One of the best known leaders in Canada’s automotive industry has a new role. Maria Soklis, joins DSMA as Executive Vice President, North America. DSMA, a North American Automotive Intelligence and M&A Advisory Service, made the announcement today …
The Minister of Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, has made yet another announcement about new EV infrastructure funding. This time, it’s an $899,000 investment into Broadstreet Properties Ltd. to build 188 Level 2 EV charging stations in multi-family residential buildings across …
It was a great day on Monday for the auto manufacturing industry in Windsor and Brampton, as manufacturer Stellantis announced that it is investing $3.6 billion in the company’s plants in those cities. The projects, which are also supported by …
Cybersecurity is top of mind for OEMs, auto dealers as well as consumers lately. To tackle this important and complex issue, on Monday C2A Security, a leading provider of trusted mobility cybersecurity solutions, and Stefanini Group, a global technology company, …
An investment of $250,000 from the federal government will go towards the installation of 50 Level 2 EV chargers in the region of St. Catherines, Markham and Barrie this spring. The funding comes through Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, and …
Jeep brand has launched the “Jeep Code” Snapchat lens that allows Canadian consumers to engage virtually within the Jeep lineup, “turning every Jeep iconic seven-slot grille into a barcode”. Available now through the Snapchat app, the Jeep Code gives consumers …
The Specialty Equipment Aftermarket Association (SEMA) has released a study on what consumers are buying to upgrade their new car, or to keep their old car up-to-date. According to SEMA Market Research, the top five mobile electronics are: sound-system and …
California is considering targeting its EV incentives toward low-income drivers who use an outsized amount of fossil fuels. The California Assembly Transportation Committee last week passed a bill that directs the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state emissions regulator, …
VW has already committed to selling several versions of the ID.Buzz electric van: the yet-to-be-launched long-wheelbase “People” variant for America, plus the short-wheelbase, five-seat “People” and short-wheelbase “Cargo” panel van versions for Europe. But now Volkswagen has strongly hinted at …
On Wednesday April 26 at Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, the first production F-150 Lightning rolled off the assembly line. Ford says the F-150 Lightning can get an EPA-estimated 320 miles of range and can accelerate from 0 …
The decline continued for the overall prices in the Canadian used wholesale market for the week ending on April 22—down 0.23% compared to the previous week’s -0.04%, according to Canadian Black Book. The 2017-2019 average for that week was -0.08%. The …
Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced on April 27 an investment of more than $2.6 million to Montreal-based Tugliq Energy Co. to address barriers to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Northern Quebec. “By investing in making EV chargers …
