Governmental initiatives to put more electric vehicles on the road is well-intentioned but economically, technologically and socially premature The Federal government recently announced it had established a Federal Advisory Committee to assist it in establishing a Zero Emission Vehicle strategy …
Regulatory coherence between Canada and other countries can benefit the automotive industry Based on recent and surprising changes to trading conditions between the United States and Canada, one might believe the trading relationship between our two countries is anything but …
Musings about the new president, disruption and the changing of the guard I was fortunate enough to attend, and participate on a panel discussion at the 2017 Canadian Automobile Dealers Association Summit held on February 15th, which was, coincidentally my …
Automakers agree with the goals, just not the approach of some governments. By the time this column is published, we may actually have the regulations for Bill 104 in Québec, otherwise known as “An Act to increase the number of …
Polls show Canadians support the environment — as long as there’s no personal cost It has been a little over a year since the Liberals won the last federal election. Now a year into his mandate, Justin Trudeau’s approval rating …
Change is on the horizon for the auto industry There are lots of other folks that have a much better handle on the market than I do, but after being in the auto industry for almost 30 years, one thing …
Competition heats up between Ontario and Quebec on climate change I can’t remember what grade I was in at school when I read Hugh MacLennan’s 1945 novel Two Solitudes. Nonetheless, the book made an impression and provided a greater appreciation …
As consumers, we don’t spend much time thinking about where our vehicle gets repaired after we’ve been in an accident. After all, why should we? Isn’t one collision repair facility the same as the next?
Connected and automated vehicle technology part of government plans to improve safety and efficiency on Canadian roads Back in mid-February, Hon. Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport, provided testimony to the Transportation and Communications Standing Committee of the Senate, during …
Prime Minister Trudeau recently attended a state dinner held in his honour at the White House, representing the 10th time President Obama has honoured a head of state during his two terms as President. It’s the first time in 19 …
VEHICLE SALES HAVE BEEN STRONG BUT THEY MIGHT NOT BE FOREVER Canadian auto sales have been on a growth ride for the last number of years, with the industry achieving record sales volumes in each of the last three years. …
TRUST IS SUCH A KEY COMPONENT TO SUCCESSFUL SALES AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. ARE DEALERS READY TO BOOST CUSTOMER TRUST? My column last month was entitled Back to the Future and as we enter a new year, I thought it appropriate …
