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 …
OEMs are moving production from the U.S. to China to sidestep punishing tariffs resulting from a prolonged trade war. “Vehicles previously exported from (the U.S.) to China are now being relocated there,” said Joe Langley of IHS Markit. Even after …
Former United Auto Workers President Dennis Williams was charged in Detroit with conspiring with successor Gary Jones and other UAW officials to embezzle hundreds of thousands of dollars in UAW funds between 2010-2019, according to U.S. prosecutors. “The charges today …
The U.K. Department of Transport announced it will be working with Ocado, Tesco, Deliveroo, and Uber to create a comprehensive map of the countless potholes on U.K. roads. “To help determine which roads require repairs, data gathered by the four …
With electric poised to become a more dominant energy source for vehicles, dealers will need to take a more proactive approach to define their role. As every dealer knows, COVID-19 has caused some serious mayhem among the automotive world, and …
The U.S. automotive industry’s recovery continues to be slow but remains on track for the month of August, with an anticipated seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 14.9 million — up from July’s 14.5 million pace but down from 2019’s …
External environments, cell phone use (texting, talking, and emailing), and changing console settings/infotainment systems are the top factors distracting Canadians when driving a vehicle, according to a web survey conducted by Ad Hoc Research for Desjardins. “Every fatality and every …
SWTCH Energy, a Toronto-based electric vehicle charging company, raised CA$1.1 million to expand its product and service offerings to metropolitan areas across North America. The company aims to establish itself as a main component to urban EV ownership and even …
Vito Paladino, Senior Director of Sales and Aftersales at Audi Canada, has been tapped to become the company’s new president on September 1, 2020. He will succeed Giorgio Delucchi, who has been promoted to Head of Sales, Region China and …
Producing the annual CADA Laureate award issue detailing the winners and finalists is always an amazing part of the Canadian auto dealer publishing schedule. Not only do we get to showcase the 15 finalists and three winners, but we get …
Counterfeit parts can put businesses and customers at risk while the business may not be aware their original genuine OEM part is an imitation, according to Original One Parts. It is a good argument for dealerships seeking to convince consumers …
