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In Conversation With Automotive Technician Student Zoey Benoit: Why Experienced Instructors Matter

For many students, the path to becoming an automotive technician is driven by a fascination with cars and a desire for hands-on work. Zoey Benoit’s journey was no different. While her route into the

3 October 2024

Our Guide to Different Types of Spark Plugs for the Future Automotive Technician

Because they’re responsible for making an ignition system work, spark plugs are one of the most important parts you’ll find in a gas-powered engine. When firing up a car, gasoline gets mix

20 April 2016

Has Goodyear Created the Tire of the Future? The Spherical Tires You Might See after Car Repair Training

At this year’s Geneva Auto Show, Goodyear unveiled a brand new tire concept: the Eagle-360. This tire is designed solely for autonomous vehicles, is created using a 3D printer and boasts a compl

16 March 2016

A Recap of the 2016 Geneva Motor Show for the Aspiring Automotive Technician

Now in its 86th year, the Geneva Motor Show has long been one of the biggest events on the auto calendar. With dozens of major manufacturers attracted every year, the show has been the site of a numbe

16 March 2016

Auto Repair Program Students, Feast Your Eyes on Ferrari’s New FF Replacement!

Automotive training students, industry professionals and auto enthusiasts are likely anticipating the upcoming 86th Geneva International Motor Show, and with good reason. Not only will there be

2 March 2016

2 Must-See Cars from the 2016 Chicago Auto Show for the Aspiring Automotive Technician

The Chicago Auto Show, known as “the largest auto show in North America,” is also one of the most visited by industry professionals and auto enthusiasts alike. This year marked the show’s 108th

24 February 2016

CES 2016: A Roundup of Important Cars for the Aspiring Automotive Technician

A few short years ago, the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was little more than an afterthought for the auto industry. However, as manufacturers have focused more on developing ne

20 January 2016

These 5 Cars Will be Discontinued When You Start Your 2016 Automotive Career

Nothing lasts forever in the car world, and 2016 will see a number of recognizable vehicles join that great auto-shop in the sky. There are various reasons cars become discontinued. Some are failed ex

26 November 2015

Morgan Motor Company Celebrates 65 Years with a New AR P4 Model

If there’s one thing every car lover can agree on, it’s that old cars are timeless, well-crafted and never get boring to fawn over. The Morgan Motor Company is one auto manufacturer that refuses t

5 August 2015

Ford Opens Innovative Testing Centre in Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is a long way from Detroit, but Ford wants to show the world how serious they are about advancing their tech, by opening a new Research and Innovation Center in Palo Alto, California. D

30 July 2015

5 New Car Companies To Watch Out For in 2016

The majority of cars In North America are produced by the “Big Three” automakers—General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Of course, foreign companies like Toyota and Honda are always competing for a

29 July 2015

5 Proudly Canadian Vehicles

Auto mechanic students in Canada have a lot to be proud of. Canada has a reputation as a leader in the auto industry, and is currently the 10th largest producer of automobiles in the world. Many forei

28 July 2015

Aston Martin Has Created the Ultimate Custom Vanquish Series

Aston Martin’s personalization service – Q by Aston Martin – was recently commissioned by a German businessman and car collector named Markus Storck to build the limited edition “O

10 June 2015

What Does BMW Have in Store for 2017?

BMW is no doubt one of the most prolific automakers of the 20th and 21st centuries. As the manufacturer of top of the line motorcycles, Formula 1 race cars, and luxury consumer vehicles, the German br

27 May 2015

Consumer Reports Says $127k Tesla Model S P85D is “Undriveable”

Most auto professionals have probably heard of the term “lemon” before. Some readers may have even purchased a “lemon” in their lifetime. For those readers who are unaware, a lemon is a car th

27 May 2015

Auto Industry Trends to Watch in 2015

2015 is proving to be a year of record auto sales for the Canadian automotive industry. A surprising amount of cars were sold during the cold winter months, leading into an impressive spring, with sal

20 May 2015

GM Celebrates Building their 500 Millionth Vehicle

In celebration of building their 500 millionth vehicle, GM CEO Mary Barra and GM North America and Global Chevrolet President Alan Batey announced that the brand will invest $174 million in new equipm

13 May 2015

Volvo’s New Luxury SUV Has No Passenger Seat

When you work as an automotive technician, you deal with a variety of vehicles every day, from station wagons to BMWs, caravans to luxury imports. You‘ll work on sports cars, sedans, electric-powere

6 May 2015

Honda Concept Designs for New Civic Leaked Online

At the beginning of the month, Honda unveiled a stunning new Civic concept model that received rave reviews at the New York International Auto Show. The preview of the 10th generation Civic got a lot

29 April 2015

Hyundai Wants to Fight Distracted Driving by Disabling Smartphones

Graduates of mechanic colleges may service a number of vehicles a week which have been damaged as a result of distracted driving. Sometimes these cars can be fixed, other times they’re totalled and

22 April 2015

Tesla’s Newest Model: The S 70D

This week, Tesla announced a new and improved version of its base model all-electric sedan: the Model S 70D. Replacing the Model S 60, their new model has a bigger battery, all-wheel drive and as you

15 April 2015

Highlights from the New York Auto Show

This week, the New York International Auto Show opened its doors to the press for a preview of what’s to come in 2016. A few showstoppers have already been revealed—and believe us when we say they

8 April 2015

Introducing the All-New 725 Horsepower “Rocket” Mustang

Henrik Fisker, the Danish auto design legend, recently teamed up with Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) to create the “Rocket”: a coach-built, 725 horsepower, carbon fiber Mustang. “When Henrik Fisker sh

25 March 2015

Classic and Exotic Cars in Paradise: The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

The 20th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance was recently held on the 10th and 18th fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island, Florida. Described as a “beauty pageant for rare and ele

18 March 2015

Women Drivers Only Off-road Race in Morocco March 25th

Every year—for the past 20 years—women from all around the world gather together in the Moroccan desert to compete in an off-road event called the Rallye Aicha des Gazelles. Traditional off-roadin

11 March 2015

A Look at the New 2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost

One thing that professionals who have taken automotive courses for a career in auto repair certainly understand is the difference between a V8 Mustang and an entry level V6 version. For the 50th anniv

4 March 2015

What Happens with a Totaled Car?

Those in auto mechanic careers have seen their fair share of totaled vehicles. Say you’ve been in an accident and things look pretty bad. You’re wondering if maybe your car’s just been totaled.

17 September 2014

Continuous Training for Long Automotive Careers

Cars are constantly developing and will always continue to do so, so it only makes sense that as an automotive technician you will constantly be updating your training as well. Whether to improve your

5 September 2014

The Fully Customizable BMW R Nine T Motorcycle

The BMW nineT motorcycle is every purist auto technician’s dream vehicle. The bike, a very basic model, was designed to pay homage to 90 years of BMW motorcycles. Already, the nineT is BMW’s f

4 September 2014

Special Maintenance Considerations for Supercharged Cars

There are several automobile companies with supercharged cars—Cadillac and Camaro may immediately come to mind for automotive technicians. A supercharged car has an air compressor attached to the en

3 September 2014

Kevin Holter

The practicum is very important. It is your chance to see how a shop runs and they should all consider it to be the worlds longest job interview. I was hired at Auto West BMW which was a very good success for me and I owe it all too hard work and ATC.

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