How can dealers and other automotive industry players plan to succeed in the coming year? J.D. Power plans to explore this very question through three exclusive industry outlooks that will help meet these needs. The company’s 2025 J.D Power Auto …
Canadian-owned tire distributor Groupe Touchette has named Francis Lalonde its VP of Supply Chain, the company announced in a news release. They said Lalonde has extensive experience in operations management, distribution, procurement, and transportation, and that he will bring a …
Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Mary Ng, travelled to Sudbury, Ont., to connect with local organizations focused on the critical minerals sector and the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As Canada is rich in critical minerals, …
The Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning teamed up with Skills Ontario to launch a week-long skilled trades camp in Guelph from Aug. 12-16. Currently underway, the goal is to introduce students entering Grades 7 to 9 to …
Investment in the Canadian automotive industry is expected to hit a new high this year, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). In an update the firm said capital expenditures in the auto sector have seen large swings in the past …
A look back at July reveals new vehicle prices in the United States were lower, year-over-year, for the 10th consecutive month. In a news release, Cox Automotive said data released by Kelley Blue Book shows the average transaction price for …
Car seats play a pivotal role in the vehicle buying decision for 60% of parents, according to Cars.com. In a news release, they also noted that some consumers will go as far as bringing a car seat to the dealership …
Goodyear Tire will invest over $575 million to modernize and expand its plant in Napanee, Ont., which in turn will help the company create an energy-efficient, end-to-end manufacturing process and boost its production capacity — including electric vehicle and all-terrain …
A trend is developing as electric vehicle owners are more likely than non-EV owners to adopt smart home technologies, according to a recent study from Parks Associates that included 8,000 Internet households in the United States. Its report, EV Charging …
Reynolds and Reynolds has acquired Boston-based TSD Mobility Solutions, a company that designs and develops fleet mobility solutions for dealerships, OEMs, public automotive groups, and rental car businesses around the globe. “The company’s values align with ours, their approach to …
Toyota recently kicked off a coast-to-coast trip to drive 9,000 kilometres with stops in every province as part of its 60th anniversary celebration in Canada. In a news release, the automobile manufacturer said the stops are to highlight some of …
The Canadian used wholesale market’s decline in prices did not stray far again, having declined -0.23% for the week ending on Aug. 10, compared to the prior week’s -0.26% — and -0.20% for the 2017-2019 average of the same week. …
