Israeli startup StoreDot has begun shipping samples of its fast-charging batteries to automakers for real-world EV testing. The samples are 30-Ah lithium-ion pouch cells “in EV form factor,” StoreDot which claims can add 100 miles of range from just five …
Canadian auto dealer‘s Senior Editor Todd Phillips talks with J.D. Ney, automotive practice lead at J.D. Power Canada about the findings of this year’s Canada Customer Service Index Study that measures the consumer experience at dealerships. Who’s on top, who’s …
The Kot Auto Group is expanding both their brand portfolio, as well as their footprint on Vancouver Island, with the recent acquisition of Woodgrove Chrysler in Nanaimo, a new and used Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Ram dealership and service department. This …
After meeting the closing requirements of Canadian regulatory clearance, the merger of Groupe Touchette Inc. and National Tire Distributors (NTD) has been finalized. Groupe Touchette currently operates over 900 Canadian retail locations operating under provincial and national brands namely Tirecraft, …
Helping to build the workforce of the future, George Brown College recently announced the creation of its Electric Vehicle Technician (EV) Certificate Program, “offering automobile mechanics and technicians, as well as electricians and other tradespeople, the opportunity to upgrade their …
The Canadian used wholesale auto market continued its slow and slight slump, while remaining near record high valuations. This week is down -0.33%, quite a bit more than the 2017-2019 average, which was -0.24%, according to Canadian Black Book. The …
While August’s new-vehicle sales experienced a modest year-over-year increase south of the border, that glimmer of recovery has yet to be seen here in Canada. Estimated Canadian sales of 126,534 units in August were down 13.9% from the same month …
iA Dealer Services has expanded their business by becoming the administrator of the Hyundai and Genesis Extended Protection Programs. The programs fully integrate all branded products, including extended warranties, replacement insurance, guaranteed asset and payment protection programs together with …
In an effort to study and expand access to electric vehicles and how and where people charge them, Parks Associates research has released the results of a consumer survey that reports that unsurprisingly, most people charge their EVs at their …
Fairstone Bank of Canada and Eden Park, a network of near-prime auto financing companies, have concluded a transaction which was announced in April, bringing together two powerhouses in Canadian auto lending. “We are pleased to announce the close of our …
New research by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), along with the Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO), has reported findings from an industry survey about the performance of the aftermarket in 2022. “While supply remained tight and parts prices increased, the …
The State of California passed a new law last week that will ban the sales of new vehicles powered by combustion engines starting in 2035, but it has now asked EV drivers to not charge their vehicles. This contradiction is …
