Consumer interest in electric vehicles has hit a roadblock in Canada, according to a recent survey from AutoTrader. The company said interest has declined for the second consecutive year, while Québec’s decision to end EV rebates for consumers could greatly …
The latest update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants concerning provincial new light vehicle sales reveals that the Atlantic provinces enjoyed significant spotlight success in March 2024. Compared to a national average, sales were up 9.2% for the month — with Prince …
A somewhat interesting thing occurred in the Canadian used wholesale market: while prices did decline, at -0.36% for the week ending on April 20, the overall market, car segment, and truck/SUV segment declines were all similar and hovered close to …
Cadillac’s retail business continues to expand with the launch of its first and largest dealer location in North America: Carter Cadillac in Calgary, Alta. “We’ve noticed an increased interest in luxury vehicles in the west and Calgary is the highest …
Leader Auto Resources (LAR), said to be the largest car dealer buying group in North America, has appointed Tony McQuillan as its new OEM Collision Manager. The group is based in Pointe-Claire, Que., though in his newly created position McQuillan …
Unifor continues to ramp up the pressure on General Motors in hopes of reversing the company’s plans to shutdown its Oshawa, Ont., assembly plant. In its latest move, the union promoted a hard-hitting message during Sunday’s Super Bowl, in which …
Maven, a subsidiary of General Motors, has launched an urban car sharing service in Toronto, according to the company. “Toronto has a unique spirit. Residents are constantly on the go and want more sharing and mobility options,” said Julia Steyn, …
Canadian Black Book has announced the winners of its 2018 Best Retained Value Awards in 20 categories, along with an additional three in the overall brand group. Toyota dominated the list, coming in first in eight categories and taking two …
The 21st annual Canadian auto industry golf tournament will take on a new name this year: The Canadian Black Book Kathy Ward Memorial Golf Tournament. The event, hosted by CBB, is meant to honour the company’s former CEO who passed …
Kijiji Canada has named Darryl Hilton as its National Head of Automotive Sales, according to a company news release. Hilton brings with him 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in both supply and retail. He joins the Kijiji …
Meet Jason Dale, newly-hired Executive Director of the Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC). Dale had only been on the job for about a week when Canadian auto dealer paid him a visit to get his sense of the program …
The automobile dealer industry in Ontario generates 53,000 direct jobs and more than $37 billion in retail sales annually, according to a study by PwC Canada, commissioned by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). TADA has shown through its report …
