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We want to know… Are you buying more parts from dealerships?
January 6, 2016 by Allan Janssen

We want to know about your buying habits when it comes to dealer parts. Are you purchasing more than you have in the past? And if so, why is that?

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China may allow car dealers to sell multiple brands
January 6, 2016 by Allan Janssen

Reuters says China is considering easing restrictions on auto dealers, potentially allowing dealerships to sell rival brands. It’s a move that officials hope will boost car retailer competitiveness as the country’s economy slows. According to draft rules posted by the…

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December new vehicle sales strong, Wards Auto reports
December 23, 2015 by Allan Janssen

December light-vehicle sales in the U.S. will reach an 18.04 million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to the latest WardsAuto forecast, resulting in the first ever four-month streak above 18 million units. Volume is set to hit 1.706 million units…

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IMR Inc. Launches New Website
December 3, 2015 by Steve Pawlett

  IMR Inc. has launched a new corporate website at www.AutomotiveResearch.com. Visitors to the new website will find detailed information about IMR research topics and the company’s  custom and syndicated research offerings, such as Continuing Consumer Automotive Maintenance Survey (CCAMS), Shop…

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By the Numbers: Monthly car costs and more…
December 1, 2015 by CARS Magazine

36.8% Percentage of jobs held in Canada by Millennials (people born between 1980 and 2000), now the dominant demographic in the Canadian workforce. Generation X (born 1969 -1979) holds 33.9% of the jobs, and Boomers (1946-1964) hold 31.1%. Statistics Canada,…

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AAPEX show celebrates strong aftermarket growth
November 26, 2015 by Allan Janssen

With vehicle sales up and more miles being driven, continued growth is predicted for next year.

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TRAC releases first Winter Tire Report
November 24, 2015 by CARS Magazine

New shipment data from the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) suggests tire retailers are gearing up for increased consumer demand for winter tires. These shipment increases are due in part to measures by government, industry and stakeholders to…

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Auto service apprentices slump
November 23, 2015 by Allan Janssen

Statistics Canada figures show significant drop in 2013, down about 5% from 2010.

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Survey shows support for mandatory winter tires
November 12, 2015 by Allan Janssen

More than half of Canadians favor mandatory winter tire use. That’s according to a survey conducted by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants of 1,500 light vehicle owners across the country. Predictably, Quebeckers were the biggest advocates of winter tires. More than 90%…

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Report: North America Driving Global Auto Industry
November 11, 2015 by Auto Service World

Global car sales regained momentum in September, showing its strongest performance since March. The improvement was led by double-digit year-over-year (y/y) advances in North America and Western Europe, as well as a rebound in China after three consecutive months of…

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By The Numbers
November 9, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Stats that put the Canadian automotive aftermarket into perspective.

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Hedges & Company introduces vehicle repair and maintenance reports
November 5, 2015 by CARS Magazine

Hedges & Company, a market research and digital marketing agency, has introduced Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Reports for 2016. These new market research reports forecast buying activity for nearly 100 auto parts and services, in two dozen categories, by car…