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Careers as a Truck Mechanic

Image Source If you’re currently stuck in a rut in your career and looking for a change, you might be interested to know that careers in the trades, especially in the automotive sector, are on the r

7 May 2014

Google’s Driverless Car Technology Reaches Testing Phase

Wouldn’t it be great if on the trip to the grocery store we could just lay back, lounging in the passenger seat and catching up on some reading or doing a crossword puzzle while our vehicle expertly

2 May 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

Mazda is Most Fuel Efficient Automaker According to the EPA

Environmentalists, car enthusiasts and people obsessed with getting every last drop of gasoline out of their tank have cause to celebrate. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just named Mazd

7 February 2014

Honda’s New MC-β Prototype

Efficiency enthusiasts and lovers of tiny electric cars better take notice, as Honda is rolling out their second attempt at an absurdly tiny, spacecraft-looking commuter car. Dubbed the MC-? –or Mic

5 February 2014

The Increased Popularity of Diesel in 2014

While diesel cars used to be all the rage in North America, in the last 20 years their popularity has seen a drastic plummet. Even though anyone who has taken mechanic courses in Toronto will tell you

4 February 2014

The Bugatti Concept That Will Blow Your Mind

It’s no secret that concept cars are supposed to make us insanely jealous. They possess that certain type of supernatural beauty that makes us go absolutely mad for them – we know we want them, bu

29 January 2014

Spotlight: Automotive Careers – Hybrid Calibration Engineer

Hybrid cars are being integrated into the mainstream of the automotive world at a rapid pace. What used to be a relatively new and shaky technology has become an essential part of the industry, becomi

28 January 2014

10 Cars NOT to Buy

While recommending great automobiles to buy is not only helpful, but a lot of fun, there’s also something to be said for letting people know what they should avoid. People in auto careers would like

24 January 2014

Plastic Fuel Tanks Show Potential For Hybrids

It’s an interesting concept, especially to an automotive technician, but more and more people seem to be discarding the notion of a metal fuel tank and going with plastic. It’s a bold move that mi

22 January 2014

2014 Consumer Electronics Show: What’s New?

We’ve barely landed in 2014 and already there are amazing innovations and incredible inventions to look forward to, as evidenced by this year’s edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The

15 January 2014

Cars to Look Forward To In 2014

With 2013 gone, it’s time we get excited and start looking forward to all of the innovation and excellence that we can expect from the coming year. You’ll be seeing everything from advance

8 January 2014

Winter Safety

Old Man Winter is here, and it’s no secret that’s he about to start making roads more treacherous, and black ice more surprising. Couple the nasty weather with a busy holiday season and yo

3 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

Automotive Careers in Parts and Warehousing

There’s much more to being in parts and warehousing than just shuffling things around in a giant, non-descript warehouse. While a career as an auto mechanic or perhaps car sales training might a

20 December 2013

The Importance of Car Batteries

There’s nothing worse than getting into your car, turning your keys in the ignition, and not hearing anything happening. Maybe you left your lights on, maybe you left the door ajar, but somethin

18 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

Military Mechanic

While it may not have crossed your mind before, one of the most interesting and lucrative opportunities that dispatcher courses or auto mechanic courses can get you is that of a vehicle repair special

6 December 2013

Methods for Stripping Auto Paint

While Do-it-Yourself automotive painting is possible, if it’s your primary means of transportation it is best done by a professional who understands the precautions and processes. When you’re

4 December 2013

Problems Cars can Diagnose on their Own

Today’s cars are more wired and connected than your average household. With a massive computer and tons of sensors, your car has the ability to monitor and be aware of the majority of things going o

29 November 2013

Energy Storing Panels a Rising Trend

While electric automobiles have been around for decades now, their lack of speed and endurance has meant that they haven’t quite caught on as well as their gas-guzzling counterparts. While very few

27 November 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

The 2013 LA Auto Show

With the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on the horizon, the excitement is kicking into high-gear. Running from today until December 1st, it’s one of the most important and influential – not to mention

20 November 2013

Career Spotlight: Alternate Fuels Technician

Think that environmental conservation is just a trend? Think again. Environmental interest is here to stay, with individuals becoming more and more concerned about the state of the planet. But how doe

18 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

How to Become an Insurance Company Estimator

If cars have always sparked your interest, but becoming an auto mechanic or auto technician has never appealed to you, then becoming an insurance company estimator may be the career option to get you

11 September 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

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

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

Omid Fard Automotive Service Technician

My name is Omid Fard, I’m an international student at ATC as an automotive technician student. I will be graduating in September. My instructor – Dave is the best instructor in the mechanics field. I spent a lot of time in the shop learning and got a lot of experience during the course. I recommend anyone interested in cars to come to ATC.

Thank-you ATC!

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