Global automotive retail technology provider Keyloop announced yesterday that it has acquired SERTI, one of Canada’s leading Dealer Management Systems (DMS). The purchase is Keyloop’s sixth acquisition since its launch in March 2021 and will support the company as it …
Data analytics and consumer intelligence firm J.D. Power announced staffing changes this week within its automotive division. These changes are focused on adding more data and analytical insights to the areas of EV, mobility, connectivity and consultation within the automotive …
Ford is sweetening the deal for consumers on the used vehicle front by offering longer at-home test drives than its competitors—some of which have also launched online used car shopping sites. “Any used vehicle purchased through Ford Blue Advantage, not …
New electric vehicle sales in Australia tripled after years of slow sales, thanks to incentives introduced by state governments to support the adoption of EVs, according to The Guardian. The country recorded 24,078 EV sales in 2021—up from the 6,900 …
Renault and Nissan will team up on producing electric cars, thanks to a US$26 billion investment plan that spans five years—helping them to stay competitive in the shift to electrification. “The two-decade old alliance, which also includes Mitsubishi Motors, said …
In reviewing an op-ed about how electric vehicles are ill-equipped to handle winter storms, Car and Drive looked at the facts around EV batteries and more. The media outlet described the opt-ed as “a collection of isolated facts and specific …
Tesla will reportedly not launch any new vehicles in 2022, suggesting the company’s Cybertruck will be delayed until at least 2023, according to Auto Express. “We will not be introducing new vehicle models this year. It would not make any …
The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show opened its doors to the public on January 21, offering an in-person event featuring displays of new models, classic cars, electric vehicles, and interactive experiences. According to a Washington Auto Show news release, the …
KAR Global and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) announced the licensing of KAR’s privacy and security training program, Privacy Pam, for use by NAAA member auctions—including its Canadian members. The update means that, through the NAAA, all member auctions …
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) recently announced the category finalists of its 2022 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. “Like in 2021, our 2022 program considered vehicles that are newly redesigned, …
Charles Parent is now the new president of iA Auto Finance, the company announced in January. “This is very promising for our future,” said iA Auto Finance in a news release. They company describe Parent as a trained actuary with …
Iceberg Finance is now fully integrated with Dealertrack. The latest update from the company is big news for its customers, as dealers can now submit their finance applications entirely through the Dealertrack platform. “You no longer need to go through …
