Tesla’s dominant market share of the electric vehicle market in California slipped again this year, according to Reuters’ calculations based on government data from January to September, as rivals up their games. Tesla controlled 73 per cent of the battery …
Sym-Tech Dealer Services, a subsidiary of Amynta Group, has agreed to acquire SSQ Distribution Inc. from Beneva Group. SSQ Dealer Services provides automotive protection products and services to an extensive network of dealers throughout Quebec. Sym-Tech will acquire the distribution …
Imagine faster, easier commutes that alleviate the burden of urban congestion, using technology that elevates your vehicle safely and quietly above everyday traffic. That’s the goal of Aleph, whose “Model A” flying car has a driving range of 200 miles …
At AAPEX this year, the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) and the Auto Care Association, commissioned the “2022 Joint E-Commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast” and the “2022 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast” to provide the auto care industry with …
As part of an ongoing strategy to move into the collision repair sector, AutoCanada has recently purchased Kavia Auto Body, a SGI Elite collision centre in Saskatoon. Kavia is located close to two of AutoCanada’s dealerships: Dodge City Auto and …
New research by Frost & Sullivan describes pitfalls in the “fiercely competitive” aftermarket sector that can lead to dealerships losing loyal customers, and also prescribes recommendations to avoid these problems and gain customer loyalty. “All the challenges in the automotive …
The automotive sector is the biggest spender on digital transformation of its products and production, says the latest whitepaper, 4 Key Industries Embracing Industry 4.0, produced by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. The paper forecasts that “this sector’s spend …
Geopolitical turbulence and the fragile and volatile nature of the critical raw-material supply chain could curtail planned expansion in battery production—slowing mainstream electric-vehicle (EV) adoption and the transition to an electrified future. Soaring prices of critical battery metals, particularly lithium …
Even though he has a great education in the dealership world and is currently managing a Volkswagen store at age 30, Kyle Nelson felt he still needed an automotive diploma to prove himself to manufacturers in hopes of one day …
At the first hybrid meeting of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC), members recognized recent successes in the industry, such as the $16 billion in investments in manufacturing and critical battery components. The challenges and opportunities presented by this time …
The automotive industry is actively moving away from internal combustion, and as electric vehicles have become increasingly popular, the number of skeptics have grown. A spectrum of concerns has been raised, ranging from uncertainty about the true sustainability of EV …
EV maker Tesla is under criminal investigation from the U.S. Department of Justice over its claims that its cars are “Full Self Driving.” That news comes in an article just published by the Reuters news service, which reports the feds …
