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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. In 2013, the average light vehicle’s odometer in the U.S.

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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. SUVs remain a dominant force in the market, with AutoTraders data showing that SUVs account for 40 per cent of all vehicle searches in 2024, up from 38 per cent in 2023.

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Hyzon Signs Deal to Utilize Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks

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We are proud to partner with sustainability leader GreenWaste in this agreement, as it represents a significant leap forward in transforming trucking in the waste industry through both Hyzon’s leading Class 8 tractor and refuse collection vehicles,” said Hyzon CEO Parker Meeks said. “It In 2023, GreenWaste achieved a 36.3%

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How big the gap is between truck and car preferences

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Canadian vehicle preferences continued to trend toward light trucks over passenger cars in 2023. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the light truck segment outperformed passenger cars, with overall truck share breaking the 85 per cent mark for the first time.

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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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This 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R Cost $111,350 New, Just Sold at Auction for Over MSRP

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This 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R SuperCrew is rocking an Avalanche exterior with Raptor R graphics and a supercharged 5.2L Back in 2023, this came with a sticker price of $111,350. V8 under the hood. It recently sold at auction for $115,500 despite having 2,100 miles on the clock.

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Why Canadians are choosing more practical vehicles

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British Columbia : Luxury vehicles saw a sharp decline, with only three models making the top searched list, down from five in 2023. Saskatchewan : Trucks dominated, accounting for 60 per cent of all searches. Alberta : Truck searches rose significantly, with models like the Toyota Tundra climbing the ranks.

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