China and Europe, both significantly large automotive markets, are pushing the EV trend forward, quickly, and its influence is and will be felt in other areas of the world — including North America. Almost overnight, it seems, automakers are all …
The future of fixed ops involves adopting new technologies, improving marketing and upgrading facilities to better meet the needs of customers. We talk to a few providers to get their thoughts on what the industry needs. The showroom floor has …
AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry Nav Bhatia, Rexdale Hyundai, Toronto, ON Advice to others: Like every business there will be ups and downs. Ride through the wave. More importantly, give yourself a greater purpose to …
Celebrating the best in the business in 2019 AMBASSADORSHIP For extraordinary service to the community and the industry Jamie Massie Georgian Chevrolet Buick GMC, Barrie, Ontario Brands represented: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC Years in business: 38 Number of employees: 150 Keys …
It’s been a tough first half for Canadian auto sales, and some automakers are coping with the down market better than others. After 16 months of steady decline, new-vehicle sales in Canada through the first half of 2019 were down …
Dealer-FX has released a new mobile app that notifies dealership employees and customers of vehicle status updates, according to a company news release. Known as Dealer Messenger, the app basically adds mobile functionality to the existing web-based application to improve …
Lexus, Honda, Toyota and Porsche received the most model-level awards during J.D. Power’s presentation of its 2019 resale value awards on August 21, which recognizes the best resale value across 26 model segments after three years of ownership. “One of …
The Government of Canada continues to push for the uptake of electric vehicles across the nation — its latest move being the investment of nearly $2 million for Quebec-based Mogile Technologies to develop two EV infrastructure solutions for the province. …
Marc Garneau, Canada’s Minister of Transport, recently announced a new Alexa service that would provide consumers with vehicle recall information. Known as “Vehicle Recalls Canada”, the service must first be enabled through the Amazon Alexa application before it can be …
It’s no secret that automakers are testing various technologies, including augmented reality (AR) experiences — the latest one being Mercedes-Benz USA and its new interactive consumer exhibition, which debuted at this year’s U.S. Open tennis tournament. The AR experience features …
Desjardins and Hydro-Québec on Monday announced the opening of the first electric vehicle urban superstation in the province at the Complexe Desjardins in Montreal, Que. The project features four 50-kilowatt charging stations and is part of Desjardins’s overall plan …
Lincoln Tech and Mazda North American Operations have entered a partnership that will allow Mazda dealers to recruit automotive technician students as they near the end of their training at Lincoln Tech Queens campus in New York, according to a …
