Martins Industries, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of tire equipment, added a new member to its team—and “he” is not human. Marty the Robot joined the team as the company’s official internal tour guide. The program was developed following requests …
It is no longer news that many Canadians are driving less during the pandemic, but it may be news to note that 57% of consumers did not reach out to their vehicle insurance provider about discounts or changes to their …
The Canadian used vehicle wholesale market is up again—this time by 0.35% for the week, which now extends the positive weekly performance to 15 consecutive weeks, according to Canadian Black Book. Its weekly automotive market update also revealed increases in …
Chevrolet will help cover the cost of the standard installation of a Level 2 (240-volt) charging home outlet for certain customers who buy or lease a new 2022 Bolt EUV or Bolt EV. In doing this, Chevrolet may help improve …
What will the new vehicle dealership look like post-COVID? To figure that out, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), in working with the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA), surveyed all 3,328 new vehicle dealers across Canada. The goal was to measure the …
Vincent Renaud has been tapped as the new vice-president of logistics at Distribution Stox, effective as of May 31, 2021. He will be in charge of managing the company’s distribution activities, supply chain, ongoing improvement, and transportation. “We are extremely …
The way consumers pay for products has evolved, and that change has trickled down to the automotive retail industry. As a result, dealerships may need to assess their payment methods to ensure they are offering the right ones for today’s …
Carfax Canada recently released a few interesting facts from its May 2021 survey, which found that 84% of Canadians are considering planning a road trip this summer once restrictions are allowed. This is a good time for dealerships across the …
A new Leger survey conducted on behalf of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada indicates that 35% of Quebec consumers do not understand all the features available in their vehicle, and 16% do not fully comprehend what they are. The news …
Mental health remains an important topic for all employers to consider for their employees. In taking the pulse of how Canadians feel about their mental health during the pandemic, Leger’s North American Tracker report reveals that only 11% of respondents …
A car sharing company created by BCAA will launch in Victoria, B.C. on August 1 and is encouraging consumers in the area to sign up in advance. Known as Evo Car Share, the company plans to bring a flexible and …
The self-driving vehicle industry appears more open to women CEOs and founders, including women of colour, than other industries like the broader technology sector, according to Forbes. The news outlet said “three out of 12 leading autonomous technology companies in …
