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Changing sentiment among BEV owners

Auto Service World

Power forecasted EV share of retail sales to remain flat in 2025. The study also found that theres an opportunity to improve BEV ownership experience through customer education. First-time EV buyers are receiving minimal education or training, said Gruber.

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What’s Preventing More Auto Retailers from Additional Cyber Defense?

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Sure, technology is rapidly advancing the automotive retail and lending industries, but this evolution has also brought about new challenges in the areas of cybersecurity. Employees should be educated about the latest cyber threats, safe online practices and the importance of safeguarding customer data.

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From the Magazine: Headwinds awaiting your shop

Auto Service World

Reflecting on the macroeconomic environment in 2024, the start of 2024 saw mechanical retail service locations performing well. How economic uncertainty will impact auto service The mechanical automotive service market in Canada faced significant challenges in 2024 and appears poised for continued turbulence as we head into 2025.

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The Auto Industry Event of the Year Is Back in the Big Easy!

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Whether youre an industry veteran looking to stay current in the fast-changing world of auto retail or a newbie getting up to speed, NADA Show 2025 provides insights and opportunities for you to excel. These robust education opportunities address dealership operations in every department. And of course, unbeatable networking!

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COMMENTARY: There’s no such thing as a bad car

Auto Remarketing

In some cases, dealers are going to have to offer vehicles they may not have thought of as retail units in the past. By being transparent and educating the consumer on the total history of a vehicle, dealers may deflect some traffic or leads for a vehicle but, at the same time, this will increase the percentage of actual buyers.

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VoTech Students to Test Skills at AAPEX 2025 Engine Competition

Tomorrow's Technician

The timed event will take place in Joe’s Garage – a staple of the continuing education and technical training program at AAPEX – with 10 fully operational service bays. Each competing team will be provided with complimentary access to AAPEX 2025, gratis lodging and $1,000 per team for travel expenses.

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Benefits of Dealerships Attending NADA and Leveraging It for Product Discovery

AutoSuccess

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show, which will be held in New Orleans in January 2025, is one of the most impactful events in the automotive retail sector. Attending Product-Specific Sessions In addition to general educational workshops, many sessions at NADA are dedicated to specific product categories.

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