The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has revealed the Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year category winners. The announcement was made during Media Day at the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) in January, …
There are a number of things Canadians dislike about their vehicles, but the most common concern is fuel economy, according to a news release from Desrosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. (DAC). The information is based on the DesRosiers Light Vehicle Study …
This year, the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) unveilings will be live streamed online at the Palais des congrès de Montréal through Livescale technology. New vehicles are typically revealed on Media Day, which occurs one day prior to the public …
There are a number of consumers that are concerned about global warming and vehicle emissions, but a small number of them (30 per cent of Americans) are willing to buy a more environmentally-friendly vehicle. That’s the finding of an Ipsos …
With the Montreal International Auto Show coming up fast, Honda Canada is looking to bring more to the show than what is traditionally expected — in the form of an immersive and interactive experience dubbed “The Intersection.” Meant to replace …
ADESA, part of KAR Auction Services, launched ADESA Simulcast remote seller dashboard, which enables dealers — including the company’s Canadian customers — to view real-time performance analytics. The company said its product provides an upgraded user experience for its customers …
Dealer-FX is shaking things up with its latest announcement in January, which will see Founder Gary Kalk move into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors as COO Bill Lucchini steps into the position of CEO. “I …
U.S. new vehicles prices were up 1.7% or $56, year-over-year, in December 2019, while declining 0.2% or $80 from the previous month, according to valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book. The estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in …
Yolanda Biswah, Canadian Black Book’s Director of Sales and Customer Experience, has been promoted to Vice President of Sales after demonstrating “amazing leadership potential” over the past five years, according to the company. Biswah enters the role with 20 years …
Honda Canada launched a new awareness campaign on January 6 that informs consumers about the CO2 emissions ratings of each vehicle in its Canadian lineup. In a news release, the OEM said its “Driven to Reduce Emissions Since 1948” campaign …
Software solutions provider DealerSocket launched into the New Year by signing an agreement to acquire DMS provider Auto/Mate. DealerSocket is known for its CRM system, digital retail, websites, inventory management, and DMS software solutions. Acquiring Auto/Mate will allow the company …
Canadian total light vehicle sales for November 2019 settled around an estimated 143,666 units, according to Desrosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). That’s two units short of what was achieved a year earlier. The sales numbers for November 2019 suggest relative stability …
