Fasten your seatbelts
Canada’s auto industry braces for a volatile 2025 Sales of new cars, both gas-powered and electric, in Canada rose in 2024, while used vehicle sales sagged and are expected to continue to drop. But 2025 could be one of the …
Author: Perry Lefko
Dealers cautiously optimistic about business for 2025
Depending on which dealer you talk to and the brand or multiple brands they retail, there is reason for optimism or concern for vehicle sales in Canada 2025, according to some people interviewed by Canadian auto dealer. While new car …
Don Romano leaving Hyundai Canada to lead Hyundai Motor Australia
Though he is a year away from turning 65, Hyundai Canada President and CEO Don Romano says he isn’t ready for retirement or to back away from a challenge. After taking the helm and turning around Hyundai Canada as a …
John Carmichael honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Former auto dealer John Carmichael is pleased to be recognized and receive the King Charles III Coronation Medal, which is awarded on behalf of the Governor General of Canada. The King Charles III Coronation Medal is given to an individual …
Canadian car dealer Rein Knol to play famed El Mocambo on Saturday night
Almost 40 years after he gave up his musical career to begin working in the automotive industry, Hyundai Dealer Principal and Executive Rein Knol is returning to his rock and roll roots in a big way — when his Led …
Accelerate Auto brings students to CIAS to learn about career opportunities
More than 100 students from eight high schools in the Toronto District School Board experienced the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow on Wednesday as part of Accelerate Auto’s fourth annual program to create interest and awareness about the automotive industry and …
Determined Scarborough students seek funds to attend U.S. F1 competition
A determined group of students and support staff from the Scarborough Academy for Technological, Environmental and Computer Sciences program at W A Porter Collegiate Institute are seeking financial support to compete in a North American F1 model competition in Nashville, …
Auto groups concerned over Quebec Bill grouping heavy- and light-duty trucks
The Corporation des concessionnaires automobiles du Québec (CCAQ), the Global Automakers of Canada (GAC), and the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) have expressed concerns about Bill 81, a proposed multi-layered environmental legislation that would group selling electrified heavy-duty trucks in …
More OEMs step up to continue EV incentives to consumers
In the wake of the federal government unexpectedly shutting down its Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program prematurely, several automotive manufacturers have stepped up to continue to provide purchase rebates to consumers. The OEMs we have identified so far include …
Auto industry leaders call on Ottawa to scrap ZEV mandates
The heads of associations representing automotive manufacturers and car dealers in Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to immediately scrap mandates to achieve full-scale zero-emission vehicle targets if they cannot support the funding and resources to achieve …
Auto industry reacts to pause on federal ZEV rebates
The Canadian government will soon be putting an indefinite pause on the rebates eligible for the purchase of zero emission vehicles due to the program funds almost being depleted. Transport Canada announced on Thursday there is only $71,817,104 remaining in …
Dealers cautiously optimistic about business for 2025
Depending on which dealer you talk to and the brand or multiple brands they retail, there is reason for optimism or concern for vehicle sales in Canada this year, according to some people interviewed by Canadian auto dealer. While new …
