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Look Who Dropped In Today: Muhammad Awars

A recent graduate from our AT-22 Mechanics program in March, Muhammed has recently started his apprenticeship program at Kharia Auto Shop. He hopes to have his own garage one day. You certainly will M

5 June 2015

Aston Martin is Getting into the Luxury Boat Business

The 102-year-old British automaker Aston Martin recently announced its foray into the waterways with the AM37, which will enter production later this year. On April 27th, Aston Martin hosted an event

13 May 2015

Apple Wants to Humanize Navigation

This month, Apple filed a patent application for “Humanized Navigation Instructions for Mapping Applications.” Their intention is that this new application will be a state-of-the-art way of gi

6 May 2015

National Job Fair & Training Expo – MTCC & NAPP Canada Jobfairs at Seneca College

ATC Toronto had a busy week! On Tuesday and Wednesday this week, we were an exhibitor at the National Job Fair at the Metro Convention Centre and the NAPP Jobfair at Seneca College. We were in pursuit

4 May 2015

New Electric Cars and Hybrids Expected to Arrive in Canada Next Year

There’s no doubt about it: Canadians are jumping on the opportunity to purchase electric cars. Luxury electric cars, that is. Models like the Tesla S and Chevrolet Volt have already topped the 2015

1 May 2015

New 2015 Auto Detailing Graduates

Please Welcome the First Graduating Detailing Class of 2015! Congratulations in reaching this new milestone and best wishes in your future endeavors! Starting from left side: Doug (instructor), George

28 April 2015

Coming Soon: The Mercedes-Benz Pickup Truck

German luxury auto retailer Mercedes-Benz has recently made the unexpected decision to expand its reach to an entirely new market. With the help of alliance partner Renault of France, as well as Nissa

17 April 2015

Cadillac’s $12 Billion Renewal Plan

GM President Dan Ammann put Johan de Nysschen at the helm of Cadillac last year, and the changes that are set to play out in within the next five years will cost GM a total of $12 billion. If you’r

10 April 2015

Don’t Mess With the RAM Texas Ranger Concept Pickup

Students training to become a mechanic have probably already heard of novelty vehicles from big names like Rolls-Royce, usually aimed at international car markets. However, it’s not every day that a

8 April 2015

BC First in Canadian Luxury Car Sales

According to recent research by Canadian automotive analyst firm DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, drivers in British Columbia have some pretty expensive taste. In fact, research showed that the prov

1 April 2015

The Top 5 Affordable SUVs

Professionals with an auto career in sales know that SUVs are frequently the big ticket items in the showroom. SUVs are known for having quite a bit of power under the hood, and given their popular

18 March 2015

Infographic: Auto Service Advisors: Car-Loving Customer Service Experts

Auto Service Advisors are integral to the successful operation of an auto repair shop. Mechanic colleges provide graduates with the advising skills they need to guide customers through the repair proc

17 March 2015

Frigid February Was a Good Month for Canadian Auto Sales

Several Canadian provinces just went through their coldest February on record, but this didn’t discourage vehicle buyers one bit. In fact, last month marked the best February sales for auto makers s

13 March 2015

Europe Votes For No First-Generation Biofuels by 2020

When you become a mechanic, you’ll see first-hand what effect different types of fuels have on car engines and systems. Having an auto career, though, makes you keenly aware as well of what effect d

6 March 2015

Infographic: Steps for Restoring Classic Cars

Auto restoration may be just a hobby for some classic car-lovers, but for many auto shops restoring old cars is a full time job that brings in big profits. It could be a love of handiwork, an interest

12 February 2015

A Three-Wheeled Foam Car? Introducing the Pedestrian-Safe Spira4U

In the 60s cult TV show Gilligan’s Island, after years of being stranded on an island, the Professor designs a working car made of bamboo and powered by coconuts. Though the idea is intended for lau

5 February 2015

5 Best 2015 SuperBowl Car Ads

The SuperBowl is a must-see for any car lover, whether you’re looking for an auto career selling vehicles or taking auto mechanic courses in hopes of someday working on luxury brands in an auto shop

3 February 2015

Google Glass Deemed as Dangerous as Texting and Driving

Until recently, combining an auto career with a job at Google meant you either drove a Google Street View car, or were the person who graduated from auto mechanic courses and now services their fleet

28 January 2015

North American Car of the Year: The 2015 Volkswagen Golf

Roughly 60 auto journalists voted to name the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Car of the Year at the Detroit Auto Show (or North American International Auto Show as it is officially known). It beat out the favou

22 January 2015

An Insider Look at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon

Each year, tons of auto lovers come together to attend Tokyo’s annual auto show – the Tokyo Auto Salon – and if you’re pursuing a professional auto career, you’ll want to keep tabs on al

20 January 2015

Infographic: The Birth of a Vehicle

Anyone who owns a car knows what a huge investment it is. Not only are cars expensive, but there are dozens of individual components which must be maintained by the owner to ensure that the vehicle ru

16 January 2015

Auto Innovations at the L.A. Consumer Electronics Show

Every January for nearly 48 years, the Consumer Electronics show has showcased the finest in new technologies and innovations making headway in any number of fields, attracting major companies and ind

15 January 2015

Celebrity Favourite: The 2015 Cadillac Escalade

Up until recently, the renowned Cadillac Escalade has been associated with a slew of prominent celebrities, and it has long been one of the most popular vehicle choices in Hollywood. You’ve likely h

14 January 2015

Ferrari Fever: Spain to Have a Ferrariland by 2016

It looks like there’s one brand that both auto sales college graduates and people studying to be travel agents will be pitching in the near future (if they haven’t started already): Ferrari. That�

7 January 2015

Station Wagons, Hatchbacks and Crossovers: Evolution of the Family Vehicle

Family vehicles have come a long way since the cars of the 50s, which included little-to-no safety features. These days, it’s actually quite rare to see a car that’s not family-friendly rolling th

1 January 2015

4 Things to Research When Buying a New Car

Driver’s license: check. Savings for a new car: check. Parking spot permit for your building: check. Congratulations! You’ve covered the basic auto-shopper checklist, so you must be ready to head

26 December 2014

Crowdfunded Cars: When Small Ideas Hit the Big Time

“Crowdfunding” is becoming a growing trend in automotive development, and if you plan on pursuing an automotive career in the near future, read on to learn about how this new approach is changing

25 December 2014

The Evolution of Automotive Painting

Anyone pursuing an auto career knows that automotive painting worked a little differently in the early 1900’s than it does today. Cars were once painted with a varnish-like product which was brushed

19 December 2014

Fun on Three Wheels: The 2015 Polaris Slingshot

Deciding between a motorcycle and a car is extremely difficult for some auto-lovers. Of course, one way to make up your mind is to weigh the pros and cons of both options, and consider practical thing

18 December 2014

New Aston Martin DB10 is the Next Bond Car

For as long as they’ve been making films, the 007 franchise has boasted a revolving door of Bond actors – from Sean Connery, George Lazenby, and Roger Moore, to Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan,

11 December 2014

Geno-Flecher Dinelle Auto Mechanic

Mon passage à l’École de l’Automobile a été une expérience des plus positives. Ceci m’a permis d’atteindre mon objectif tout de suite à la fin de mon cours en obtenant un emploi en mécanique automobile.

Mon expérience a été enrichissante également sur le plan humain. J’ai grandi à travers ma formation et j’y ai même gagné d’excellents amis. Je suis maintenant un nouveau papa bien outillé pour relever mes nouvelles responsabilités

Geno-Flecher Dinelle ,gradué en mécanique automobile

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