WeCleanCOVID19 has teamed up with SATA Canada, a manufacturer of spray guns and PPE, and BioSafe Systems to create a fast and efficient sanitization system to help dealerships and other businesses amid a second wave of COVID-19. The news comes …
As the automotive industry continues to adjust to the new normal of COVID-19, a new pop-up store in Ontario operated by Pfaff Automotive Partners is now open for business. On October 23, Pfaff opened the first Porsche NOW pop-up store …
Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book have rolled out new monthly best deal lists for car shoppers amid COVID-19. The lists highlight new types of deals to meet consumers’ specific needs and interests and help alleviate consumer uncertainty while shopping/purchasing vehicles …
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index reached an all-time high in September with 109 points — up 1.6 points from August, demonstrating a “dramatic” rebound of used car values that started when COVID-19 lockdown measures were eased. “The surge …
Software company Hireology, which offers an all-in-one hiring and talent management platform, recently introduced a mobile app that allows employers to review applications wherever they are. “Instead of requiring you to set aside time daily to review applications while sitting …
Mobials is on the list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, ranking number 104 in the country and number three in London, Ont., on Canadian Business’ 32nd annual Growth List, according to a company news release. The list ranks Canadian businesses on …
Exro Technologies, a developer of power electronics for electric motors and powertrains, announced on October 20 the launch of a newly-established Calgary Innovation Center. The new facility will focus on delivering commercial products, allowing for in-house design, testing, and assembly …
Retail sales in the United States have accelerated in September, but as federal government money runs out and businesses continue to lay off workers the recovery is likely to be impacted. “Although sales growth is strong, it will slow through …
Automotive loans were not protected in the U.S. Cares Act meant to help Americans financially during COVID-19. According to Car and Driver, “anyone with an auto loan who missed some payments over the last half-year might have taken a hit …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will invest between $1.35 and $1.5 billion in its Windsor, Ont. assembly plant to build electric vehicles as part of an interim agreement with Unifor. “Not only is Fiat-Chrysler maintaining the current portfolio but they will …
Hertz Global Holdings Inc, a bankrupt car rental company, plans to invest up to $1 million in vehicle acquisitions in the United States and Canada. According to Autoblog, it also plans to invest “up to $800 million for working capital …
BMW has recalled 4,509 plug-in hybrid vehicles in the United States and 26,900 globally, because debris may have entered the Samsung battery cells during production and could cause a short circuit. In rare cases, it could cause a fire. Affected …
