In the fifth part of an exclusive new series, James Carter discusses the coming changes in vehicle ownership and how Cars-As-A-Service (CAAS) could affect repair shops.
Part 5 of 7 in an exclusive new series.
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The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has rebranded what was originally conceived as an ambitious Aftermarket Labour Market Intelligence project. The project will now be called AutoConnex, with a planned website that will be the focal point of “a movement…
As seen in the most recent issue of CARS magazine, here are some statistics that put the North American automotive aftermarket into perspective.
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The average price of imported vehicles sold in the United States could jump by thousands of dollars if the Trump administration imposes tariffs under a worst-case scenario provided by the Center for Automotive Research. The Michigan-based think-tank estimates U.S. consumers…
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At least one research team expects hybrid electric vehicles to see a boost over the next few years in Western Europe. The Freedonia Group sees HEVs sales to more than double current numbers through 2022, gaining an average of 21…
As of 2016, 22,827 automotive service apprentices were registered in the system – the third largest category among Red Seal trades, behind construction electricians and carpenters.
Last year, one million electric vehicles were sold. In 2032, experts predict 70 million will be sold – accounting for half of all consumer vehicles sold according to a new report. “We are witnessing a seismic shift in the auto…