Auto Service World

MAY 9, 2025

The future of fuel cell electric vehicles remains uncertain as the automotive industry continues to evolve, a new report highlighted. Hydrogen prices at the pump soared to as high as $36 per kilogram at some stations, a 120 per cent increase from the average price in 2022.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Consumers predominantly use online automotive marketplaces like AutoTrader.ca. Many buyers prefer paying a fair price if they receive stellar customer service, with loyalty to dealers rising from 40 per cent to 43 per cent for used buyers and from 41 per cent to 50 per cent for new shoppers between 2022 and 2024.

Car

Auto Service World

JULY 8, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants released first-quarter numbers for gasoline consumption, a tool used to gauge the strength of vehicle usage and, in turn, aftermarket demand. However, the consultancy noted, first quarter numbers for this year are still above pre-pandemic levels as well as from 2020-2022.

Consulting

Auto Service World

MARCH 13, 2025

Complex challenges and constant manoeuvring thats what the following year has in store for automotive aftermarket service shops in Canada, according to leading experts in the mechanical repair sector. Although inflation in Canada has eased since its peak in 2022, expectations have stayed high, leading to cautious spending throughout 2024.

Car

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When I get a chance to talk to students in automotive programs, I always ask one question: “Do you want to own a shop someday?” According to TechForce Foundation’s Technician Supply & Demand Report for 2023, the automotive sector saw nearly 5,000 additional students graduate in 2022 over the previous year, a 17% increase.

Automotive

Jalopnik

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Its pretty black and white: Over half of all vehicle occupant fatalities in 2022 were people who werent wearing a seat belt. I cant believe Im writing this in the year 2024, but in case yall forgot, seat belts save lives. It simply boggles my mind whenever I see folks driving or riding in a car without wearing Read more.

Car

Jalopnik

JULY 10, 2025

Its extremely quick Rimac These records were set on between July 5 and 8 at the Automotive Testing Papenburg proving ground, and Rimac says it was part of the final validation testing before customer deliveries start. That means the Nevera R tops out 12 mph higher than the standard Nevera, which had set the EV top speed record in 2022.

Electricity

Auto Remarketing

MARCH 26, 2025

Automotive cybersecurity firm VicOne explored those threats, along with trends, predictions and recommendations, in Shifting Gears: VicOne 2025 Automotive Cybersecurity Report , an in-depth analysis that found concerning signs for the global automotive industry in 2025, the company said. billion in 2024. billion in 2024.

Software

autoevolution

MARCH 27, 2025

Say what you want about CarPlay and Apple's automotive strategy, but it's already clear that things aren't going exactly as the iPhone maker hoped. Apple announced the new-gen CarPlay experience at WWDC in 2022, promising to make the first vehicle announcements by the end of the next year. continue reading. )

IT

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 2, 2025

In 2022, the manufacturer issued 8.7 Chrysler/Stellantis: 1,150,000 – Certain 2022-2024 Ram 1500 and Jeep Cherokee vehicles. “These trendsreveal a concerning landscape in automotive safety with widespread defects impacting millions of vehicles. million recalls, but by 2024, this number dropped to 4.1

Vehicle

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In 2022, online car sales accounted for just 2% of total sales. In the automotive supply chain, ongoing shortages create unpredictable delays for manufacturers and make it difficult for dealers to receive inventory. Handling vehicle titles has long been a tedious and time-consuming task for automotive dealers.

Retail

Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For the third year in a row, Tesla claimed the top brand prize in S&P Global Mobilitys annual Automotive Loyalty Awards, winning for Overall Loyalty to Make, as well as the Ethnic Market Loyalty to Make and Highest Conquest Percentage awards.

Automotive

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 18, 2025

According to NHTSA, Hurricane Ian in 2022 affected up to 5,000 EVs. EV manufacturers design batteries to be waterproof, but long-term exposure—especially to salt water—can breach the casing and trigger failures. Salt water worsens the issue. Its corrosive properties speed up metal degradation inside the battery.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

Automotive brand loyalty is making a comeback. After taking a significant drop during the pandemic and associated supply issues, the percentage of car buyers purchasing a new vehicle from the same brand they currently own rose for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Automotive Brand Loyalty Study.

Electric Vehicles

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 17, 2025

New vehicle prices in December climbed higher for the fourth consecutive month and were close to the all-time high marked in December 2022. Average transaction prices (ATPs), as measured by Cox Automotives Kelley Blue Book , typically peak in December, as high-priced models from luxury makers often sell well in the final month of the year.

Vehicle

Auto Remarketing

MAY 5, 2025

Napleton Automotive Group earned the top spot in 2025 Pied Piper PSI Internet Lead Effectiveness Auto Dealer Group Study, its fourth consecutive No. Herb Chambers Auto Group (81), Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (76) and Ken Garff Automotive Group (75) were also among the top five. 1 ranking and it set a record in the process.

Automotive

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 10, 2025

These are some of the findings from Automotive Fleet ’s 2025 OTD survey, returning for the first time since 2021. Lingering Risks However, Kraus noted that further improvements in OTD are unlikely this year based on the potential impact of tariffs on the automotive supply chain. View Bio 0 Comments Comment Please enter a comment.

Transportation

Auto Service World

MARCH 20, 2025

CARS magazine reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. While inflation in Canada has eased since 2022, consumer inflation expectations remained elevated, leading to reduced spending through 2024.

Car

Auto Service World

MAY 6, 2025

The conference brought together dealers, vendors and corporate leaders from across the country for strategy sessions, training workshops and a tradeshow highlighting the latest in automotive products and services.

Trucking

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 3, 2025

Manufacturers must prioritize rigorous testing and swift response strategies to address defects, safeguard drivers, and restore trust in the automotive industry. million in 2022 to 4.6 As safety concerns continue to mount, the need for stricter quality assurance measures and proactive recall management is more pressing than ever.

Vehicle

Auto Remarketing

MARCH 14, 2025

Power said dealers have actually lost ground in some areas, noting the average number of days customers must wait for an appointment is longer than it was from 2018 to 2022 and is only slightly better than in 2023 and 2024. Power director of automotive retail John Tenerovich said.

Vehicle

AutoSuccess

MARCH 14, 2025

The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reports that the U.S. “Certainly, a theme that continues through all of the findings is that the first quarter is better than a year ago for sure,” noted Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. The current market index score increased year over year. .

Automobile

Auto Remarketing

JUNE 23, 2025

That’s according to the latest EV Market Monitor from Cox Automotive , which found narrow gaps between both the supply and prices of used EVs and used internal combustion engine vehicles. This is the lowest the supply of used EVs has been since June 2022 and is only 4 days less than used ICE vehicles. and were 32.1%

Retail

Auto Remarketing

JUNE 3, 2025

Furthermore, AAA said the percentage of consumers indicating they would be unlikely or very unlikely to purchase an EV rose from 51% to 63%, the highest point in AAAs data since 2022. While the automotive industry is committed to long-term electrification and providing a diverse range of models, underlying consumer hesitation remains.

Electric Vehicles

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

With this agent, Numa has introduced the first pay-for-performance AI in automotive where dealers only pay for appointments fully booked by AI. 2025 marks a transformative moment for the automotive industry as AI agents become integral to dealership operations. Moreover, Numas agents have rescued more than 2.2

Service Advisor

Auto Remarketing

JULY 21, 2025

The LexisNexis Risk Solutions Automotive Brand Loyalty Mid-Year 2025 Study found overall brand loyalty for new vehicles rose to 53.3% in 2022 and is closing in on the pre-COVID 54.3% The report cited Cox Automotive data showing the average new vehicle cost $48,907 in June, up 1.2% through June 30, up 1.2 level of 2019.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 21, 2025

In Cox Automotives recent 2025 forecast call with industry media and analysts, chief economist Jonathan Smoke painted a rosy picture for whats ahead. As a result, leasing dropped precipitously in 2021 and 2022, and bottomed out in the fourth quarter of 2022. Incentives bottomed in Q4 2022, and what peaked at the same time?

Used Cars

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hankook reports that 20% of consumers plan to buy or lease an EV within the next year, up from 8% in 2022; Millennials are leading in considering hybrid and EV ownership at 36%, followed by Gen X at 35% and Gen Z at 32%; While gas savings remain an appealing benefit, the percentage citing this has declined from 58% in 2022 to 36% in 2024.

Electric Vehicles

Brake & Front End

JUNE 26, 2025

In partnership with NAPA, ShopOwner, the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is recognizing and celebrating the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. Because the person matters more than the profession, Whippo doesn’t limit his mentorship to only automotive students.

Body Repair

Jalopnik

JUNE 9, 2025

auto industry saw production drop from 17 million vehicles in 2019 to fewer than 14 million in 2022. According to Cox Automotive , dealers only have a 32-day supply of these models, down from a 38-day supply a year ago and an industry average of 42 days. Thus, its hard to say whats in store for the rest of 2025.

Used Cars

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2025

In partnership with NAPA, ShopOwner, the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. Meet our June candidates!

Body Repair

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

Joey Hughes, who served at the helm of the worlds largest automotive wholesale auction and Manheims flagship location, Manheim Pennsylvania, since 2016, has been named regional vice president for Manheims East Region. Hanshaw is a 2024 AutoSuccess Women at the Wheel honoree and an active member of NAAA and ADIAB.

Management

AutoSuccess

JULY 17, 2025

New data from Cox Automotive, NADA, BCG and others confirm the wholesale-auction model no longer pencils for most franchised dealers. Cox Automotive Inc.) Cox Automotive Inc., million in 2022 (~29% of all used sales in 2022, 33% in 2023) and, per NIADA/Cox, volume math is on pace to hit the 40% mark in 2025.

Used Cars

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 6, 2025

Graphic: Cox Automotive Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in May compared to April , according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI). The index was down 24% yearly and had reached its lowest since July 2022. Expectations for inflation in one year increased to 6.6%

Vehicle

Jalopnik

JUNE 20, 2025

The list of cars affected by the recall includes some 2023-2025 S60, 2024-2025 V60, 2025 S90, 2022-2026 XC60, 2020-2026 XC90, 2023-2024 XC40 plug-in hybrids, as well as the 2023 C40 , 2024-2026 EX40 and 2025 EC40 fully electric vehicles. The latest software update for Volvos with an Android Automotive OS (AAOS version 3.6.4)

Software

Auto Remarketing

MAY 21, 2025

The report noted auto dealerships reported their first quarterly earnings increase since 2022, with the seasonally adjusted annualized rate of sales up while inventory remained tight, with created sustainably high gross margins, Kerrigan Advisors said. million this year.

Retail

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

INDUSTRY AVERAGE TRANSACTION PRICE VERSUS INDUSTRY AVERAGE INCENTIVE SPEND AS % OF ATP “’Tis the season for automakers to make their final push for 2024 sales,” said Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Erin Keating. New-vehicle incentives have been climbing for more than two years after hitting a floor in the Fall of 2022.

Vehicle