It didn’t take long for Tricity Auto Group’s subscription to a company specializing in identity fraud detection software to catch someone attempting to purchase a car with another person’s driver’s license. About two months ago, the B.C. company paid to …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association recently launched its new CADA 360 Security Services program that includes a comprehensive solution powered by RecovR. The news was announced by CADA and Kudelski IoT, a division of the Kudelski Group, on June 5. …
May new light vehicle sales in Canada came in at 169,000 units as estimated by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants — a far cry, but nevertheless a step in the right direction, when considering that pre-pandemic May 2019 sales came in at …
For many graduates of the Automotive Business School of Canada programs, getting involved in the Georgian College Auto Show is one of the highlights of their education. A new batch of students will be creating those memories today and over …
FLO and Metro have teamed up to provide fast chargers at more than 130 Metro, Super C, Food Basics, and Marché Adonis grocery store locations across Québec and Ontario, the companies recently announced. “This partnership is about integrating the best EV charging experience into daily …
The National Bank will present a free webinar about fraud in the automotive finance sector on June 13. The webinar, called “Preventing Fraud in the Auto Finance Industry,” will be offered in English only and will include speakers from the …
Retail sales returned to stability for the first quarter of 2024 with a performance that DesRosiers Automotive Consultants described as decidedly muted across the Canadian automotive industry. “Gasoline stations saw some pullback as a result of falling gas prices, down …
The New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) formally installed a new Board Chair and new Board members, while also paying tribute to outgoing members for their service. Ann-Marie Clark officially took up the position of Chair during the NCDA’s …
The rollercoaster continues with prices in the Canadian used wholesale market slipping to -0.31% from the prior week’s -0.23%. According to Canadian Black Book, the car segment fell by -0.19% during the week ending on June 1, compared to the …
FortisBC announced that its network of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations has surpassed 50,000 units. The company owns and operates 42 direct charge fast charging stations at 22 sites across its service area in British Columbia’s Southern Interior. It …
The Minister of Transport and Québec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, recently announced the construction of a new $29 million laboratory meant to expand the Motor Vehicle Test Centre’s capacity. “These investments at the Motor Vehicle Test Centre will transform it into a …
Getting the approach just right is what counts in the F&I office. Overwhelm your customers and they buy less A December 2023 white paper by CDK Global sheds light on some evolving dynamics in automotive, particularly in the world of …
