The organizers of the annual NADA Show are promoting this year’s convention as possibly the biggest in the event’s 100-plus year history, especially since last year’s show was virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 event runs this week …
The Zanchin Automotive Group, one of the top dealer bodies in Ontario, added to its holdings and announced it in a unique way on LinkedIn. With award-winning actor Brian Cox, Zanchin announced that it took over ownership of Mercedes-Benz Maple, …
Omicron, supply shortages and politics are dampening the outlook for new vehicle sales The Canadian automotive industry began 2002 much as it did in 2021—wondering how much longer the COVID virus will impact global supply issues, in particular the production …
A group of people from Saskatchewan from the automotive, sports and entertainment industries contributed money, memorabilia and time for an initiative to support the company involved in the emergency rescue of victims of the Humboldt Broncos tragedy. Vaughn Wyant, owner …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association conducted its 2022 CADA Summit on February 16, representing the second consecutive year the event went virtual due to pandemic-related issues. TD Auto Finance was the exclusive sponsor. The Summit offered an interesting array of speakers …
Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, had sobering words when talking about what would happen to the Canadian auto parts manufacturing business if U.S. President Joe Biden’s tax bill goes through after failing the first time. …
Even though the Emergencies Act invoked by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau halted the various border protests by truckers, some people in the Canadian automotive industry believe it will impact the relationship between Canada and the U.S. as trade partners. …
A charity drive, co-started by Vaughn Wyant, President and CEO of the Wyant Auto Group in Western Canada and meant to support emergency rescue helicopters in Saskatchewan, received $1 million following the record sale of a 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang …
To mark his 60th birthday, Global Automakers of Canada President David Adams is seeking donations for a cycling event to raise money for a charity for kids with cancer. Adams, who turns 60 on February 15, will be among 100 …
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will receive $2 million in funding by the Ministry of Natural Resources Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program to help pay for 294 electric vehicle charging stations. The announcement was made on January 25 …
For someone who came to Canada as a teenage immigrant from Italy, Ralph Chiodo made the most of his life in a new country as a successful entrepreneur in the automotive industry and a philanthropist. Chiodo, 78, is the President …
Western Canada auto dealer Vaughn Wyant is overcome with emotion at his appointment to the Order of Canada, in particular because it’s an honour his late father received. The Order of Canada, created in 1967, is one of Canada’s highest …
