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What Auto Mechanic College Students Should Know About The Lamborghini Urus

It won’t be available until 2018, but the Lamborghini Urus has already created plenty of buzz. The vehicle is only the second SUV the Italian supercar firm has ever manufactured, with the first, 198

5 January 2016

Janis Joplin’s Psychedelic Porsche Sells in Auction: An Update for Students in Auto Repair Programs

While she may have had a hit with the song ‘Mercedes Benz’, in real life, the legendary Janis Joplin was very much a Porsche fan. Her colorfully painted 1964 356C Cabriolet became one of the most

1 January 2016

No More Gas-Powered Cars By 2050? What This Means For Your Future Auto Mechanic Career

Will petrol –fuelled car manufacturing run out of gas by 2050? That’s the hope of a new group of 12 governments from around the world, who have committed to phasing out traditional autos completel

23 December 2015

Ford & Livin Lite Collab: What Students Pursuing Careers in Auto Should Know

Ford’s latest partnership sees the company going back to its roots, introducing a line of campers and toy hauler’s that can turn any Ford truck into an adventure-ready vehicle. By partnering with

22 December 2015

Paint Guns: What You’ll Need To Know Before Starting Your Automotive Painting Career

Spray guns are used as the standard way of applying an even coat of paint to vehicle panels without having to worry about brush strokes affecting a car’s finished look. Because they consistently

16 December 2015

5 Essential Tools You’ll Need for a Career in Auto Body Repair

They say that a workman is only as good as his tools, and that’s certainly true when it comes to auto bodywork. Technicians carry out complex repair and refinishing jobs, removing dents and repainti

9 December 2015

All-New McLaren 650S Replacement to Launch in 2018

This month, British supercar manufacturer McLaren announced that it is planning to release a replacement for its 650S model. The new McLaren will be hitting the roads sometime in 2018. The model, curr

19 August 2015

Which Cars are Popular for Taxis? A Look at NYC's New Cab and More

When the Hansom cab hit the streets of London in the 1830s, it was seen as the sleek modern ride of the future. Its light design and easy maneuverability meant that it could weave through dense London

24 July 2015

Top 5 Most Environmentally Friendly SUVs

Buying an environmentally friendly vehicle used to mean choosing from slim pickings, with only a few strange-looking sedans on offer. Today, though, car makers are coming out with newer and better gre

17 July 2015

A Quick Guide to Selecting Automotive Paint

When it comes to choosing car paint, a lot of changes have happened since the classic black of Henry Ford’s Model T. New colours, developments, and trends have made car painting today a very differe

10 July 2015

Canadian Best-Selling Vehicles for 2015

Reports over the years have shown that Canadians have a special attachment to certain car models. Classics such as the Ford F-Series and Honda Civic remain popular, and new reports are showing that Ca

8 July 2015

New Car Sales in Canada Reach a Record High in May

May was another record breaking month for Canadian auto sales, and there’s nothing to show that this trend will be slowing down any time soon. In a note to clients, DesRosiers Automotive Consult

12 June 2015

Volkswagen Plans to Make Touchscreen Infotainment Systems Obsolete

At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, Volkswagen demo’d a prototype infotainment set-up that goes far beyond current touchscreen technology. This new type of infotainment system uses a 3D came

3 June 2015

Business-Boosting Benefits of Using Social Media as an Auto Sales Professional

Social media as a marketing tool is still in its infancy. While we are learning more about its potential uses every day, one thing that’s clear is that it offers plenty of benefits for businesses. W

20 May 2015

Apple Wants to Humanize Navigation

This month, Apple filed a patent application for “Humanized Navigation Instructions for Mapping Applications.” Their intention is that this new application will be a state-of-the-art way of gi

6 May 2015

A New Entry-Level Sports Car? McLaren to Challenge Porsche

2016 will see the release of McLarens’ first “affordable” sports series model, the 570S. McLaren claims the new 570S will have the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, but what class is that

22 April 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

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

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

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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