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News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Headwinds for new vehicle supply
October 4, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Continuing semiconductor shortages could slow down what was looking like a promising increase in new vehicle sales. A recent analysis is cautioning against too much optimism over increased new vehicle sales. A report from DBRS Morningstar noted that even though…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements The rocky path forward for EV sales
September 29, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A recent report is warning that there are signs of trouble with electric vehicle sales in the United States. While acknowledging that EV numbers are and will continue to increase on the road, an analysis from Lang Marketing observed that…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How car prices avoided jumping in the U.S.
September 29, 2023 by
Adam Malik
New vehicle prices were mostly flat overall year-over-year as increases and cuts balanced each other out. Kelley Blue Book noted that the average transaction price for a new vehicle in August was up only $42 compared to the same time…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements What roles will older techs play as new tech emerges?
September 28, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The automotive aftermarket is really on two different doorsteps that are prepared to change the way this industry operates. On one hand, there’s the aging workforce that’s preparing to retire. On the other, a wave of technologically advanced vehicles are…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Auto insurers pledge to take on auto theft
September 28, 2023 by
Adam Malik
As the auto theft situation shows no signs of relief, the group representing auto insurers announced its members are taking steps to better protect consumers and their vehicles. At the same time, the Insurance Bureau of Canada is calling on…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How EVs are impacting gas stations
September 21, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Report offers a look at how electrification is impacting operators
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How will reduced new volume impact the aftermarket?
September 20, 2023 by
Adam Malik
New vehicles are critical to the automotive aftermarket, including ensuring a steady future supply of sweet spot vehicles, so there is natural concern when there are fewer new cars being sold year after year. This has been the case in…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsSupplier News & Announcements Why did the repair market shrink?
September 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Independent shops are still costing consumers less per visit, says J.D. Power study
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Some ICE cars cheaper to run than EVs: Report
September 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A recent report throws into question the belief that all electric vehicles are cheaper to gas up than internal combustion engine ones. The Anderson Economic Group found that cheaper EVs are more expensive to fuel than cheaper ICE vehicles. But…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New sales showing continued improvement
September 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
It’s been 10 straight months of new vehicle sales increases in Canada. Though the bar is low because of weak sales in 2022, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants is touting the news as continued positivity for the industry. The group noted that…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements New EV chargers announced for Quebec
September 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Quebec is getting hundreds of new electric vehicle fast chargers, the federal government recently announced. The $30 million investment will bring 1,500 chargers total with 400 of them fast chargers across the province. The government’s announcement noted that almost 260,000…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements How you lead in times of transformation
September 5, 2023 by
Adam Malik
If the makeup of your shop is changing, your leadership style needs to adjust during these times. A business transformation expert recently weighed in on the leadership traits needed when changes are taking place in your business. Whether you’re moving…