As the United Kingdom (UK) prepares for the upcoming general election on July 4, the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) is calling on the next government to prioritize critical reforms aimed at securing the future of the industry. Martyn Rowley, Executive Director of the NBRA said, “The current Apprenticeship Levy is failing our industry, hindering […]
AAA Survey Finds Interest in EVs Declining as Americans Turn Attention to Hybrids
The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) – down from 23% last year. Even more revealing, 63% cited […]
I-CAR Canada and CPCPA Partner on EV Training in Quebec
I-CAR Canada has partnered with the Provincial Council of Joint Committees of the Automotive Services Industry (CPCPA) to allow for immediate electric vehicle (EV) training for Canadians across Quebec. The CPCPA is an association that aims to develop excellence and recognition of the workforce in the automotive services industry across the province of Quebec. The […]
Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year
Virginia Governor Youngkin announced the end of the California electric vehicle mandate in Virginia, effective at the end of 2024 when California’s current regulations expire. An official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares in response to a request by the Governor and Senate Republican Leader Ryan McDougle confirms that Virginia is not required to comply […]
Mitchell Reports EV Total Losses Increasing as Prices Decline
Severity declines in first quarter but remains higher than ICE vehicles. Mitchell, an Enlyte company, reported that in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) total loss rates were 9.93% in the first quarter of 2024 and were 7.48% Canada, an increase of approximately 8% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and 30% the third quarter in […]
Purchasers Considering EV for Next Vehicle Down Year-Over-Year for First Time in U.S.
J.D. Power says purchase consideration ebbs as charging concerns grow. Consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has cooled as the industry grapples with persistent growing pains, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study, released May 16. For the first time since the study’s inception in 2021, new-vehicle buyer consideration has […]
Crash Champions Expands Luxury and EV Certified Repair Line with California Acquisition
Crash Champions today announced the expansion of Crash Champions Luxe | EV Certified, a premium line of service specializing in electric vehicle (EV) and luxury OEM factory-certified repairs. The announcement follows the organization’s acquisition of DC Autocraft, a collision repair center specializing in luxury factory-certified and EV repairs in Burbank, Calif. The acquisition finalized on […]
Study Says One in Five Retail Vehicle Sales YTD Have Electrified Powertrain in U.S.
Urban Science, the global automotive consultancy and technology firm, released a proprietary electric vehicle (EV) sales microstudy rooted in the firm’s industry sales data, which is updated daily, delivering a science-driven overview of the EV sales landscape in the U.S. The microstudy includes detailed 2024 sales insights through April 30, for the battery electric vehicle […]
Honda to Invest $11 Billion to Establish Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Canada
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion ($11 billion), including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda has begun […]
EV Sales Growth Slowed in the U.S. During First Quarter
Market share growth rate of electric vehicles was up slightly in first quarter from last year, but down on fourth quarter of 2023. Electric vehicle (EV) sales growth in the U.S. continues to slow, according to sales data analyzed by Kelley Blue Book. In the first quarter of 2024, Americans bought 268,909 new electric vehicles, […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 17
- Next Page »