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News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements The rocky path forward for EV sales
September 29, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A recent report is warning that there are signs of trouble with electric vehicle sales in the United States. While acknowledging that EV numbers are and will continue to increase on the road, an analysis from Lang Marketing observed that…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How car prices avoided jumping in the U.S.
September 29, 2023 by
Adam Malik
New vehicle prices were mostly flat overall year-over-year as increases and cuts balanced each other out. Kelley Blue Book noted that the average transaction price for a new vehicle in August was up only $42 compared to the same time…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Auto insurers pledge to take on auto theft
September 28, 2023 by
Adam Malik
As the auto theft situation shows no signs of relief, the group representing auto insurers announced its members are taking steps to better protect consumers and their vehicles. At the same time, the Insurance Bureau of Canada is calling on…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Why Canada will be the hybrid hot spot
September 22, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Few countries have weather like Canada so it stands to reason why Canadians would prefer to go with hybrid electric vehicles more often than anyone else. Globally, hybrids represent about 4-5 per cent of any market share in the future.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How will reduced new volume impact the aftermarket?
September 20, 2023 by
Adam Malik
New vehicles are critical to the automotive aftermarket, including ensuring a steady future supply of sweet spot vehicles, so there is natural concern when there are fewer new cars being sold year after year. This has been the case in…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements Why did the repair market shrink?
September 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Independent shops are still costing consumers less per visit, says J.D. Power study
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New sales showing continued improvement
September 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
It’s been 10 straight months of new vehicle sales increases in Canada. Though the bar is low because of weak sales in 2022, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants is touting the news as continued positivity for the industry. The group noted that…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesInternational NewsJobbers & WDsLegislation RegulationsSupplier News & Announcements Texas slaps high fees on electric vehicles
September 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The state with one of the cheapest rates for gasoline is now one of the highest for electric vehicle registration. Starting this month, electric vehicle drivers in Texas will have to pay a $200 registration fee annually to offset road…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements DIFM trending back up
September 1, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The rise of do-it-for-me (DIFM) service grew over the course of many years as vehicle complexity grew. It dominated the aftermarkets segment until the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many to the do-it-yourself (DIY) route. But as normalcy has returned, so has…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements What’s happening with used vehicles?
August 24, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A problem sourcing used vehicles and historically high pricing continues to be the name of the game in the used vehicle sector. Analysis from both DesRosier Automotive Consultants and Canadian Black Book show a reduction in pricing at this point…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements BC Hydro wants to raise EV charging fees
August 22, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Media report notes that customers are pushing back on time-based fees.
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New car design, performance leave owners unimpressed
August 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
For the first time, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in new vehicle owner satisfaction. The J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study average score came in at 845 points on a 1,000-point scale. That’s a drop…