Britain’s rapidly growing electric vehicle charging network is under fire from disabled charities due to discrimination. According to Auto Express, an auditing team highlighted a wide range of challenges faced by disabled drivers using certain government grant-funded chargers, “ranging from …
Hyundai and Amazon announced a partnership in which the OEM will create the Hyundai Evolve digital showroom. Consumers can configure a new Hyundai, estimate the sales price, and search for real-time inventory matches, according to CNET. “Additionally, the Amazon-based showroom …
The 2022 Geneva Motor Show was cancelled again, for the third consecutive year, thanks to ongoing issues related to the pandemic. The Comité Permanent du Salon International de l’Automobile organizers said in an announcement that “The direct and indirect issues …
Tesla will relocate its headquarters from Palo Alto, California to Austin, Texas due to the cost of homes in the Bay Area and the long commutes for employees, according to a recent update from CEO Elon Musk. He still plans …
The third quarter of the year was dominated by the impacts of the semiconductor shortage, when passenger car sales declined 11.3%—which DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) describes as “not an unusual figure.” However, light truck sales fell 12.5%, and that is …
The Canadian used wholesale market continues its upward trend, now for the eight consecutive week as all but one segment managed price increases for the week ending on October 5. In its latest weekly automotive market update, Canadian Black Book …
Montreal’s Decarie Motors (Jaguar Land Rover) dealership is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The company was co-founded in 1946 by the late Moe Segal and his father, Max, and the store initially sold used vehicles. Today, the dealership is home to …
AutoCanada recently acquired Airdrie Autobody, a collision centre located in Airdrie, Alberta, as part of the group’s strategy to develop a national collision centre network to match its existing dealerships. “The addition of this well-managed business marks the fourth collision …
Ontario’s Policaro Group, in attempting to redefine the automotive experience for its customers, launched new services around leasing, vehicle customization, and delivery. “At Policaro Group, we take every moment to redefine our community’s automotive experience through outstanding customer service, cutting-edge …
MNP recently launched its fall campaign around corporate finance and succession for dealerships, and will be hosting a workshop on November 9 to explore what automotive retailers should be thinking about and preparing for. The workshop, entitled “Navigating Your Dealership …
Online car-shopping and delivery platform Canada Drives launched in Alberta following previous launches in British Columbia and Ontario. The launch in Alberta means that consumers in the province can pay in full or finance, sign all documents, and have their …
AutoVerify, which is powered by Mobials, recently announced a partnership with Lubrico Warranty to help dealers sell more finance and insurance products. Lubrico Warranty products are now integrated into AutoVerify Spotlight—the e-commerce function of the company’s digital retailing suite. The …
