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What Students in Auto Mechanic School Should Know About the Future of the Combustion Engine
If you’re a car fanatic, you know that the internal combustion engine (ICE) has revolutionized transportation over the past century, and you may have also heard that its days are numbered. Since consumers can now buy electric vehicles (EV) that…
4 Exciting Vehicles Coming in 2019 That Students in Automotive Training Should Know About
As any auto enthusiast knows, December marks an important tradition: listing all the cool cars and trucks we can look forward to in the year ahead! With 2019, we’re in for a lot of treats, from the first Jeep pickup…
The Pros and Cons of Stop-Start Technology Explained for Students in Automotive Repair Training
Stop-start technology is one of the most hotly debated topics among car owners today. If you’ve never encountered stop-start tech before, here’s how it works: whenever a vehicle with stop-start tech is stationary or idling, such as in stop-and-go traffic…
Interested in Becoming a Mechanic? Here’s What You Should Know About the Classic Volkswagen Microbus
The Volkswagen Microbus: it’s the vehicle of Bob Dylan album covers, Woodstock, and California surfers seeking the perfect wave. While it’s certainly not the fastest vehicle ever made, for anybody with a passion for cars, the Microbus remains a beloved…
A Short History of the SUV for Students in Mechanic Programs
Canadians love their sport utility vehicles (SUVs). In fact, while passenger car sales have been dropping for years, SUV sales are skyrocketing and now account for 44.3% of all vehicle sales in Canada. We rely on our SUVs for everything…
A Guide to Understanding Cruise Control for Students in Auto Repair Training
Cruise control is a system for automatically maintaining a car’s speed at a set value. For long drives on straight roads, without too many other drivers around, it can be incredibly useful. Instead of continually monitoring and making fine adjustments…
Here’s What Students in Automotive Mechanic Courses Need to Know About the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer
It’s been more than 10 long years, but the Chevy Blazer is finally back—sort of. Unveiled this summer in Atlanta, the rebooted 2019 Chevrolet Blazer doesn’t actually look anything like the classic K5 Blazer for which it’s named. While that…






