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How big the technician labour gap is going to get
December 6, 2023 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket’s labour shortage has doubled from one year to the next and is projected to worsen. The talent gap doubled from 2021 to 2022, and a new AIA Canada report estimates the industry could be short 4,000 technicians…

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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

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How much the tech shortage is costing
August 29, 2023 by Adam Malik

According to a new study, the ongoing automotive technician shortage is costing Ontario dealerships around a half million dollars a year per missing tech. A study from business advisory firm MNP about the skilled labour shortage of technicians conducted for…

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Canadians cool down on BEVs
July 4, 2023 by Adam Malik

Canadians are not as excited about battery electric vehicles as they once were, according to a new report from J.D. Power. But, as other reports show, hybrids are still very much an option. Range, cost and infrastructure were cited as…

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How much the U.S. aftermarket outperformed expectations
June 16, 2023 by Adam Malik

2024 Factbook also highlights the Canadian aftermarket is approaching pre-pandemic level retail sales

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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…

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How EVs are becoming more affordable
June 13, 2023 by Adam Malik

A new report is highlighting the continuing affordability of electric vehicles in addition to the fact that running costs remain stable when compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) released a report showing that EVs…

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ZEV registrations continue upward trend
June 2, 2023 by Adam Malik

Year-over-year data tells one story while quarter-by-quarter numbers point to a shifting trend

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More pay bumps on the way: CFIB
May 26, 2023 by Adam Malik

Canadian small businesses are expecting to raise employee wages by 3.3 per cent over the next 12 months, according to a recent report. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer reported high inflation and a tight job market…

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What you may have missed at AIA Canada’s conference
May 3, 2023 by Adam Malik

It was a day chock full of expertise, insights, tips and knowledge at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference. Held in Toronto near the airport, speakers in the main hall or in breakout sessions gave the latest information…

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Out of stocks less problematic, data show
April 14, 2023 by Adam Malik

A sweep of global data shows there has been a significant reduction in the number of out-of-stock vehicles and automotive products compared to a year ago. DataFeedWatch reported that its Feed Marketing Report 2022 found 57.46 per cent of products…

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The age group most likely to DIY minor services
April 11, 2023 by Adam Malik

New research has found that the younger generations are more likely than the older ones to take on minor car repairs. The study from eBay found that more than a quarter of millennials would undertake their own vehicle repairs. They’d…