A U.S. survey, conducted by Smith’s Lawyer’s and based on 2,214 drivers across the country, has revealed that men are much more likely to be distracted when driving than women. The survey also found that more than 70 per cent …
Digital marketing provider Search Optics has named former Jaguar Land Rover executive David Cox as president of the company’s North American operations, according to a news release. In his new role with Search Optics, he will be responsible for the …
Uber’s Canadian division has announced the launch of its UberÉLECTRIQUE program in Montreal, Que., in partnership with the Association des véhicules électriques du Québec (AVEQ) and Electric Mobility Canada (EMC). “We are proud that Montreal has been chosen for the …
New vehicle quality has improved by 4 per cent from 2017 and reached its best level ever, according to J.D. Power’s 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which measures the quality of new cars 90 days of ownership. This is …
Registration for the seventh installment of the TalkAUTO Canada conference is now open. The event will be held on Nov. 7, 2018 at the Universal EventSpace in Vaughan, Ont., marking a change in venue from the previous years. Host sponsors …
Canada’s first retail hydrogen fuelling station is now open to the public in British Columbia. The station, located at 8686 Granville Street in Vancouver, is cooperatively owned by Shell and Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation (HTEC). “After bringing hydrogen refuelling …
Digital platforms and body style diversity are some of the main factors that appear to be shaping the shopping behaviour of Canadian car buyers, according to a report from Jumpstart Automotive Media. The media, insights, and marketing solutions company releases …
The CF Lime Ridge shopping mall in Hamilton, Ont., hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 14 to celebrate the launch of its electric vehicle charging stations with Tesla and FLO. The company’s investment in the technology brought 20 Tesla …
Used car prices in the U.S. have reached a record high thanks to a growing supply of near-new vehicles coming off-lease and a boost in the demand for cars of all sizes and ages due to shifting market factors, according …
CarGurus, an automotive shopping website, has announced the winners of its annual Top Rated Dealers list, which recognizes Canadian dealerships with the highest average shopper ratings published on the CarGurus platform. “CarGurus users have an expectation of transparency and the …
Automotive Properties REIT, an open-ended real estate investment trust based in Toronto, Ont., has entered into an agreement to acquire the Country Hills Volkswagen dealership property in Calgary, Alta., for approximately $18 million. The newly-built 34,646 square-foot dealership facility, which …
Leader Auto Resources (LAR) has named Nathalie Lanctôt as Director of Sales for Quebec. The announcement was made by Robert B. Issenman, President and CEO of the Quebec-based car dealer buying group, which has been described as the largest of …
