Mexico may reopen factories after May 18 due to requests from the U.S. government and automakers. “In late March, the U.S. launched a campaign to encourage Mexico to reopen assembly plants, suggesting the supply chain of the North American free-trade …
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company appear to be moving ahead with plans to partner on electric and driverless cars, amid COVID-19. “The deal is expected to close by the end of next month, with both sides recognizing a need …
The Show That Would Have Been: Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Kristy Atkinson, Auto Show Manager, for the Georgian College Auto Show and 5 Student Directors: Christopher Jarrett, Director, Student Experience, Taylor Walker, Director, Marketing & Media Relations, …
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) often covers the impact of COVID-19 on new vehicle sales in Canada. But in considering the impact on the automotive aftermarket, the company found the “sudden and unprecedented” decline in kilometres driven to be one of …
The Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) is releasing a daily video series called Canadian Dealer Academy: Faculty Insights, where members of its faculty provide tips and advice on how dealers should cope with the pandemic. “We have an amazing …
Lenders in the automotive space are in a unique position to support auto dealers and help turn their challenges into opportunities for business growth — so long as they remain responsive, provide value-added insights, and leverage digital communications, according to …
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) has been extended past the initial June deadline to August 29, according to an announcement from Canada’s Finance Minister Bill Morneau on May 15. That’s good news for auto dealers who are benefitting (or …
The Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) has released guidelines for dealership sales operations during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Dealerships in the province re-opened on May 4 on an appointment-only basis and with rules to comply with strict public health …
The federal wage subsidy program will be extended past the June 6 deadline, according to an announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “News of the extension comes as new Statistics Canada numbers show the country lost almost two million jobs …
Hyundai Canada launched its Hyundai for Hire program that allows consumers to rent vehicles for short-term periods — and directly from select dealerships. “The program, which Hyundai says is an industry first, was announced as a pilot project in February, …
Automakers across the United States are restarting production after pausing it in mid-March due to COVID-19. The OEMs include Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen, all of which released lengthy guides to restart production. FCA and Toyota are also among the …
After fuming about not being able to open his factory in California, Tesla’s Elon Musk reopened it anyway — without an official green light from Alameda County. Now it appears the two sides have reached an agreement. “The Alameda County …
