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Best March for new car sales since 2018

Auto Service World

Despite the on-again-off-again-on-again tariff announcements and poor weather across much of the country, Canadians turned out to their dealerships to buy new vehicles at the highest rate in many years. per cent from March 2024 and the best March total since 2018. And most sales were in the light truck segment. 1 to April 1.

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How one supplier is preparing for EVs

Auto Service World

As the automotive industry rapidly shifts towards electrification, one major parts supplier explained during a recent conference how its positioning itself to be a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. ” The company acquired eight different companies since 2018 to build out its EV technology stack to be a market leader.

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The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles

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What is Meant by Autonomous Vehicles? Autonomous vehicles, also known as AVs, represent a shift in how we view transportation. These vehicles navigate without human input, using advanced technology to respond to traffic and road conditions. These vehicles detect road hazards and make decisions to avoid accidents.

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New Vehicle Prices Steady As OEMs Offset Tariff Costs

Automotive Fleet

Graphic: Cox Automotive The average new-vehicle transaction price (ATP) in May was mostly unchanged from April, as the new vehicle sales pace slowed, according to new data released June 10 from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Compared to May 2024, new-vehicle transaction prices were higher by 1.0%. million from a pace of 17.3

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Customer satisfaction with EV service lags behind gas vehicles, J.D. Power study finds

Auto Remarketing

Dealership service department customer satisfaction was strong in 2024 though a bit less so for owners of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Electrified vehicle owners averaged 51 points less among mass-market vehicles and 57 points less in the premium sector, which J.D. Powers 2025 U.S. In a news release, J.D.

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2025 Kia GT1 EV Speculative Rendering Proposes Forward-Looking Electric Stinger Successor

autoevolution

Previewed by the 2011 Kia GT and the 2014 Kia GT4 Stinger concepts, the series-production Stinger arrived in dealer showrooms for the 2018 model year. Recently discontinued over poor demand, the liftback-style sedan is expected to come back in the form of a rear-/all-wheel-drive electric vehicle. continue reading. )

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CharIN Testival focuses on EV Charging

Tomorrow's Technician

CharIN gathered 415 participants in mid-June to test vehicles and equipment in real-life scenarios as part of 2024 North American Testival and Conference. The June event in Cleveland was the seventh CharIN testing event held in North America since 2018, and the next testing event in North America is planned for fall on the West Coast.