Rise up
Despite the progress and profile, the percentage of women in auto hasn’t spiked as much as you might expect While the Canadian automotive industry is encouraging women to become a part of it and many have risen into managerial roles, …
Author: Perry Lefko
Understanding mental illness in the workforce
Understanding mental illness in the workplace and training staff to help people showing signs of it was the central topic addressed by an expert in the field as part of a Global Automakers of Canada in-person and livestreamed event in …
Auto industry leader shines light on mental illness
It takes a lot of courage to step into a bright spotlight and share an intensely personal story about mental health and the impact it can have on your life, and your career. That’s what David Adams, President and CEO …
Dealer Huddle event tackles next generation of car buyers
Dealer Huddle Next is a one-day conference that takes place in different Canadian cities, focusing on the future and issues facing the auto retail industry. The Toronto version took place this week at Centennial College in Scarborough and featured presentations …
Car owned by Lester Pearson now in Canadian Automotive Museum
The newest addition to the Canadian Automotive Museum is a car steeped in Canadiana. The car is the one that Lester Pearson had built for him as a limousine in 1963 in his first year as Prime Minister of Canada. The …
W.A. Porter students qualify for the World Model F1 Competition
Students from the Scarborough Academy for Technological, Environmental and Computer (SATEC) Sciences program at W. A. Porter Collegiate Institute in Scarborough are headed to Singapore to compete in the F1 Model World Competition, the latest accomplishment in a journey that …
CADA concerned about the rise of ReVINing cars
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) is hoping for a comprehensive and Canadian regulatory system to stop the ongoing issue of stolen vehicles exported into the country with a vehicle identification number (VIN) belonging to another vehicle or a fake …
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 in February as part of Accelerate Auto’s fourth annual program to create interest and awareness about the automotive industry and …
Auto trade war heats up as Canada retaliates against U.S. tariffs
A day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on many global countries, some analysts say Canada’s auto industry got off easier than expected. Regardless, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded on Thursday with counter-tariffs, though it seems those …
Canadian auto industry reacts to Trump’s 25% auto tariffs
The days of cars and car parts flowing freely across the United States and Canadian borders without any tariffs could be coming to an end following an aggressive executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump announced on Wednesday, …
Flamand excited about ‘dream job’ as head of Hyundai Canada
Canadian auto dealer connected with Steve Flamand about his new role at Hyundai Canada and discovered that becoming the third overall President and CEO means a lot to him — given that he was born and raised in Canada. The …
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 …
