The trucker convoy blockades that blocked the U.S.-Canada Ambassador Bridge border for approximately one week may have cost the automotive industry US$299.9 million between February 7-15. “Our updated estimate includes lost direct wages for Michigan, lost direct wages in Ontario, …
After two years of losses, the Renault Group returned to profitability in 2021 and reached a number of long-term financial targets earlier than it had anticipated. In revealing last year’s financial performance, Autocar said the company highlighted that it “has …
The automotive aftermarket’s service and repair industry experienced strong sales in 2021 even as supply constraints remain an issue, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). That should be of interest to any dealer keeping tabs on the ups and downs …
Used vehicle wholesale prices remained relatively flat since the beginning of the year and for the week ending on February 15, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest update. “The Canadian wholesale market has continued to remain stable overall,” said CBB, …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the names of the finalists for its 2022 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. The three finalists for Canadian Car of the Year are: the …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews David Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada about the rise in U.S. protectionism in the wake of the Ambassador Bridge protests and closings. Adams says Canada needs to make its voice …
Reynolds and Reynolds launched a new customer success services team through the new department it created, which aims to advance its focus on customer success. The company will focus on three areas that it believes will allow them to help …
After a trucker convoy protesting against vaccine mandates in both Ottawa and Canada resulted in the closure of Ambassador Bridge for nearly a week, the Canada-U.S. border crossing is now open. “Traffic was flowing normally across the bridge between Windsor, …
Ford CEO Jim Farley is not pleased that some dealers are charging well above the sticker price for new vehicles during a period of lean inventory and semiconductor shortages. “We have very good intelligence of who they are and their …
The Biden administration announced a $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Plan that will focus on building charging stations along “designated alternative fuel corridors,” according to CNET. “While that sounds cool—and it is—it might be even cooler that part …
The state of California is suing Tesla over racial discrimination allegations. “A California state agency said it has filed a lawsuit accusing Tesla of tolerating widespread discrimination against Black workers at an assembly plant, mirroring claims made in several other …
In a one-on-one conversation with Car and Driver, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said the goal for the United States is to have enough electric vehicle charging stations that range anxiety becomes a thing of the past. “Success looks …
