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Canadian aftermarket rebounding from pandemic hit
October 25, 2022 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket’s economic output in Canada took a hit but the industry is on the rebound, according to the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s 2022 Outlook Study. The report released last week examined the state of the industry and…

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How DIY came on strong over the pandemic
October 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

While the vast majority of American vehicle owners once preferred to have a shop do vehicle maintenance and repair for them, preferences have since changed significantly, according to a recent report. The balance of product volume shifted going into and…

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Newer vehicles better protecting women in crashes
September 23, 2022 by Adam Malik

A new report has found the estimated difference in female fatality risk compared to male fatality risk is significantly reduced in newer vehicles. Female Crash Fatality Risk Relative to Males for Similar Physical Impacts published by the National Highway Traffic…

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How U.S. shops are taking on EVs
September 20, 2022 by Adam Malik

Nearly three quarters of American automotive repair and service shops are servicing hybrid electric vehicles and more than half attribute a portion of the business to battery electric vehicles. AutomotiveResearch.com surveyed 5,000 independent automotive repair shops to gauge service and…

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Aftermarket sweet spot poised to see growth
September 14, 2022 by Adam Malik

But latest figures show troubling signs for the sector compared to dealers

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The aftermarket banner Canadians prefer
September 13, 2022 by Adam Malik

NAPA AutoPro topped the list as not only the preferred automotive aftermarket choice for Canadians but recorded the highest score overall. The J.D. Power 2022 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study reported that NAPA’s automotive service centres ranked highest in…

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How this technology can help older drivers
September 7, 2022 by Adam Malik

A third of crashes that cause injuries to seniors behind the wheel could be cut thanks to advanced technology at intersections, says a new report. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s latest study, Safety potential of crash avoidance features, improved…

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Why ICE owners are becoming less satisfied
September 6, 2022 by Adam Malik

As gas prices remain high, consumer satisfaction with gas-powered vehicles dipped, according to a new study. Because the price at the pumps skyrocketed, owners became less satisfied with their gas-powered vehicles due to fuel economy. That drop in satisfaction has…

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How much Canadians are raging behind the wheel
September 1, 2022 by Adam Malik

There’s a gap between how many Canadian drivers say they see road rage compared to those who admit to road rage. While half (51 per cent) of Canadians say they engage in road rage behaviours behind the wheel, nearly four-in-five…

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What’s actually holding back EV purchases
August 26, 2022 by Adam Malik

It’s not for financial or technological reasons, according to a new study. It’s a psychological barrier

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Are Canadians actually driving more today?
August 16, 2022 by Adam Malik

A new report casts doubt on the idea that Canadians are back to pre-pandemic driving levels. But there are no alarm bells ringing, either. That’s because, despite rising gas prices, Canadians are still driving — and that’s good news for…

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Here’s how getting around has changed for Canadians
July 27, 2022 by Adam Malik

Many Canadians relocated during the COVID-19 pandemic as restrictions opened up opportunities to work remotely. But at hybrid workplaces become commonplace, those who moved out of city centres expect to be putting more kilometres on their odometers these days. A…