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Students in Dispatch Training: Check Out Volvo Trucks' New Active Driver Assist
During the 2016 American Trucking Association (ATA) Conference in Las Vegas, Volvo announced its newest safety technology: the Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA) system. VADA is the natural evolution of Volvo’s earlier technology, Volvo Enhanced Stability Technology (VEST). Launched in…
Students in Auto Repair Training: 3 Reasons Coolant Is Important
As all professional auto mechanics know, preventative maintenance is extremely important when it comes to making sure a vehicle runs properly and safely. Oil changes and tune-ups are services vehicle owners rarely miss. However, many vehicle owners consistently forget to…
Could Service Advisors Encounter Fewer Mid-Size Sedans During Their Careers?
The mid-sized sedan has been a family staple for years. Popular for its functionality, price, and fuel economy, it was a no-brainer vehicle choice for many families. The mid-sized sedan market seemed untouchable for a very long time, and it…
Pursuing Automotive Training? 4 Reasons Drivers Should Use Winter Tires
Black ice, snow, and slush can create hazardous conditions for drivers during the notorious Canadian winter months. So much so that provinces like Quebec and British Columbia have introduced laws making the use of winter tires mandatory during the…
Enrolled in Auto Mechanic Training? Here's Why Copyright Laws May Halt Home Car Repairs
Car hobbyists everywhere may need to find a new passion to pursue. Automotive lovers have been repairing, tinkering with, and modifying their cars for years. However, the Auto Alliance, a group of carmakers including BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Mazda,…
A History of the Honda Civic for the Automotive Service Advisor
Since its debut in 1973, the Civic has developed and changed, but has managed to become Canada’s best-selling car for 18 consecutive years. This type of success doesn’t come easily; Honda’s team has innovated and reworked the car many times…
Infographic: The Anatomy of a Truck
According to federal government stats from 2015, there are approximately 1.05 million large trucks rolling around Canada’s roads and delivering goods from place to place. They come in many shapes and sizes—a truck can weigh anywhere from 4,500 kg to…






