Looking ahead is not easy
We may have to be prepared for some short-term pain before long-term gains To say that the past few years have been the catalyst to a ”new normal” would be an understatement. So many different world events since 2018, and …
Category: General
Lana Payne is Unifor’s first woman President
Lana Payne’s victory as the first woman president in Unifor history is considered significant. At the same time, she and several other women executives within the automotive industry recognize that females lag behind males in leadership roles in this sector, …
More than $900,000 raised for Make-a-Wish as Honda Indy returns to Toronto
Toronto’s marquee racing event returned to the city last weekend, as fans flocked to the Honda Indy to cheer on their favourite cars and drivers for the first time in two years. In lieu of paid admission, fans were encouraged …
Video interview: Dealer Francesco Policaro talks about expansion and electric vehicles
Canadian auto dealer editor, Stephanie MacDonald, gets a chance to catch up with Francesco Policaro, president of the Policaro Auto Group. Policaro discusses choosing the Kitchener/Waterloo region as the place to expand, the status of the exciting new 75,000 square …
U.K. sees rising gas, diesel prices over conflict in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine led to a rise in gas and diesel prices in the United Kingdom where they have now reached record highs, according to Auto Express. Simon Williams, a RAC fuel spokesman, said “Russia’s actions will now push …
2022 Washington Auto Show opens doors to public in January
The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show opened its doors to the public on January 21, offering an in-person event featuring displays of new models, classic cars, electric vehicles, and interactive experiences. According to a Washington Auto Show news release, the …
NAAA members will soon have access to KAR’s Privacy Pam training program
KAR Global and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) announced the licensing of KAR’s privacy and security training program, Privacy Pam, for use by NAAA member auctions—including its Canadian members. The update means that, through the NAAA, all member auctions …
Category finalists revealed for 2022 Canadian Car/Utility Vehicle of the Year
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) recently announced the category finalists of its 2022 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. “Like in 2021, our 2022 program considered vehicles that are newly redesigned, …
Used vehicle wholesale prices flatten this week
After two weeks of declines and months of growth for used vehicle wholesale prices, the market saw prices flatten for the week ending on January 25, based on Canadian Black Book’s latest update. “The Canadian used wholesale market saw prices …
Record low for Canadian light vehicle production in 2021
A new update from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) reveals that Canadian light vehicle production hit record lows in 2021, but they remain “cautiously optimistic” due to some hopeful examples from OEMs. “The Canadian light vehicle assembly sector has been through …
David Adams to cycle for charity event for kids with cancer
To mark his 60th birthday, Global Automakers of Canada President David Adams is seeking donations for a cycling event to raise money for a charity for kids with cancer. Adams, who turns 60 on February 15, will be among 100 …
Feds contribute $2M towards EV charging stations in GTA, Hamilton
The Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will receive $2 million in funding by the Ministry of Natural Resources Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program to help pay for 294 electric vehicle charging stations. The announcement was made on January 25 …
