Blanka Kasalo, Author at Automotive Training Centre

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

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

No More Noisy Motorcycles in the UK if Green Party Gets Its Way

The UK Green Party’s new transport policy is setting international standards with their plan to put a cap on motorcycle noise. The Party states that they would like to introduce speed limiters for l

3 April 2015

The Dusenberg Drag Race is Back!

Car enthusiasts and students in auto mechanic courses alike will be happy to know that the Dusenberg Drag Race is returning this September. If you can make it down to Auburn, Indiana, you can see cars

2 April 2015

BC First in Canadian Luxury Car Sales

According to recent research by Canadian automotive analyst firm DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, drivers in British Columbia have some pretty expensive taste. In fact, research showed that the prov

1 April 2015

DeltaWing: From Unique Race Car to Fuel-Efficient Road Car

The DeltaWing, originally a race car constructed by All American Racers, will be hitting the streets in an all new fuel-efficient road car model. Don Panoz, chairman of the exquisite custom car firm P

1 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

Advances in Car Headlight Technology

Headlights have been part of car designs pretty much since the early development of automobiles. An automotive service technician will check a vehicle’s headlights as readily as its tires—because

27 March 2015

Kenguru: The World’s First Truly Wheelchair Accessible Car

Trained professionals who have taken auto mechanic courses are capable of making a car wheelchair accessible, however this is certainly no easy (or cheap) task. There are currently very few cars on th

26 March 2015

Top Cars by Decade: The 1910s

The period between 1910 and 1919 was nothing short of revolutionary for the automobile industry. By 1910 there were around 500,000 motor vehicles cruising the streets of America. People no longer had

25 March 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

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

All-Electric and Fuel Cell-Powered Porsches are on the Way

Students training to become a mechanic may dream of one day working on the latest Porsche model. And there’s no surprise why. Since 1948, the brand has been producing cars that are beautiful, powerf

20 March 2015

Arresting Style: Dubai Adds BMW i8 to its Police Fleet

Every auto-lover knows that the Dubai Police Department already has a fairly diverse fleet of luxury law enforcement vehicles. One would think it couldn’t possibly get much better than a team consis

19 March 2015

The Top 5 Affordable SUVs

Professionals with an auto career in sales know that SUVs are frequently the big ticket items in the showroom. SUVs are known for having quite a bit of power under the hood, and given their popular

18 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

Infographic: Auto Service Advisors: Car-Loving Customer Service Experts

Auto Service Advisors are integral to the successful operation of an auto repair shop. Mechanic colleges provide graduates with the advising skills they need to guide customers through the repair proc

17 March 2015

Pickup Trucks for the City: Which Models are Best?

Back in the day, you would become a mechanic, get a job in an urban environment, and expect to work on a steady flow of small cars and sedans. These days, though, auto technicians working in larger ci

17 March 2015

Frigid February Was a Good Month for Canadian Auto Sales

Several Canadian provinces just went through their coldest February on record, but this didn’t discourage vehicle buyers one bit. In fact, last month marked the best February sales for auto makers s

13 March 2015

Auto Enthusiasts Celebrate Jeep’s 75th Birthday!

This summer, Jeep—America’s favourite military-inspired truck— will be celebrating its 75th birthday. Auto enthusiasts will be honouring the world’s first Jeep, the Bantam Reconnaissance Car

12 March 2015

Geneva Auto Show: The SuperCar Show

Expert connoisseurs and newcomers to automotive careers alike watch the calendar for one of the most elusive car shows of the year: The Geneva Auto Show. Ever since 1905, Geneva has played host to som

11 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

Automotive Oddities: From Ford’s Real Tonka Truck to Actual Vehicles Built with Ice and Lego

When you become a mechanic, you expect to be working with engines, mufflers, brakes, tires, car doors and other standard parts. More and more, you’ll be dealing with electric components and other ne

10 March 2015

Europe Votes For No First-Generation Biofuels by 2020

When you become a mechanic, you’ll see first-hand what effect different types of fuels have on car engines and systems. Having an auto career, though, makes you keenly aware as well of what effect d

6 March 2015

Canadians Love Their CUVs

There was once a time when most Canadian drivers fell into one of two categories: the gas-guzzling pick-up truck driver, or the economical and fuel-efficient compact passenger vehicle driver. However,

5 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

The Al-Adiyat and Other “Special Edition” Rolls-Royce Vehicles

Anyone working in an automotive career will know a thing or two about British automaker Rolls-Royce, notable for their small selection of high-end luxury vehicles. These include the ever-popular Phant

4 March 2015

U.S. Senate Gives Support for Whistleblowers in the Auto Industry

In 2013 Canadians bought a total of 1.74 million new vehicles. In 2014, Americans bought a total of 16.5 million new vehicles. Of these new vehicles, hundreds of thousands were recalled for safety def

3 March 2015

The Development of the Wind-Powered Car

As a result of the wide range of environmental issues that the world has seen in the past several decades, professionals with auto careers are constantly on the lookout for innovative sustainable ener

27 February 2015

Toyota is Ontario’s Green Leader

Toyota has a solid reputation as an environmentally conscious car company. This is due, in part, to the success of brands like the hybrid electric Prius and the fuel-saving Corolla, but the company’

26 February 2015

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