Cedric Mathieu, Vice President and Head of Turo Canada, discusses what the company’s data reveals: that there is a growing demand for zero-emission vehicles in Canada, and what this means for the Canadian automotive industry.
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
Something doesn’t add up — and it’s not just the cost of used cars. In today’s market: Dealers who traditionally see 400–600 credit score applications are now also seeing 700–800 applicants. Subprime portfolios are filled up with prime and even …
VinFast signed its first dealership in California. The announcement comes on the back of recent reports from media outlets — including Canadian auto dealer — in which news of the electric vehicle maker’s reported plans to shutter five of its …
U.S. consumers are racing to buy electric vehicles before time runs out, a similar story experienced in Quebec when the Canadian government paused ZEV incentives earlier this year. CARFAX reported a sharp surge in sales of electric and hybrid vehicles …
Rivian teamed up with Laval-based construction company Montoni Group for a groundbreaking ceremony on July 16 that marked the official start of construction of the new service centre in Quebec. The facility is also an important step for Rivian as …
Electric vehicles have 79 per cent more reliability issues than traditional (gas-engine) vehicles, including battery wear and software glitches, some of which could impact long-term durability, according to European online auction platform eCarsTrade. However, EV drivers are also starting to …
PureCars has acquired AutoAlert, combining two dealership technology platforms focused on customer data, marketing and engagement. The Atlanta-based company announced April 13 it had completed the acquisition of AutoAlert, a Kansas City-based provider of data mining and customer engagement tools …
