July 4, 2023 by Adam Malik
Canadians cool down on BEVs
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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...
June 22, 2023 by Adam Malik
How EVs and old parking garages may not mix
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Experts are warning that older parking garages may not be able to handle the added weight of electric vehicles.
As they grow in popularity — and as mandates ensure a higher EV population —...
June 21, 2023 by Auto Service World Staff
Ocean rates low but here’s how that could change
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Sluggish demand has kept ocean rates low, but disruptions may change the outlook, such as the Panama Canal drought, labour strikes on the U.S. West Coast, and a...
June 15, 2023 by Adam Malik
How the economy is influencing car buying
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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...
June 9, 2023 by Adam Malik
How manufacturers are changing their operations
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Fed up with constant geopolitical posturing and one-upmanship, manufacturers are finding new ways to avoid potential supply chain hold ups and challenges.
One is to move away from large...
June 15, 2023 by Adam Malik
May new car sales signal hope, for now
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Let’s start with the good: New vehicle sales in May far out-paced the last few years and signal a positive move forward for the rest of the year.
Now the bad: Sales are still far, far behind...
June 14, 2023 by Adam Malik
Where does Canada sit on the global EV spectrum?
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In Europe, they have no appetite for internal combustion engines. In fact, they don’t even want hybrids. So they’re electrifying and electrifying quickly, said an industry observer...
June 6, 2023 by Adam Malik
How much a new vehicle now costs
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Canadians in the market for a new vehicle are going to fork over more dough than ever.
The average light truck cost $51,700 in 2022, according to data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. That’s a...
June 13, 2023 by Adam Malik
Vehicle thefts reach new highs
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Insurers lost more than $1 billion dollars in stolen vehicle claims last year as an oversight body warns the situation is at a “critical level.”
Équité Association, a not-for-profit national...
June 9, 2023 by Adam Malik
U.S. average vehicle age hits another new high
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The typical vehicle in the United States is nearing teenager status.
The latest analysis from S&P Global Mobility pegs the average age of a U.S. vehicle at 12.5 years. A combination of...
June 6, 2023 by Adam Malik
Are Canadians hitting the breaks on summer road trips?
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Packing up the family car for a summer road trip isn’t in the plans for as many as summer approaches and warmer weather hits, according to a recent survey.
In fact, highways...
June 6, 2023 by Adam Malik
How much a new vehicle now costs
Image credit: Depositphotos.com
Canadians in the market for a new vehicle are going to fork over more dough than ever.
The average light truck cost $51,700 in 2022, according to data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. That’s a...
June 1, 2023 by Adam Malik
Ford to use Tesla’s EV charging network
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Ford and Tesla have agreed on a partnership that will see the Detroit-based automaker adopt Tesla chargers on its electric vehicles, making them accessible...