Electric vehicles, like the new 2016 Chevrolet Volt, took the spotlight at the 2016 Montreal International Auto Show. Showgoers were even able to test drive a fleet of electric vehicles in a bid to help encourage widespread adoption in the …
Vehicle reliability is more likely to make or break a vehicle purchase decision than ever before, said J.D. Power. The J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Auto Avoider Study, which includes responses from nearly 26,500 U.S. vehicle owners, found more than half …
Montreal will be home to the third McLaren dealership in Canada. Pfaff Automotive Partners, who import McLaren automobiles into Canada, announced the McLaren dealer network is expanding into Quebec. Brothers Nino and Renato De Cubellis will own and operate the …
Toyota and General Motors each took home “Best New Technology” awards from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), announced during media day at the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS). GM’s Rear Camera Mirror won for Best New Safety Technology …
Even though Ipsos Reid pollsters Darrell Bricker and John Wright will be providing real time data on Canadian customers at the 2016 CADA Summit, they said their presentation will go well beyond polls. “It’s not going to be so much …
Cox Automotive Canada, which operates Manheim Canada, has acquired complete ownership of Manheim Source Edmonton, effective immediately. Maria Soklis, President of Cox Automotive Canada, told Canadian auto dealer the move is part of Manheim Canada’s strategy to expand into western …
Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust announced it will purchase the Audi Barrie property in Innisfil, Ont. for around $11.1-million, making this the third deal for the trust in less than a month. Audi Barrie is a newly-constructed 25,000 sq.ft. …
SCI MarketView, which operates a leasing business under the name of SCI Lease Corp., has appointed Lori Murtagh as Executive Leader and GM for the new leasing business. The company said Murtagh will lead all efforts in launching and building …
Kijiji Autos is ramping up for 2016 by adding four new team members, announced the company. Justin Walsh will lead the sales team as Inside Sales Manager, reporting to Ryan Thompson, Head of Sales for Kijiji Autos. Walsh brings nine …
It’s seemed inevitable for several months but it’s never over until it’s over. Now it’s over and it’s official: total sales of 1,898,485 new cars, trucks and utility vehicles in Canada in 2015 set a new all-time sales record — …
One of the familiar faces at the CADA Summit is moderator Niel Hiscox, publisher of Canadian auto dealer. “I look forward to this event every year,” said Hiscox, who once again will be moderating several panel discussions and interacting with …
A new partnership between GM and U.S. rideshare provider, Lyft, is a clear sign the automaker is moving away from its traditional ownership model. GM has invested a whopping $500-million in its partnership with Lyft to create an “integrated network …
