Auto industry leaders presented a united front in Ottawa this morning at a joint press conference to express their continued concerns over the federal government’s proposed zero-emission vehicle mandates. The groups expect the government to release slightly modified mandates next …
Canadian automotive employment continued to grow this year, with overall employment for the sector up 4.2% in the third quarter over September 2022, putting the total at 613,500 employees. That’s 1.3% below pre-pandemic levels, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). …
Canadian auto dealer Senior Editor Todd Phillips interviews Chris Walsh, President of Reynolds & Reynolds, about the evolution of digital retailing, showroom desking, and F&I tools as part of a shift to a more digital buying experience. Walsh discusses the changing consumer expectations and dealership experience, and comments …
The Policaro Group recently announced that its foundation donated more than $1 million to the SickKids Foundation, headquartered in Toronto, Ont., bringing much-needed medical care to children in the area. The foundation, established in 2018 to support the health and …
With a decline less steep than the prior week’s -1.56%, the Canadian used wholesale market saw prices drop -0.96% for the period ending on Dec. 9, according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights report. This time the car segment …
With a large field staff across Canada, and a focus on staying close with dealer customers, National Bank of Canada is looking to grow its automotive business. You can’t deliver top notch service that connects with your customers if you …
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) published its 2023 Economic Impact Report this week, which found that auto retailers sold 1,488,645 new vehicles and generated more than $28 billion of Canada’s GDP. The study was developed in collaboration with MNP …
The Canadian used wholesale market saw its largest decline in prices yet, at –1.56%, for the period ending on Dec. 2. The prior week’s decline was only -0.38%, and Canadian Black Book’s Market Insights data indicates that the 2017-2019 average …
Electrify Canada announced a new pricing structure on Dec. 6, 2023, that will feature kilowatt-hour-based pricing at charging stations across the country set to take effect on Jan. 9, 2024. The company said in a news release that energy-based rates, …
Canadians driving VinFast electric vehicles may soon find that, when charging their EVs through FLO’s network of public level 2 and DC fast chargers, they will benefit from a more seamless charging experience. That is according to EV charging network …
OPENLANE, which operates digital marketplaces for wholesale used vehicles, recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire Manheim Canada from Cox Automotive, the company announced on Dec. 4. In a news release, the company said the acquisition is subject to certain …
A not-for-profit group launched three years ago to help advance career opportunities for Black professionals in the auto industry hosted a partner luncheon event last week at its Mississauga, Ont. headquarters to provide a detailed update about the association’s activities. …
