Pfaff Automotive Partners acquired the Victoria Star Mercedes-Benz dealership in Kitchener-Waterloo, and will change its name to Mercedes-Benz Kitchener-Waterloo. In a news release, Pfaff Automotive says the Mercedes-Benz brand has been represented in the region for more than 50 years, …
Calgary-based Country Hills Volkswagen is the latest dealership addition to the Dilawri Group of Companies. The new dealership is the fifth Volkswagen franchise for Dilawri, and their 68th dealership nationwide. The facility has a 10 vehicle showroom, two delivery bays, …
Impressive fuel economy results were demonstrated once again at this year’s AJAC EcoRun, held in June in New Brunswick. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s annual driving event showcases a variety of eco-friendly vehicles, including pure electrics, plug-in and conventional …
The trade war between the U.S. and Europe could negatively affect car enthusiasts worldwide, warns U.S.-based auto exporter West Coast Shipping. While aimed at new car manufacturers, the trade war is one that classic car buyers and even used car …
Michael Rawluk has been named president of AutoCanada, where he will assume full responsibility for dealership operations and associated functions including business intelligence, marketing and human resources. He was recently Chief Operating Officer of the Birchwood Automotive Group’s 22 dealerships …
New vehicle prices in the U.S. increased by $736 in June, and the estimated average transaction price for light vehicles was $35,511, according to Kelley Blue Book analysts. “Helped once again by robust demand for SUVs and trucks, average transaction …
Response Path, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered real-time messaging solution is boosting sales for dealers on multiple platforms, including Facebook Messenger, according to a Digital Air Strike news release. The technology lets you deploy ‘Facebook Assistant’ on Messenger to communicate with …
Florida Fine Cars will leverage Flexdrive technology to launch AmeriDrive, an on-demand car subscription program, across four South Florida locations. The technology provides consumers with an alternative to buying or leasing vehicles, and helps dealers maximum subscription profitability, according to …
Long thought to be less interested than previous generations in vehicle ownership and driving, most millennials actually like driving, according to a new survey from Hagerty. Survey results show that 81 per cent of participating millennial drivers say they like, …
A modernized NAFTA that supports North American competitiveness and avoids unintended harm to the auto industry, including proposed tariffs, is the goal of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) in its work with governments in all three countries, according to …
The University of Alberta has received $500,000 in funding for their project to pilot the enhanced privacy of connected vehicle communications. The funding was announced Monday by Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of Transport Minister Marc …
Arlene Dickinson has resigned from the Board of Directors at AutoCanada, a leading North American multi-location automobile dealership group. She joined the board in 2017 and stepped down, effective June 30. Dickinson is the founder and general partner of District …
