New York is moving forward with legislation to ban nearly all new gas- and diesel-powered vehicles in the state by 2035. “New legislation, which mandates that all new passenger cars, light trucks and off-road vehicles sold in the state be …
Ford plans to stop producing vehicles in India and will shut down both of its plants in the country—in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu states—by the second quarter of 2022. It will, however, continue to produce car engines for export, according …
Replacing the U.S. government’s federal fleet with electric vehicles could save the country’s taxpayers $4.6 billion by 2030, according to a report by the Electrification Coalition and Atlas Public Policy. “The report found that 97% of the light-duty vehicles and …
A new report from J.D. Power points to the shift in driving and vehicle ownership habits in Canada as having a significant impact on the automotive service industry. According to the J.D. Power 2021 Canada Customer Service Index—Long-Term (CSI-LT) Study, …
Park Avenue Volvo received the Best Dealership to Work For 2021 award, which is meant to recognize dealers in Canada who have created a quality work environment for their employees during the year. The award is offered to dealers thanks …
AutoVerify acquired AIM Experts, an advanced inventory merchandising solution provider, to take the stress out of buying and owning a vehicle for consumers, and to help solve dealer frustrations in this area. The company plans to do this by integrating …
Canadian Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index reached 127.8 points in August—an increase of 2.5% compared to last month, and up 2.7 points from the previous record set in June (125.1). The index experienced 12 consecutive months of increases and …
Frédéric Beauvais has been tapped as Groupe Park Avenue’s new General Manager for Park Avenue Volkswagen. Beauvais officially entered the role on August 30, and is responsible for leading operations and ensuring the growth of Park Avenue Volkswagen. He is …
J.D. Power released its Automotive Market Metrics report in September, which offered a glimpse into how the United States automotive retail and overall industry fared in August. Based on the statistics provided, the percent of total transactions over the past …
Quebec race car driver Alex Tagliani and his business partners recently launched a family entertainment centre at Plaza Sainte-Thérèse, Que., along Highway 15. The TAG E-karting & Amusement Centre is open to the general public and is meant to provide …
Canadian automotive employment during the first half of 2021 rose 8.3% for dealerships and 6.2% for automotive retail and maintenance, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). “Employment figures were impacted heavily last year as the automotive industry rushed to adapt …
In its follow-up study exploring the impact of COVID on certain brands, MBLM found that consumers surveyed demonstrated a 23 per cent increase in the number of brands they have an emotional connection with. The Brand Intimacy COVID Study also …
