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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

Auto Service World

million units sold in 2023, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Several key market dynamics stood out over the past year for the consultancy. Two major trends emerged in the ZEV market : A surge in Quebecers purchasing ZEVs in Q4 and a resurgence of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). million units. Thats an 8.2

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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. Abrams then joined other automotive group leaders in sharing his displeasure over the move.

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How EV charging is key to fuel retailers’ future profitability

Auto Service World

Fuel retailers view electric vehicle charging as a critical part of their future business, according to a new survey. The survey found that operators are feeling pressure to adjust to a rapidly changing mobility ecosystem, driven by both consumer demand for sustainable solutions and government regulations promoting electric vehicles.

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YPA Spotlight: Connecting and collaborating on the future of the industry with Eddie Tso 

Auto Service World

Eddie shares his journey from senior management roles in technology and consulting to leading an automotive manufacturing company, and discusses what being part of the Young Professionals in the Auto Care (YPA) Community means to him. My journey into the auto care industry was shaped by both professional ambition and personal passion.

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Best March for new car sales since 2018

Auto Service World

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants estimated that sales for March 2025 came in at 185,000, 11.4 These are stats that the industry would love to see repeated over and over again, the consultancys report noted. It did note that the battery electric vehicle category is still suffering, though it did see some recovery from February.

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Bollinger Announces Partnership with Texas Consulting & Development

Tomorrow's Technician

Bollinger Motors , a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive, reached an agreement to partner with Texas Consulting & Development, LLC (TCD) to supply Bollinger B4 Class 4 trucks as part of TCD’s new, bundled service offering to ports and other related industries.

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3 Common EV Brake Issues and How to Solve Them After Automotive School

Automotive Training Centre

Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a significant shift in automotive technology, and as a result, automotive school training emphasizes sustainability and innovation. Diagnosis: Don’t panic; consult the owner’s manual to understand the specific warning system of the EV you’re working on.