Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada released an update about the federal government’s action plan that was developed after the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, highlighting a 19 per cent decline in auto theft in the first half of …
Steele Auto Group has become the third Volvo Cars dealership in Canada to embrace the brand’s commitment to sustainability. The company just opened the new Volvo Cars Halifax, moving from its former location to a new one with a state-of-the-art …
Automotive industry veterans Waqas Khan and Geneviève Bonneau have been appointed to Canadian Black Book’s sales team, both taking on the role of Director of Sales for Data Licensing. “Their extensive backgrounds and exceptional track records in driving sales will …
Mercedes-Benz Canada and Groupe Park Avenue opened a new AMG Brand Centre at Mercedes-Benz Silver Star in Montréal, Qué., as one of only 11 such centres in the world. The company said that last year, one out of every five of …
The Automotive Conference & Expo, also known as ACE, will dive into discovering the future this week, as the event is set to take place in Niagara Falls, Ont., between Oct. 17-18, 2024. The featured keynote is Stephen Harper, which …
Ramon Yarde has been appointed as Chief Data Officer (CDO) for Equifax Canada, according to a company announcement. He has been in the position as interim CDO since February. Yarde’s been part of the company since 2006, having held several …
As another indication of the growing importance of automotive in the tech world, Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO of the Volvo Group, will be the keynote speaker for CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Consumer Technology Association announced. The …
CAA-Québec recently released an update reminding its readers about the winter tire deadlines in certain provinces — something dealers across the country, whether the tires are mandatory or highly recommended, are likely marketing as the weather turns cold. The association’s …
Automotive associations in Canada on Oct. 10 revealed just how concerned British Columbians are with the provincial government’s regulation requiring 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035. Their news release highlights key data from a survey conducted by …
Several dealership groups have made the list of the 2024 Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies, one of Canada’s leading business award programs. The Best Managed Companies, which was established in 1993, recognizes excellence in private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Each year, hundreds …
CDK launched its new software certifications and courseware through CDK University this month, meant to equip dealership employees with the skills and credentials needed to excel in today’s consumer car buying and service journey, the company recently announced. The certification …
An eye on new light vehicle segment sales during the third quarter of the year reveals that smaller SUVs have pulled ahead as luxury options retreated, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants. In describing September’s sales results as tepid, DAC said …
