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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

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The Canadian light vehicle market saw a significant rebound in 2024, with overall sales reaching an estimated 1.86 The growth of SUVs led to a new record for light truck share, with passenger cars falling to only 13.4 The luxury segment underperformed in 2024 due to affordability issues. million units. Thats an 8.2

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Announcing the 2024 Shop of the Year

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CARS magazine is proud to announce that Maidens Family Auto Care in Barrie, Ontario, is the winner of this years prestigious Shop of the Year Award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool. And then if you look out on the parking lot here, Im sure out of 100 cars, you probably see 10 that are electric or hybrid. And they trust us now.

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Where interest is growing as EVs tail off

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While electric vehicles (EVs) continued to appeal to Canadian car shoppers in 2024, widespread adoption remains low, according to data from AutoTrader. The data revealed that search interest in EVs grew by nine per cent this year, yet still represents just eight per cent of total vehicle searches on the platform.

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Electric Vehicle Trends to Watch in 2024 as a Student in Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training

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This year marks a significant turning point in the journey of electric vehicles. Understanding these trends is crucial for aspiring mechanics and technicians specializing in hybrid and electric vehicles. 2024 is anticipated to witness more technological strides, enabling EVs to achieve substantially longer ranges.

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EV World: What’s happening in the Canadian marketplace?

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You can view the digital edition of the Winter 2024 by clicking here. Inside you will find the cover feature looking at what the Canadian electric vehicle landscape currently looks like. The latest issue of EV world is here!

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Is the future of FCEVs boom or bust?

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The future of fuel cell electric vehicles remains uncertain as the automotive industry continues to evolve, a new report highlighted. While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have seen significant growth in model availability, sales, and charging infrastructure, FCEVs have struggled to keep pace.

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In Auto Mechanic School? 5 Reasons We Love the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid

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As auto mechanic schools see hybrid technology evolve, the automotive industry is shifting toward more sustainable, powerful, and efficient vehicles. One standout in the hybrid category this year is the 2024 Kia Sportage Hybrid. of torque for the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) version, and up to 261 horsepower for the PHEV model.

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