Ontario auto dealers are looking for tax relief to help offset the new costs of Bill 148, along with more time to adjust to a proposed minimum wage increase, said Frank Notte, director of government relations for the Trillium Automobile …
Two dozen Grand Touring Automobile customers got a first look at the new Bugatti Chiron last week. The luxury auto dealer’s Uptown facility hosted one of just two stops for the Chiron’s first visit to Canada. The event gave the …
Worldwide markets for self-driving cars and light trucks are poised to achieve significant growth, according to a new report from Wintergreen Research. Forecasts predict a rise to $3.6 trillion by 2023. The “Self-Driving Cars and Light Vehicles Market Shares, Strategies, …
Two new car dealerships bring HGrégoire’s total number of new vehicle locations in Québec to seven. An INFINITI dealership is now located at 1950 boulevard Chomedey, while a Mitsubishi dealership will open at 22465 boulevard Curé-Labelle in August. The new …
Three new hires at the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) will help to improve consumer protection and ensure fair enforcement, said the group’s CEO, Doug Lagore. They include: Brenda Chomey, in the newly-created position of registrar. Deb McKay as …
A more valuable dollar causes more immediate concern for the auto industry than a 0.25 per cent key interest rate hike, said Brian Murphy, VP Research and Editorial for Canadian Black Book. The rate increase — the first in seven …
The OpenRoad Auto Group has partnered with Love It Or List It Vancouver co-host Todd Talbot in a multi channel effort that includes video, a golf tournament and social media posts. OpenRoad will produce a series of videos profiling Talbot …
The Honda Canada Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the BC Fires Appeal. It will be used during relief and recovery efforts in areas affected by devastating wildfires in the province. The donation will …
The inaugural Top Funded Used Vehicle Report supports the trend that Canadians are migrating from cars to trucks and SUVs, said Dealertrack Canada’s Richard Evans. The new monthly industry report from Cox Automotive Canada’s Dealertrack online credit application network …
Waterloo, Ont. based Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS) will power an on-demand insurance telematics program for Amica Mutual Insurance, a top 25 auto insurer in the U.S. Available to policyholders this summer, the program reflects surging consumer interest in on-demand products …
A new awards program that recognizes Canadian dealers who have the highest average ratings from online shoppers has been launched by automotive shopping website CarGurus. Top Rated Dealer Awards recognize dealers who “are prioritizing customer service and earning excellent ratings …
A new technology that allows consumers to initiate and complete a credit application within minutes by text, using their mobile devices, can lead to more business for auto dealers, says information services company Experian. Text for Credit is designed to …
