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When you’ve been in this chair for a few years, there’s an annual ebb and flow to the rhythm of the year. You can almost set your calendar by these annual events. The Montreal and Toronto auto shows launch early …
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Dealer Corporation buys Auto123.com and Evolio
Dealer Corporation Holding B.V. has purchased the AUTO123.com and Evolio trademarks and business operations under the Canadian entity Auto 123 Inc. The move follows the acquisition of Dealercity Canada Inc. The new acquisition allows Auto 123 Inc. to offer automotive …
NAFTA renegotiations could put auto exports at risk
Canadian automakers are reaping the benefits of strong U.S. new vehicle sales, but auto exports could be at risk under NAFTA renegotiations, according to the The Conference Board of Canada. Their latest industry outlook shows that potential changes in rules …
New vehicles retail sales pace to drop again in U.S.
July’s new vehicle retail sales pace in the U.S. is expected to decline for the fourth consecutive month, according to a forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for retail sales in July is …
NADPE is out to disrupt dealership parts departments
By helping dealers trade idle and obsolete parts at dealer cost, the North American Dealer Parts Exchange (NADPE) is an innovator and disruptor in the OEM dealership world, said CEO Shawn Larkin. A successful pilot program has amassed more than …
Hyundai turns to Tinder to promote eco vehicle
There’s a parallel between car shopping and dating, says Hyundai Auto Canada, which is why the company is partnering with the Tinder dating app to promote the Ioniq. A contest running through the end of August invites contestants to ‘swipe …
TADA wants time and a tax break from Bill 148
Ontario auto dealers are looking for tax relief to help offset the new costs of Bill 148, along with more time to adjust to a proposed minimum wage increase, said Frank Notte, director of government relations for the Trillium Automobile …
Private event gives first look at Bugatti Chiron
Two dozen Grand Touring Automobile customers got a first look at the new Bugatti Chiron last week. The luxury auto dealer’s Uptown facility hosted one of just two stops for the Chiron’s first visit to Canada. The event gave the …
Big growth ahead for self-driving vehicles
Worldwide markets for self-driving cars and light trucks are poised to achieve significant growth, according to a new report from Wintergreen Research. Forecasts predict a rise to $3.6 trillion by 2023. The “Self-Driving Cars and Light Vehicles Market Shares, Strategies, …
HGrégoire opens two new Laval dealerships
Two new car dealerships bring HGrégoire’s total number of new vehicle locations in Québec to seven. An INFINITI dealership is now located at 1950 boulevard Chomedey, while a Mitsubishi dealership will open at 22465 boulevard Curé-Labelle in August. The new …
AMVIC focuses on consumer protection
Three new hires at the Alberta Motor Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC) will help to improve consumer protection and ensure fair enforcement, said the group’s CEO, Doug Lagore. They include: Brenda Chomey, in the newly-created position of registrar. Deb McKay as …
How will interest rate hikes affect auto industry?
A more valuable dollar causes more immediate concern for the auto industry than a 0.25 per cent key interest rate hike, said Brian Murphy, VP Research and Editorial for Canadian Black Book. The rate increase — the first in seven …
