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 …
Nextology, a future-forward digital marketing strategy series presented by Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, and Dealer.com, has been launched by Cox Automotive. A fast-paced interactive format combines working sessions, keynotes and strategic consultations in a premier setting with overnight accommodations provided. …
Michael Weiss, managing partner at digital marketing firm C-4 Analytics, and Justin Cook, the agency’s vice president, have been named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year for New England. The company serves clients in a variety of verticals, and has carved …
Mercedes-Benz Canada’s Fuel Cell Division (MBFC) has made the 2017 List of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing. Compiled by Great Place to Work, the list considers data that includes direct feedback from employees of hundreds of organizations. All companies recognized for …
Regulations to support Bill 104, an act to increase the number of zero-emissions motor vehicles (ZEVs) in Québec in order to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions, may do more harm than good, according to David Adams, president of the …
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value index hit a record high for the second month in a row. Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage, and seasonally-adjusted basis) rose 1.1 percent month over month in June, bringing the index reading …
Sales of 203,486 new cars, trucks and utility vehicles in Canada in June pushed first-half sales over 1-million for the first time ever. It’s the second consecutive month, and only the third time in history, that sales have surpassed 200,000 …
Transaction prices for light vehicles in the U.S. increased less than two per cent in June — a slower than normal rate of growth, according to Kelley Blue Book analyst Tim Fleming. Average transaction price in June, 2017 was $34,442. …
