Toyota overtook Volkswagen in 2020 to become the top-selling automaker in the world — a victory that came despite a difficult and uncertain year. “It was also a topsy-turvy year in which the gravity of automakers’ losses was largely determined …
Sales of diesel-powered vehicles are surging, up 28% in 2020, even as automakers work to launch electric vehicles. According to Green Car Reports, five of the top 10 non-gasoline vehicles with the fastest-growing sales between 2019 and 2020 were diesels. …
After re-entering the Paris climate accord in January, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order to suspend new oil and natural gas leases on public lands and waters to prioritize climate change and reduce carbon emissions. The move was …
Tesla is planning to deliver the first units of its Cybertruck by the end of 2021, although volume production is set for the following year. “We’ve got the designs fixed,” said CEO Elon Musk. “We’ll soon order the equipment necessary …
A new two-day workshop will be offered to automotive industry professionals in March, thanks to a partnership between Wye Management, Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA), and DRIVE Investment Partners. The workshop aims to help managers (general, general sales, fixed …
The COVID-19 crisis appears to have put a slight damper on progress towards the adoption of electric vehicles in Canada, according to a recent Deloitte Canada report. Its 2021 Global Automotive Consumer Study found that, although the longer-term trend towards …
The Finch Auto Group recently donated $1,150,000 to a range of local causes, charities, and non-profit organizations in Middlesex-London, Ont., through its community campaign. In September 2020, the group launched the “Finch Match my Donation” campaign and pledged to match …
After a tumultuous year for automotive sales (April saw a decline of 75% and September was the best-selling month of 2020), there were some areas of the Canadian auto market that remained unchanged — such as the top year-end selling …
It has now been 15 consecutive weeks since the Canadian used vehicle wholesale market was down and decreases in both segments kicked off, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Auto Market update. Cars are now down 0.29% and trucks decreased …
SiriusXM Canada and Ford Motor Company of Canada recently announced a multi-year agreement that not only extends their relationship through 2025, but will also see the next generation of SiriusXM (360L) included in Ford vehicles featuring the OEM’s new SYNC …
Ford Canada has launched a new loyalty program for customers with “Thank You Bonus” points when buying or leasing a new Ford vehicle, or when purchasing a certified pre-owned vehicle. The automaker’s currently existing FordPass uses a mobile platform for …
British Columbia’s OpenRoad Toyota Richmond is featuring a massive new art installation — a mural created by Vancouver-based studio Chairman Ting representing the “essence and iconic history” of the OEM brand, according to an OpenRoad Auto Group news release. “We …
