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.
In a recent update, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants called Canadian commuting patterns, which is dominated by light vehicles, “a sad failure of urban planning.” This year they said more than 80 per cent of Canadians drove to work in a light …
The Canadian automotive industry reacted favourably to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan for manufacturing electric vehicles without implementing mandatory sales targets. The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) formally applauded the federal government’s announced Auto Strategy, including the decision to end …
Quebec-based OLIJEL said it will officially launch its Intelligent Kill Switch (IKS) anti-theft system in Ontario later this month, as vehicle theft remains a growing concern across the Greater Toronto Area. In a news release, the company said the Canadian-developed, …
Employment across Canada’s automotive sector weakened in early 2026, according to new industry data released by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. Total automotive-related employment reached 578,900 workers in February, down 0.8 per cent from the same month last year. The sector had …
Unifor will launch its 2026 Detroit Three contract negotiations with Ford Motor Co. on June 22, the union announced Monday, as Canada’s automotive sector continues to face what union leaders described as “unprecedented challenges.” The union said it selected Ford …
Auto Shield has appointed longtime automotive executive Scott Ashby as Senior Vice-President of Operations, marking a key leadership addition as the company continues its national expansion and digital transformation. The Oakville-based provider of protection products and claims administration solutions said …