OE news Archives - Auto Service World https://www.autoserviceworld.com/category/oe-news/ Reaching Canada's Automotive Aftermarket Industry Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:45:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-ASW-FAVICON-1-32x32.png OE news Archives - Auto Service World https://www.autoserviceworld.com/category/oe-news/ 32 32 Mazda joins Tesla charging network https://www.autoserviceworld.com/mazda-joins-tesla-charging-network/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/mazda-joins-tesla-charging-network/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:15:23 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003840351 Another automaker has adopted the same electric vehicle standard on which Tesla’s vehicles work. Mazda announced an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for charging ports on the company’s battery electric vehicles launched in North…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/mazda-joins-tesla-charging-network/feed/ 0 Stellantis backs out of auto shows https://www.autoserviceworld.com/stellantis-backs-out-of-auto-shows/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/stellantis-backs-out-of-auto-shows/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:20:56 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003840176 The parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram won’t be participating in any North American auto shows this year. Setllantis, which also owns the Fiat and Alfa Romeo, told Automotive News Canada that slow sales amid the challenging market…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/stellantis-backs-out-of-auto-shows/feed/ 0 How much new vehicles sales increased last year https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-much-new-vehicles-sales-increased-last-year/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-much-new-vehicles-sales-increased-last-year/#respond Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:20:42 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003840164 After a disappointing end to 2022, Canadian new vehicle sales in 2023 saw a solid rebound. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported sales of 1,664,000 units last year, a 12 per cent increase from the fewer than 1.5 million in 2022. The…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-much-new-vehicles-sales-increased-last-year/feed/ 0 New car sales accelerate in November https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-car-sales-accelerate-in-november/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-car-sales-accelerate-in-november/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:20:20 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839676 The streak of higher new vehicle sales continued last month — and at a higher pace than we’ve seen all year. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported sales of more than 138,000 units in November, up 21 per cent from the same…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-car-sales-accelerate-in-november/feed/ 0 Why the vehicle buying process has improved https://www.autoserviceworld.com/why-the-vehicle-buying-process-has-improved/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/why-the-vehicle-buying-process-has-improved/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:15:53 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839362 Customers are having an improved experience when going through the vehicle buying process. The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study reported growing new-vehicle inventory on dealers’ lots combined with moderating prices have propelled customer satisfaction upward trajectory…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/why-the-vehicle-buying-process-has-improved/feed/ 0 How much new vehicle prices soared https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-much-new-vehicle-prices-soared/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-much-new-vehicle-prices-soared/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:30:31 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839585 Prices paid for new vehicles in Canada have continued to jump so far in 2023. Data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants show that the average transaction price for a new light truck or passenger car is $52,900 — up nearly 6…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-much-new-vehicle-prices-soared/feed/ 0 Carmakers tap brakes on EVs https://www.autoserviceworld.com/carmakers-tap-brakes-on-evs/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/carmakers-tap-brakes-on-evs/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:20:14 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839345 Economic concerns and high costs are pushing some automakers to take their feet off the pedal when it comes to electric vehicles. Two domestic OEs — Ford and General Motors — along with Tesla are slowing down their electric ambitions.…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/carmakers-tap-brakes-on-evs/feed/ 0 New vehicle sales hits one year of growth https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-vehicle-sales-hits-one-year-of-growth/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-vehicle-sales-hits-one-year-of-growth/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:15:34 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003839203 It’s now been 12 straight months of year-over-year growth for new vehicle sales in Canada. According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, the last time that proclamation could be made was in November 2015, which then saw 32 straight months of year-over-year…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-vehicle-sales-hits-one-year-of-growth/feed/ 0 The car with the highest price jump https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-car-with-the-highest-price-jump/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-car-with-the-highest-price-jump/#respond Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:15:44 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838876 The Ford Mustang GT has seen the biggest price jump over the last decade, whether or not you account for inflation. In 2013, the Mustang could be had for just over $31,000, according to analysis from Rerev, which provides automotive…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-car-with-the-highest-price-jump/feed/ 0 A 1,200 km, 10-minute charging battery? https://www.autoserviceworld.com/a-1200-km-10-minute-charging-battery/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/a-1200-km-10-minute-charging-battery/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:20:47 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838325 If true, experts believe Toyota’s claim of a battery with massive range and quick charge could alter the path of electric vehicles. The Japanese automaker — which has dragged its feet in electrifying its vehicle fleet — said it believes…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/a-1200-km-10-minute-charging-battery/feed/ 0 Hot times for new vehicle sales https://www.autoserviceworld.com/hot-times-for-new-vehicle-sales/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/hot-times-for-new-vehicle-sales/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:25:43 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838711 September proved to be a hot month for new vehicle sales, continuing a streak of year-over-year improvement. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadian new sales numbers came in at 155,249 units, a 19 per cent jump from the same time…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/hot-times-for-new-vehicle-sales/feed/ 0 Hyundai, Kia issue recalls over fire risk https://www.autoserviceworld.com/hyundai-kia-issue-recalls-over-fire-risk/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/hyundai-kia-issue-recalls-over-fire-risk/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:15:21 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838656 More than 600,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a problem with the anti-lock braking system that can start a fire. More than three million are being recalled in the U.S. for the same issue.…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/hyundai-kia-issue-recalls-over-fire-risk/feed/ 0 How car prices avoided jumping in the U.S. https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-car-prices-avoided-jumping-in-the-u-s/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-car-prices-avoided-jumping-in-the-u-s/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:15:06 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838332 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-car-prices-avoided-jumping-in-the-u-s/feed/ 0 How will reduced new volume impact the aftermarket? https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-will-reduced-new-volume-impact-the-aftermarket/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-will-reduced-new-volume-impact-the-aftermarket/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:30:50 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838027 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-will-reduced-new-volume-impact-the-aftermarket/feed/ 0 New sales showing continued improvement https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-sales-showing-continued-improvement/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-sales-showing-continued-improvement/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:20:36 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838319 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-sales-showing-continued-improvement/feed/ 0 Where Ford wants to put a backup battery https://www.autoserviceworld.com/where-ford-wants-to-put-a-backup-battery/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/where-ford-wants-to-put-a-backup-battery/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:20:57 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837940 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/where-ford-wants-to-put-a-backup-battery/feed/ 0 Sentras recalled again for same issue https://www.autoserviceworld.com/sentras-recalled-again-for-same-issue/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/sentras-recalled-again-for-same-issue/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:15:18 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003838194 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/sentras-recalled-again-for-same-issue/feed/ 0 Chevrolet bringing back the Bolt https://www.autoserviceworld.com/chevrolet-bringing-back-the-bolt/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/chevrolet-bringing-back-the-bolt/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:20:51 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837969 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/chevrolet-bringing-back-the-bolt/feed/ 8 Mazda drops EV in U.S., stays in Canada https://www.autoserviceworld.com/mazda-drops-ev-in-u-s-stays-in-canada/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/mazda-drops-ev-in-u-s-stays-in-canada/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:20:11 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837943 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/mazda-drops-ev-in-u-s-stays-in-canada/feed/ 0 What’s happening with used vehicles? https://www.autoserviceworld.com/whats-happening-with-used-vehicles/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/whats-happening-with-used-vehicles/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:30:38 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837949 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/whats-happening-with-used-vehicles/feed/ 0 Auto rivals say they’ll challenge Telsa charging network https://www.autoserviceworld.com/auto-rivals-say-theyll-challenge-telsa-charging-network/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/auto-rivals-say-theyll-challenge-telsa-charging-network/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:20:06 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837938 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/auto-rivals-say-theyll-challenge-telsa-charging-network/feed/ 0 New car design, performance leave owners unimpressed https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-car-design-performance-leave-owners-unimpressed/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-car-design-performance-leave-owners-unimpressed/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:20:57 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837677 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/new-car-design-performance-leave-owners-unimpressed/feed/ 0 How are those in-car features subscriptions going? https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-are-those-in-car-features-subscriptions-going/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-are-those-in-car-features-subscriptions-going/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:20:04 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837668 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-are-those-in-car-features-subscriptions-going/feed/ 1 Red flags over pickup rear passenger safety https://www.autoserviceworld.com/red-flags-over-pickup-rear-passenger-safety/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/red-flags-over-pickup-rear-passenger-safety/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:20:23 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837419 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…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/red-flags-over-pickup-rear-passenger-safety/feed/ 0 July new sales leaves much ‘ground to cover’ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/july-new-sales-leaves-much-ground-to-cover/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/july-new-sales-leaves-much-ground-to-cover/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:30:04 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837833 How you look at July’s new vehicle sales will depend on how you see the glass. The half-full optimist may be encouraged that sales are up from the same time last year and continues to build on gains seen for…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/july-new-sales-leaves-much-ground-to-cover/feed/ 0 U.S. sees big drop in domestics https://www.autoserviceworld.com/u-s-sees-big-drop-in-domestics/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/u-s-sees-big-drop-in-domestics/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:30:31 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837671 Foreign brands are increasing their dominance on American roads, according to a recent report. Lang Marketing reported that domestic nameplates on U.S. roads dropped by nearly eight million over a 10-year span between 2012 and 2022. This comes as total…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/u-s-sees-big-drop-in-domestics/feed/ 1 Here’s the average price tag for a new vehicle https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-the-average-price-tag-for-a-new-vehicle/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-the-average-price-tag-for-a-new-vehicle/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:30:37 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837663 Intent to buy a new vehicle among Canadian consumers is up and by not being shy about returning to dealerships for a new set of wheels, the average price continues to go up. AutoTrader reported a new car in Canada…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/heres-the-average-price-tag-for-a-new-vehicle/feed/ 0 How well dealer service departments are performing https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-well-dealer-service-departments-are-performing/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-well-dealer-service-departments-are-performing/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:30:19 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837674 From productivity to efficiency to salary, here’s how dealers performed last year.

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/how-well-dealer-service-departments-are-performing/feed/ 1 The 3 types of vehicles gaining in popularity https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-3-types-of-vehicles-gaining-in-popularity/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-3-types-of-vehicles-gaining-in-popularity/#respond Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:15:35 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837537 The large sport utility vehicle segment has seen the biggest growth among vehicle segments in 2023 while the subcompact cars have seen the most significant drop off. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported new light vehicle sales among reporting manufacturers have been…

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]]> https://www.autoserviceworld.com/the-3-types-of-vehicles-gaining-in-popularity/feed/ 0 Analysis: How high car prices are affecting the industry https://www.autoserviceworld.com/analysis-how-high-car-prices-are-affecting-the-industry/ https://www.autoserviceworld.com/analysis-how-high-car-prices-are-affecting-the-industry/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:20:31 +0000 https://www.autoserviceworld.com/?p=1003837468 Gauging new and used sales trends, its impact on the aftermarket and what it means going forward

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