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Vancouver International Auto Show 2013 Preview

    It wouldn’t be spring without the Vancouver International Auto Show, and this year’s could be the best one yet. Canada’s third largest auto show is in its 92nd year of showcasing the industry’s...

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BC is Getting Charged Up About Electric Cars

Anyone who attended last week’s Vancouver International Auto Show couldn’t have missed the Green Ride and Drive exhibit staged in front of the convention centre. All-electric Ford Fusions and hybrid...

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Flying Cars and More from the Hyundai Idea Festival

Sometimes the best ideas come from just keeping things fun. We’ve looked previously at lots of different concept cars, where car designers are free to unleash their creative powers to make the coolest...

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BC’s Car Show and Festival Season Heats up!

The new season of British Columbia’s auto shows is already well underway, as anyone who attended last weekend’s All British Field Meet can attest. Hundreds made the trip to Vancouver’s VanDusen gardens...

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A Surrey Auto Dealer Caps a Successful Career

As sales of new vehicles have been steadily rising, the number of sales jobs in Canada’s automotive industry are nearing a record high. The first few months of 2013 saw employment growth in the sales...

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Get Ready for the Second Annual ATC Car Show!

Last summer’s first annual Automotive Training Centre Car Show was such as success that we can’t wait for this year’s sequel: Saturday, August 10th. Once again, we will be clearing our lot to make room...

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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...

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Career Spotlight: Alternate Fuels Technician

Think that environmental conservation is just a trend? Think again. Environmental interest is here to stay, with individuals becoming more and more concerned about the state of the planet. But how does...

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Career Spotlight: Truck Body Specialist

Within the automotive industry there are a variety of areas that auto mechanics can specialize in. One such area is as a Truck Body Specialist. As the name implies, Truck Body Specialists work in a...

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Top apps for car owners

With smartphone and tablet ownership continuing to boom, new apps are being created for virtually every situation. With hundreds devoted to car fans and car owners, we’re going to take a look at some...

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The 2013 LA Auto Show

With the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on the horizon, the excitement is kicking into high-gear. Running from today until December 1st, it’s one of the most important and influential – not to mention...

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The Importance of Car Batteries

There’s nothing worse than getting into your car, turning your keys in the ignition, and not hearing anything happening. Maybe you left your lights on, maybe you left the door ajar, but something...

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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...

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Google’s Driverless Car Technology Reaches Testing Phase

Wouldn’t it be great if on the trip to the grocery store we could just lay back, lounging in the passenger seat and catching up on some reading or doing a crossword puzzle while our vehicle expertly...

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BMW i3 Big Winner at New York Auto Show

Environmentally conscious automotive enthusiasts have a lot to get excited about following the 2014 iteration of the New York Auto Show. While there was a wide range of great, gas-less vehicles being...

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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 993...

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Recap from Yorkville’s Exotic Car Show

For the 5th year in a row, the Yorkville Exotic Car Show took over the streets of downtown Toronto, just in time for Father’s Day. What has made this annual show such a success is not only the quality...

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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 ring a...

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Google’s Driverless Car Technology Reaches Testing Phase

Wouldn’t it be great if on the trip to the grocery store we could just lay back, lounging in the passenger seat and catching up on some reading or doing...Read More

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BMW i3 Big Winner at New York Auto Show

Environmentally conscious automotive enthusiasts have a lot to get excited about following the 2014 iteration of the New York Auto Show. While there was a wide range of great, gas-less...Read More

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