Major Australian car dealer group Eagers Automotive Limited has struck a deal to acquire a 65 per cent stake in CanadaOne Auto Group and its affiliated entities. Eagers has more than 400 OEM dealer agreements, representing 50-plus OEM brands, which …
The federal government is expanding the country’s electric vehicle charging network with the addition of 157 new chargers across Atlantic Canada to support growing EV adoption. Natural Resources Canada announced the installations as part of its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure …
Toyota Canada is teaming up with the Canadian Red Cross to strengthen the humanitarian organization’s capacity for disaster preparedness, response and recovery through its “Time to Act” initiative. The OEM is contributing $100,000 to support the Canadian Red Cross’ initiative, which …
DealerFire, a provider of automotive dealership websites and digital marketing solutions, has unveiled a new resource designed to help dealerships strengthen the performance of their websites through more effective calls-to-action (CTAs). Specifically, the guide offers strategies to help dealerships boost …
The overall performance of the Canadian light vehicle sales market was reasonable in September, given the broader economic uncertainty. That is according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants; in their latest update, they estimated sales came in at 163,000 units — up …
HGreg has once again been recognized among Canada’s top performing companies after earning the Canadian Business Excellence Award in the private sector for the third consecutive year. The honour, presented during a ceremony at Toronto’s Eglinton Grand (theatre), acknowledges organizations …
As the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto sector intensifies, Unifor has organized a rally in Brampton, Ontario, on Saturday, October 4 to call for stronger protections for Canadian workers in the automotive sector. The event highlights the …
Subaru recently unveiled the first full redesign of its national retailer network since 2007: the Subaru Connection Hub. The move aims to reshape the way consumers view dealerships, shifting the customer experience and modernizing the dealership network across North America. …
CanadaWheels again secured a spot on The Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Companies list, marking its seventh consecutive year on the national ranking. For car dealers watching the evolution of these types of online retailers, it’s worth noting that the …
The Canadian used wholesale market was down -0.24% in pricing for the week ending on September 20, which is similar to the prior week’s decline. That is according to Canadian Black Book’s latest Market Insights Report, which saw car segment …
Hyundai once again, through its charitable foundation Hyundai Hope on Wheels, and with its 225 Hyundai dealers nationally, donated to kid’s cancer care — this time to the Janeway Children’s Hospital Foundation in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The charity presented a $100,000 cheque to …
Dealers, and particularly their sales team, may be interested in a new survey that sheds light on how different generations behave behind the wheel, from blasting music to craving quiet reflection. The study, commissioned by Ziebart, found that younger drivers …
