After much anticipation, Google has finally released its Android Auto 6.1 update. The new update offers support for wallpapers and also re-enables Google Assistant routines. The update also offers major improvements for consumers struggling with vehicle-specific issues. According to a …
General Motors announced that it plans to invest $100 million to boost production of its 10-speed automatic transmission, which is used in the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. According to Phil Kienle, Vice President of GM North American Manufacturing and …
BMW is once again the largest U.S. automotive exporter by value. This is the seventh consecutive year that BMW Manufacturing has topped the list of U.S. automotive exporters, based on data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The OEM …
Lyft Canada and Toyota Canada announced a partnership to offer Metro Vancouver Lyft drivers a chance to rent Toyota’s Mirai sedan through the company’s KINTO Share program. Through the program, eligible drivers can rent the hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vehicle through the …
NADA 2021: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Sandy Orlando, Sr. VP. Product Mgmt. & Greg Wallin, VP Sales Canada, CDK Global about the NADA experience, the company’s product roadmap, digital retailing and the importance of data for dealers.
NADA 2021: Carina Ockedahl, Managing Editor of Canadian auto dealer, interviews Rick Johnston, Vice President of Product Management for Vehicle Sales at Quorum, about his experience in adapting to a virtual model for the NADA Show, the advantage the company …
Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) announced on February 10 that Canadian light vehicle production dropped significantly in 2020. According to DAC, the overall production count of light vehicles was down to 1.4 million units, compared to nearly 2 million units in …
Cox Automotive Canada’s Black Employee Network (BEN) hosted more than 500 team members on Feb. 8, 2021 in its inaugural event, which officially kicked off the company’s newest employee resource group (ERG) and launched celebrations of Black History Month. Members …
The federal government has announced an investment in cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) software made by Montreal’s Mogile Technologies. The software will give automakers, dealerships and consumers access to up-to-date, customized EV information; OEMs and dealers will be able to provide …
Digital Air Strike announced its acquisition of BestRide.com at the annual NADA Show, which was offered virtually for the first time in February due to the pandemic. The company, which offers leading social media, lead response and consumer engagement technology, …
Toronto-based technology provider Dealer-FX, which provides service technology solutions for automotive dealers and leading OEMs in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, announced on February 10 that it has partnered with Fortellis. The partnership will enhance Dealer-FX’s integration with CDK …
NADA 2021: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Trevor Robinson, VP of Client Solutions & Biz Develop., and Stacey Stewart, VP Business Management Solutions, NCM Associates about trends impacting OEMs, dealer operations and profitability.
