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In Automotive School? 5 Things You’ll Love About the 2026 Mazda CX-5

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It is expected that the 2026 CX-5 will be a game-changer, especially for those interested in a hybrid technology specialization in automotive school. A More Tech-Savvy, Driver-Centric Cabin Inside, the 2026 CX-5 is expected to feature a high-end infotainment suite similar to Mazdas latest CX-60 and CX-90 models.

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Why Canada won’t hit EV targets

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Canada’s goal of having electric vehicles (EVs) make up 60 per cent of new vehicle sales by 2030 is increasingly looking unattainable, according to the president of the Global Automakers of Canada, and its keeping his members awake at night.

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Thousands head to KC for training

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Technicians were whisked away for sessions, some day-long, on the latest challenges theyll face under the hood, as well as training for ADAS and electric vehicles. 5 8, 2026. Service advisors had the chance to take classes on topics like customer service and selling strategies. Attendees came in from across the U.S.,

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Vancouver auto show sets another attendance record

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” The EV and PHEV Test Drive Experience saw a record 4,424 consumers drive electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid EVs, with 49 vehicles from sixteen top manufacturers participating in an indoor-to-outdoor test drive experience around Vancouver city centre.

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How much cheaper EVs need to get in Canada

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A new report highlighted just how much cheaper electric vehicles need to get in Canada to reach mandated sales levels. Last December, the federal government unveiled its Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which outlines zero-emission vehicle sales targets for automakers.

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In Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training? Here’s What To Know About Volta’s Quebec Plant

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The burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market is witnessing a remarkable new entrant within Quebec’s industry landscape, showcasing a broader strategic alignment between global technological advancements and local industrial revitalization. million electric vehicle batteries. Furthermore, Volta Energy Solutions Canada Inc.

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Canada bucks global trends as ZEV sales grow

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According to Stats Can, The majority of these registrations were battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), which made up 73.8 Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) accounted for the remaining 26.2 per cent (48,489 units) of the total ZEV registrations. per cent (17,244 units, a year-over-year increase of 43 per cent). .