General Motors plans to build generators that use hydrogen-powered (Hydrotec) fuel cells that offer mobile sources of electricity and act as temporary EV chargers, according to Driving.ca. “Hydrotec power generators can quickly be deployed for disaster relief, or it can …
Sony Group may add new technology partners to its electric vehicle project, according to Autoblog, which adds that the goal would be to create a mobility business “to transform cars from transportation machines to entertainment spaces.” Sony’s Senior General Manager …
Britishvolt, a battery manufacturing start-up, recently secured funding of £1.7 billion (CA$2.90 billion) towards its goal of producing automotive battery cells in North East England as of 2024. “Britishvolt started constructing the factory in Blyth, Northumberland, in September last year …
Looking back at 2021, the impact of the pandemic on light vehicle sales in each province was unevenly spread, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC). “The semiconductor shortage ensured that provincial markets were not governed solely by local economic performance,” …
In a slight change from what may feel like the “new normal,” the Canadian used wholesale market saw prices slightly decline for the week ending on January 18. According to Canadian Black Book’s latest automotive market update, prices for the …
A change in regulations in British Columbia paved the way for multi-unit residential buildings and commercial charging networks in the province to earn carbon credits, helping them offset the cost of installing and operating electric vehicle charging equipment. According to …
Distribution Stox recently announced the acquisition of Les Distributions Claude Côté—a wholesaler that specializes in the distribution of tires for cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles in Eastern Quebec. “This acquisition is part of our growth and consolidation strategy in …
J.D. Power recently revealed the Auto Summit agenda for its big event, set to take place on March 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada as a live, in-person show. “As the exclusive home of the U.S. Automotive Franchise Assessment, along …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors. Kerrigan offers a sneak preview of what she will discuss during her CADA Summit 2022 appearance on Feb. 16, 2022, and shares insights about …
During a period of extreme weather and flooding in British Columbia last year, the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA) helped lead a fundraising effort to ensure people and communities impacted by the disaster received the necessary resources and …
Canadian Black Book named Kelly-Ann Neary as its new director of sales, data and licensing—a role that will see her working closely with both automakers and lenders to help reduce risk and maximize profit. Neary joins CBB’s sales team with …
On January 17, Ontario-based vehicle e-commerce platform Carnex.ca announced its official transition into the electric vehicle resale market. The transition will allow consumers to buy and sell electric vehicles through its EV-only platform. “As nations race to transform their energy …
