August 22, 2023 by Adam Malik
BC Hydro wants to raise EV charging fees
Media report notes that customers are pushing back on time-based fees.
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A recent bid from BC Hydro has electric vehicle owners who rely on public charging concerned.
A report from The...
Technology Puts Pedal to the Metal
11 May 2023
Krystyna Lagowski
Autosphere » Tires » Technology Puts Pedal to the Metal
Rivian vehicles are fitted with Pirelli Scorpion line of EV tires. Photo Pirelli
Rapidly evolving EV market challenges manufacturers.
Even though the current number of...
Owners Unimpressed With New-Vehicle Design & Performance, J.D. Power Finds
17 August 2023
Shirley Brown
Autosphere » Dealerships » Owners Unimpressed With New-Vehicle Design & Performance, J.D. Power Finds
“The decline in consecutive years might look small, but it’s an indicator that larger...
August 17, 2023 by Adam Malik
Car theft a growing concern for drivers
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Canadians are increasingly concerned about vehicle thefts, according to a recent survey from CAA Insurance that includes tips to can pass on your customers to keep their vehicles safe...
Just so y'all know why Alberta brought in the Out of Province inspections: Alberta used to be the dumping grounds of most of the other provinces. The train yards up in northern Sherwood Park used to be full with out of province vehicles. Years ago a farmer in Saskatchewan brazed two Ford...
August 10, 2023 by Adam Malik
Red flags over pickup rear passenger safety
A screen grab of an IIHS crash test with a Nissan Frontier
A safety report is raising concerns over the safety of rear passengers in small pickup trucks.
Most small pickup trucks fall short, the Insurance Institute for...
August 10, 2023 by Adam Malik
Million of unsafe vehicles on Canadian roads
While many aren't responding to recalls, there's also plenty of business the aftermarket could be taking advantage of
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About 6.6 million vehicles deemed unsafe are on Canadian roads...
July 11, 2023 by Adam Malik
ASW Conversations: What about hydrogen?
Perhaps hydrogen hasn’t been forgotten about, but it certainly doesn’t get the same attention as electrification as we move to a decarbonized automotive future. And for good reason: OEMs and governments have decided to hitch...
August 4, 2023 by Adam Malik
U.S. sees big drop in domestics
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Foreign brands are increasing their dominance on American roads, according to a recent report.
Lang Marketing reported that domestic nameplates on U.S. roads dropped by nearly eight million over a...
August 3, 2023 by Adam Malik
Here’s the average price tag for a new vehicle
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Intent to buy a new vehicle among Canadian consumers is up and by not being shy about returning to dealerships for a new set of wheels, the average price continues to go up.
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July 26, 2023 by Devin Partida
Analysis: How high car prices are affecting the industry
Gauging new and used sales trends, its impact on the aftermarket and what it means going forward
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The auto market is experiencing a rise in consumer spending, but is this...