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As vehicle tech grows, so do repair, maintenance headaches

Auto Service World

Vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, creating new challenges for automotive repair and maintenance, particularly in cybersecurity and access to essential diagnostic information, industry experts said at a recent conference. Another significant challenge is the need for scan tool makers to access security calls on vehicle networks.

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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

Auto Service World

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. trillion committed to the transformation.

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Thousands head to KC for training

Auto Service World

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

Auto Service World

” 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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Yokohama Rubber breaks ground on new tire plant in Hangzhou, China

Tire Review Magazine

Yokohama’s “1-Year Plant” Challenge Yokohama Rubber launched construction for its first “1-year plant,” a key part of its Yokohama Transformation 2026 (YX2026) growth strategy. The company plans to start full-scale production in the second quarter of 2026.

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How much cheaper EVs need to get in Canada

Auto Service World

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.