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Seniors could lead autonomous adoption
July 27, 2018 by Adam Malik

Pushing the change and leading the revolution behind self-driving technology will be … your mom and dad? According to a new study, it could be seniors behind the shift to autonomous vehicles. Popular opinion pegs the change to be driven…

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Trump tariffs would cause vehicle prices to soar, wipe out jobs: report
July 20, 2018 by David Paddon, The Canadian Press

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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Protectionism may halt auto sales gains
July 19, 2018 by Adam Malik

Global auto sales are on the rise, but protectionist measures in the United States may be a wet blanket. Scotiabank Economist Juan Manuel Herrera made the warning in the 2018 Global Auto Report. “The growth in sales thus far in…

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Western Europe to see hybrid sales jump
July 5, 2018 by Adam Malik

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…

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New data show apprenticeships down in Canada
July 5, 2018 by Allan Janssen

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.

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EVs set to boom into 2030s
July 3, 2018 by Adam Malik

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…

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Auto Care Association releases latest aftermarket research
June 29, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The U.S.-based Auto Care Association has released its latest Factbook, with updated economic indicators, and a wealth of information about the North American automotive aftermarket. Developed with the aid of leading data companies, Auto Care’s 2019 Factbook offers a comprehensive…

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U.S. tech shortage getting steadily worse, new report says
June 28, 2018 by Allan Janssen

There were an estimated 38,829 auto tech graduates in 2016. Demand for new entrants is estimated at 75,900 per year.

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BY THE NUMBERS: What we learned this month
June 27, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Our month column of stats that put the North American automotive aftermarket into perspective.

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New consumer video: The value of an oil change
June 25, 2018 by Allan Janssen

U.S. Car Care Council offers an educational tool to help explain to consumers why they need to come in for regular oil changes.

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Korean vehicles kill it in annual quality study
June 21, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Genesis, Kia, Hyundai lead the rankings in J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study

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Auto tariffs would chill economic output: report
June 20, 2018 by The Canadian Press

A new analysis by TD Economics says that if the United States goes ahead with tariffs on auto imports it could cut Canadian economic growth by half a percentage point and threaten up to one in five Ontario manufacturing jobs.…