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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Ford to use Tesla’s EV charging network
June 1, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Ford and Tesla have agreed on a partnership that will see the Detroit-based automaker adopt Tesla chargers on its electric vehicles, making them accessible to Tesla’s network. It’s a move that surprised many industry analysts who have noted Tesla’s preference…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Why the aftermarket can’t keep ignoring Millennial expectations
May 31, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Years ago, the taxi industry in Toronto thought they would be insulated from Uber thanks to their complex medallion system and legacy way of doing business. Well, riders kept choosing Uber and the taxi industry — in Toronto and elsewhere…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology Analysis: The future of vehicle maintenance
May 31, 2023 by
Hector West
A look ahead at the service industry in the age of electric and autonomous vehicles
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Driving doesn’t interest young people: Study
May 25, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Times, they are a’changing. What had been once considered a rite of passage is no longer as interest in getting a driver’s licence continues to dwindle. In the 1980s, by the age of 18, more than four in five 18-year-olds…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How inflation is impacting car ownership
May 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Canadians have told a recent survey that inflation is making them rethink owning a vehicle. The second annual Car Ownership Index from Turo found that Canadians have concerns about the financial pressures of car ownership. Increased inflation and a higher…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How a slower economy will affect vehicle usage
May 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Hot economy or not, people still need to use their vehicles for various needs so any worries about people parking their cars shouldn’t be very high, according to industry experts. People don’t generally stop using their vehicles in down economies,…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology Analysis: How the future of the auto industry will impact the aftermarket
May 17, 2023 by
Cedric Jackson
The automotive industry is on the brink of a seismic shift. For the most part, innovative technological advancements and consumer preferences drive this change. The growing need to tackle urgent environmental issues is also a contributing factor. As we enter…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New EV models bring increased satisfaction
May 11, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Now that consumers have more options when it comes to buying a battery electric vehicle, their focus is now turning to more traditional factors that make up vehicle satisfaction, according to J.D. Power. Factors like styling and quality are now…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsSupplier News & Announcements The province with the most eager EV shoppers
May 9, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Despite concerns, the interest level Canadians have to own an electric vehicle as their next car remains high, a new survey found. And interest is highest in Quebec. The second annual Car Ownership Index from Turo, a peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace,…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesEventsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsOE newsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology What you may have missed at AIA Canada’s conference
May 3, 2023 by
Adam Malik
It was a day chock full of expertise, insights, tips and knowledge at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference. Held in Toronto near the airport, speakers in the main hall or in breakout sessions gave the latest information…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsFrom The MagazineIndustry TrendsVehicle Technology From the Magazine: ADAS: Today’s problem
May 2, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The technology shops need to think about most today is advanced driver assistance systems. They’re in millions of vehicles but the aftermarket is missing out on this lucrative market
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Used values up on both sides of border
April 26, 2023 by
Adam Malik
While still down compared to a year ago, Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index shows a slight increase in March compared to February. Though it’s an increase of just 0.1 points, so it’s fair to call the change flat.…