November 21, 2024
Why hydrogen passenger vehicles are unlikely
Electric Vehicles, Industry Trends, Vehicle Technology
Adam Malik
There are too many challenges in the way for fuel cell electric vehicles to become a viable option for consumers, according to aftermarket experts.
The topic of...
November 13, 2024
How a lack of off-lease vehicle is hurting the used market
Adam Malik
The Canadian used vehicle market is facing a significant supply shortage of younger off-lease vehicles, expecting to negatively impact the used sales market.
This trend is expected to persist through 2027...
November 7, 2024
Are we close to wireless EV charging?
Electric Vehicles, Industry Trends, Vehicle Technology
Adam Malik
A recent breakthrough could mean that electric vehicle wireless charging could be just around the corner.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers reported that the Oak...
November 13, 2024
How a lack of off-lease vehicle is hurting the used market
Consumer trends, Industry Trends
Adam Malik
The Canadian used vehicle market is facing a significant supply shortage of younger off-lease vehicles, expecting to negatively impact the used sales market.
This trend is...
October 25, 2024
How much cheaper EVs need to get in Canada
Consumer trends, Electric Vehicles, Industry Trends
Adam Malik
A new report highlighted just how much cheaper electric vehicles need to get in Canada to reach mandated sales levels.
Unless policies or technologies change, the purchase...
October 1, 2024
Top tech features car owners want
With car manufacturers packing more technology into vehicles than ever before, a recent survey highlights which features drivers can’t live without — and which ones they’re willing to pay extra for.
Car manufacturers are increasingly...
September 26, 2024
Canada bucks global trends as ZEV sales grow
New data from Statistics Canada highlighted a significant increase in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) registrations, reaching 12.9 per cent of all new vehicle registrations in the second quarter of 2024.
Stats Can noted that 65,733...
September 20, 2024
How autonomous technology is trending
With human error accounting for more than 90 per cent of road traffic accidents, the push toward autonomous vehicles is gaining momentum as a crucial measure to enhance road safety.
Car manufacturers are also feeling compelled to adopt...
September 18, 2024
Why there’s concern over falling auto retail numbers
June’s automotive retail sales data revealed notable declines across various segments, including those in the aftermarket, raising concerns within the industry.
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reported a “worrying”...
September 13, 2024
How much longer can new vehicle sales go up?
It’s been a strong run of year-over-year increases in the new vehicle sales market but one industry observer is concerned about how much longer the pace can continue as indicators point to an uncertain future.
June was the only...
August 29, 2024
How new, used vehicle prices are trending
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Used car prices continue to decline as availability increases and new car prices have stabilized in the Canadian automotive market, according to analysis from AutoTrader.
The Canadian automotive market...
August 30, 2024
Foreign brands dominating U.S. market
A dramatic shift in the vehicle market has seen domestic nameplates plummet, making way for the dominance of foreign models, according to Lang Marketing.
There were nearly eight million fewer domestic nameplates in operation during 2023...
September 4, 2024
How many admit to dangerous driving behaviours
While many admit to driving dangerously at times, there’s growing support for measures like speed enforcement.
More than half of Ontario motorists confessed to engaging in risky driving behaviours, with younger drivers being the...
Canada to Apply 100% Customs Duty on Chinese EVs
27 August 2024
There will be a new surtax on Chinese electric vehicles. Credit: Polestar
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed on August 26 the implementation of a new surtax on Chinese electric vehicles starting October 2024.
On...
September 3, 2024
Gen Z showing interest in collector cars
Younger generations are leading the way in collector car enthusiasm, a recent survey has found.
The survey from Hagerty, titled Future of Driving 2024 found that Gen Z is fueling a growing interest in classic cars, trucks and...
August 28, 2024
How long until we see as many EVs as ICE vehicles?
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It will be a long time until electric vehicles equal the number of internal combustion engine ones on our roads but a recent industry expert gave his best guess to try and narrow down a window...