Automotive Training Centre

JULY 9, 2025

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is changing the landscape of automotive repair and fast. With manufacturers investing heavily in electric technology, demand for skilled technicians who understand EV systems is growing every year. They represent a full shift in how vehicles are powered, controlled, and serviced.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 2, 2025

If youre graduating from automotive school and preparing to work with traditional and electric vehicles (EVs), understanding warning alerts is key. Todays vehicles rely on advanced electronic systems to monitor performance, safety, and efficiency.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Today, technology integration has reached new heights with the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the exploration of autonomous driving. Our programs include modules on diagnosing and repairing modern vehicle systems, preparing students for the future of automotive work.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Mazda, long known for its precision engineering and driver-focused vehicles, is entering the hybrid technology era in earnest. While it has already introduced the MX-30, its first all-electric vehicle, the automaker is now laying the groundwork for a broader EV lineup. Do you want to be a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic ?

Electric Vehicles

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. Software-driven services are also becoming increasingly important. EV repairs are less frequent, but a bit more complex.

Electric Vehicles

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity, the need for effective EV diagnostics has become increasingly important. The complex electrical systems and power electronics that drive these vehicles require specialized knowledge and tools to diagnose and repair. This video is sponsored by BendPak.

Electric Vehicles

Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 28, 2025

At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, automakers rolled out exciting advances in electric vehicles (EVs), high-speed charging, autonomous driving, and in-car connectivity. Next-Level EV Automotive Technology Unveiled Electric vehicles took center stage at CES 2025, with several automakers unveiling futuristic models and concepts.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 24, 2025

One of the key areas where this shift is most visible is in how electric vehicles (EVs) handle braking. Unlike traditional vehicles, EVs rely heavily on regenerative braking systems, which drastically change how brake wear should be interpreted, diagnosed, and repaired.

Auto Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

JULY 15, 2025

Today’s vehicles rely on increasingly complex transmission systems like continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), dual-clutch gearboxes, and electric vehicle (EV) drivetrains that require a new generation of skilled technicians to understand and maintain them. You’ll often find DCTs in performance vehicles and European models.

Auto Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 6, 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on Canadian roads, the systems that power and protect them create new demands for auto technicians. Designed to keep EV batteries operating within safe temperature ranges, BTMS plays a direct role in vehicle performance, longevity, and safety.

Mechanic

Auto Service World

MARCH 13, 2025

Technicians were whisked away for sessions, some day-long, on the latest challenges theyll face under the hood, as well as training for ADAS and electric vehicles. The Vision Expo saw the aisles packed with attendees to check out the latest in tools, shop management software, business solutions and more.

Service Advisor

Auto Service World

MAY 2, 2025

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. currently have 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, however. Canada and the U.S.

Manufacturing

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What is Meant by Autonomous Vehicles? Autonomous vehicles, also known as AVs, represent a shift in how we view transportation. These vehicles navigate without human input, using advanced technology to respond to traffic and road conditions. These vehicles detect road hazards and make decisions to avoid accidents.

Vehicle

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 28, 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular in Canada, the conversation is shifting from how theyre powered to how their most important components, the batteries, are maintained, repurposed, and recycled. At the centre of this conversation?

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2025

These systems allowed vehicles to self-monitor and alert drivers when something went wrong. The 1990s: OBD-II Standardization By 1996, OBD-II became mandatory for all vehicles sold in North America. Although OBD-I provided only basic codes and limited standardization between manufacturers, it was a breakthrough.

Mechanic

Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2025

Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. For instance, as vehicles become more complex, the cost of repairing crash parts with all the added sensors and technology might lead to higher total loss ratios as these cars depreciate.

Collision Repair

Auto Service World

MAY 17, 2025

This shift reflects a broader industry trend shaped by customer expectations, vehicle complexity, and changing profit margins. However, with the rise of longer vehicle lifespans and increased competition from online car-buying platforms, dealerships have been prompted to diversify. First, modern vehicles are more complex than ever.

Tire Rotations

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Monta , a Copenhagen-based platform for the electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem, announced the opening of its U.S. will be electric by 2030, with 38% of Americans indicating their next vehicle purchase will be an EV. Issues range from user interface problems to software glitches and complex payment processes.

Troubleshooting

Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Vehicle Dependability Study found vehicle problems after three years of ownership have reached their highest level since 2009, with the industry average of 202 problems per 100 vehicles representing a huge 6% jump from 2024s 190 PP100. The research firms 2025 U.S. Three years later, those issues are still there. a 33% increase.

Vehicle

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. It did note that the battery electric vehicle category is still suffering, though it did see some recovery from February.

Car

Brake & Front End

JULY 17, 2025

Check the State of Health (SOH) using the vehicle’s diagnostics. Use the right software to spot excessive capacity loss or uneven cell voltages. Used EV Inspection: Test the Charging System and Port Integrity Verify the onboard charger by plugging the vehicle into a level 2 charger. If SOH drops below 70%, that’s a red flag.

Software

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 31, 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on our roads, new technologies such as V2G charging are emerging to enhance their functionality and benefits. V2G stands for vehicle-to-grid, a technology that enables two-way energy exchange between an electric vehicle and the electrical grid.

Automotive

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

With the global vehicle repair and maintenance market steadily growing, building a scalable, well-structured business is essential for long-term success. Invest in technology, such as automotive repair software, to streamline scheduling, invoicing, and diagnostics.

Electric Vehicles

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., By mid-2023, the number of vehicles per service bay was about eight per cent higher than four years earlier, a trend Lang Marketing expects to continue. this was spurned by using government-issued incentive checks.

Auto Repair

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Regenerative braking systems, for example, are present in essentially all electric vehicles. As a technician, it is important to understand how these braking systems interact with the vehicle so you can recalibrate, check system software, and safely disengage it during service to prevent any complications from arising.

Brake Repair

Vehicle Service Pros

AUGUST 1, 2025

While often overlooked by consumers, heat pump systems have become one of the most influential technologies in modern EV and hybrid vehicles. As electric and hybrid vehicles increasingly replace traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) models, automakers have had to re-imagine nearly every vehicle system.

Vehicle

Auto Remarketing

MARCH 26, 2025

Those attacks included the ransomware incident that disabled CDKs dealership software in June which VicOne said disrupted operations at more than 15,000 North American dealerships. Those issues can allow criminals to steal data or the vehicles themselves. Those issues can allow criminals to steal data or the vehicles themselves.

Software

RepairSmith

JUNE 12, 2025

The GMC Hummer EV is one of the most extreme EVs on the market, combining the Hummer’s iconic rugged capability with cutting-edge electric technology. Infotainment and Electronic Issues Similar to many electric vehicles, the Hummer EV has experienced some infotainment and software glitches.

Tire Rotations

RepairSmith

JULY 3, 2025

The BMW i4 is an all-electric luxury sedan, combining well-known BMW driving dynamics with a modern EV drivetrain. Yet, as with many cutting-edge electric vehicles, there are some common issues on the BMW i4 EV worth noting. These problems often manifest as unexpectedly slow charging speeds or session interruptions.

Tire Rotations

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 16, 2025

Through expert-led workshops and panel discussions, attendees gain actionable insights to navigate challenges like changing market dynamics and electric vehicle adoption. From new vehicle models to advanced accessories and dealership software, the exhibit floor provides a hands-on opportunity to explore innovations.

IT

autoevolution

APRIL 25, 2025

In the first instance, Volvo had to push back deliveries worldwide over software issues. Last year, the EX30 had been hit with a US-market delay due to prohibitive import tariffs on China-built electric vehicles and EV batteries. Premiered in late 2023, the EX30 was delayed twice.

Electric Vehicles

Automotive Management Network

MARCH 20, 2025

Invest in the Right Tools and Technology Auto shops are becoming increasingly tech-driven, and the businesses that embrace modern tools and software gain a significant competitive edge. Shop Management Software: A robust shop management system can automate scheduling, inventory tracking, invoicing, and customer communication.

Auto Repair

Automotive Fleet

JUNE 9, 2025

Every 2026 model year Volvo car will come equipped with Volvo Car UX, a new technology designed to make interacting with vehicles more intuitive. Every 2026 model year Volvo car will come equipped with Volvo Car UX, a new technology designed to make interacting with vehicles more intuitive. That means that 2.5

Car

Auto Remarketing

JULY 11, 2025

But according to a new report from AI-powered cloud-based data management platform Upstream, one thing they can do — but aren’t — is help reduce vehicle recalls. That analysis found the percentage of recalls that could have been detected earlier using connected vehicle signals has steadily increased from 69% in 2020 to 75% so far in 2025.

Car

Auto Service World

DECEMBER 5, 2024

A good course strikes a balance between theoretical instruction and hands-on activities, offering opportunities for learners to use tools, software, or systems that mirror those they’ll encounter in the real world.

Technical

Auto Remarketing

JUNE 6, 2025

The automotive dealership model is constantly facing change, especially in the types of vehicles retailers can service. In particular, as the commercial vehicle market shifts toward opportunities for electrification within their vehicle fleets, local dealerships are being called upon to do more than sell vehicles.

Management

Jalopnik

JULY 26, 2025

Carter July 26, 2025 8:05 pm EST BMW Buying a used EV is a great way to save money, since most EVs depreciate at a higher rate than internal combustion vehicles and hybrids, but there are some important things to look out for. A recent study by a UK-based vehicle telematics company shows that on average, EVs lose about 1.8%

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