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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 & 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 & 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 VehiclesJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Where Ford wants to put a backup battery
August 31, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A backup battery pack on an electric vehicle’s roof? That could be the case soon after Ford applied for a patent for such a contraption. According to the patent, the pack looks like something you would see being carried on…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Sentras recalled again for same issue
August 31, 2023 by
Adam Malik
More than 20,000 Nissan Sentras in Canada are being recalled for the same issue they faced in 2021. The issue centres around front steering tie-rods can warp and break, leading to loss of steering control for certain 2020-2022 models. Nissan…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Chevrolet bringing back the Bolt
August 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Months after scrapping its most popular and affordable electric vehicle, General Motors announced that it is bringing back the Chevrolet Bolt. During a quarterly earnings call, GM head Mary Barra said her company is responding to demand. “We can’t build…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesOE news Mazda drops EV in U.S., stays in Canada
August 29, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The Mazda MX-30 electric vehicle has been killed off in U.S., but will live on, for now, in Canada. No new models will be available in the U.S. after the 2023 model but Canadians can expect to see 2024 options…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements What’s happening with used vehicles?
August 24, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A problem sourcing used vehicles and historically high pricing continues to be the name of the game in the used vehicle sector. Analysis from both DesRosier Automotive Consultants and Canadian Black Book show a reduction in pricing at this point…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE news Auto rivals say they’ll challenge Telsa charging network
August 23, 2023 by
Adam Malik
After Ford and General Motors came to an agreement with Tesla to use its Supercharger network, major automakers are uniting to develop their own network. Seven major automakers said they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New car design, performance leave owners unimpressed
August 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
For the first time, there is a consecutive year-over-year decline in new vehicle owner satisfaction. The J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study average score came in at 845 points on a 1,000-point scale. That’s a drop…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How are those in-car features subscriptions going?
August 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
While there was an uproar over the fact that some in-car features would cost extra through a subscription fee, a recent study found that consumers are satisfied with what they pay for and are willing to continue subscribing. After purchasing…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Red flags over pickup rear passenger safety
August 10, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A safety report is raising concerns over the safety of rear passengers in small pickup trucks. Most small pickup trucks fall short, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said after reviewing its latest crash test ratings. “Our updated moderate overlap…