Hyundai and Kia are recalling 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a brake-fluid leak in the anti-lock brakes’ hydraulic control unit that could result in an electrical short and fire. The affected vehicles include 440,370 Kia vehicles (283,803 Optima …
Wholesale used vehicles prices were stronger this week, with the car segment up by a record 0.35%, and trucks by 0.49% — their third largest gain in the last two years, according to Canadian Black Book’s COVID-19 Market Update for …
Average new vehicle prices in the U.S. have increased 3.9 per cent ($1,442) year-over-year in August and 0.2 per cent ($72) from the previous month, according to the valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book. The estimated average transaction price for …
Oro Station held a groundbreaking ceremony in August that marked the start of construction of its 500,000 square-foot Automotive Innovation Park industrial facility in Oro-Medonte. The facility, which joins a business park with a motorsport road course and testing facilities, …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has launched a national initiative known as EcoMonth, which aims to boost visibility of green vehicles and efficient driving techniques with the help of “top” Canadian automotive journalists. September has been deemed the …
Diane Conte, Events and Conferences, TADA, talks about the Auto Dealers Innovation Series Conference & Expo taking place on a virtual platform Sept. 24. The event features keynotes, networking opportunities and more than 25 virtual exhibits.
Jeremy Anspach, CEO of PureCars, explores the top Google search terms and phrases among car shoppers in the U.S. and how dealers can leverage this information to potentially boost sales.
The ninth annual edition of the TalkAuto Canada Conference will be held online on November 16, 2020, and will once again be hosted by Canadian Black Book and J.D. Power. In keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing standards, the 2020 TalkAuto@Home …
automotiveMastermind’s Market EyeQ sales platform has been enhanced with the integration of a pre-owned vehicle functionality with the Manheim Market Report (MMR) wholesale vehicle values. The functionality provides dealer partners with the ability to match used vehicle customers with relevant …
AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry Mike Hacquard, Wolfe Auto Group, Surrey, BC Advice to others: My advice to any young person entering the automotive business would be to always have the willingness to work hard, …
Ford launched a health and safety campaign that includes a COVID-19 contract for employees and their families. “We understand the importance of caring for ourselves and others, and will commit to establish safe practices that will protect all of us …
A Tesla employee refused a bribe of US$1 million to help Russian hackers infiltrate the OEM’s computer system as part of a ransomware scam. “The plan, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, was to get the employee to introduce …
