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I’ve worked as an editor in the business press for a while. Ok, a long while, like 25+ years, and have worked in many different markets. One of the things all magazine publishing teams will try to do is build …
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Remembering Ron Porter
I received some sad news on May 15. As many of you will now know, Ron E. Porter, former SVP Automotive Finance at Scotiabank died at age 71. Ron was a true automotive guy. He spent over 30 years at …
Canadian interest in EVs declines for second year in a row
Consumer consideration towards buying an electric vehicle has declined for the second consecutive year, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 Canada Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study. In a news release, the company said 11% of new vehicle shoppers in Canada noted …
FLO’s latest installations to create highway charging corridor in B.C.
FLO has announced that it will supply 41 of its 100kW SmartDC fast chargers to Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), with the instalment resulting in the creation of a highway charging corridor in British Columbia. The fast chargers will be installed …
Autotrader reveals Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2024
Autotrader has announced its list of Best Cars for Recent College Graduates for 2024 in the United States, slotting the Chevrolet Equinox in the top spot followed by the Honda Civic. “As the class of 2024 puts college in their …
Peer-to-peer EV charging to experience significant growth
An increase in e-mobility is the main push behind the adoption of peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging technologies, according to a research report from Fact.MR. In a news release, the company said the global peer-to-peer EV charging market is projected to …
APMA’s Project Arrow to help get new talent in auto manufacturing
The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) has recently announced its support for the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA)’s Project Arrow: a fully Canadian designed and produced zero-emission concept vehicle. BHER said APMA is a new work-integrated learning partner and …
Ontario rejects proposal for 2-day cooling-off period after vehicle purchase
The Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery has rejected a controversial proposal to add a two-day cooling-off period for consumers to walk away from a deal for a vehicle they have purchased. The proposal, one of several harvested …
Used market price declines less intense as supply builds
Declines in prices for the Canadian used wholesale market is less than the prior week — including for the overall car and truck/SUV segments, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest report covering the week ending on May 25. The market …
U.S. new vehicle sales in May should show improvement over year-ago levels
A recent forecast from Cox Automotive indicates that May new vehicle sales in the United States should be an improvement from a year ago, thanks to increased inventory levels resulting in more appealing incentives. However, the company also noted that …
Gen X and Baby Boomers have thirst for adventure, including road trips
A new survey from Mazda Canada reveals Canadians have a thirst for adventure and that, despite misconceptions about aging, Gen X and Baby Boomers are showing no signs of slowing down. According to the OEM’s news release, the survey shows …
Creating a hospitality culture for dealerships
Dealers can improve their business if they start treating leads as people rather than sales and instead create a culture of customer hospitality, according to industry experts who spoke at the 360.Agency forum Selling In The New Disruptive Reality. Mathew …
