The Conference Board of Canada just released a new report that takes an in depth look at how global developments are affecting Canada’s auto industry. The report, “Canada’s Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Industry-Spring 2011” finds that Canada’s …
With the installation of an initial network of public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs)—the “Circuit Électrique” announced by Hydro-Québec—soon to begin in the province, CAA-Quebec is offering a telephone help line that will assist owners of EVs when their …
While gas-electric hybrid vehicles may have saved thousands of tonnes of CO2 and other emissions from entering the atmosphere, they haven’t saved owners much money, if at all, according to a new study. The annual Hybrid Vehicle Cost and Savings …
There were tears and cheers as Shirley Canty, the colourful and spirited executive director of the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association, gave her final speech to the people she has served for more than 29 years. Canty’s farewell talk was delivered …
Saab Automobile announced on June 13th that it had signed a deal with Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Company. This follows on from another partnership between Saab and Pang Da Automobile Trade Co. The Lotus agreement will see the former acquire …
Lexus Richmond has officially opened the doors to its new $18 million dealership, designed to be as luxurious as it is sustainable. Located at 5631 Parkwood Way in Richmond, B.C., the almost 70,000 square foot facility – featuring the largest …
On June 13, 2011, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) officially opened the General Motors of Canada Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE). This state-of-the-art facility provides full climatic, durability and vehicle lifecycle testing, including one of the largest …
LGM, a supplier of extended warranty, credit insurance, wear protection and automotive theft deterrent products, announced that it has partnered with BMW Group Financial Services Canada to offer consumers the new BMW and MINI Appearance Protection program. BMW and MINI …
Hydro-Quebec and Mitsubishi initiate second phase of electric car tests Mitsubishi and Hydro-Quebec introduced the second phase of their major demonstration project today. The newest phase includes the keys to 15 Mitsubishi i-MiEV’s being handed over to 13 businesses for …
Second largest U.S. automaker forecasting 50% rise in sales Ford Motor Company walked up to the plate and pointed, Babe Ruth style, to its lofty sales goals for 2015. According to Ford, global sales will rise 50% by 2015, to …
Italian automaker seeking more control Following Fiat’s move to buy up the remaining U.S. government shares of Chrysler, the company has reciprocated a purchase proposal across the border. The automaker offered $125 million to buy out the remaining 1.7% stake …
Automotive financing company places 197th in growing companies While it’s one thing for a business to expand, it’s a whole other story when they are ranked on a scale of the fastest growing companies. Canadian automotive financing company RIFCO has …
