The Lexus Safety System + A has been named the winner of the 2018 Automotive Innovation Award by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The award was announced at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, where the Lexus …
The government of Canada will invest $4.3-million in British Columbia to help the province expand its electric vehicle charging and refuelling infrastructure. The announcement was made by Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North–Seymour, on behalf of Canada’s …
February’s new vehicle retail sales pace in the U.S. is expected to decline from 2017 year-over-year levels, according to a forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for retail sales in February is expected …
Nissan is planning to launch a self-driving taxi service in Japan with telecom company DeNA. Known as Easy Ride, the “robo-vehicle mobility service” is being developed by both companies who plan to conduct a field test in the Minatomirai district …
January experienced its first decline in nearly a decade, according to the Canadian Black Book Used Vehicle Retention Index, which provides insights and statistics about the health of the used car market in Canada. Based on the report, the industry …
The automobile dealer industry in Ontario generates 53,000 direct jobs and more than $37 billion in retail sales annually, according to a study by PwC Canada, commissioned by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). TADA has shown through its report …
The Honda Accord and Chrysler Pacifica received Canada’s highest automotive honours after being named the 2018 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year during the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. “We’re thrilled to declare the Honda Accord to be …
Kijiji Canada has named Darryl Hilton as its National Head of Automotive Sales, according to a company news release. Darryl brings with him 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in both supply and retail. He joins the Kijiji …
General Motors recently launched a car sharing service in Toronto, Ont., through its subsidiary Maven. The carmaker enters a crowded market with competitors like Daimler’s Car2go, ZipCar and Enterprise CarShare as it shifts its focus from more established U.S. operations …
Exclusive interview: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney at CADA Summit. Click to watch video interview.
The current franchise dealership model is alive and well and will be strong for years to come, according to Peter Welch, President and CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). Welch took the stage at the 2018 CADA Summit …
SEE MORE COVERAGE OF CADA SUMMIT 2018 The 2018 CADA Summit kicked off with a detailed look at economic forces impacting Canada, and how it would impact the Canadian consumer. The annual gathering of dealers and industry leaders took place …
