The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is teaming up with the PNC Foundation to promote early childhood education — and a love for cars — at the annual Detroit show. The event, known as PNC Grow Up Great Day, …
The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is launching a new crash avoidance test that will focus on automatic emergency braking systems that react to pedestrians. Set to launch in early 2019, the test will at first be conducted …
AutoMotion, a U.S.-based creator and manager of mobile apps for OEMs and car dealers, has now launched a new app for car shoppers interested in electric-only vehicles “With an incredible influx of new electric vehicle models, the consumer has more …
Connected vehicles are paving the way for new services and business models that will disrupt traditional product and service companies, according to Warren Ritchie, author of Competing in the Connecting World. Ritchie is a featured speaker at the upcoming CADA …
Ford’s plans to open an R&D centre at Kanata South’s newest development site is expected to generate more than 300 new engineering jobs. The 40,000 square-foot section leased by the carmaker is part of a five-storey, 100,000-square-foot building owned by …
Cox Automotive is expecting the year to close with a strong finish from December U.S. auto sales. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for new vehicle sales during this period is anticipated to be 17.2 million — down from last …
Kyle Mutch has been tapped as the new general manager for ADESA’s Saskatoon auction. Mutch has over a decade of sales and operations management experience. He previously worked as a distribution manager for Enerpac, where he managed the company’s global …
Raven, a connected car solution, is expanding its safety-enhancement offerings to include automotive fleets. Its device is meant to help both drivers and fleet operators monitor road conditions and therefore improve auto security. But the company has expanded its product …
Insights from Ottawa from the newest member of the Canadian auto dealer writing team I thought I would introduce myself to Canadian auto dealer readers with some humour and self-derision. You’ve probably heard this old adage before. “What happens when …
Things are moving quickly, and dealers need to study it carefully As we usher our 2018 and roll in a new year, I sit back, and ponder the events and circumstances of today. I can never remember a time in …
The USMCA agreement is signed. But the trade picture for the auto sector is far from clear in the months and years ahead This fall has been a very busy period for Canadian trade negotiations. After close to 18 months …
More dealerships are responding to the customer demand for an improved car buying experience Technology and innovation in the auto industry have advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years, all of which has contributed to improved safety, performance and …
