AutoTrader.ca announced the launch of its new car shopping experience known as Storefront this week — a fresh tactic for automotive manufacturers and retailers to promote their new vehicle lineups to Canadian consumers that frequent the marketplace. The company said …
A change is coming to drivers in British Columbia who charge their electric vehicles at FortisBC’s stations. In a news release, the company said the change will be to how the total amount they pay is calculated. Instead of paying …
The Canadian used wholesale market’s decline in prices was a little more than the prior week, at -0.51% for the week ending on June 28 rather than the prior week’s -0.48%. However, it is still a far cry from the …
Issues continue to plague battery electric vehicles even as traditional automotive manufacturers are levelling the playing field with more electrified options. J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) found that the industry average of problems per 100 vehicles is …
The state of the economy has pushed many consumers to reconsider major purchases, according to a recent Léger survey commissioned by Toyota Canada. In a news release, the OEM shed some light on the economic pressures weighing consumers down. They …
The provincial government in Ontario has introduced automatic licence plate renewals in a move that is expected to save vehicle owners time amounting to more than 900,000 hours every year. The change took effect on July 1 and includes licence …
The federal government has reiterated its request for proposals (RFP) under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced on July 2. The RFP aims to support the deployment of electric vehicle …
India’s market researcher Azure Knowledge Corp. has introduced a technology division called Azure Autoverse to the automotive landscape, the company announced in a news release. Azure Autoverse, which took part in Toronto, Ont.’s Collision 2024 as part of the prestigious …
There are only three CADA Laureates added to the illustrious ranks of award winners each year in three categories: Ambassadorship, Business Innovation, and Retail Operations. This week, the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) and their exclusive CADA Laureate program sponsor …
Canadian automotive trade has exceeded $200 billion, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). Product imports and exports dropped 23.3% and 23.2%, respectively, in dollar value for 2020, but sharply rebounded since 2022; imports climbed 21.1% in 2023 from a year …
North American dealer group AutoCanada recently announced that it has acquired Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac: a new and used vehicle Chevrolet Cadillac dealership and collision centre in Whitby, Ont. Described as a well-established business in the Whitby area, Nurse Chevrolet Cadillac …
The leaders of Canada’s automotive industry associations descended on Ottawa yesterday and held a joint press conference to express their concerns over the timelines and lack of progress on helping Canadians navigate the road to vehicle electrification, ahead of the …
