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How a lack of off-lease vehicle is hurting the used market

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The Canadian used vehicle market is facing a significant supply shortage of younger off-lease vehicles, expecting to negatively impact the used sales market. Off-lease vehicles are a key source of product for the used car market. This trend is expected to persist through 2027, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.

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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

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The Canadian light vehicle market saw a significant rebound in 2024, with overall sales reaching an estimated 1.86 per cent for granted, the market remains approximately 180,000units below its 2017 high, despite a Canadian population that has increased from 36.7 million units. Thats an 8.2 per cent increase from the 1.72

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New vehicle sales start the year strong

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Last month saw the highest number of new vehicle sales in January since 2018. Tariffs could kickstart a recession and even higher vehicle prices , experts have warned. Or, alternatively, was January’s performance setting the stage for another solid year in new vehicle sales, continuing a multi-year trend?

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Autel: Pushing the Boundaries of Aftermarket Diagnostics 

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Whether discussing secure gateways or access to functions, software, and specifications on newly released vehicles, aftermarket diagnostic product developers such as Autel are always playing catch up to get that OE-only capability in the hands of our users. AutoAuth charges an annual fee of $50 per vehicle brand.

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Ford Recalls Older Lincoln Navigator Vehicles Over Fire Concern

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The Ford Motor Company has issued a 35,328-vehicle recall for side mirror LED logo lights that may short and cause a fire. According to documents published on the federal watchdog's portal, suspect vehicles include 2015 through 2017 Lincoln Navigator sport utilities made from January 17, 2014 to June 30, 2017 at Kentucky Truck Assembly.

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GM Recalls Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, Cadillac ATS, CTS Over Power Steering Issue

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The largest automaker of the Detroit Big Three is recalling select Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles due to power steering gear assemblies that may suddenly fail. Subject assemblies were supplied by Florence, Kentucky-based Robert Bosch Automotive Steering. continue reading. )

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The Autel MaxiSYS MS906 MAX Your Next Go-to Diagnostics and Service Tablet

Brake & Front End

When Autel debuted the MaxiSYS MS906 tablet line in 2017, one goal was to give the general repair technician a workhorse of a tablet line with exceptional vehicle coverage and functionality to meet the diagnostic and service challenges of every vehicle that enters the shop. Extensive vehicle coverage for U.S.,