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World’s Fastest Police Cars

To catch criminals today, you need a fast car and top notch equipment. Police forces around the world are piloting impressive cars, including, believe it or not, Camaros, Ferraris and Lamborghinis in

29 July 2014

4 Simple Car Customization Ideas

Car customization isn’t only for car collectors, car racers and car fanatics. Today, tons of people who have never customized a car before choose to perform simple tweaks on their vehicles, to add a

25 July 2014

Are Electric Cars Vulnerable to Hackers?

Back in 1997, Toyota unveiled Prius – the first mass produced, commercially successful electric car. Since then, for many consumers the idea of a re-chargeable vehicle that doesn’t burn fuel or cr

23 July 2014

Understanding Ignition Systems

Ignition systems and internal combustion engines have been evolving for more than 100 years, each iteration making cars a little more efficient, more reliable and eco-friendly. As a result, ignition s

23 July 2014

Understanding Auto Parts Management

The average car dealership, repair facility or warehouse has a lot of its capital invested in auto parts, which is why auto parts management is so important. A mismanaged inventory can cause serious e

22 July 2014

Top Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

Fuel prices have skyrocketed in the last decade or so, and so owning a car can be costly. Whether you’re a student taking auto mechanic courses or simply trying to make ends meet, everyone is strugg

18 July 2014

4 Highest Performance Pickups

Pickups aren’t necessarily known for their blazing speed. They are far more commonly associated with capability. They can tow a trailer, go off-road or carry plenty of gear and equipment. This doesn

17 July 2014

5 Best Vehicles for a Summer Roadtrip

Are you going away this summer? If you are, we can’t blame you, as nothing beats hitting the road and going away on a lovely summer adventure with your friends, family or even by yourself. If you’

16 July 2014

Top 4 Best Off-Road Vehicles

In the early 1990s, almost all SUVs on the market were off-road trucks designed to handle rough trails, mountain paths and dirt roads. Today, consumers want vehicles that are lighter and more energy-e

10 July 2014

Latest in Racecar Technology

One reason why the world of car racing is so exciting is that the technology is constantly evolving. Every year, teams invest a considerable amount of money into research and development, hoping that

9 July 2014

Understanding Brake Bleeding

Brake fluid is one of the most essential parts of your automobile, and any auto mechanic training will hammer that home for you. The proper changing and refilling of brake fluid regularly ensures that

4 July 2014

Innovations of the J. Ruiter Reboot Buggy

With exciting concept cars and fresh models arriving each season, it is certainly challenging for today’s carmakers to stay original and innovative. Even when students pursuing auto careers see

2 July 2014

Celebrating Canada’s Automotive Achievements

The automotive industry in Canada has a long and rich history of success and innovation. Today, Canada is one of the largest auto producers in the world, with its factories putting on the road almost

1 July 2014

Infographic: Evolution of the Auto Mechanic Career in Quebec

It has been a long road to reach today’s level of highly qualified automotive mechanics, but did you know about Quebec’s role in the development of the auto industry? This infographic give

30 June 2014

Top 4 Factors Affecting Fuel Economy

Vehicle owners everywhere worry about fuel economy. Some will come up with inventive ways to save gas, while others will seriously consider investing in new technology, like a hybrid. For the typical

11 June 2014

Safety Concerns with Automotive Customization

While customizing their car is a great way for car aficionados to make their vehicle truly theirs, or breathe new life into an older model, it can also create a number of problems. When a consumer pur

28 May 2014

2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat Most Powerful Yet

Following the spectacular debut of the 2015 Challenger lineup last month during the New York Auto Show, Dodge has released new details concerning the brand’s high-performance model, the 2015 Challen

22 May 2014

The 2014 Beijing Motor Show

If you’re enrolled in some of the great automotive trades training B.C. has to offer, or toying around with the idea, you’ll know there’s nothing we love more than automotive shows. They’re wh

30 April 2014

Alumni Success: Strong Demand for ATC Graduates

These days, the automotive sector is on the rise. With an increase in automotive sales comes an increase in careers in the automotive world. Everyone from an auto mechanic to a collision repair specia

25 April 2014

Big News from New York’s Auto Show

Technology was once again front and centre at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. This year, the focus was more on driver assistance and infotainment services like Apple’s CarPlay coming to a

22 April 2014

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

Say Hello to the Lamborghini Veneno

The new Lamborghini Veneno was supposed to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, but to everyone’s happy surprise, some photos leaked out a little early. As expected, Lamborghini really went over th

6 March 2013

Eric Louwet Auto Body Technician

I had a dead end job.
I wanted a career
I found ATC on the web
The teachers at ATC are knowledgeable, easy to work with and they always answered my questions clearly. The teachers and staff are amazing.
I learned everything I needed to start a career in the mechanic trade
The schedule they offer made it possible for me to work full time during the day and study in the evening, and the study program is up to date.
Eric Louwet, graduate, automotive technician program

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