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Here’s how Canadians are approaching car buying

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However, 53 per cent of Canadians believe their financial situation will improve in the next six months, marking an increase from 45 per cent in 2023. Nearly half (47 per cent) of used-car buyers consider new vehicles, while 36 per cent of new-car buyers are exploring used options.

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CARS Executive Outlook 2023: Greg Aguilera

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CARS reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months.

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Odomoters keep rising, boosting aftermarket

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As the age of cars and light trucks continue to rise, vehicle odometer readings continue to climb, driving growth in the aftermarket for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. averaged approximately 14,000 more odometer miles in 2023 than they did 10 years earlier. The average age of a vehicle in the U.S.

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The 2023 Shop of the Year winner is…

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CARS magazine is proud to announce the Shop of the Year 2023 winner: Art Turney’s Garage.

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Enhanced Media: More insights from the 2023 Shop of the Year

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Thanks for checking out the Enhanced Media portion of the CARS December 2023 issue. We’re bringing you more from Mike Howard, manager of garage operations at Art Turney’s Garage, the winner of the 2023 Shop of the Year.

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2023 Rimac Nevera Fails To Sell, $1.27 Million Bid Falls Way Short of $2.33 Million MSRP

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This 2023 Rimac Nevera is car no. After tormenting the laws of gravity for exactly 1,371 miles, its owners decided it was time to move on and allowed a third party to auction the car off to the highest bidder. 6 of a planned 150 units, and it comes with a pearlescent Nevera Blue over blue leather configuration.

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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

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million units sold in 2023, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. The growth of SUVs led to a new record for light truck share, with passenger cars falling to only 13.4 per cent sales increase over 2023. The Canadian light vehicle market saw a significant rebound in 2024, with overall sales reaching an estimated 1.86

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