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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 The growth of SUVs led to a new record for light truck share, with passenger cars falling to only 13.4 The luxury segment underperformed in 2024 due to affordability issues. million units. Thats an 8.2

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Here’s how Canadians are approaching car buying

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The study, conducted in August 2024, found that vehicle purchase intent has remained stable compared to the previous year, with 27 per cent of Canadians planning to buy a vehicle in the next six months. 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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The liability of smart cars and understanding the risks

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The global smart car market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, raising numerous concerns about the safety of these cars. Data and privacy breaches: Connected cars collect extensive amounts of personal data, including driver information, location history, and even in-car conversations.

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The winner of the 2024 Jobber of the Year is…

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Catharine’s branch is the 2024 Jobber of the Year Award winner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cars Magazine & Jobber News (@autoserviceworld) And to stay focused on their key customers, they don’t accept any retail requests — everything is wholesale. That’s why Motorcade Industries St.

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CARS January/February 2024

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CARS Executive Outlook 2024: Mike Howard

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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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CARS Executive Outlook 2024: Costa Haitas

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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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