Self-driving, ride-hailing progress hits COVID obstacle

Automotive industry players in Canada likely heaved a sigh of relief after the federal government announced trade talks between Canada and the United States will resume. Both parties are eyeing a deal by July 21.  It was not Canada’s automotive …

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy to shift automotive manufacturing from Canada back to the United States appears to be working, with Unifor calling for swift action after General Motors announced it would reduce shifts at its Oshawa Assembly plant …

Uncertain times are having dealers wondering about their exit timing  Many of us are looking forward to watching 2024 ride into the sunset.  With eager anticipation, we are hoping to see a red sky followed by a year of dealer delight. …

Hyundai and General Motors have announced plans for their first five co-developed vehicles, with four of the vehicles aimed at the Central and South American market. The OEMs will also co-develop an electric commercial van for North America. Hyundai and …

Electric vehicle sales in the United States were up more than 10 per cent year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, with General Motors driving much of that growth as Tesla declined, according to Cox Automotive.  Its Data Point update, …

Data from Equifax’s Canada Q3 Business Credit Trends Report may be of interest to dealers, especially those just starting out, as findings show newer Canadian businesses are driving significant growth in debt balances. The company said it sets a complex …