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Hanon Systems Expands Manufacturing Capability in Canada

Tomorrow's Technician

Hanon Systems announced a new plant in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada, to support its growing business with global vehicle manufacturers. The company said the facility includes approximately 284,200 square feet of manufacturing space, with room for expansion based on business needs.

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What you need to know about minimizing fire risk in EVs

Auto Service World

As electric vehicles become more common on roads across North America, safety concerns around battery fires are pushing automakers and suppliers to rethink how EVs are built — and protected. And while EVs are statistically less likely to catch fire than gas-powered vehicles , the consequences when they do can be severe.

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What will transform the global auto industry

Auto Service World

The global automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with 2025 poised to bring new developments influenced by key events in 2024. By 2030, the industry will witness an influx of brands leveraging expertise from the electronics and software sectors, driving the development of connected and autonomous vehicles.

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How EV batteries can find a second life

Auto Service World

A report by IDTechEx, Second-life Electric Vehicle Batteries 2025-2035: Markets, Forecasts, Players, and Technologies, highlighted the challenges and potential of second-life batteries. To reduce costs and time for battery disassembly, repurposers have requested that EV batteries be manufactured differently.

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Considering Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training? Learn How EV Bodies Differ

Automotive Training Centre

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, budding mechanics pursuing hybrid and electrical mechanic training must understand how EV bodies differ from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. EV manufacturers prioritize lightweight materials to offset the added weight of large battery packs.

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The ‘horror story’ of the used vehicle market

Auto Service World

“We’re looking at poor used supply the next four years, he warned at the Talk Auto event in Vaughan, Ontario, in the fall. So when examining whether or not manufacturers will start to bring those vehicles into showrooms as used cars, its not a bright picture. million vehicles, Ross observed. .

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Vancouver auto show sets another attendance record

Auto Service World

The five-day event at the Vancouver Convention Centre showcased more than 30 automotive brands to enthusiasts, industry professionals and families. The 2025 Vancouver International Auto Show drew in almost 139,000 visitors last month, the second year in a row it set an attendance record.