How light trucks are boosting aftermarket business
Auto Service World
APRIL 3, 2024
The growing trend of consumers buying light trucks is paying dividends for the automotive aftermarket as more larger vehicles are entering the repair sweet spot.
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Auto Service World
APRIL 3, 2024
The growing trend of consumers buying light trucks is paying dividends for the automotive aftermarket as more larger vehicles are entering the repair sweet spot.
Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Canadian vehicle preferences continued to trend toward light trucks over passenger cars in 2023. DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that the light truck segment outperformed passenger cars, with overall truck share breaking the 85 per cent mark for the first time.
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Auto Service World
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Prices paid for new vehicles in Canada have continued to jump so far in 2023. Data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants show that the average transaction price for a new light truck or passenger car is $52,900 — up nearly 6 … The post How much new vehicle prices soared appeared first on Auto Service World.
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Auto Service World
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