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Highlights from Canada’s First Formula Drift

It was a rainy atmosphere this past Labour Day weekend, but spirits could not be dampened at the first ever Formula Drift Canada. The event took place in St-Eustache, Quebec and garnered a crowd of ov

1 October 2014

Volkswagen’s New Electric Fleet

From collector to auto mechanic, anyone interested in industry trends has watched with great interest as over the last few years, automakers have rolled out a range of electric cars. Ford has made per

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

Turning Dandelions into Car Tires

Anyone taking auto mechanic courses or training to become an auto technician knows that tire wear is a reoccurring issue for vehicle-owners – although it’s not always easy to pinpoint what’s

2 September 2014

Is Nissan Leaf “World’s Cleanest Car”?

Recently debuted in Nashville, Tennessee, the new Nissan Leaf has been dubbed the “world’s cleanest car.” Now for most of us, “clean” in this context means a zero-emissions 100% electric car

21 August 2014

Is Tesla Model S Chronically Unreliable?

According to Tesla, the Model S “sets the new standard for premium performance.” At its debut in 2012, the Model S received an unprecedented 99 out of 100 rating from the auto-testing and watchdog

19 August 2014

Affordable Muscle Cars on the Market

There’s something timeless about muscle cars – and the reasons we’re drawn to them: power, high-performance, a little danger, a lot of torque. They’ve come to symbolize the reckless, risk-

31 July 2014

Understanding the Hemi Engine

When people think Hemi, they usually think big and powerful engines – images of muscle cars or full throttle drag racing come to mind. For over 50 years, many iconic auto makers have incorporated th

30 July 2014

Emerging Electric Motorcycle Technology

While in the automotive industry we’re constantly hearing about the new advancements and improvements in electric cars, we very rarely hear how the car’s two-wheeled companion vehicle the motorcyc

11 July 2014

Understanding Brake Bleeding

Brake fluid is one of the most essential parts of your automobile, and any auto mechanic training will hammer that home for you. The proper changing and refilling of brake fluid regularly ensures that

4 July 2014

Celebrating the Pikes Peak Hill Climb

In the world of auto careers and automotive enthusiasts, there’s little we love more than a great race. Races are a great opportunity for those who share the love of vehicles and automotive cultur

3 July 2014

Advances in Adaptive Cruise Control

These days, there’s a push in the automotive world to make vehicles much safer, and much more adaptable to road conditions. Not only do we rely more heavily on GPS to navigate these days, avoiding g

2 July 2014

turbo charged engines by your auto mechanic

Pros and Cons of Turbo Charged Engines

Speed and power go hand in hand as the most exciting attractions about auto careers and car culture. There are countless movies about cars flying about at breakneck speed, and our obsession with Formu

27 June 2014

Replacing Spark Plug Wires

It may not be the most expensive part in your car and it’s definitely not the most exciting – but the spark plug (and wire) is unquestionably one of the most important. It’s that all-important l

26 June 2014

Alfa Romeo: From the Montreal to the 4C

Alfa Romeo is world renowned for building some of the most lavish and well made automobiles on the market, a symbol of class and comfort. An absolute dream for an auto mechanic, they also have a long

25 June 2014

Best Family Cars on the Market

After you’ve found that special someone and have started to settle down, your idea of a great car can change pretty fast. When previously it was all about speed, features and beauty, you start to re

25 June 2014

High Performing Cars of the World Cup’s Stars

With the World Cup in full swing, most people’s minds are focused solely on soccer, with all other interests falling by the wayside. However, since we’re all about auto careers and the many entert

24 June 2014

Exploring the Strangest Car Festivals

It’s no secret that automotive shows are an important part about what makes car culture such a big phenomenon. Whether it’s the excitement that builds when rumours about what cars are going to be

20 June 2014

Gumball 3000 Rally

The annual Gumball 3000 Rally has just wrapped up for another year, and with it – as always – came a slew of insane and exciting events. For anyone in auto careers, the name Gumball 3000 should ri

19 June 2014

Applying the Skim Coat in Automotive Painting

If you want your car to look the best it can, automotive painting can get extremely involved and intricate. In its basic form, automotive painting can be a fairly easy task, but if you want your car t

18 June 2014

What Tesla’s Open Source Design Means for Auto Careers

Traditionally, in the business world, if you’re the owner of a patent on an extremely successful business venture, you do everything within your power short of burying it underground to protect your

18 June 2014

Emerging Challenges in Collision Repair

Collision repair has always been a bit of a challenge: taking a beat up car and hammering out the dents, buffing out the scratches and crunches and making it new and shiny again. However, considering

13 June 2014

Most Unusual Car Features Ever

In these technologically obsessed times we live in, it’s not very unusual for cars to come equipped with features like mp3 players, entertainment systems and Bluetooth capability. These things actua

12 June 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

Montreal Welcomes Famous Porsche Tuner

Somewhat of a cult figure in the world of car tuning and car customization, Akira Nakai-san of Rauh-Welt Begriff (RWB) is currently in Montreal for the first time to provide assistance on a Porsche 99

4 June 2014

Ozone/CFC Compliance in Automobile Air Conditioning

These days, there are growing concerns about environmental protection. As we become more and more aware that we need to change our use and consumption of environmentally harmful materials, there are i

4 June 2014

The Felino cB7: Canada’s Supercar

In the automotive world these days, supercars are all the rage at the various automotive shows happening around the globe. Nothing creates quite as much buzz as an insanely turbocharged behemoth of a

30 May 2014

Safety Concerns with Automotive Customization

While customizing their car is a great way for car aficionados to make their vehicle truly theirs, or breathe new life into an older model, it can also create a number of problems. When a consumer pur

28 May 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 Importance of Oil Changes

Though it can be tempting to continually put off changing your car oil, in the long run, making sure your car’s engine has everything it needs to run properly will save you time, money and unnecessa

20 May 2014

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