According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research — Connected Car Market — Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast — 2013-2019, the global connected car market is expected to reach $131.9 billion U.S. by …
Service shop managers can reduce the risk of employee injury while simultaneously increasing productivity with the new Rotary Lift MW-200 Mobile Wheel Lift. The air-operated MW-200 provides 200 lbs. of capacity at 100 psi, enough to lift a broad range …
In the compact premium crossover segment, Buick’s 2013 Encore has been recognized by Vincentric as a “Consumer Best Value in Canada” in the premium compact crossover segment. This award is a result of Buick’s dedication to providing customers a versatile …
According to a recent survey by Ally Financial and the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), in the U.S., auto dealers continue to give back to their local communities through donations and volunteerism, with nearly 65 per cent increasing charitable contributions …
Rogers Communications Inc. and U.S. provider Sprint have announced an agreement enabling Sprint to bring a comprehensive in-car infotainment and telematics solution to Canadians. Through the agreement, auto manufacturers deploying Sprint Velocity in Canada will leverage Rogers’ wireless networks to …
As part of a strategy which has seen it bolster post-secondary automotive programs in Canada, Subaru Canada, Inc. has donated a working drivetrain display to SAIT Polytechnic’s School of Transportation. This new learning tool allows a view of the inside …
Recently, the Motor Dealers Association of Alberta (MDA) announced the recipients of the 2013 Alberta Dealer of Excellence awards: Dwight Brown (Brown’s Chrysler, Westlock) and Bart Yachimec (Yachimec Auto Group, Edmonton). In addition to receiving the MDA award, Brown and …
Tim A. Reuss, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., recently joined Tom Wilson, dealer principal at Weber Motors Ltd., His Worship, Mayor Stephen Mandel, The Honourable Matt Jeneroux, MLA Edmonton South West, and other local dignitaries for the groundbreaking …
Rifco Inc. welcomed over 100 participants from all over North America for a perfect day of golf at its second annual Rifco Charity Classic, held at the Innisfail Golf and Country Club, south of Red Deer, Alta. Participants ranged from …
In order to support franchised dealers who choose to conduct business with each other, Dealer-Auction Limited has selected Gareth Walker as its operations manager for dealer to-dealer digital platform, Dealer-Auction.ca. Walker’s new role will focus on making it easier for …
Forward Lift recently announced that its most popular lift models have been re-certified to wear the updated Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) gold label. A new standard covering lift design, construction and testing in North America, ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2011, replaced an earlier …
Ford Motor Company of Canada has announced that it is partnering with the Canadian and Ontario governments for a significant new investment at its Oakville Assembly complex, as the facility celebrates 60 years of operations. Oakville, which is currently Ford’s …
