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News Electric VehiclesIndustry TrendsOE news Mazda joins Tesla charging network
January 18, 2024 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Stellantis backs out of auto shows
January 16, 2024 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How much new vehicles sales increased last year
January 11, 2024 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New car sales accelerate in November
December 20, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Why the vehicle buying process has improved
December 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements How much new vehicle prices soared
November 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Carmakers tap brakes on EVs
November 24, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsIndustry TrendsJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements New vehicle sales hits one year of growth
November 15, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements The car with the highest price jump
November 7, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements A 1,200 km, 10-minute charging battery?
October 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Hot times for new vehicle sales
October 10, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Hyundai, Kia issue recalls over fire risk
October 5, 2023 by
Adam Malik
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.…