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In Automotive School? Checkout the Czinger 21C, the First 3D Printed Supercar

As artificial intelligence gains popularity in reducing cost and increasing time efficiency, the car manufacturing industry has begun to take note of the benefits it offers. After years of the same as

10 June 2022

A good mechanic never goes anywhere without their tools

3 Signs You’re Ready for Your First Day at an Auto-Mechanic Apprenticeship

First impressions count, and your first day as an auto mechanic apprentice is no exception. This is an important step in your auto mechanic career and an opportunity to put your knowledge to the test

18 March 2020

Thinking About How to Become a Mechanic? Check Out the History of the Driving Test

Do you remember taking your driving test? Whether you passed the first time or fifth, it’s an important milestone in any young person’s life, particularly those that love cars and dream of bec

18 March 2020

The Cabot Trail is only 300 km, but impressive views can be seen throughout

Interested in Auto Careers? Check Out the Best Driving Routes in Canada

Canada is a country with so much for you to discover. And if you want to experience as much of it as possible, then nothing beats a good old-fashioned road trip! From coast to coast, there are a numbe

3 March 2020

Today, car spoilers make more of a difference to a vehicle’s looks than to its speed

Interested in Auto Mechanic Courses? Discover the History of the Car Spoiler

What do you picture when you think of a car spoiler? You may be imagining the oversize metal wing that hangs off the back of a Fast & Furious-style sports car. However, there is a whole lot more t

28 February 2020

Attention Students in Service Technician Training: Tesla Takes Initiative, Issues Massive Recall

Tesla’s recalling of 90,000 Model S cars due to a seatbelt issue has had the auto industry buzzing over the past week. The electric car manufacturer’s stock has lost around $1 billion in value, an

2 December 2015

What Could Solar Roadways Mean for Auto Careers?

No doubt that you’ve seen, or at least heard mention of the idea of solar roadways, the fascinating proposed technological undertaking that’s spreading like wildfire around the internet and social

29 May 2014

Getting to know the Tools of Automotive Diagnostics

With hybrids, electric cars and the sophistication of car technology in general, automobiles today are becoming increasingly complex. Though the vehicles of today may seem harder to understand and rep

21 May 2014

Parajet SkyRunner All-Terrain Flying Car

Remember all of those futuristic television shows like the Jetsons that promised us amazing technological possibilities like the flying car? Well, as it turns out, the reality of the flying car isn’

19 February 2014

Dispatcher Careers in Canada

Image Source Do you love the feeling of coordinating a smoothly running business? Do you feel comfortable calling the shots and making quick decisions? Can you articulate instructions and explain situ

1 January 2014

Performance Tuning

We live in an age where faster is better. Everything from phones and gadgets to vehicles, we want it faster, more powerful, and easier to use. We are also a culture obsessed with having it better –

27 December 2013

Self-Driving Automobiles

For about as long as we’ve had the automobile, we’ve had the fantasy of the car being able to drive us around as we sit and relax in the back, sipping a coffee and reading the paper. But j

26 December 2013

AJAC Names Canadian Car of the Year Category Winners

Every year the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announces its “Car of the Year Awards” to provide car drivers and students of automotive training in Toronto with sound,

17 December 2013

Corvette Stingray Exhaust

Have you ever wanted to be totally in control of the sound of your exhaust? Would you like to keep it quiet and subdued until you’re really flying and then let it roar? The new 2014 Corvette Stingra

13 December 2013

Ford Automated Parking

Following its debut at this year’s Los Angeles show, the Ford Edge Concept is creating quite the buzz within the automotive world. While it may not look very innovative and ground-breaking on the ou

11 December 2013

Exciting Careers in Parts and Warehousing

If you’re looking into automotive careers, the world of the parts and warehouse industry is much more sprawling and exciting than you might think. It doesn’t just mean you’ll be working in a war

22 November 2013

Preview of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show

Think Tokyo and most will think cutting edge. The upcoming 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, taking place from November 22nd to December 1st, will be no different. Car manufacturers will unveil a variety of ve

1 November 2013

Auto Hackfest at Apps World 2013

Auto Hackfest has just wound down and we would like to give you a rundown of the event, in the off chance that you’d like to attend next year. This year’s first Auto Hackfest was an event that too

23 October 2013

Canadian Sport Compact Series Round 5

Currently in its 11th season, the Canadian Sport Compact Series (CSCS) is Canada’s largest sport compact championship. The event is comprised of four individual championships in one event, which inc

25 September 2013

Green Meets Cutting Edge: Highlights from the Frankfurt Auto Show

If you’ve been waiting with baited breath to see the unveiling of the latest fleet of cars to fill your wish list from the Frankfurt Auto Show, then your wait is over. One of the largest automotive

13 September 2013

Luxury Living in Vancouver

Do you dream of owning a luxury car? Are you thinking of buying a luxury car? If you answered yes to at least one of those questions then the Luxury & Supercar Weekend is the car show for you! If

6 September 2013

Harley-Davidson’s Project Rushmore Brings More Rush

There’s no better summer experience for many auto lovers than racing down a back road on a motorcycle with the wind rushing by and the engine roaring beneath you. Harley-Davidson has been synony

28 August 2013

Elegance on Display at Pebble Beach

The New York Times compares it to the Olympics of the automobile universe and Jay Leno calls it “the best car show in the world.” Every year on the third Sunday of August, about 200 of the

21 August 2013

Solar Powered Vehicles on the Rise!

Have you been feeling more energetic now that summer is bringing us sunnier days? Auto makers are paying attention and have been busy developing exciting innovations involving solar-powered vehicle de

14 August 2013

The Ultimate Luxury of Ultra Luxury Cars

There’s nothing more exciting than seeing your dream car parked on the street. Luxury cars have the power to make you daydream like nothing else with their sleek line and interior. From the Bentley

31 July 2013

The Best Fantasy Cars on Film

Summer is the blockbuster season par excellence. Big productions with big explosions, big budgets and, yes, big, surreal cars! So we thought this is the perfect time to review some of the best fantasy

24 July 2013

Strange Sights From the Biggest Car Show You’ve Never Heard Of

With BC’s car show season in full swing, hopefully by now we’ve all had a chance to check out some of the beauties on display. Everywhere seems to put their own local stamp on the show con

10 July 2013

Innovations of Italdesign’s Parcour Concept

Auto shows are full of plenty of flashy new vehicles and all types of concept cars not ready for mass production that are meant to showcase new styling and technology features. Most seem to surface on

3 July 2013

WaterCar Panther is Ambitiously Amphibious

Just in time for summer, a new promotional video has been making the rounds for the WaterCar Panther from the self-described makers of the world’s fastest amphibious vehicles. If you’ve ev

26 June 2013

The End of Mosler’s Supercars

The recent acquisition of supercar builders Mosler and Rossion by RP High Performance will bring a sad end to the Mosler brand. It is an opportunity for us to admire nearly thirty years of innovative

12 June 2013

Allan Lin

Allan Lin is a graduate from our Automotive Service Operations program.

Allan successfully completed the program with honours and immediately went to work as a service advisor.

Through hard work, determination and a good educational foundation in Automotive Services, Allan is now the Fixed Operations Manager at Open Road Infinity of Langley.

ATC is proud of Allan’s accomplishments and is confident that his career advancement will continue.

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