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Fewer Canadians considering an EV for next vehicle

Persistent range anxiety, high purchase price, and spotty charging infrastructure are causing fewer Canadians to consider an EV for their next vehicle. According to the latest research from J.D. Power Canada, just 11% of new-vehicle shoppers in Canada say they are...

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How Canadians choose an automotive service provider

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada has issued its latest report as part of its Consumer Behaviour Series, Dealership vs. independent: How Canadian vehicle owners choose a service provider. This report takes an in-depth look at the preferences and...

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SEMA Battle of the Builders kicks off second decade

Canadian builders have figures strongly in the SEMA competition over the years, particularly in the Young Guns category. Edmonton's Matteo Medoro, then 19, was one of two Canadian Battle of the Builders Young Gun finalists in 2019, winning “the golden ticket”...

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AAPEX 2024 Announces Joe’s Garage Training Schedule 

AAPEX 2024 will offer some of the industry’s best technical and business management training in Joe’s Garage, with leading instructors ready to equip shop owners, service advisors and technicians with essential skills to thrive in the ever changing automotive...

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Snap-on TSS Products returns to Skills/Compétences Canada

Snap-on Total Shop Solutions (TSS) has announced its participation in the 2024 Skills/Compétences Canada. The event is being held May 29 to June 1 at ExpoCité, in Québec City, Qué. with products on display and included in the competition area. TSS products will play a...

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Autel approved for Nissan Central Gateway access

Autel has announced that its tablets have been approved for Nissan Central Gateway (CGW) access via AutoAuth, the aftermarket tool OE-authentication service, enabling registered users to access secured systems and perform complete diagnostics on select late-model...

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Snap-on training for diagnostic tools now in French

Snap-on announces it has translated the training modules for the ZEUS+, SOLUS+, TRITON-D10 and APOLLO-D9 diagnostic platforms into French and they are now available for viewing on its YouTube channel. Training modules teach technicians how to get the most out of their...

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ASE Spring Testing underway, register till June 30

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) reminds service professionals that spring testing is underway. Those who register by June 30 will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected tests. ASE offers three test-taking options....

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