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Looked Who Dropped in Today: Conor Power

What a surprise to see Conor come by and visit us! Conor graduated in 2008 and is now a fully licensed head mechanic working at Speedo Apollo in Calgary. What brought him out to Calgary you might ask?

30 July 2015

Automotive Technology Technician Class has something to be proud of!

ATC Toronto is proud to announce that the AT-22 class is beginning their new work practicum! Let’s see who will be the first to tell us that they have been hired…the race is on guys! Good luck

10 June 2015

Staying Safe and Healthy in the Auto Shop

Automobiles are big and heavy with lots of mechanical moving parts. In the right environment a vehicle can normally be maintained and repaired safely and effectively. However, in the wrong environment

13 May 2014

Top Signs of Transmission Trouble

Mechanical auto problems, as opposed to electrical auto problems, are usually coupled with distinct sounds and sensations that are key indicators that something isn’t functioning the way it was

6 May 2014

Safest Cars on the Market

If you’re shopping for a new car, chances are you’ll consider how safe it is compared to others in its class before making a final decision. It can be difficult for consumers, or even someone

29 April 2014

A Day in the Life of an Automotive Business Manager

Working closely with the sales team and their customers, the Automotive Business Manager oversees all financial and legal aspects of the sales process. He or she is in charge of managing revenue, maxi

15 April 2014

Understanding the Automotive Assembly Process

Automotive production lines revolutionized not only the automotive industry, but also our very way of life. By building cars more efficiently, the production line lowered the costs of producing a vehi

8 April 2014

Camaro’s Comeback with the Z/28

The dream car of every 1970s teenage boy is making a comeback! Chevrolet has unveiled the 2014 Camaro Z/28, which is faster and lighter than a standard Camaro and designed to hit the racetrack. The 20

1 April 2014

Career Spotlight: Classic Car Restorer

Picture your dream car. Is it a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Porsche? A Mercedes-Benz convertible? Maybe it’s a brand new SUV with heated leather seats and an ultra-modern navigation system. And what

25 March 2014

Great Concept Cars That Never Materialized

Some concept cars are the stuff of dreams, while others are bizarre creations that should never have been built. Of course, not all concept cars make it to production. Some are discarded or abandoned

18 March 2014

The Potential of Neil Young’s LincVolt Initiative

Although more famously known for his brilliant and original brand of crooning folk songs, Neil Young has always been a champion of environmental protection and for cleaner fuels. When he’s not touri

4 March 2014

Career Spotlight: Automotive Futurist

Because technology moves at such an incredibly rapid pace these days, people need to have their fingers directly on the pulse of new trends, new designs and new innovations all the time. If you end up

25 February 2014

2014 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto

The Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) is finally underway! Running until February 23rd, the automotive show is one of the largest and most celebrated in the world, held this year at the Metro To

18 February 2014

Auto Sales Trends and New Digital Tools for Car Buying

These days, technology moves fast – we’re talking 400 horsepower fast. This means that the speed at which auto manufacturers are releasing new cars with the latest and greatest technologies is

11 February 2014

Best Concept Cars from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show

As those of you in automotive careers in Toronto will no doubt already know, automotive shows are known for their showcasing of the latest, most cutting edge and forward-leaning technologies. The conc

21 January 2014

The 5 Most Beautiful Cars of 2014

While we all like to think that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, when it comes to vehicles, there’s no arguing that a gorgeous, well-constructed machine is going to turn heads. If you’ve work

14 January 2014

GO Electric Cars

Friends of the environment, people looking for more interesting automotive careers in Toronto and people who champion the use of electric vehicles can rejoice, as there is a city plan in place that gr

7 January 2014

Best of 2013

It’s been a long and eventful year, but 2013 is finally coming to a close. There has been an immense influx of great advancements, groundbreaking ideas and entertaining events, and we’re h

2 January 2014

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

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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