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 …
One dealership in Arizona is preparing for an electric future by installing charging stations (including one supercharger), purchasing stronger equipment (such as a lift that can handle 18,000 pounds), and is preparing to invest more. According to Whitney Yates-Woods of …
The U.K. Department for Transport found that EV public charge points in the country increased by 37% in 2021, with London well ahead of the game. According to Auto Express, the U.K. added 7,600 new devices. As of January 1, …
General Motors plans to build generators that use hydrogen-powered (Hydrotec) fuel cells that offer mobile sources of electricity and act as temporary EV chargers, according to Driving.ca. “Hydrotec power generators can quickly be deployed for disaster relief, or it can …
Sony Group may add new technology partners to its electric vehicle project, according to Autoblog, which adds that the goal would be to create a mobility business “to transform cars from transportation machines to entertainment spaces.” Sony’s Senior General Manager …
Britishvolt, a battery manufacturing start-up, recently secured funding of £1.7 billion (CA$2.90 billion) towards its goal of producing automotive battery cells in North East England as of 2024. “Britishvolt started constructing the factory in Blyth, Northumberland, in September last year …
Distribution Stox recently announced the acquisition of Les Distributions Claude Côté—a wholesaler that specializes in the distribution of tires for cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles in Eastern Quebec. “This acquisition is part of our growth and consolidation strategy in …
J.D. Power recently revealed the Auto Summit agenda for its big event, set to take place on March 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada as a live, in-person show. “As the exclusive home of the U.S. Automotive Franchise Assessment, along …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors. Kerrigan offers a sneak preview of what she will discuss during her CADA Summit 2022 appearance on Feb. 16, 2022, and shares insights about …
Canadian Black Book named Kelly-Ann Neary as its new director of sales, data and licensing—a role that will see her working closely with both automakers and lenders to help reduce risk and maximize profit. Neary joins CBB’s sales team with …
