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How a lack of off-lease vehicle is hurting the used market

Auto Service World

The Canadian used vehicle market is facing a significant supply shortage of younger off-lease vehicles, expecting to negatively impact the used sales market. This trend is expected to persist through 2027, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Off-lease vehicles are a key source of product for the used car market.

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In Automotive School? What to Know about the 2027 Jeep Renegade

Automotive Training Centre

The automotive industry is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments on the automotive school horizon is the return of the Jeep Renegade in 2027. This isn’t just any comeback; the Renegade is set to re-emerge as a fully electric vehicle (EV). EV battery technology is evolving – learn more in automotive school.

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Where interest is growing as EVs tail off

Auto Service World

While electric vehicles (EVs) continued to appeal to Canadian car shoppers in 2024, widespread adoption remains low, according to data from AutoTrader. The data revealed that search interest in EVs grew by nine per cent this year, yet still represents just eight per cent of total vehicle searches on the platform.

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The ‘horror story’ of the used vehicle market

Auto Service World

The used vehicle market is facing significant supply challenges and a course correction isnt expected for many years to come. Daniel Ross, senior manager of industry insights and residual value strategy at Canadian Black Book described the current state of the used vehicle market as a “horror story.”

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Hybrid Technology Students: How Mazda’s EV Battery Plan Could Shape the Future

Automotive Training Centre

Mazda, long known for its precision engineering and driver-focused vehicles, is entering the hybrid technology era in earnest. It includes developing a scalable EV platform expected to debut around 2027 and establishing a battery module manufacturing plant in Japan. Do you want to be a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic ?

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Asahi Kasei Breaks Ground on Lithium-ion Battery Separator Plant

Tomorrow's Technician

The plant is expected to begin commercial production in 2027, subject to obtaining permits and approvals from relevant authorities. Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Corporation announced it broke ground on its new lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada.

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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.