Gerd Reisenecker, a prominent member of Canada’s automotive community passed away last week after a five-year battle with cancer. Gerd was born in Munich, Germany and started his career path as an automotive technician in 1957. After emigrating to Canada …
It didn’t take long for rookie MP, and former car dealer John Carmichael to make some noise in Ottawa. Last week, Carmichael, the Member of Parliament for Don Valley West, introduced a private members bill aimed at helping protect the …
You’ve probably seen the ads on TV and in the newspapers as Chevrolet Canada is launching an aggressive marketing campaign for its new models. Chevrolet Canada says it has embarked on its largest vehicle launch in history adding the all-new …
Ford Canada is encouraging consumers to turn in their “clunkers” for cash when they buy a new vehicle from them. Starting October 1, consumers who turn in their vehicles for recycling (2005 models or older) will get up to $3,000 …
Two RCMP police cruisers were destroyed, a nearby funeral evacuated and much of Dauphin, Manitoba’s downtown business core was closed on the afternoon of Sept. 10, when fire raged through the facilities of Kelleher Ford. The fire, determined to be …
More research is being conducted into technology that could keep drunk drivers from starting their cars. The technology installed on vehicles could ensure that every time you go to start a vehicle it could potentially provide your blood alcohol content …
Subaru Canada, Inc. and Pioneer Electronics of Canada have teamed up to offer a navigation system that allows users on select Legacy, Outback, Forester, and WRX STI models to be connected to social networks, local searches, and traffic services while …
Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first all-electric Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event this week in Ottawa. Ricardo Borba, an Ottawa resident and the first person in Canada to place a Nissan LEAF order, …
Things are not always as they seem when cars are posted online. Online vehicle fraud is a growing concern and dealers need to be aware of the tactics used by scammers.The FBI claims that every 90 minutes a complaint is …
Consumers on the move will be able to keep doing their car buying homework, by checking out dealer reviews on a new iPad add. The app is offered by DealerRater, the car dealer review website, who partnered with CarZen, the …
Although they remain very much controversial, vehicle scrappage schemes can be a good way to boost new vehicle sales. Recently in Quebec, Clear the Air announced that it has joined forces with the Quebec Toyota Dealer’s Association, announcing a $1,500 …
Following on from a trial program, Ford Motor Company has announced that a ‘live operator services’ feature will become standard on its SYNC voice activated command system installed in the brand’s cars and trucks. The decision to add this feature …
