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Understanding the Effects of the Current Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Mechanic Shortage

Automotive Training Centre

As the automotive industry accelerates towards hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), a new challenge has emerged: a significant shortage of qualified hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics to service these advanced vehicles. Fewer hybrid and electric vehicle mechanics mean longer repair wait times for EV owners.

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ASW Conversations: Navigating the Canadian auto landscape, with Todd Campau

Auto Service World

The Canadian automotive market is charting a distinct path compared to its southern neighbour, with electric vehicle adoption outpacing the United States and unique trends emerging in consumer preferences and the aftermarket.

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EV momentum cools but growth still there

Auto Service World

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are continuing to grow, but the once-rapid pace of adoption is beginning to slow as the market reaches a new stage of maturity. In a separate conversation with Auto Service World Conversations, Campau noted that sales numbers tend to go down when purchase rebates go away.

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How new, used vehicle prices are trending

Auto Service World

Used car prices continue to decline as availability increases and new car prices have stabilized in the Canadian automotive market, according to analysis from AutoTrader.

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Electric Vehicles in the Used Car Market: How Car Dealers Are Adapting

Auto Service World

The automotive industry is undergoing a generational transformation with the continued use of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles.

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Electric Vehicles in the Used Car Market: How Car Dealers Are Adapting

Auto Service World

The automotive industry is undergoing a generational transformation with the continued use of electric vehicles (EVs). As more consumers embrace the benefits of EVs, the used car market is also seeing an influx of these eco-friendly vehicles.

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In Automotive School? Learn How China Is Leading The Charge In Affordable EVs

Automotive Training Centre

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in full swing, and it has a fascinating global battleground for market dominance. As seen in automotive school , Tesla has long been a household name, and a new wave of Chinese automakers are challenging the status quo. Here are a few key takeaways: 1.