Niel Hiscox, Publisher, Canadian auto dealer and Chuck Seguin, President of Seguin Advisory Services explore issues facing the auto retail sector in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian International AutoShow “full speed ahead”
Canadian auto dealer senior editor Todd Phillips interviews David McClean, Director of Marketing, Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS). It’s full speed ahead for a full-scale physical show in 2023, with a big focus on electric vehicles and other exciting new initiatives. …
Volkswagen considers Ontario for new battery plant
Volkswagen is eyeing Ontario for its new battery plant. The company is currently reviewing its final selections for the North American facility and Canada is in the running, according to Driving. “Canada is a logical option for the construction of …
Driver assist programs actually cut crashes by 49 per cent
Safety technology such as automatic emergency braking has proven effective in cutting in half the number of rear-end collisions, and significantly reducing the number of serious injuries caused by the most common type of crash on American roadways, according to …
Is Tesla reaching “saturation point” in California?
Tesla’s dominant market share of the electric vehicle market in California slipped again this year, according to Reuters’ calculations based on government data from January to September, as rivals up their games. Tesla controlled 73 per cent of the battery …
The 2023 Laureate Finalists
AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry PETER HEPPNER Preston Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd., Langley, B.C. Advice to others: This business remains one of great opportunities in my view. Where else can someone with little …
Scrapping 3G networks may mean even new(ish) cars lose connectivity
Relatively modern cars are suddenly losing connectivity and safety systems, and the demise of 3G cellular networks is to blame. As mobile phone networks have advanced to 4G and now 5G technology, eliminating 3G networks has become a priority for …