DesRosiers Automotive Consultants’ latest update reveals gasoline consumption, a variable that helps indicate the scope of vehicle usage in Canada and demand for aftermarket parts and services, has pulled ahead following a slow first quarter. While seasonal, DAC said gasoline …
Groupe Park Avenue has officially opened its new BMW / MINI Brossard dealership, the first in Quebec — and among the first in Canada — to showcase BMW’s global Retail.NEXT concept. The opening, celebrated recently with an exclusive event for …
The automotive spotlight returned this fall to the Quebec region of Terrebonne with the arrival of the Salon de l’auto de Lanaudière, which ran from Friday, October 17 to Sunday, October 19, at the Centre Expo Terrebonne. More than 20 automobile manufacturers …
Mercedes-Benz is giving its Canadian electric vehicle customers a major boost in charging convenience. The OEM announced that its battery electric drivers can now plug into more than 25,000 Tesla Superchargers across Canada and the United States. The move comes …
Volvo Car Canada has unveiled key leadership changes as the company prepares for a new phase of growth and transformation in the Canadian market. Longtime executive Mark McDade, Director of Retailer Development and Customer Experience, will retire at the end …
Manitoba’s automotive community will come together this fall for DRIVE 2025: The 12th Annual Industry Celebration, hosted by the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association (MMDA). The event takes place Friday, November 7 at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in …
Sym-Tech Dealer Services has appointed Ian Smith as Chief Operating Officer, according to a post shared by the company on LinkedIn. The company says Smith brings more than 25 years of executive experience in the automotive, financial services, and global …
The Automotive Conference and Expo (ACE) returned to Niagara Falls this year with a sold-out trade show featuring dozens of suppliers, technology partners and service providers supporting Canada’s retail automotive industry. The atmosphere on the show floor was busy and …
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced sweeping crime measures Thursday aimed at curbing violent and repeat offences, tightening bail and sentencing laws, and expanding federal policing across Canada. The plan — part of the government’s “Canada Strong” agenda — includes new …
New research highlights that major North American auto shows play a key role in the new vehicle buying journey for consumers and that attending these events has a measurable impact on their buying decisions, according to Clarify. The Toronto, Ontario-based …
In a recent update, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants called Canadian commuting patterns, which is dominated by light vehicles, “a sad failure of urban planning.” This year they said more than 80 per cent of Canadians drove to work in a light …
Canadian auto dealer contributing writer Perry Lefko won the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada 2025 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award Presented by Genesis Motor Canada Thursday night for an article he wrote about women who are either Dealer Principals or …
