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News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements July new sales leaves much ‘ground to cover’
August 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements U.S. sees big drop in domestics
August 4, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Here’s the average price tag for a new vehicle
August 3, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How well dealer service departments are performing
August 1, 2023 by
Adam Malik
From productivity to efficiency to salary, here’s how dealers performed last year.
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements The 3 types of vehicles gaining in popularity
July 27, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology Analysis: How high car prices are affecting the industry
July 26, 2023 by
Devin Partida
Gauging new and used sales trends, its impact on the aftermarket and what it means going forward
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements On inflation and its impact on new vehicle sales
July 12, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The Bank of Canada being one of the quickest in the world to move on tightening monetary policy has paid off, according to an automotive industry expert. As a result, inflation has fallen. It had been in an elevated space…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New car sales stay up in June
July 12, 2023 by
Adam Malik
After a relatively strong showing in May, new vehicle sales in June kept the momentum going. Estimates from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants show 161,901 units sold in June – up 12.6 per cent from the same month last year. “The strong…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsLegislation RegulationsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Compensation coming in OE parts price fixing scheme
July 5, 2023 by
Adam Malik
If you have customers who bought or leased a new vehicle between the late 1990s and the middle of the last decade, they could claim compensation through a series of class action lawsuits that will see pay outs following an…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsEconomy and PoliticsJobbers & WDsMarket Research & StatisticsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How the economy is influencing car buying
June 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Inflation and other economic factors are influencing the attitudes and actions of car buyers in Canada, according to a survey from Canadian Black Book. Furthermore, higher prices have pushed shoppers to look at more options when buying a vehicle. DesRosiers…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements May new car sales signal hope, for now
June 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Let’s start with the good: New vehicle sales in May far out-paced the last few years and signal a positive move forward for the rest of the year. Now the bad: Sales are still far, far behind pre-pandemic numbers. May…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Just how empty are dealer lots?
June 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Despite supply chain issue easing, new vehicle dealers are still far off from their typical levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. And how severe the problem is depends on where you are in the country. Shortages of new vehicles stemming…