While the terms “four-wheel drive” and “all-wheel drive” may be used interchangeably among the general public, Automotive Training Center’s (ATC’s) students and instructors know the fundamental difference between these two drivetrains. Interested in learning about the performance, cost, and handling distinctions of 4WD vs. AWD vehicles? Read our comparison and you’ll get quickly up to […]
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The loud, massive 18-wheel trucks you see barreling down the highways, referred to as semi-trucks, play an important role in the transportation of goods and supplies across our country. But to do so, they need powerful engine configurations. ATC’s Diesel Technology course teaches our students the mechanics of diesel engines, such as the ones found […]
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One of the main selling points of a high-performance vehicle or supercar is how fast it can go from 0 to 60 mph. For car buyers with money to spend, the faster the better. From an automotive technician standpoint, however, it’s not all about which car goes the fastest but how the fastest cars can […]
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The brand-new Dodge Charger changes the way that we perceive the sedan vehicle class. While the stigma for sedans is that they’re slow, bulky, and built primarily as commuter vehicles or for taking the kids to school, the Dodge Charger shatters those expectations and gives drivers the thrill of 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of […]
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Just when you thought you had seen the most amazing cars in the first six movies, the seventh installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise brings you even more extremely rare, and extremely capable, high-performance vehicles. While these cars are used for impressive stunts throughout the movie, just looking at these vehicles when standing […]
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Chevy’s all-new 2015 Silverado 2500HD is showing off higher standard towing ratings than the 2014 Silverado. With the available Duramax diesel engine, the 2500HD’s maximum payload is 4,306 lbs. The maximum conventional towing capacity is 14,500 lbs, with a fifth-wheel towing capacity of 17,900 lbs. (Click here if you’re interested in learning about more auto […]
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Can a car feature the speed and drivability of a coupe with the space and convenience of a hatchback sedan? The combination of these three types of cars seems impossible until you encounter the 2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe. This new BMW incorporates these beneficial characteristics into its design and drivetrain. Take a look below […]
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While car designers aren’t A-list celebrities by any stretch of the imagination, millions of people appreciate their work each year, including many aspiring automotive technicians. Take a look at how three of the most famous car designers in the world got their start in the automotive industry. Peter Schreyer Born in West Germany, Schreyer attended […]
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Each new year brings with it a group of innovative and revolutionary vehicles that will change the way drivers tackle the road. In 2015, there are several new car models that will be making their debut and that auto enthusiasts definitely should check out. Here’s our list of the five must-see cars of 2015. Ford […]
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Famous spy James Bond has always driven a car that’s just as stylish, sleek, and capable as he is, and his ride in the upcoming 007 movie Spectre is no different. To celebrate the 50 years since Bond first drove an Aston Martin in the 1964 film Goldfinger, the car maker has specially designed a […]
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