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Down again: New vehicles sales drop for third straight month
June 5, 2018 by Adam Malik

Canada’s year-to-date numbers are still up, but barely

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Canadians unclear about true cost vehicle ownership: poll
June 5, 2018 by Allan Janssen

On average, the cost of owning and operating a compact gas-powered car is $3,300 per year. One in four Canadians couldn’t even offer a guess.

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Canadian light vehicle sales down in April 2018
May 25, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Year-to-date sales still in positive territory… but just barely.

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BY THE NUMBERS: The latest opinions, surveys, and findings
May 22, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Statistics that put the North American aftermarket into perspective.

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Survey finds Canadian car owners prioritize performance over appearance
May 17, 2018 by Allan Janssen

CarGurus survey finds Canadians value function over flash when it comes to their vehicles.

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Survey says Ontario drivers missing basic info about tire pressure
May 14, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Survey for tire manufacturers suggests that many don’t know how to check tire pressure, how often to check it, or what the correct pressure should be.

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The 10 most common check engine light repairs 
May 10, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

The check engine light tends to cause a driver’s heart to skip a beat. It comes on with no warning or explanation as a sense of panic sets in for the driver. A loose gas gap? A more serious engine…

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Auto sales slow down again
May 8, 2018 by Adam Malik

It appears the anticipated slow down in vehicle sales has finally arrived. Canadian auto sales hit the brakes for a second straight month. While not an all-out halt — it was the third strongest April on record — sales declined…

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Employers planning for more medical leaves
April 26, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Over the past few years mental health awareness is becoming more acknowledged by society, and Canadian employers are taking notice by planning an increase in employee medical leaves.   A recent survey taken by the Conference Board of Canada finds that…

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Manufacturers feeling positive: study
April 25, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Manufacturers are feeling good these days, according to the recent Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. More than 93 per cent of respondents say they’re feeling confident in their own company’s outlook. Manufacturers feel less burdened after Washington passed a comprehensive tax cut…

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AIA releases labour market study
April 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has published a first-of-its-kind labour market report focusing on trends and issues in the aftermarket industry. Through four bilingual surveys that targeted frontline workers and managers in the collision and mechanical sectors, Labour Market…

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Auto sales slow, but still up overall
April 9, 2018 by Adam Malik

Canadian sales of cars and light trucks were down 0.6 per cent in March compared with the same month last year but remained high by historical trends, according to industry statistics compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The total number of…