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Vehicle inventory swings back, maybe too far

Auto Service World

After years of shortages, dealership lots are now overflowing with vehicles, marking a significant shift in the automotive market as supply catches up with demand. Automotive data company Cloud Theory reported this month that new vehicle inventory was up 23 per cent in 2024. Now the lots are full.

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New vehicle sales start the year strong

Auto Service World

Last month saw the highest number of new vehicle sales in January since 2018. Tariffs could kickstart a recession and even higher vehicle prices , experts have warned. Or, alternatively, was January’s performance setting the stage for another solid year in new vehicle sales, continuing a multi-year trend?

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Most Canadians unaware of vehicle data ownership

Auto Service World

A survey found a disconnect between Canadian vehicle owners and the data their cars generate raising questions about consumer rights, repair access and the future of vehicle maintenance. But when asked who should own the data, a resounding 74 per cent said it should be the vehicle owner. Titled Who Has the Right to Repair?

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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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Liqui Moly launches new oil for Stellantis vehicles

Auto Service World

The new Top Tec 6310 0W-20 from Liqui Moly is a new motor oil that meets the requirements for Stellantis brand vehicles.

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Autel: Pushing the Boundaries of Aftermarket Diagnostics 

Brake & Front End

Whether discussing secure gateways or access to functions, software, and specifications on newly released vehicles, aftermarket diagnostic product developers such as Autel are always playing catch up to get that OE-only capability in the hands of our users. AutoAuth charges an annual fee of $50 per vehicle brand.

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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.