The 2022 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) was cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, along with new Ontario provincial rules limiting capacity for large indoor gatherings. The upcoming event was scheduled …
After the 2022 Montreal and Toronto auto shows were cancelled on December 16 due to the increasing spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver events followed suit later in the day. Jim Gillespie, Executive Manager of …
As we approach the end of the year, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reminds us that the provincial vehicle sales situation remains mixed. While all provinces maintained positive sales as of November, year-to-date when compared to 2020, DAC said some provinces …
Data released by AutoTrader.ca indicates that luxury and mainstream car brands remained the top vehicle choices for Canadians in 2021, even as price increases and inventory shortages continue to impact the market. The company’s Top Searched vehicle list shows the …
Kia Canada partnered with the Community Foundations of Canada on Kia Communities in Motion—a program developed to support moving grassroots efforts forward to create a future where communities can thrive. Specifically, the OEM wants to provide charities and the recipients …
The 2022 Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS)—the largest auto show in Quebec—was cancelled. The event was scheduled to take place from January 21-30, 2022 at the Montreal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal), but was cancelled due to the …
Capital Auto Group officially opened what it describes as Canada’s largest Hyundai dealership, which includes more than 68,000 square feet of space located at 515 Kenmount Road in St. John’s, NL. “This launch is a direct result of our optimism …
The wave of electrified vehicles is pending, but it is coming. Dealers need to be ready to meet consumer demands for more information and education—directly in the showroom. With Canadian new vehicle transaction prices reaching all-time highs this year—exceeding $42,000, …
In a December 10 letter sent to several senators in the United States, Canada threatened to impose tariffs and suspend certain parts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) due to the Biden administration’s proposed electric vehicle tax credit. A copy …
Genesis opened its first Retail Experience Centre to begin operations in North America in London, Ont. on December 10—a major milestone for the company and its business model. “We’re pleased to open our first Retail Experience Centre and provide customers …
Polestar Montréal officially opened on December 13 and will operate out of a multi-story container showroom that uses repurposed/retired shipping containers in a “clean and minimalistic architectural manner,” according to the company. “Quebec is a crucial province for Polestar, especially …
Cox Automotive announced the promotion of Ola Ajayi-Salako to Senior Director of Agile Delivery on December 13. She will act as the site leader for the company’s Canadian website, effective immediately. In her expanded role, Ajayi-Salako will work with local …
