Auto Service World

JANUARY 31, 2025

The once-dominant domestic nameplates in the light vehicle aftermarket have seen a steady decline in the U.S. By 2024, domestic nameplates VIO will have dropped by more than 10 million over the past decade, despite the nations overall VIO increasing by nearly 40 million.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 10, 2025

light vehicles rose to 12.8 years in 2024, an increase of two months, according to S&P Global Mobility. Vehicle registrations surpassed 16 million in 2024 for the first time since 2019. This was not enough to offset the growing volume of aged vehicles as vehicles in operation grew to 289 million with a steady 4.5%

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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. 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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Brake & Front End

JUNE 3, 2025

light vehicles rose to 12.8 years in 2024, an increase of two months, according to S&P Global Mobility. Vehicle registrations surpassed 16 million in 2024 for the first time since 2019. This was not enough to offset the growing volume of aged vehicles as vehicles in operation grew to 289 million with a steady 4.5%

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Its not a surprise to find full-sized pickup trucks at the top of a list of Americas 100 best-selling used vehicles. It was, however, a bit unexpected to find an electric vehicle in the top 30, and two EVs among the top 75. As has become expected, Fords F-150 pickup was the top-selling used vehicle in the U.S.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 26, 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are continuing to grow, but the once-rapid pace of adoption is beginning to slow as the market reaches a new stage of maturity. last year and set new highs in the percentage of vehicles sold in Canada in 2024, including BEVs making up about 18 per cent of sales in December.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 10, 2024

A new report covering the first half of 2024 shows that value-focused car brands like Toyota, Kia and Hyundai gained traction as consumers leaned toward practicality amid steady inflation and increased manufacturer incentives. Steady inflation led consumers to adopt a pragmatic approach to car buying in early 2024.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla are the top passenger vehicles in Canada while Ford F-Series and Toyota Rav4 came out on top for light trucks. per cent to 31,774 units in 2024. Both vehicles fall into the popular $20,000 to $29,999 price range, boast an efficient 6.7L/100km per cent in units sold.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 7, 2025

The vulnerabilities of connected vehicles and the steps drivers and manufacturers can take to mitigate the risks. Types of automotive cybersecurity risks Todays smart vehicles increasingly rely on software, connectivity, and complex computer systems, opening them up to a range of cybersecurity threats.

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autoevolution

APRIL 3, 2025

The Ford Motor Company has produced quite a few large trucks and sport utility vehicles with misaligned engine cup plugs for model years 2024 and 2025. According to the Dearborn-based automaker, certain trucks and utilities optioned with the 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost V6 are under recall.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Standard Motor Products expanded its ABS Sensor program, which now covers more than nine million General Motors vehicles, including 2024-20 Heavy-Duty trucks, the 2024-20 Cadillac CT4, and the 2022-15 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A career as a mechanic offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards, providing the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology while ensuring the reliability and performance of vehicles that people depend on every day. Let’s explore some skills that would make you a strong candidate in 2024.

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Auto Remarketing

MAY 21, 2025

light vehicles has set another record, climbing to 12.8 The analysis found vehicle registrations surpassed 16 million in 2024, the first time thats happened since 2019. But that was not enough to offset the growing volume of aging vehicles. years, while light trucks were at 11.9 The average age of U.S.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 11, 2025

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to bear the brunt of the additional costs, which vary by vehicle segment. Compact passenger vehicles will see an increase of approximately $3,000 per unit, while larger SUVs and pickup trucks could face up to $10,000 per unit in additional costs.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Air Lift Company has released new LoadLifter 5000 and Air Lift ProSeries kits for the 2019-2024 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab DRW 2WD & 4WD. The air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing suspension to level the vehicle properly. The post New Air Lift spring kits appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 16, 2025

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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Auto Service World

JANUARY 27, 2025

Air Lift Company released new LoadLifter 5000 kits for the 2019-2024 Mercedes Sprinter 2500, 2WD & 4WD, 144 & 170 wheelbases. The air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing coil spring suspension to level the vehicle properly.

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autoevolution

MARCH 9, 2025

The Ford Motor Company has identified a battery-related concern affecting certain F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. Affected vehicles were produced for model years 2022 through 2024 between March 16, 2022 and August 14, 2024 at the Rouge complex. continue reading. )

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Air Lift Company has released new LoadLifter 5000 and Air Lift ProSeries kits for the 2019-2024 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab DRW 2WD and 4WD. The air spring kits are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing suspension to level the vehicle properly. The post New Air Lift spring kits appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MAY 22, 2025

However, the pandemic abruptly changed consumer behaviour, leading many to perform their own vehicle repairs in the U.S., The pandemic also closed thousands of repair outlets, reducing the DIFM market’s capacity to service the growing number of cars and light trucks. this was spurned by using government-issued incentive checks.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 6, 2025

Demand for Comfort and Lightweight Materials Drives Innovation Consumers increasingly prioritize convenience and premium features in vehicles. The use of composites and polymers helps reduce vehicle weight while maintaining durability and visual appeal. These vehicles often include more advanced systems than traditional vehicles.

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Auto Service World

MAY 12, 2025

It offers coverage for both import and domestic vehicles. New applications include Ford vehicles like the 2023-22 Escape, Bronco Sport and Maverick, as well as 2024-23 Super Duty trucks. New applications include Ford vehicles like the 2023-22 Escape, Bronco Sport and Maverick, as well as 2024-23 Super Duty trucks.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2024

When Brandon Baldwin learned that he had been selected as the 2023-2024 B’laster Products/Tomorrow’s Technician Instructor of the Year, he says that his second thought was how excited he was to break the news to his colleagues, family and friends. His first thought? So that shapes how I teach now. “So So that shapes how I teach now.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

In 2024, U.S. American buyers have historically favored petrol vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) led market expansion in 2024. BEV and PHEV sales jumped by 12% and 39% in 2024, respectively. ICE 2024 U.S. SUVs and Trucks Dominate 2024 U.S.

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Automotive Fleet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 2024 Car, Truck, SUV, and Van of the Year awards celebrate excellence in the automotive industry, and your vote will help determine the winners.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

One highlight he noted was that as companies change their work-from-home rules for their employees, vehicle miles travelled could be impacted. It may also impact leisure travel and how vehicles are used in general. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Tina Hubbard, president and CEO of HDA Truck Pride.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 22, 2024

Bollinger Motors , a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive , plans to begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on September 16, 2024. Deliveries and revenue recognition of the B4 EV truck are expected to begin in October 2024. Bollinger released this video, highlighting the start of production.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 22, 2024

Bollinger Motors , a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive , plans to begin production of saleable units of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab on September 16, 2024. Deliveries and revenue recognition of the B4 EV truck are expected to begin in October 2024. Bollinger released this video, highlighting the start of production.

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Brake & Front End

JULY 29, 2024

Take a walk around the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center with the staff of The Buzz and Fleet Equipment to see all of the latest electrified and decarbonized products and services being offered up to fleets in the trucking industry. The post ACT Expo 2024 Show Floor Walkaround appeared first on Brake & Front End.

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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In its semiannual Market Outlook Report , released last month , Dave Cantin Group noted the American public seemed to have reached peak truck, with consumer preference for pickups and SUV beginning to wane slightly. DCG said the trend is tied more to consumers growing struggle to afford a new vehicle than to the vehicles themselves.

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Automotive Fleet

JUNE 10, 2025

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 in April.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that its first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. By working together, REE and Knapheide said the partnership will allow fleets the flexibility they need when selecting a body for their fully by-wire electric vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that its first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. By working together, REE and Knapheide said the partnership will allow fleets the flexibility they need when selecting a body for their fully by-wire electric vehicles.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 10, 2024

At IAA Transportation 2024, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., The company says Tectrans offers “unprecedented” energy density, faster charging capabilities and enhanced durability for commercial vehicles. Both truck editions offer impressive driving ranges of up to 500 kilometers (approx. million kilometers (approx.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 19, 2025

Recall Masters released its 2024 vehicle recall risk report with comprehensive U.S. The research identifies 445 NHTSA-mandated recall campaigns and 238 voluntary notices affecting over 28 million vehicles, trucks and vans. Dealerships often lose visibility of older vehicles. million vehicles.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Continental said it once again took its roadshow truck to events in every corner of Europe in 2024. The truck has now visited 23 countries and covered over 37,000 kilometers (22,988 miles). The company said an interactive exhibition inside the show truck will shine the spotlight on new products and solutions fromContinental.

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