Auto Service World

JANUARY 10, 2025

million units sold in 2023, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Several key market dynamics stood out over the past year for the consultancy. The Canadian light vehicle market saw a significant rebound in 2024, with overall sales reaching an estimated 1.86 million units. Thats an 8.2 per cent increase from the 1.72

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If you want better team dynamics, the styles you may have been raised with when coming up as a technician wont help you achieve that, said Murray Voth, an automotive aftermarket consultant and coach with RPM Training. We use fear. We use intimidation. Because thats what we were taught, he said, recalling past practices.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 31, 2024

At the same time, the luxury vehicle market is retreating, according to data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Light trucks have extended their domination in the new vehicle market, continuing to account for the vast majority of sales.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 5, 2025

There was growth across all areas of retail automotive sales, but caution is being mixed in as uncertainty looms. Automotive parts, accessories and tires grew 4.7 The consultancy also noted that gas prices saw a big jump in March 2024. per cent compared to Q1 2024, ahead of gasoline sales, which were up 0.9 per cent growth.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

But the bloom may quickly come off the rose, warned DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. In its January 2025 analysis, the consultancy estimated 118,000 unit sales, up 3 per cent from the same time last year. Last month saw the highest number of new vehicle sales in January since 2018.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 12, 2025

In separate reports, both S&P Global Mobility and DesRosiers Automotive Consultants noted the plummeting sales of battery electric vehicles to start 2025 as, notably, Quebec began its scale back of incentives for BEVs. Abrams then joined other automotive group leaders in sharing his displeasure over the move.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

MAY 2, 2025

The global automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with 2025 poised to bring new developments influenced by key events in 2024. These factors, it noted, are shaping the automotive market and pushing the industry towards a more connected and autonomous future. Canada and the U.S.

Manufacturing

Auto Service World

JULY 15, 2025

New data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants show that light vehicle sales in June reached an estimated 178,000 units, up 5.3 Given the broader economic backdrop — including declining GDP and rising unemployment — the consultancy said that the market held up about as well as could be expected. per cent from a weak June 2024.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

JANUARY 28, 2025

The results come from rates comparison site Compare the Market and DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. According to the consultancy, the Honda Civic reclaimed the top spot thanks to a sales increase of 14.3 per cent to 31,774 units in 2024.

Car

Auto Service World

AUGUST 5, 2025

According to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, subcompact car sales jumped 50.5 Canada’s new vehicle market is showing some surprising twists with subcompacts and small pickups staging a comeback while luxury and intermediate cars continue to slide.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

By mastering these decision-making techniques, you’ll be well-equipped to consult with repair managers and insurance adjustors, ultimately offering clients a more accurate understanding of their options. The post 4 Essential Collision Estimator Skills You’ll Learn in Auto Body Training appeared first on Automotive Training Centre.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 10, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants estimated that Canadian new vehicle sales reached 187,000 units in May 2025 — a 7.9 tariffs has provided temporary relief, the consultancy warned that the situation remains fluid. per cent increase over the same month last year. While the delay in U.S.

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Auto Service World

JULY 11, 2025

The rise of electric vehicles isn’t spelling doom for the automotive aftermarket — it’s creating a whole new landscape of opportunity, emphasized a pair of industry observers. Hybrid vehicles, for instance, will create intermediate opportunities for both traditional and emerging automotive service providers.

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

JUNE 11, 2025

Strategic trend adoption in the automotive aftermarket In an industry where change is constant, the relentless emergence of new technologies can create challenges when discerning which trends to embrace and which to observe from a distance is crucial.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 27, 2025

For anyone in automotive training, understanding these evolving schedules is no longer optional. They introduce students to how automotive training must now blend mechanical expertise with data interpretation. Modern automotive training must now blend mechanical expertise with data interpretation. It’s essential.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 8, 2025

My Theory of 5 mentors and I have found that the best, most successful sales consultants have one item in their toolbox that will set customers at ease, sell more vehicles and absolutely increases the enjoyment in their automotive career. The post The Power of Positivity in Automotive Sales appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Consistent, quality inspections are at the heart of a successful automotive shop, according to an industry coach.

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AutoFix

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Automotive shop coaching services, offered by auto repair shop consultants, can help owners and managers develop leadership skills that foster a supportive environment. Automotive shop coaching services provide expert advice on everything from cash flow management to leadership training.

Auto Repair

Auto Service World

MARCH 25, 2025

Imagine that car belongs to your grandmother, said Alan Beech, an aftermarket coach and consultant with Beech Consulting. Speaking at the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario, he challenged shop owners to ensure their staff are talking to their customers in a more simple way. Does she even know where it is on the car?

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 28, 2025

Building trust through thorough inspections Trust is the foundation of customer retention in the automotive repair industry. Alan Beech has been a shop owner, entrepreneur and coach in the automotive industry for the past 40 years. A loyal customer is more likely to return for future services and recommend the shop to others.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 21, 2025

The automotive industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and AI-driven technologies are transforming how to assess damage and determine repair costs after auto body estimating training. Traditionally, this process relies on manual inspections, mechanical testing devices, and consultations with repair managers.

Insurance

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Managing employees, staying updated with the latest automotive technologies, ensuring customer satisfaction and handling administrative duties can quickly become overwhelming. Embracing Expertise Automotive technology is advancing rapidly. As a business owner, you might feel the pressure to do everything yourself.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 19, 2025

Always consult the repair manual or OEM software before starting. What Advanced Technicians Understand Graduates with strong automotive training know that: Ignoring battery reset protocols can lead to comebacks. If you’re considering a future in automotive diagnostics and repair, check out ATC Cambridge’s programs today.

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Auto Remarketing

JANUARY 8, 2025

For stakeholders in the automotive industry, particularly in the used car market, understanding how blockchain can reshape the sector is not just about keeping pace it’s about seizing opportunities for efficiency, transparency, and growth. Workshops and educational programs can provide valuable insights.

Automotive

AutoSuccess

MARCH 19, 2025

Even if the customer buys from us today, our personal branding will be the difference between making a one-and-done sale, and becoming that customers automotive sales expert the one they turn to each time they are in the market or have automotive questions. The post Why Does Personal Branding Matter in Automotive Sales?

Automotive

Auto Service World

MARCH 11, 2025

The Canadian automotive aftermarket showed resilience in 2024, despite ongoing challenges, according to new survey results. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), in collaboration with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), conducted a survey to understand the sector’s performance and expectations for 2025.

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Auto Service World

MAY 6, 2025

AI is set to transform vehicle diagnostics, making repairs quicker and more accurate for automotive technicians, according to one automotive aftermarket leader.

Automotive Technician

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 3, 2025

As automotive technology evolves, technicians are coming to rely on digital scan tools and advanced software to diagnose and fix problems more than ever before. Even with modern diagnostics at your fingertips, there are moments when the only way to confirm a solution is to consult the manual. Contact us for more information.

Auto Mechanic Training

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.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 11, 2025

BASF Coatings has introduced an Eco Impact Assessment tool under its Refinity brand, a digital business management platform designed to empower automotive refinish partners and customers. The new tool enables body shops to measure performance across ecological, economic and social aspects.

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Auto Service World

MAY 15, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the average price for a new vehicle at the end of 2024 surpassed $45,000 for a passenger car and almost $55,000 for a light truck. The price of new vehicles in Canada has levelled off in the last year but has still seen a significant increase in the last 10 years.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

MARCH 7, 2025

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants called the tariffs one of the most senseless acts of self-harm ever undertaken by a U.S. While there was a decline in new vehicle sales in February, the month was viewed positively by industry analysts. administration, in its announcement of Februarys sales data.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

APRIL 17, 2025

The argument for a diagnostic rate is getting stronger as more vehicles require thorough and time-consuming diagnostic work, noted Alan Beech, an automotive aftermarket coach with Beech Consulting. But one shop coach wants you to add another: An EV rate.

Electric Vehicles

Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JANUARY 6, 2025

Institute Partnership Program Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ogden, UT January 6th, 2025 The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence proudly introduces its new Partnership Program, designed to enhance the business growth and operational efficiency of automotive professionals.

Automotive

Auto Service World

MAY 8, 2025

It noted a forecast from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants that predicted a best-case scenario of 57 per cent ZEV sales by 2030. Failure to hit these targets would results in financial penalties for automakers, pushing some manufacturers to reduce the allocation of gas vehicles to meet quotas.

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DRIVE

JANUARY 31, 2025

Exclusive Automotive: A Trusted Fleet Service Specialist in the Heart of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV may be known worldwide as a tourist destination, but for Micah Howell and Wayde Yeley, its simply home. As co-owners of Exclusive Automotive , theyve built a business rooted in integrity, trust and a genuine commitment to their community.

Automotive

Auto Service World

MAY 13, 2025

The automotive aftermarket is changing fast, and businesses need a roadmap to stay competitive. In a recent webinar hosted by consulting firm Roland Berger, an industry expert outlined five critical strategies for staying ahead in the industry.

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