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IMI flags up ‘dangerous shortfall’ of ADAS trained technicians

Motor Trader

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a “dangerous shortfall” in the number of technicians qualified to repair and maintain vehicles featuring Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

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Honda Offering to add Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration for 2018-2022 Accords

Automotive Addicts

Notably, this upgrade comes at no extra cost for qualifying Accord models sold as Honda Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, thereby adding further value to the certified program.

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Skilled Trades Bill 190 up for vote in Ontario

Canadian Auto Dealer

The bill aims to do this by creating a new pathway to enter the trades (allowing the use of “alternative criteria” equivalent to current academic standards), and by extending authority to the Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) or another qualified person to evaluate whether the alternative criteria have been satisfied.

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Has Nightmare Depreciation Made The Jaguar I-Pace And Audi E-Tron Dream Used Buys?

Carscoops

You only need to look at pre-owned prices for the Audi e-tron SUV (since renamed Q8 e-tron) and Jaguar I-Pace for proof. Even the basic, single-motor 2024 Tesla Model Y can beat that range, and it also costs as little as $32,890 if you qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit deduction. That’s not great by modern standards.

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Fisker Pauses Production And Raises $150m, Holds Out For OEM Rescue

Carscoops

In addition to being hurt by the general downturn in the EV market, Fisker has been hobbled by changes in tax credit rules that mean drivers buying electric vehicles made outside of North America or built using batteries containing materials originating in countries like China, no longer qualify for financial aid.

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Decline in used car values hits Barretts of Canterbury profits

Motor Trader

The group saw pre-tax profits fall 56.9% As in many sectors we have found it difficult to recruit qualified staff with the appropriate level of skills. Rapidly falling used car values impacted profits at Barretts of Canterbury last year. on turnover up 6% to £276.5m. Used car sales declined to 2,740 compared to 2,960 the prior year.

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Rivian R1S Now Available For Lease, But It’ll Cost You

Carscoops

The good for lessees is that both the R1S and R1T qualify for a $7,500 tax credit under the clean vehicle program when leased. The models available for lease are pre-configured on Rivian’s website, and the most affordable option we found (equipped with a large battery pack, quad-motor, and 21-inch wheels) is priced at $93,750.

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