Despite decades of experience, 73% of professional technicians cited a struggle with limited OE data access and other digital restrictions, not lack of skill.
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Toyota reigned again this quarter as the top-selling brand, capturing 17.4 percent of the state’s market share compared to Tesla’s 9.8 percent.
OEM parts remain more frequently used in EV repairs with 83% of the parts dollars represented on estimates versus 63% of parts for ICE alternatives.
Despite this strong performance, tariffs are estimated to add $4,275 in cost per vehicle on average and many OEMs report significant impacts to their bottom line.
Despite a strong start to the year, rising tariffs, inflation, and consumer caution may soften California’s automotive outlook for the second half of 2025.
Overall, new vehicle registrations among all brands, including hybrids, show an increase of 8.3 percent growth from this time last year.
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