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How a lack of off-lease vehicle is hurting the used market

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This led to a robust flow of off-lease vehicles into the market, peaking in 2022, according to DesRosier. In the years leading up to the pandemic, new light vehicle sales peaked in 2017 and remained strong until 2019, with lease penetration rates exceeding 35 per cent.

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How much vehicles now cost in Canada

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The passenger car average transaction price increased 2 per cent from 2023 and the light truck average increased just 1 per cent A notable levelling off after the sharp increases noted for 2022 and 2023, the analysis noted. What comes next is to be determined as a trade war looms, said DesRosiers managing partner Andrew King.

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How big the pull back was for gas consumption

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However, the consultancy noted, first quarter numbers for this year are still above pre-pandemic levels as well as from 2020-2022. ZEVs still continued to grow their share of the overall light vehicle fleet despite the collapse in their sales for the first quarter of 2025,” noted Andrew King, managing partner at DesRosiers. “In

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Manheim Announces New Regional Vice President, Promotes 7 General Managers

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Toni Hanshaw has been named general manager of the Manheim Orlando Market Center which includes Manheim Orlando and Manheim Central Florida. Butch Herdegen has been named general manager of the Manheim Atlanta Market Center which includes Manheim Atlanta, Manheim Georgia, Manheim Birmingham, Rome Auto Auction and 4-Star Auto Auction.

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

Auto Service World

I was watching my service manager at the time, and I thought, What do I have to do to get his job? This realization prompted him to pursue a business degree, which eventually led to management roles at Carquest and Canadian Tire. At the former, Kuczynski managed corporate and independent stores across Ontario. Thats up from 26.3

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BizzyCar End of Year Recall Report Shows 27 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2024

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Improved Recall Management with OTA Remedies: Over 33% of vehicles recalled in 2024 can be fixed via OTA updates, up from 21% in 2023, reflecting the industry’s shift toward more efficient and customer-friendly recall solutions. In 2022, the manufacturer issued 8.7 million recalls, but by 2024, this number dropped to 4.1

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Steps for Safely Handling a Flooded Electric Vehicle

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According to NHTSA, Hurricane Ian in 2022 affected up to 5,000 EVs. With proper training, tools, and protocols, we can manage the risks—and protect lives. 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.