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Dealers say they have too many ZEVs

Auto Service World

The Canadian automotive market has grappled with a significant lack of new vehicle inventory since early 2021. While these shortages have largely eased and inventory levels are beginning to normalize, the full story is more nuanced.

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Canadians willing to wait for the vehicle they want

Auto Service World

Amid the semiconductor shortage of 2021-23, a significant trend emerged in the Canadian automotive market: build-to-order (BTO) vehicle purchases. If the trends in built-to-order vehicles are any indication, Canadians are willing to wait for the vehicles they want.

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Akebono expands disc brake pad product lines

Tire Review Magazine

“These new part numbers reflect our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the automotive market. We are thrilled to announce the release of these 11 new part numbers, expanding our product line and providing more comprehensive coverage for our valued customers,” Kirby Pruitt, product development manager said.

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Akebono expands disc brake pad product lines

Tire Review Magazine

“These new part numbers reflect our dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the automotive market. We are thrilled to announce the release of these 11 new part numbers, expanding our product line and providing more comprehensive coverage for our valued customers,” Kirby Pruitt, product development manager said.

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Cox study shows dealership service lanes losing market share, consumer trust

Auto Remarketing

in 2023, down from 35% in the most recent previous survey in 2021. Dealerships were preferred by 31% of the respondents, down from 35% in 2021. The report from Cox Automotive said vehicle owners are driving more and holding onto their vehicles longer because of high vehicle prices and interest rates. in 2021 but down from 2.8

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Used- and new-car patterns likely getting back to ‘normal’ in 2024

Auto Remarketing

That includes a “normal seasonal trend” when it comes to depreciation in the wholesale vehicle market, along with “modest growth trajectory” in the new-car segment, Black Book said in a report Monday. However, this would be a major gain from the post-COVID trough of fall 2021, when new-car inventory was at 800,000 units, Black Book said.

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Lauren Donalson Promoted to PureCars President

AutoSuccess

. “Lauren is one of the most talented people in the automotive business and PureCars has benefitted from her rise to the top of the digital advertising world,” said Aaron Sheeks, CEO at PureCars. “We’re lucky to have her, and I’m excited to stand by her side as we reshape the future of automotive marketing.”