Mechanics

The inauguration of an AMG Center at a Mercedes-Benz dealership is a rare event. Montreal now proudly hosts one of only 11 such locations worldwide. The Silver Star Mercedes-Benz dealership, part of Groupe Park Avenue, becomes the second site in Canada to feature this unique installation, celebrating the occasion with an event befitting the prestigious German brand.

The Joint Committee for the Automotive and Heavy Vehicle Services Industry recently announced the opening of its new training center in Lévis, located in the Saint-Nicolas sector. This initiative addresses a growing demand from professionals in the region who are eager to access high-quality training without crossing the river. The needs of the South Shore stakeholders have been acknowledged, and significant efforts have been made to establish this center.

Martin Gagné has been part of the CPA Lanaudière-Laurentides team since 2007, where he first worked as a trainer, before assuming the role of training coordinator since 2018. 

For over 22 years, Sylvain Pelletier has been ensuring the application of the decree as well as providing information and representation to employers, vocational training centers (CFPs), other CPAs, and Business Services (SAEs).

A new chapter begins for the board of directors at the Comité Paritaire de l’Industrie des Services Automobiles de la région de Montréal (CPA Montréal) with the appointment of Ms. Alina Purice, the first woman to join its ranks. A graduate in industrial relations from the University of Montreal, Ms. Purice brings a fresh and innovative perspective to this traditionally male-dominated industry through her expertise in human resources and labor relations.

The American automaker General Motors has a storied history, not only through its many vehicles but also through its technological innovations, including the electric starter, interchangeable parts, high-octane gasoline, multi-speed automatic transmissions, high-compression V8 engines, and more. Some technologies, and like the ones mentioned above, have been great successes, while others… less so! However, the brand's engineers are always on the lookout for new developments—even revisiting past technologies that might have succeeded under different circumstances.

Did you know that the word "automobile" is a fascinating blend of Greek and Latin? It first appeared in the French language in 1866 as an adjective and in 1873 as a noun. This hybrid term combines "auto-" (from ancient Greek, meaning "self") and "mobile" (from Latin, meaning "that moves"). Together, they literally form "that which moves by itself" — a perfect definition for this invention that would revolutionize the way we travel.

It is worth remembering from time to time just how much responsibility mechanics and technicians in our workshops carry to ensure the safety of their clients and passengers.

After nearly two decades of service with the Société de gestion des huiles usagées (SOGHU), Jean Duchesneau has officially passed the torch to his successor, Jean-François Richard. A key figure in the foundation and growth of SOGHU, Duchesneau reflects on the highlights of his career, the challenges he faced, and the pride he takes in building an organization that stands as a national leader.