sacrificing comfort.

Opposite the kitchen is a small living space with a table for eating and activities. The full bathroom includes a stand-up shower and a toilet. The bus has a 100-gallon fresh water tank and a 40-gallon gray water tank. On the roof, there are 600 watts of solar power and a deck for relaxation. However, the retractable flat-screen TV and king-size bed in the loft above the cab also provide a cozy space to unwind. The back of the bus has curtains for privacy, while the loft is dedicated to the kids.

 

The Chandlers, also known as The Sundance Bus, are documenting their adventures on YouTube and Instagram. The embedded post above offers a glimpse into their ongoing journey, including the process of removing and raising the roof of the bus. While not an easy task, the final result is truly amazing.

According to the video, the Chandlers plan to add more power and potentially revise their water setup in the future. For now, they are incredibly happy with their customized home on wheels.

Motorsport

Tour A Tiny Ford Transit Connect Cozy Camper Conversion

In the world of homebuilt campers, vehicles like school buses and Mercedes-Sprinters are often used as a starting point. However, Terri, the woman behind the Misty Miles YouTube channel, took a different approach by converting a 2010 Ford Transit Connect into a micro RV.

The Ford Transit Connect that Terri used for her conversion is a long-wheelbase, high-roof model. According to a brochure from that period, it has a cargo volume of 131 cubic feet (3.7 cubic meters), which increases to 152 cubic feet (4.3 cubic meters) when the front passenger seat is folded. Despite its small size, Terri managed to make the most of this space.

Terri purchased the Transit Connect on eBay without seeing it firsthand. She bid for it while driving and ended up paying just 2,800 pounds ($3,557) for the vehicle. She affectionately named her new motorhome Blanche.

The conversion process began with insulating the cargo area to improve climate control. The insulation has proven effective, allowing Terri to live in Blanche during the freezing temperatures of February in Scotland. Surprisingly, there is no heating system installed in the camper.

Terri made the interior of the van cozy by utilizing inexpensive materials. For example, she created the countertop using pieces of pallets, and her bookshelf is made from the same wood and a stick. She even built a shelf using just a length of wood and some rope. Her sink is a waterproofed bamboo bowl with a hole in the bottom.

The camper features a couch that extends to become a bed, providing enough space for Terri to sleep comfortably. However, it can be tight if two people share the bed.

Underneath the couch, there are drawers for additional storage. A cupboard in the front is large enough to fit her duvet. There is also a dedicated area for the battery that powers the lights and other utilities in the van. Terri plans to install a second battery soon to meet her power needs more efficiently.

Terri documents her travels around Europe and Scotland with Blanche on the Misty Miles YouTube channel. Her most recent video features the tiny country of Liechtenstein. She also shares photos of her adventures on her Instagram page.