Canada’s new car market is down
With half-a-year down, so is the market for new cars New vehicle sales in Canada ended the first half of 2019 the same way they started — in steady decline. June’s 185,741 new vehicle sales were down 7.2% from the …
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autoTRADER releases June Price Index
The national median price of a vehicle in Canada has increased for both new and used in terms of cars, SUVs and trucks, according to the autoTRADER.ca Price Index for June 2019. Prices for new vehicles sat at $39,104 — …
New tech won’t lead to mass unemployment
If ever there was a fear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements would lead to mass unemployment, the B.C.-based Fraser Institute think tank suggests that such a scenario is unlikely to happen. This is based on a new …
Dealers focus on HR management
The need to provide consistent and transparent communications to employees is an important factor to boost engagement and professionalism within the dealership culture, according to Roadsport Auto Group. “It also reduces risks around the dealership’s due diligence obligations for abiding …
OpenRoad celebrates MINI Vancouver opening
OpenRoad Auto Group recently celebrated the grand opening of its new MINI Vancouver dealership in Kitsilano, B.C., which was previously known as MINI Yaletown before it was relocated and renamed. The store has been in operation for 17 years, and …
EV market to surge, China key player
The electric vehicle sales market will surge over the next decade, with sales expected to jump from 2 million units in 2018 to 4 million in 2020, 12 million in 2025, and 21 million units in 2030. The information is …
Auto cyber security market gains traction
An increase in the number of connected and automated vehicles over the next several years will lead to a greater risk of data breaching. This in turn will help generate more solutions that will drive the global automotive cyber security …
U.S. new car prices up 3% in June
Average new car prices in the U.S. are up 3.1 per cent ($1,131) year-over-year for June 2019, according to Kelley Blue Book. “Transaction price growth accelerated in June, climbing 3 per cent as demand for trucks and SUVs pushed sales …
A national fuel standard seems unlikely
The federal government’s latest announcement to team up with California on reducing greenhouse gas pollution has sparked concern among auto industry representatives who are seeking a single national standard with the U.S. On June 26, the Minister of Environment and …
DealerTalk 2019 conference date revealed
The next instalment of Kijiji’s annual DealerTalk series will take place in Toronto, Ont., where it will explore the theme of the Dealership On-Demand: How to Create a Customer-Centric Plan to Thrive in 2019 and Beyond. The Toronto event will …
Car Media 2.0 teams up with Volvo
Car Media 2.0, an Ontario-based service provider of professional, digital photographs for new and used vehicle listings, is set to become a Certified Inventory Merchandising Provider for Volvo Retailers in Canada. The strategic partnership, which takes effect in early Q3 …
Genesis adds retail location in Victoria
Genesis has expanded its retail operations to 22 locations with the addition of Genesis Victoria on Vancouver Island in B.C. The company has three other retail locations in the province, including Vancouver, Richmond and Kelowna. “Our expansion into Victoria reinforces …
