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Electric Cars in Space! NASA’s New Space Rover Designed with the Auto Industry

When you become a mechanic, you’ll be ready to work on all sorts of cars—big, compact, off-road, supercharged and turbocharged. The one thing they all have in common is that they are designed for

21 April 2015

Robert De Niro Set to Star in New Ferrari Biopic

Enzo Ferrari in 1925 (Public Domain) Students who are currently studying to become a mechanic may hope to one day work on Ferraris. Likewise, anyone going into car sales training may hope to get a job

14 April 2015

4 Best Cars Built out of Wood

It’s true that auto technicians are used to dealing with vehicles that have wood paneling as part of the décor, both inside and outside. Likewise, graduates of car sales training courses might even

7 April 2015

Canada’s 2015 Green Car of the Year is the Kia Soul EV

When you complete your training to become a mechanic and join the ranks of other qualified auto technicians, you’ll discover that hybrid, electric and other eco-conscious car models are becoming inc

31 March 2015

The Aero-Mobil 3.0: A Real Flying Car by 2017?

Auto technicians working today haven’t had a need to learn aircraft mechanics. That’s mainly because any attempts to build flying cars in the past have failed miserably—but that doesn’t stop n

24 March 2015

Will Auto Enthusiasts See More Utes?

If you happen to be driving in Australia, you may see an abundance of utility vehicles, short form “utes”, driving on the roads there. These types of cars with a pickup bed like a truck, which you

24 September 2014

The Future of Fuel Cell Technology

Hydrogen is not a power source, but rather an energy carrier. In a fuel cell vehicle, a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen occurs in a fuel cell, which then generates electricity through a chemical

16 September 2014

Reviving the Atalanta After 75 Years

The Atalanta was born in 1936, in Middlesex, England. At the time, these cars were renowned for their lightweight construction, excellent traction, grip and road holding. Atalanta cars performed in th

10 September 2014

Advantages of Buying vs Leasing Cars

If you have an interest in car sales training, you will find yourself helping customers make the decision between buying and leasing. Perhaps they don’t have long-term plans to own a car—maybe the

9 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

Understanding What’s Included in Car Sales Price Quotes

Shopping for a new car is both exciting and daunting. Consumers dedicate hours to researching makes and models, compiling lists of their must-have add-ons, and visiting local dealerships to test drive

20 August 2014

Auto Detailing for Dealer Preparation

Auto detailing is an important and often overlooked job in the realm of auto careers. Even though we value power, speed and fuel efficiency in a vehicle, there’s nothing that’s as immediately stri

8 July 2014

Skills and Techniques for Auto Sales Success

Selling cars can be an uphill battle. That’s not to say there aren’t wildly successful car salespeople or that it’s not a rewarding or lucrative career, but even with the best car sales trai

11 June 2014

What to Know Before Buying a Car

Much like a house, buying a car is an extremely important investment, and you should be thinking long and hard about what you’re getting before laying down the cash. Any auto mechanic will tell you

23 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

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

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

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

5 Customer Relations Tips for Auto Sales Graduates

Auto sales is a tricky business in the automotive industry, sometimes much more so than an automotive technician – but it’s an incredibly rewarding one as well. Your main job is to ensure the

17 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

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

Careers in Sales and Leasing

Automotive sales and leasing is a key part of the automotive industry and a great way of breaking in if you’ve dreamed of making your mark in the world of automotive trades careers. Sales and le

13 November 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

Luxury Living in Vancouver

Do you dream of owning a luxury car? Are you thinking of buying a luxury car? If you answered yes to at least one of those questions then the Luxury & Supercar Weekend is the car show for you! If

6 September 2013

Harley-Davidson’s Project Rushmore Brings More Rush

There’s no better summer experience for many auto lovers than racing down a back road on a motorcycle with the wind rushing by and the engine roaring beneath you. Harley-Davidson has been synony

28 August 2013

Elegance on Display at Pebble Beach

The New York Times compares it to the Olympics of the automobile universe and Jay Leno calls it “the best car show in the world.” Every year on the third Sunday of August, about 200 of the

21 August 2013

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

Alternative Vehicles That Will Change the Way You Envision Transport

The future was supposed to look like a scene from the Fifth Element or Blade Runner with hover cars that fly and sleek futuristic modes of transportation that could take us to space if that’s what w

7 August 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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