Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is on a robust growth trajectory in Canada, fueled by governmental ambitions, corporate investments, and a rich resource base. This growth necessitates a parallel evolution in the labour force, particularly among mechanics trained in electric and hybrid vehicle technologies.

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 10, 2024

Most likely, it’s a sleek electric vehicle (EV) silently gliding down the road, leaving no fumes or emissions in its wake. Automotive school has seen over 50 EV models now available in the US, so the electric revolution seems unstoppable. Do you want to become a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic ?

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 13, 2025

The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book was just released. Key takeaways from February include: The estimated February new-vehicle ATP from Kelley Blue Book was $48,039, a year-over-year gain of 1.0%, but lower by 1.3% Incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) increased.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Government regulation has been a key factor in the electrification of light commercial vehicles (LCVs), according to a recent report. Electric LCVs now make up more than 5% of annual sales. Image credit: Depositphotos.com The post The growth in electric light commercial vehicles appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CC: Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. Vehicle experts recognize five types of vehicle electrification platforms, each serving as the next stepping stone to full vehicle electrification.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 4, 2023

CC: Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. Vehicle experts recognize five types of vehicle electrification platforms, each serving as the next stepping stone to full vehicle electrification.

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autoevolution

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Volkswagen was the biggest carmaker in the world for some time, but things went downhill in 2020. This coincides with the rise of electric vehicles, a wave that the German company was supposed to ride like a pro.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MODELS 2020-2023 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 FHEV Some 2020-2023 Escape hybrid vehicles equipped with a 2.5L full hybrid electric vehicle (FHEV) powertrain and 4WD may exhibit a grinding or rubbing noise while braking at or below 10 mph from the front of the vehicle. Position the vehicle on a hoist.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 25, 2024

A Statista survey showed global EV sales have tripled since 2020, rising from 3.1 million sold vehicles. Revenue in the electric vehicle market will also skyrocket in this period. million electric vehicles this year, or 10% of global sales. million to 10.64 Americans are expected to buy close to 1.3

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Statista survey showed global EV sales have tripled since 2020, rising from 3.1 million sold vehicles. Revenue in the electric vehicle market will also skyrocket in this period. million electric vehicles this year, or 10% of global sales. million to 10.64 Americans are expected to buy close to 1.3

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 14, 2025

This is just one point above the all-time low of 33 in Q1 2024 (excluding Q2 2020 during the pandemic) and has been weak for over two years. For franchised dealers, the profit index declined from 45 in Q4 to 41 in Q1, matching the low score set one year ago (excluding Q2 2020). The new-vehicle inventory index peaked at 75 in Q1 2024.

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Automotive Fleet

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Electric vehicle sales of all ages hit the highest tally ever recorded for any month-to-date, while sales of used rental cars spiked the under two years segment.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 19, 2025

With electric vehicles (EVs) continuing to become a viable option for prospective vehicle shoppers, one trend stands out: EV buyers opting to lease. By comparison, EVs only made up 2.11% of new vehicle leases in Q4 2020. In Q4 2024, the average interest rate for a new vehicle was 6.35%, down from 7.16% a year ago.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

consumers’ interest in buying an electric vehicle has dropped in 2024, according to the latest research by EY — the first time that has happened since the survey began in 2020. The biggest flip from the 2023 survey is in consumers’ preference for hybrids over battery electric vehicles. This year, 26% of U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 2, 2024

announced that the company was recognized with a first place Leadership Award for Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging – also known as DC fast charging – by the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). Awards were distributed to organizations with first, second, and third place rankings across each category.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Meanwhile, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) fell below the 80% market share threshold, according to JATO. In 2024, U.S.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The app setup process includes a QR code feature for transfer of vehicle setup from the installer to the driver and between drivers. In addition to the AirCheck BLE launch, Schrader said it is introducing new OE replacement sensors for various vehicle types, including passenger vehicles, electric vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, and buses.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 18, 2023

CRP said the premium-performance fluids were recognized with the “Best Functional Fluid” award during the Import Vehicle Community’s annual Import Products and Marketing Awards ceremony at the 2023 AAPEX Show. It is available for Tesla Model S (2012-21), Model X (2016-21), and Roadster (2009-12) vehicles. “We

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 18, 2023

CRP said the premium-performance fluids were recognized with the “Best Functional Fluid” award during the Import Vehicle Community’s annual Import Products and Marketing Awards ceremony at the 2023 AAPEX Show. It is available for Tesla Model S (2012-21), Model X (2016-21), and Roadster (2009-12) vehicles. “We

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Brake & Front End

JULY 17, 2024

Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. The number of electrical devices in vehicles is skyrocketing and potential peak power requirements have increased by about 50% over the last 10 years.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 17, 2024

Vehicle manufacturers have created a bridge of powertrain technologies to move from today’s traditional internal combustion engine to full electric vehicles. The number of electrical devices in vehicles is skyrocketing and potential peak power requirements have increased by about 50% over the last 10 years.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This most recent release provides new coverage in 113 distinct product categories and 118 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles. Standard and Four Seasons continue to expand their industry-leading programs for hybrid and electric vehicles. million Ford and Lincoln SUVs.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

While it seems as if the electric vehicle is not a new phenomenon, the EV market is in its infancy compared to the internal combustion engine vehicle market. The latter has a history of well over a century, while the former has been just a sliver of the American vehicle market until just recently. In the U.S.,

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 30, 2023

The new facility will supply battery parts for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US for manufacturers such as Hyundai Mobis, Kia Georgia, and Hyundai Motor Group. “We As the emerging electric vehicle market continues to grow, Georgia has pursued job creation along the entire supply chain, resulting in more than $22.7

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. Meanwhile, internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) fell below the 80% market share threshold, according to JATO. In 2024, U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 19, 2023

EdgeEnergy , provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions, announced the appointment of Shaun Shuler as the company’s new chief executive officer. “Shaun brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of building high-performing teams,” said Greg York, founder of EdgeEnergy.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 7, 2024

“2023 was a record year for electric vehicles,” said Ryan Mandell, Mitchell’s director of claims performance. This represents a year-over-year decrease of 5% for EVs and an increase of 3% for ICE vehicles. and Canada. “Not only did the frequency of EV collision claims rise to historic levels but the U.S.

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Auto Profit Masters

JUNE 21, 2023

Automotive shop managers are an integral part of ensuring quality maintenance and repair services for the nation’s commercial and private passenger vehicles. For example, newer makes and models of virtually all kinds of vehicles are relying more on electronics to maximize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tesla boss Elon Musk has been promising an entry-level $25,000 electric vehicle for six years. He first mentioned the possibility of the car in 2018, saying it would happen within three years, then doubled down on the idea at Tesla’s Battery Day in late 2020.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 9, 2024

Usually it’s some electric vehicle platform news, or a new type of infotainment system. Sony genuinely shocked the world in 2020 when it rolled out the Vision-S electric sedan concept… Read more.

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Automotive Fleet

APRIL 11, 2024

The Q1 2024 decline in electric vehicle sales was the first quarter-over-quarter downturn since Q2 2020.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 12, 2024

Sure, the electric segment hasn’t exploded here like it has in other countries , but just under 1.2 There has been a lot of doom and gloom about EV adoption slowing down in the U.S. market lately. million new EVs were sold in 2023 , and that’s nothing to sneeze at. A record 7.6 percent of all new cars sold in this… Read more.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 5, 2024

Work Truck Solutions recently released its Q2 2024 Commercial Vehicle Market Analysis. The Q2 data for new and used vehicles highlights that inventory levels, pricing, and sales numbers are, for the most part, following persistent trends. In contrast, the landscape of alternative fuels in the commercial vehicle market remains in flux.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 8, 2024

It has been a “leap year” in more than one sense for wholesale vehicle volumes. There were 576,601 vehicle sales at auction last month, which was the strongest February since 2020, NAAA said. And while 3-year-old and newer vehicles commanded a 22% share of auction sales last month, that’s down from a 35% share in February 2019.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 13, 2024

WarrCloud has released the results of the Service Warranty Claims Process Study, which revealed that the current cost of processing auto warranty claims is 28% higher (as a percent of revenue) than it was in 2020, when a similar study was conducted. Volume is expected to continue to increase. Longer processing time.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Most of the stories cite studies performed in Germany in 2017 and an even more recent 2020 study in San Francisco, California. Tires make traction by creating friction between the road and vehicle. It is not the electric vehicle crowd. Electric vehicles still use rubber tires and brake pads.

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