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Light trucks dominate, passenger cars struggle

Auto Service World

The light truck market continues to thrive in 2025, accounting for 88.1 per cent in the first quarter, driven by strong performances in the SUV, van, and pickup segments, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, highlighting the ongoing shift in consumer preferences towards light trucks and away from traditional passenger cars.

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Is the future of FCEVs boom or bust?

Auto Service World

According to a new report by IDTechEx, authored by technology analyst John Li, the year 2024 marked the second consecutive year of declining sales for FCEV passenger cars, with commercial vehicles also lagging behind BEVs. However, the report does not expect fuel-cell cars to disappear entirely.

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Why more dealer incentives could be coming to new vehicles

Auto Service World

As new vehicle inventory continues to grow and sales slow, manufacturers and dealers are expected to offer higher incentives to keep cars and trucks moving off lots in 2025. These findings are part of Cloud Theory’s report On the Horizon: 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook that was released recently.

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In Automotive School? What to Know about the 2025 Ford Maverick

Automotive Training Centre

If you’re in automotive school, the 2025 Ford Maverick is a compact truck you’ll want to look out for. Here are some key things automotive school students should know about the Ford Maverick 2025. The 2025 Ford Maverick features exterior design updates, as you’ll learn in automotive school. inch touchscreen.

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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

Auto Service World

The growth of SUVs led to a new record for light truck share, with passenger cars falling to only 13.4 Closing out its report, DesRosiers noted that, looking ahead to 2025, there is hope that the market equilibrium will continue, though uncertainties remain with a new U.S. per cent of total sales. per cent increase.

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Best March for new car sales since 2018

Auto Service World

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants estimated that sales for March 2025 came in at 185,000, 11.4 And most sales were in the light truck segment. The group further noted that light trucks made up 88.1 per cent of total sales, with passenger cars making up the other 11.9 million, keeping pace with Februarys numbers.

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Hamaton to Showcase TPMS Sensor Technology at Autopromotec 2025

Brake & Front End

The biennial event focuses on automotive equipment and aftermarket products, bringing together tires and tire equipment, workshop tools, and spare parts and car service sectors. The lineup includes NFC sensors, a dedicated app, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensors for Tesla vehicles, and EU-Pro Truck 1.0

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