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Electronic driving systems don’t always work, tests show
November 21, 2018 by Tom Krisher, The Associated Press

Testing by AAA shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not keep vehicles in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a crash. The tests brought a warning from the auto club that…

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How soon for autonomous? Study gives latest guess
November 14, 2018 by Adam Malik

Vehicles with at least one autonomous feature are expected to dominate the roads in the next few years. Global Market Insights, Inc. recently forecasted that the autonomous vehicle market will cross shipments of over 60 million units by 2024. Level…

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How digitally mature is your business?
November 9, 2018 by Adam Malik

The more digital your business is, the bigger the effect technology can have on sales growth, according to a new study. Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) recently looked at the level of digital maturity in small and medium businesses…

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Bosch launches online community to track repair trends
November 8, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Drawing on data from its scan tools in use across the United States, Bosch Automotive has launched a new online platform that analyzes the most common vehicle problems shops are seeing. The free online community, called “Technician Nation,” offers repair…

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Auto sales dip again in October
November 7, 2018 by The Associated Press

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says new light vehicle sales were down by 1.9 per cent in October compared with the same month last year. Sales were down by about 3,000 units to 161,125 as a 0.2 per cent climb in light…

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New technologies will double repair bills: report
November 5, 2018 by Allan Janssen

According to AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems can cost twice as much to repair following a collision.

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Survey predicts decline in vehicle ownership, fewer dealerships
November 2, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Automobile dealers are predicting a sharp decline in vehicle ownership in the coming years, but those who are most forward-looking see new forms of mobility as an opportunity. That’s according to the latest Cox Automotive study, called “Evolution of Mobility:…

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Canada’s tax reform falling behind: report
October 19, 2018 by Adam Malik

While many countries are reviewing or reforming their tax systems, Canada has not been keeping pace, according to a recent report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). International Trends in Tax Reform: Canada is Losing Ground is the…

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Aftermarket value at all-time high: AIA Outlook Study
October 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

Business in the aftermarket continues to grow. After hitting a record high in 2015, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s latest Outlook Study reported that the light vehicle segment of the industry is now valued at $21.6 billion. That represents…

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Tesla’s autopilot is better than you, statistically
October 12, 2018 by Adam Malik

When it’s machine versus man, it’s more likely you’ll be exchanging insurance information with man, according to data released by the electric-car maker Tesla. In the first quarterly report on the safety of its autonomous vehicles, Tesla said it recorded…

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2018 MACS Survey looks at refrigerant servicing issues
October 11, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) is conducting a detailed survey to understand the current servicing profiles being encountered in the field. The surveys, which were emailed to a wide range of automotive service facilities, offer an opportunity for shops…

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September car sales drop by nearly 14,000 units
October 2, 2018 by Allan Janssen

USMCA may have something to do with precipitous drop in sales, say analysts at DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.