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    The 4 things needed to make the BEV goal a reality

    March 14, 2024 by Adam Malik The 4 things needed to make the BEV goal a reality Image credit: Depositphotos.com The federal government’s mandate to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in the light vehicle segment has many automotive professionals questioning the validity of...
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    Quebec to phase out EV rebates

    March 19, 2024 by Adam Malik Quebec to phase out EV rebates Dealers association raises concern over incentive removal Image credit: Depositphotos.com Quebec will remove rebates for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2027. The provincial government said that they no longer need...
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    VW engine coolant pump settlement approved

    February 27, 2024 by Adam Malik VW engine coolant pump settlement approved Volkswagen has reached a settlement deal in Canada to resolve allegations of issues with primary engine coolant pumps in certain 2008-2021 Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. The Saskatchewan Court approved a nationwide...
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    How EVs will impact insurance rates

    February 27, 2024 by Adam Malik How EVs will impact insurance rates Image credit: Depositphotos.com Canadian electric vehicle owners might face higher insurance premiums in the near future, according to a recent report by Morningstar DBRS. The shift from traditional gas-powered vehicles to...
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    The roadside safety risk EVs pose

    February 21, 2024 by Adam Malik The roadside safety risk EVs pose A screengrab of a video from The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln showing a 2022 Rivian R1T truck crashing through a guardrail before being stopped by concrete barriers Recent crash tests...
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    Door seal replacement

    so whatever you do, spray silicone spray all around the door seals... they will never stick, if you keep them coated.......
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    Why average age will keep going up

    February 20, 2024 by Adam Malik Why average age will keep going up Image credit: Depositphotos.com While the automotive aftermarket will see a growing number of older vehicles in need of servicing, the overall lifespan of vehicles hasn’t been significantly altered following the depths of the...
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    Door seal replacement

    I would scrape some of the rust off the surfaces and then paint some "Rust Converter" around the door and trailer mating surfaces(you have lots of rust building up). Use the foam strips like you have and then carry a can of silicone spray, and spray the foam seals quite often(especially after...
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    How big the gap is between truck and car preferences

    Image credit: Depositphotos.com Canadian vehicle preferences continued to trend toward light trucks over passenger cars in 2023. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the light truck segment outperformed passenger cars, with overall truck share breaking the 85 per cent mark for the...
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    Year starts strong for new vehicle sales

    February 14, 2024 by Adam Malik Year starts strong for new vehicle sales Image credit: Depositphotos.com New vehicle sales for January 2024 were the highest they’ve been in the last couple of years, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Year over year, the gain was about 15 per...
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    The top vehicles for the money

    February 13, 2024 by Adam Malik The top vehicles for the money Image credit: Depositphotos.com A group has recently highlighted the top vehicles in each segment for the money they cost. And a new category has been added for the top plug-in hybrid vehicle. Honda and Kia each won four Best Car...
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    Canadians hanging on to their savings

    February 2, 2024 by Adam Malik Canadians hanging on to their savings Image credit: Depositphotos.com Households in Canada have accumulated an unprecedented amount of savings during the pandemic. But unlike the U.S., households here haven’t been drawing down on their savings at the same pace...
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    Speeding a top concern for Canadians

    January 25, 2024 by Adam Malik Speeding a top concern for Canadians Image credit: Depositphotos.com A new poll conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has unveiled a significant concern among Canadians about speeding in residential areas. The concern is there even though many...
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    Predicting the year ahead for new vehicles

    January 31, 2024 by Adam Malik Predicting the year ahead for new vehicles After a few years of anything but normal, predictions out of the United States are calling good year ahead for car buyers as a level of normalcy returns to the marketplace. Image credit: Depositphotos.com After seeing...
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    What will be the story for used vehicles in 2024?

    January 25, 2024 by Adam Malik What will be the story for used vehicles in 2024? Image credit: Depositphotos.com Used vehicle values have trended downward on both sides of the border in recent months. A recent analysis expects pricing to remain high. Canada Black Book’s Used Vehicle...
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    AutoTrader’s top industry trends

    January 24, 2024 by Adam Malik AutoTrader’s top industry trends Image credit: Depositphotos.com A recent study took a look at Canadian car-buying patterns, evolving preferences, and the resilience of consumers amid economic turbulence. AutoTrader’s Automotive Trends Outlook sheds light on...
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    2003 chev speed gauge at max

    MIKE @ Kendale truck parts also rebuilds them. He does have some already rebuilt if you need ...
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    EV World: The future of EV charging

    (CONT'D FROM ABOVE) Sustainability and renewable energy integration The future of electric vehicle charging is inextricably intertwined with sustainability, embodying the profound shift toward eco-conscious transportation. The integration оf renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind...
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    EV World: The future of EV charging

    January 12, 2024 by Steve Rogers EV World: The future of EV charging Electric vehicles are increasing in popularity, and the automotive industry is going through an enormous transformation because of that. Being an auto care business owner or professional, knowledge about what will happen in...
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    EV World: Electric vehicle boom portends industry breakdown

    January 17, 2024 by Gregory Beischer EV World: Electric vehicle boom portends industry breakdown Decision to rachet up production could end up stalling EV in the end The rapid push to decarbonize transportation is moving almost too swiftly. While the electric vehicle market experiences growth...
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