The Infotainment System: A Brief History
Look inside a modern car and you can’t miss the gigantic screen in the middle of the dashboard. But did you know that the origins of the infotainment system can be traced a long way back? In 1930, for $130 …
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BMW’s Remote Control Parking System
Are parking spots too narrow? Or are modern vehicles simply too large? BMW’s answer to both these questions is: indeed. The German manufacturer was in Montreal in mid-January to premiere the new and fairly large 6 Series Gran Turismo hatchback. …
2018 CIAS sets new record attendance
The 2018 Canadian International AutoShow set a new attendance record for the third year in a row, further highlighting the importance that these events play in the consumer buying process, according to a CIAS news release. The event, which took …
Lexus Safety System + A wins innovation award
The Lexus Safety System + A has been named the winner of the 2018 Automotive Innovation Award by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The award was announced at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, where the Lexus …
Canada invests 4.3 million in B.C. for EV infrastructure
The government of Canada will invest $4.3-million in British Columbia to help the province expand its electric vehicle charging and refuelling infrastructure. The announcement was made by Terry Beech, Member of Parliament for Burnaby North–Seymour, on behalf of Canada’s …
U.S. new vehicle sales pace expected to fall
February’s new vehicle retail sales pace in the U.S. is expected to decline from 2017 year-over-year levels, according to a forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for retail sales in February is expected …
Nissan, DeNA to launch self-driving taxi service in Japan
Nissan is planning to launch a self-driving taxi service in Japan with telecom company DeNA. Known as Easy Ride, the “robo-vehicle mobility service” is being developed by both companies who plan to conduct a field test in the Minatomirai district …
CBB used index shows January decline
January experienced its first decline in nearly a decade, according to the Canadian Black Book Used Vehicle Retention Index, which provides insights and statistics about the health of the used car market in Canada. Based on the report, the industry …
Ontario’s dealer industry generates over 50,000 jobs
The automobile dealer industry in Ontario generates 53,000 direct jobs and more than $37 billion in retail sales annually, according to a study by PwC Canada, commissioned by the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). TADA has shown through its report …
Honda, Chrysler win AJAC Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year
The Honda Accord and Chrysler Pacifica received Canada’s highest automotive honours after being named the 2018 Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year during the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. “We’re thrilled to declare the Honda Accord to be …
Darryl Hilton named Kijiji’s Head of Automotive Sales
Kijiji Canada has named Darryl Hilton as its National Head of Automotive Sales, according to a company news release. Darryl brings with him 20 years of experience in the automotive industry in both supply and retail. He joins the Kijiji …
GM’s Maven talks launch, competitors and cyber security
General Motors recently launched a car sharing service in Toronto, Ont., through its subsidiary Maven. The carmaker enters a crowded market with competitors like Daimler’s Car2go, ZipCar and Enterprise CarShare as it shifts its focus from more established U.S. operations …
